Title: Hofsos Travel Guide: Best of Hofsos, Skagafjörour Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hofsos](https://expedia.co.uk/Hofsos-Hotels.d6354900.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Hofsos](https://expedia.co.uk/Hofsos-Holiday-Rentals.d6354900.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Hofsos Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hofsos.d6354900.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hofsos Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hofsos.d6354900.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hofsos Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Hofsos, Iceland coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354900/f65c2677-58e5-4ae3-abab-b991ad062f62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hofsos, Iceland coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354900/f65c2677-58e5-4ae3-abab-b991ad062f62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hofsos is an old trading center, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354900/29debe1a-ed25-41f0-b8fd-1197751828eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful little church in Hofsos, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354900/84c4e708-a04c-42bb-8b54-b7681342326d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grafarkirkja turf church - the Chapel at Gröf in Höfðaströnd in North-Iceland - is Iceland`s oldest turf church. Parts of the current turf church date back to the 17th century. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354900/ae8fd0d8-a362-443f-a34f-46b95dbc87db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hofsos Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6354900) - Top hotels in Hofsos - Top Holiday Rentals in Hofsos ![Sunnuberg Guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27780000/27775700/27775639/9e3a8720_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunnuberg Guesthouse Suðurbraut 8 Skagafjörour Northwestern Region £95 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attraction Hofsos Marina is located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (58 reviews) The room and facility was fine, but this small town has very little to offer. We chose Hofsos because of the Sundlaug pool and hot baths, but they were mostly closed for maintenance. Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=27775639&PinnedHotelID=27775639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354900) ![Gistihúsið Hofsósi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117710000/117707800/117707722/74343c12_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gistihúsið Hofsósi 9 Suðurbraut Hofsós Skagafjörður £124 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attraction Hofsos Marina is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=117707722&PinnedHotelID=117707722&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354900) ![Kolkuós Guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27780000/27775800/27775775/979f6e8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kolkuós Guesthouse Kolkuós Skagafjörour Northwestern Region Stay at this guesthouse in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Stóragerði Transport Museum and Hofsos ... 9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) Fantastic view, good breakfast. Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=27775775&PinnedHotelID=27775775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354900) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=27775775&PinnedHotelID=27775775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354900) [See all 42 properties in Hofsos](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6354900) 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. ![Frændgardur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38350000/38345300/38345232/9599ea2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Frændgardur Kvosin Skagafjörour Stay at this apartment in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished patios. Popular attraction Hofsos Marina is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews) Great place would return ! This is such a magical spot !! The host was communicative and helpful and the property was cozy and well equipped. Possibly the favorite point of our trip! Plenty of room to spread out. Had to deal with a handful of flies on arrival that were stuck inside or dead but there was a lil vacuum so not ... Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagafjorour-Hotels-Frndgardur.h38345232.Hotel-Information) ![Matti Guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38990000/38981100/38981086/f7030cbd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matti Guesthouse Suðurbraut 1 Skagafjörour Northwest Region Stay at this holiday home in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Hofsos Marina is located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews) One night at Matti A very cozy and comfortable guesthouse, Matti is perfect for a couple looking for a quiet place to stay. It is well appointed, communication with the owners was fantastic, and was a welcome stop after a long day of driving. Reviewed on 13 Aug 2020 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fagurholsmyri-Hotels-Matti-Guesthouse.h38981086.Hotel-Information) ![Hestasport Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29300000/29293300/29293284/a2b72cbc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hestasport Cottages Vegamót Skagafjörour Northwestern Region Stay at this cottage in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Hofsos hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6354900&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[27 Feb - 28 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6354900&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6354900&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[28 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6354900&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6354900&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6354900&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Mount Maelifell Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maelifell during your travels in Skagafjörour. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Maelifell-Skagafjorour.d553248631353611224.Attraction) #### Skagafjordur Folk Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Skagafjordur Folk Museum during your travels in Glaumbær. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagafjordur-Folk-Museum-Skagafjorour.d6102176.Attraction) #### Reykjafoss Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Reykjafoss Waterfall during your travels in Varmahlid. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjafoss-Waterfall-Skagafjorour.d553248635998062041.Attraction) #### Grettislaug Enjoy an outing to Grettislaug during your stay in Skagafjörour. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grettislaug-Skagafjorour.d553248621562620392.Attraction) #### Víðimýri Church After visiting Víðimýri Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Varmahlid. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-In-Viimyri-Skagafjorour.d553248631353612829.Attraction) #### Tourist Information Centre for Northwest Iceland After visiting Tourist Information Centre for Northwest Iceland, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Varmahlid. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tourist-Information-Centre-For-Northwest-Iceland-Skagafjorour.d553248635998062044.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48725392/80add849-476e-48ac-9ff7-b08bf8e5aa29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/short-riding-tour-with-eye-catching-photos-at-waterfall.a48725392.activity-details) [See all activities in Hofsos](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hofsos.d6354900.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Hofsos ![The Hofsos public swimming pool is located just next to the ocean. It's quiet and not too crowded ... and gives almost an infinity pool impression. 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