Name: Hótel Varmahlíð
Address: Laugavegur 1, SkagafjÃ¶rour, 560, IS

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Jennifer

A good hotel off the ring road. Clean and comfortable rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Heidi

Everyone was very kind, the room was clean, and the breakfast was delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Joseph

Good hotel at a great place. Good location and easily accessible.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Anne

Clean room. Great meal in the restaurant. Perfect for a short stopover.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Lori

This quant hotel is family ran. They let us come one day early and leave one day early which was so appreciative! They were so kind and the food was great. Everything was great but it is slightly dated. Our room was clean but didn’t feel as clean as it could have been like it might need a deep clean or something. Overall I would still stay here again. It’s quite remote on your way around the ring road so I felt it was the best option we saw and I can only imagine running the entire hotel as a small family can be a lot.
I had the cod for dinner and it was delicious, I would order it again if I came back. The view from our room was really pretty as well!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Vaughn

Room was very clean and tidy! Staff quite helpful.
Breakfast buffet options were limited but adequate.
The exterior of the hotel could use a little facelift but the quality of the room was beyond expectations!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2025

Nir

מלון מיושן, רצויי לדפץ

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Linda

Easy to find. Good breakfast. Close to excellent horse riding facility. Can get road noise. Easy parking. Friendly staff

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2025

Mekesha

It was fine for one night , definitely enjoyed the food

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Hugo

Were flexible about check out Time, good restaurant, very clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Peggy

Lovely hotel on the Ring Road, which was extremely convenient. Room was spacious with a view of mountain in back and neighbor’s house (and greenhouse!). A shop with hand-made items is adjacent by a gas station, which was a fun stop. Breakfast had more options than most others that we experienced, and the elevator was also very convenient.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Martina

The rooms are a bit tired. That said, the bed was very comfortable, the breakfast was adequate, and the staff was friendly. Basic accommodations but for one night it was no problem.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2025

Michael

Well located, clean hotel with nice staff and a decent restaurant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2025

Sharone

Nice low key road hotel. Breakfast was minimalistic compared to other hotels.
Bathroom drain was clogged.
Windows facing hotel entrace where people would go out to smoke, so smell cam into the room, as well as midges, since no screens on windows

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Carol

Very comfy quiet room..TV offered some variety in free chamnels. Very nice breakfast. Friendly staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Christopher

Nice staff and good food for dinner and breakfast

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2025

Jonathan

I’d stay there 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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Verified traveler

Would stay there again.

Easy check-in.
Great on-site restaurant, although like the rest of Iceland, food is not cheap.
Very comfortable room.
Bathroom was very small.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Robyn

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!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2025

Nikolas

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2025

David

When we arrived around 5:00 there was nobody at the front desk. We called a number on their card and a woman answered and said she would come back. She came within 5 minutes. Just as she arrived another woman came out from somewhere to help. It was just odd.

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2025

SANDRA

Easy stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2025

Robert

Staff was great property clean and convenient.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2024

ROSA

It's just to spend the night and continue with the itinerary. Probably I will not recommend, mainly because it is mentioned that reception is available until 22.00 and I arrived by 20.30 and no one was there, most of the lights turned off and only an envelope with my name and key.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Azher

Friendly staff, spacious rooms

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

tara

Fantastic place to stay, very friendly staff, very peaceful.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2024

Elayna

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2024

Ran

I give 4 because I think they should clear snow and ice at the front door. Beside of this , stuff is nice and breakfast on time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2024

Darrin

Nice place to stay. I would stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2024

Phillip

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Anny

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2024

Neville

Friendly staff. Clean hotel with restaurant on site (booking advised). Room was good size with country views. Breakfast was good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Jennifer

Peaceful, great views, very nice home, management very attentive

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

dana

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Carol

Enjoyed this stay

Our room was larger that many we have stayed at on this trip. Bed was comfortable and clean. Restaurant was great. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2024

Yanrong

Nice stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2023

Paula

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Lucinda

Great stay at Hotel Varmahlíð

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Jeffery

We liked everything about our stay here including the dinner and breakfast!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2023

deborah

This was a lovely way to conclude our drive around Iceland.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2023

Jay

Good location, excellent breakfast buffet.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2023

Jun Jie

Great value hotel. Clean and comfortable too!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2022

Robert

Comfortable hotel with Sulfur smell in the water

The people were friendly here. They have an onsite restaurant and the food was good as well as the included breakfast. The only negative was the hydrogen sulfide smell to the water made taking a shower a bit of an Icelandic experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2022

Robert

Nice stopover on our way around the country

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2022

Wee Chieh

Normal stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2019

Bruce

I enjoyed an early morning walk from the hotel.
The room itself was worn and in need of updating (including the towels and the mattress). The television was non-functional. The receptionist seemed uninterested on check-in. This was the most disappointing property of the 8 we stayed in over 11 days.
Breakfast was good but I wouldn't revisit this hotel unless it was absolute must.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2019

mordehai

The stay was very good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2019

hlp

Lovely small hotel, great views from the parking. Staff is very polite, friendly and ready to help. Rooms are quite big, comfortable beds with good private bathroom. Delicious breakfast with lots of options to choose from. Recommended.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2019

michael

Cleaners came in my room without knocking.

