Title: Heimaey Travel Guide: Best of Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Heimaey](https://expedia.co.uk/Heimaey-Hotels.d553248635934491315.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Heimaey](https://expedia.co.uk/Heimaey-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635934491315.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Heimaey](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Heimaey.d553248635934491315.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Heimaey](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Heimaey.d553248635934491315.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Heimaey Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Heimaey.d553248635934491315.Car-Hire-Guide)[Heimaey Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Heimaey.d553248635934491315.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Heimaey Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Panoramic green landscape along the coastline, Heimaey island, Westman Islands, Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635934491315/e1ac9190-6f45-4fed-a3f0-7379551e28fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic green landscape along the coastline, Heimaey island, Westman Islands, Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635934491315/e1ac9190-6f45-4fed-a3f0-7379551e28fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If you happen to be in Iceland, hop on a quick ferry ride to the Westman Islands. Here you can hike up the active Eldfell Volcano. On your way up you'll see the rocks change color, and spot a few active hot spots to feel the temperature rising from below. Make sure to get to the very top no matter how tired you are. It's a steep and rocky way up but the views from up there are astounding. #lifeatexpedia #travel #explore #iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3698/6cb3e857-8b20-4b2b-a7db-32dd805200c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chain island's of Vestmann. The biggest and inhabited one is Heimaey. The new island was formed in 1968 and taken under protection by UNESCO in pursuit of investigation of how life develops on an uninhabited island. Heimaey is also a home for the greatest number of puffins in Iceland. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3698/688aefd8-5562-46c7-9c76-e639549b3276.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I had walked up a very steep way. To the top of an old vulcano crater, to enjoy this wonderful view. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3698/c78f96b8-1d60-4dcc-8b43-906d3acfc9a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Heimaey Things to do - Top hotels in Heimaey - Top Holiday Rentals in Heimaey ![Hotel Vestmannaeyjar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8980000/8971900/8971883/ad92deed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Vestmannaeyjar Vestmannabraut 28 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region £197 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and Sagnheimar ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (387 reviews) Extremely comfortable and amazing view to the town and volcano. Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=8971883&PinnedHotelID=8971883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635934491315) ![Guesthouse Hamar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16270000/16261800/16261707/32c7c365_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Guesthouse Hamar Herjólfsgötu 4 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region £113 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews) Beautiful guest house. Large room with view of a volcano and most comfortable bed of my entire stay in Iceland. Modern bathroom. Very convenient to ferry. Easy parking. Very nice but not bougie just how I like it! Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=16261707&PinnedHotelID=16261707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635934491315) ![The New Post Office](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69277900/69277811/e97f8f8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The New Post Office Vestmannabraut 22 Vestmannaeyjar Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (44 reviews) Instructions easy to follow, note that check in is a different hotel but clean and lots of kitchenware Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=69277811&PinnedHotelID=69277811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635934491315) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=69277811&PinnedHotelID=69277811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635934491315) [See all 52 properties in Heimaey](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635934491315) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The New Post Office](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69277900/69277811/e97f8f8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The New Post Office Vestmannabraut 22 Vestmannaeyjar Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (44 reviews) Instructions easy to follow, note that check in is a different hotel but clean and lots of kitchenware Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vestmannaeyjar-Hotels-The-Old-Post-Office.h69277811.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury Ocean Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69350000/69342500/69342440/38072f9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Ocean Villas Búhamar Vestmannaeyjar Stay at this luxury villa in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast and Volcanic ... Had its own cute guesthouse by the spa. But the windows were not shaded to prevent outside lights. Reviewed on 13 Mar 2022 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vestmannaeyjar-Hotels-Westman-Luxury-Villas.h69342440.Hotel-Information) ![Pier Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70257500/70257494/aaab853b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pier Apartments 2 Básaskersbryggja Vestmannaeyjar Stay at this luxury apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Clean, convenient, great communication. 5 stars! Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vestmannaeyjar-Hotels-Pier-Apartments.h70257494.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Heimaey](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635934491315&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Heimaey hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635934491315&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast You can find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar with a trip to Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Herjolfsdalur-The-West-Coast-Vestmannaeyjar.d553248621533098940.Attraction) #### Eldfell Volcano Explore the great outdoors at Eldfell Volcano, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eldfell-Volcano-Vestmannaeyjar.d6102108.Attraction) #### House Graveyard & Pompei of the North Find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar when you spend time at House Graveyard & Pompei of the North. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/House-Graveyard-Pompei-Of-The-North-Vestmannaeyjar.d553248621533098950.Attraction) #### Sagnheimar Byggðasafn You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sagnheimar Byggðasafn during your trip to Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sagnheimar-Byggasafn-Vestmannaeyjar.d553248621533098946.Attraction) #### Surtseyjarstofa You can spend time studying the exhibits at Surtseyjarstofa during your travels in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Surtseyjarstofa-Vestmannaeyjar.d553248621533098944.Attraction) #### Heimaklettur Explore the great outdoors at Heimaklettur, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Heimaklettur-Vestmannaeyjar.d6102112.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46293703/df24e781-76d4-45ee-98f9-8b86f7ebd896.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island £78 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/eyjascooter-volcano-tour-in-westman-island.a46293703.activity-details) ![Vestmannaeyjar private day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4876961/31a37828-068a-4072-a88d-d65c72e2fdc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vestmannaeyjar Private Day Tour £1,421 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vestmannaeyjar-private-day-tour.a4876961.activity-details) [See all activities in Heimaey](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Heimaey.d553248635934491315.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Heimaey ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3698/3cf4e6d3-3630-4c13-8121-98bd757ff778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vestmannaeyjar ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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