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Hótel Hvítserkur

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Property grounds
Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Thorfinnsstadir, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, 531

What's nearby

  • Borgarvirki - 18 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Kolufossar Falls - 52 min drive - 19.8 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 152 min drive

About this property

Hótel Hvítserkur

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Lake Vesturhópsvatn
Located close to Borgarvirki and Hvitserkur, Hótel Hvítserkur provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like fishing and hiking/biking at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A reception hall, outdoor furniture, and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, coworking spaces, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Showers and soap
  • Wardrobes/closets, art supplies, and travel cribs

Languages

Danish, English, German, Icelandic, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Café Hvítserkur
  • Hotel Hvítserkur Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel
Hótel Hvítserkur Hvammstangi
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel Hvammstangi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hótel Hvítserkur pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hótel Hvítserkur?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hótel Hvítserkur?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hótel Hvítserkur?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hótel Hvítserkur located?

This family-friendly Hvammstangi hotel is located on the waterfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Vesturhópsvatn, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Borgarvirki and Hvitserkur. Kolufossar Falls and Vatnsdalur Valley are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Hótel Hvítserkur Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 55 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay here, staff were super nice. We didnt have the evening meal, but they did offer several options. Breakfast was basic, however staff had other options to add upon request, (scramble some eggs etc)without extra cost as well which was nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beveridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Incredibly quiet and isolated (in a good way). Great building - interesting history with original features. Very comfortable and friendly stay. Many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pushkar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay.. Will plan to come back next time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. It was very quiet and close to the sites we wanted to see. Good dinner menu with a nice range of options - the lasagne was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
With 13 rooms. Only 2 Wc/Shower. One was very small, old, didn't even have proper hooks to hang clothes. Shower didn't drain properly. You were always in 3 " of water from start to finish.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

AnitaMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quite area, horses nearby, dinner option was good. Simple and clean accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

margreta de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, comfortable, clean and quiet rooms in a beautiful and remote location (unpaved road). The breakfast was superb and the host was unusually helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

Perfect Place

The check in was a breeze. Happy Hour was great. The dinner selection was good and tasty food!! The morning breakfast buffet was a delight as well!! Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop if you’re driving the ring road and don’t want to do Reykjavik to Akureyri in 1 day! We were the first to arrive for the night so we were a little worried because it didn’t look open from the road but once inside, it’s clean, cozy and the views are great—Open/dark skies for northern lights viewing close to a beautiful black sand beach! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGKYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, warm, and quiet with very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast selection with fresh made waffle batter and freshly baked bread. Also is located right next to a horse farm! Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to the Hvitserkur, you can wake up, take a coffee and a waffle and go visit. The staff was super nice and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and very reasonable. The proprietors provided a lovely breakfast and clean sheets and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful

Stunningly beautiful. Loved walking nearby. Service excellent, friendly and loved breakfast. Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a few minutes away from the hvitserkur, perfect to see it first thing in the morning. The breakfast was really good, try the waffles! The staff was sweet and accomodating (we arrive in the middle of the night due to a snow storm, they left the key for us at the reception) Bonus point for the cute islandic blanket over the bed, keeping us really warm, even with the snow storm outside ^-^
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

YU SANG DICKSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a good place to be isolated. Maybe in winter will be ideal to see the northern lights. The road to get there is not paved, so it takes longer than the calculated route. Showers and toilets are shared. Includes complimentary breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Some of the descriptions were a little misleading. There is NO restaurant on site except for breakfast. And when they say there are other restaurants in town they mean 20 to 30 kilometers away. If we'd known that we could have planned better and would have given a higher rating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was fine to stay for one night but the shower and room were very basic, even for Icelandic standards. It felt and looked like staying in a dormitory. My biggest complaint was the lack of, essentially no communication when I had sent several messages to the websites and tried calling prior to our arrival and there was no response for days. However the problem did get resolved when arriving a day earlier but it would’ve been nice to have better communication.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in suburb area, nothing around or near by . stayed one night because of no other choices. Room is clean but tiny, share bathroom clean but not convenient. Be careful with this hotel , I reserved the room 1 night (May 24) with a credit card choosing pay at the hotel. When I checked in, I used a different credit card to pay for the room. When I returned home, they double charged me on 2 different credit cards. The double charge even on the day I already left Iceland (May 28) . This hotel scams people by double charges and if you don’t pay atttetion you will end up paying them twice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel and rooms are very basic but it was still quite pricey although there were hardly any other guests. It seems as though the owners are still only part way through renovating it. The location is beautiful & very peaceful. Breakfast was minimal but we had a good dinner the night before about 30 minutes away in Hvammstangi at Sjavarborg restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Vibeke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024