Vesturhopsholar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vesturhopsholar

Hotel Laugarbakki
This was our favorite stay on our 11 day trip. It’s a little treasure of the main road. The staff is friendly and made some great cocktails during their happy hour. Plus both dinner and breakfast the next morning were excellent. The view of the surrounding farms left us feeling safe and refreshed ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Hótel Blönduós
On arrival given the wrong apartment twice. No cooking facilities when told self catering. Overall communication with staff good. Overall was very clean warm and spacious with a superb view of the sea.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

North West Restaurant & Guesthouse
I booked this place because of the breakfast only to find out after booking it that there was no breakfast in the winter. Check in is at the bar and the rooms are up stairs. The room was clean and small. I got a single. The water smells of sulfur. These things happen. There isn’t anything close by ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hvammstangi Hill Homes
Very basic accommodation. Enough for a comfortable night’s sleep, but furniture was very basic and there was nothing inviting about the place - as if someone assembled a bunch of okra stuff and placed it in the room.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Aurora Igloo North
Really nice stay, comfy and clean.The best way to enjoy the northern lights!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hvammstangi Cottages
It was amazing stay before the crazy wind, raining warnings. Me and my friend we were sleeping in campervan. Perfect place to stay if you wanna spoil yourself in Iceland.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Hvitserkur
You can find out about the history of Hvammstangi with a visit to Hvitserkur. Wander the riverfront and beaches while you're in the area.
Icelandic Seal Center Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Icelandic Seal Center Museum during your travels in Hvammstangi. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Borgarvirki
You can find out about the history of Hvammstangi with a visit to Borgarvirki. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Illugastadir seal watching
You can learn about the history of Hvammstangi with a trip to Illugastadir seal watching. Discover the northern lights views while you're in the area.
Lake Vesturhópsvatn
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Vesturhópsvatn during your travels in Hvammstangi. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Chapel at Groef
Learn about the local history of Hvammstangi with a stop at Chapel at Groef. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

