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Hótel Hvítserkur

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Lake Vesturhópsvatn

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Property grounds
Interior detail
Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Point of interest
Toys

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Thorfinnsstadir, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, 531
  • Hvitserkur
  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum
  • Borgarvirki
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Basic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Basic Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Hvammstangi

Steps from the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Vesturhópsvatn and 6 miles (10 km) of Borgarvirki with a stay here. Hvitserkur is within 6 miles (10 km) and Kolufossar Falls is within 20 miles (32 km).

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 3-star hotel near Lake Vesturhópsvatn
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Hótel Hvítserkur. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Hótel Hvítserkur was completed in January 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Hvammstangi hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1959
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Hótel Hvítserkur offers 15 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. This Hvammstangi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Danish, English, German, Icelandic, Russian

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Property amenities

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

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

Things to do

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel
Hótel Hvítserkur Hvammstangi
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel Hvammstangi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hótel Hvítserkur to the airport?

Hótel Hvítserkur is 119.5 mi (152-min drive) away from the Akureyri (AEY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hótel Hvítserkur?

As of Jul 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hótel Hvítserkur on Jul 12, 2025 start from $199.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hótel Hvítserkur have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hótel Hvítserkur.

Does Hótel Hvítserkur offer free breakfast?

Hótel Hvítserkur offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hótel Hvítserkur?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hótel Hvítserkur?

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

Is there free parking at Hótel Hvítserkur?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hótel Hvítserkur have a pool?

Hótel Hvítserkur does not have a pool.

Does Hótel Hvítserkur have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hótel Hvítserkur to downtown Hvammstangi?

Hótel Hvítserkur is 0.4 mi away from Thorfinnsstadir.

Hótel Hvítserkur Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 57 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with partner
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

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Nan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Woosik, VIRGINIA BEACH

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Hama

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

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGKYU

Traveled with family
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

margreta de

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Mark A

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

Challenging drive - great place to stay

It was a solid place to stay. The reason minus one star - the drive to get there is not for all drivers, as it is an unpaved road. We did it in the rain, and our car was nearly covered in road dirt from head to toe from all the potholes we drove - around 16km from Hwy 1, if you take the shorter route, on 717 - if you take 711, it is a much longer route. The hosts and the guesthouse were great. We would love for all to be as they were. A testament to why people love to visit Iceland - the people here are very gracious and do all they can to be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a relatively long drive on gravel roads to get here. For positives, they have the friendliest staff ever who provided great recommendations for things to do in the area and their breakfast was great. The room was also quite big! On the downside, the shower water was freezing, and the curtains didn’t fully cover windows, and the beds were quite uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

AnitaMarie, East Greenville

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

loh

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Leonardo, Coquitlam

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was effortless and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Aleksandr

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Ross

Traveled with family
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