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Lilja Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Höfn with a restaurant and a bar

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Lobby lounge
Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room (Mountain & Glacier View) | View from room
Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Experience the charm of Lilja Guesthouse, where a warm welcome awaits with a breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Unwind in the garden or enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant, while knowing free self parking and babysitting are available; guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room (Mountain & Glacier View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Holabrekka, Höfn, 0781

What's nearby

  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 27 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 29 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Huldusteinn Stone Museum - 29 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Ósland Nature Reserve - 31 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 50 min drive - 40.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fosshotel Vatnajokull - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jón Riki Restaurant/Brewery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lilja Guesthouse

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and free babysitting at Lilja Guesthouse. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lilja Guesthouse have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 80.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 80.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Lilja Guesthouse Hofn
Lilja Hofn
Lilja Guesthouse Höfn
Lilja Guesthouse Guesthouse
Lilja Guesthouse Guesthouse Höfn

Frequently asked questions

Is Lilja Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lilja Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lilja Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Lilja Guesthouse?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Lilja Guesthouse located?

Situated in Höfn, this guesthouse is within 20 mi (32 km) of Silfurnes Golf Course, Hornafjordur Art Museum, and Huldusteinn Stone Museum. Pakkhús Harbour and Ósland Nature Reserve are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Lilja Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 583 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel that is close to Diamond Beach, Höfn, and other Icelandic destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lovisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quaint and farm vibes of this property! We enjoyed our stay here and even saw the northern lights just outside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Amenities
Nice new clean room. Lovely food in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views from this property. Very clean and nice breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quaintness of this property: quiet, lovely cafe for dinner, and the views!! The lounge area was where we spent most of our time reading and looking out the window. The views are absolutely beautiful, you can see the glacier and the cutest family of sheep were just chilling on the front lawn of the property and behind the cafe. It was such a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milagros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! Room was spacious, clean, and updated. Breakfast was included and served in a separate building. It was delicious. We were so impressed !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mark Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy overnight stay

A comfortable overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The accommodations are definitely basic, but we were impressed with how clean and neat everything was. The staff was very kind and friendly. The breakfast was lovely, more than we expected from such a small place. The views from the property are just beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alireza

Disliked: Amenities
Very basic and simple but.a lot of regular necessities missing. For the price it was poor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. The food was excellent and the facilities were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff very welcoming and efficient. Free breakfast was a great bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot. First time in Southeastern Iceland, and I'd stay here again in a heartbeat. My eleven-year-old was more than impressed that the TV had Crunchyroll installed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful location. We saw the northern lights right out our window with mountains and the glacier as the backdrop. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay! Only call-out is that it’s a little far from Hofn! But still a great guesthouse!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall. We had an amazing Mountain View and even saw baby sheep! The breakfast buffet is super good! Short drive to Höfn for gas, groceries and dinner!

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with clean rooms. We arrived in the evening in rain and fog, then in the morning were amazed by the view of the Glacier across the road!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Bedside table lights were way too bright.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We reserved an hour before and everything was ready :). Breakfast was included and tasty :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and pleasant checkin at Lilja Guesthouse. The room was sparsely furnished in the Scandinavian way, but was very clean with fresh linens and comfortable beds. Breakfast was excellent and all staff were helpful and spoke English!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even tho the location is right off the highway I find it secluded enough to have the darkness needed to observe the sky in hopes of northern lights. Late at night barely any cars pass by so is quiet and serene. During the day we enjoyed the beautiful views pf the glaciar and during breakfast the tranquil environment was great too. Room was super spacious, bathroom too but the extractor didnt
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms annex is beautiful, modern. The check in area and restaurant are clearly the original property. The setting is lovely, with a Mountain View. Our room was facing the parking area and some old equipment so not much to look at. There were 2 adorable sheep hanging around that were very friendly and excitable. We enjoyed the included breakfast buffet, which also had 3 to-order options. Excellent location if driving Ring Road or visiting Hofn.

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay here! First thing I want to highlight is that I made the mistake of making two separate bookings instead of one booking for two nights. I was so worried because it left a 4 hour gap between check in/out times and was a huge concern because due to weather our snowmobiling was cancelled and we had nowhere else to go. However the staff was so kind, specifically Michael at the front desk, and were so helpful and I wish I could give more than five stars. Aside from my booking mistake, the food was incredible from the free breakfast to the on site restaurant (highly recommend the chocolate cake), the room was clean and cozy, the property was a great location/easy to find, free parking right in front, and would highly recommend to any tourist passing through!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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