Hótel Varmahlíð, in peaceful rural surroundings, offers the perfect getaway. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, borrow bikes to explore, or unwind in the sauna. The property features a welcoming bar, smoke-free environment, and secure front-desk storage.
Located in Skagafjörour, Hótel Varmahlíð is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Reykjafoss Waterfall and Mount Maelifell, while Saudarkrokur Heritage Museum and Icelandic Horse History Centre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Varmahlid travel guide
At Hótel Varmahlíð, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a bar, and a sauna. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hótel Varmahlíð have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hótel Varmahlíð pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hótel Varmahlíð?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hótel Varmahlíð?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hótel Varmahlíð located?
Situated in a rural location, this hotel is steps from Tourist Information Centre for Northwest Iceland and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Víðimýri Church. Reykjafoss Waterfall and Skagafjordur Folk Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Hótel Varmahlíð Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Fantastic place to stay, very friendly staff, very peaceful.
tara
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Robyn
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel in a remote area
Rooms were great and dining and breakfast were also very nice
Understand hotel is owned by local Icelanders so glad we could support a local business
Your staff is amazing!
The location was very convenient and the room was comfortable. The only reason I gave one star off for comfort is because our room was directly above the entry door and people hung out below, and it was a little loud at times other than that it was a wonderful experience with delicious food at the restaurant. I would stay here again.
The furniture and carpet is dated but otherwise it was a very nice stay. The staff was nice and spoke English well, the room was comfortable, and the meals (dinner and breakfast) were good. The hotel was quiet indoors and there was no noise from outside. It’s conveniently located on the ring road. Check in and check out was easy.
Great stay at Hotel Varmahlíð as we drove the Ring Road. Friendly staff, comfortable beds, easy parking and clean room. We enjoyed the dinner and breakfast from their hotel restaurant.
Great hotel! Staff were amazing. Rooms spacious and clean. Restaurant was quite limited. Small gas station/convenience store across the street, otherwise for anything else it’s a 30 minute drive. Was everything we needed though. Would stay here again.
Nikolas
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anny
Aug 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff helpful. All basic amenities (even shampoo conditioner and bath gel!) and a hot water kettle. Helpful for us tea drinkers. Restaurant serves good horse and lamb steaks at reasonable price (by Icelandic standard) and a good breakfast spread. Easy to locate just off the round island Hwy 1.
Check in process was easy. Staff was great. The only reason I gave it. A four star was on the carpet on the stairs is getting worn out. Would stay afain
Phillip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Paula
Oct 18, 2023
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is an older property that could use some updates... carpets, linens and the bathroom. It did have everything we need and it was a sight for sore eyes after driving from the east in a snow storm. The staff were amazing... friendly and wanted to help however they could. I would recommend this property.
Paula
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
dana
Jul 27, 2024
Quick stop
Got in super late. Staff was super helpful. Had my son join last minute and she put a mattress together in our room for us. Super helpful.
There is not much to do around town but we stopped here along the ring road. The staff was friendly and we saw the northern lights right above the hotel. There is a gas station right across the street as well but that’s about it. On Expedia, under hotel amenities and things to do it says sauna. I want to warn people there is NO SAUNA. There is a TV but it’s not a smart or streaming TV so you get four stations and they are all cops lol. There is a kettle in the room with tea which was nice. Breakfast was okay- nothing special. Probably wouldn’t stay here again.