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2018

Bill

Our dinner at the restaurant was the best part of our stay. The staff was really friendly, and the cod was amazing!

This hotel is nice, it is located right next to a geothermal swimming pool and seemed to be a favorite spot for local to come and drink at night.

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2018

Michael

This was my first stop On the trip after an overnight flight. Very accommodating at giving me an early check In. Room is very basic but for one night it was very sufficient. Breakfast was very good with a nice selection and very fresh food. Very quiet and I had a very good and badly needed nights nest. Would stay again and highly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2018

Ice

A bit pricy for the aminities and quality, however outstanding service all around.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2017

Riann

Kind staff

We had car trouble and arrived very late, midnight, each time I called the lady was very lovely and helpful and stayed until we arrived. Staff were very knowledgeable about area and kind when we needed to find a mechanic in the morning. Rooms very comfy and very clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2017

cathy

Near Viking Raft trip

It was very pleasant and a great stop en route to our Viking Raft trip

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Just OK

Very small room! Breakfast had lots of variety.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2017

Kristine

Convenient for exploring Skagafjordur

We stayed here in early May and practically had the hotel to ourselves. I think only one other couple was staying that night. Despite having so few customers, the hotel put out their extensive buffet breakfast as usual. That was impressive! The room was comfortable and spotless. The location is convenient for visiting the Glaumbaer turf house museum and exploring the Skagafjordur area (a birder's delight).

Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2016

Lily

Very quiet and small BUT many issues

Arrived at the hotel around 6:30PM and the front desk was already closed. The only way to get in contact with anyone at the hotel would be to call their staff on night duty, but if you do not have a phone (i.e. if you are not from Iceland and did not bring a phone with international service) you are basically screwed .
Room was cold, no heater to adjust.
Towels were not changed, had to go get them myself.

Breakfast is amazing though.

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2016

Vonna

Convenient Stop

This was a stop on our trip on the ring road. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed. We drove about 15 miles to discover that even though several restaurants were listed only one was open there. The double beds are actually two twins pushed together like so many places. The rooms are pretty generic.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2016

KT

R&R/refueling-stop hotel good location for a nigt

Stayed a night driving from Husavik and before taking the F35.
Room was quite large, and had a door for the bedroom (for the parents) and the living room (sofabed for the child) - a nice touch although the toilet was attached to the bedroom.
The room had a lovely view of the mountains, with the odd quirk that the toilet window opens directly over the main entrance to the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2016

joel

Great place to stay with a fabulous buffet dinner.

Owner was incredible. Great dinner buffet, and breakfast. Very accommodating and even had our laundry done for next to nothing. Nice and accommodating.

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

ok

there is not much to do there, it's not event the best stop between Myvatn Lake and the Snaefellsnes peninsula.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2016

John

It's not the Hilton

This is an old building - the rooms are just OK we were the only people in the Hotel and given I paid over 100 Euro - B and B - the same as the Hilton - it is very poor value - it is only good for a quick night stop - if y have too

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2015

Joanne

Little hotel on the hill right off the Ring Rd.

Fine for one night except for the strong smell of sulfur from the shower. The sulfur in the shower is good for your skin but after you run the shower at night you're stuck with the smell all night so do not stay here if you are sensitive to the smell of sulfur and want to take an evening shower before bed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2015

Rodolfo Noel

Truck stop hotel

Location is pretty much a truck stop. We were one of three guests in the property. It is located in a residential community with no amenities, other than use of a community pool, meeting and dining room. The restaurant was closed until the summer season. Breakfast was fair - continental with hard boiled eggs, bread and deli meat. Of course coffee and juice comes with it. At $235/night, we thought it was expensive. Maybe it's cheaper if you book onsite.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2014

AFox

Pleasant stay

Stayed one overnight. Friendly, helpful staff. Rooms are basic, yet clean and comfortable. Restaraunt had few choices, but delicious, local fare. Breakfast was terrific.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Hotel and pool nearby great

Just off the ring road, this is a comfortable hotel with a great buffet breakfast. It offers complimentary tickets to the nearby pool, hot tub and sauna which are a good way to relax after a long drive or hike.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Great stay

The hotel is conveniently located just off the freeway and easy to see. The staff was all very helpful and rooms spacious and clean. There is a good view of the land from the hotel as well. The breakfast was one of the best we had in Iceland with a lot of fresh and delicious foods. All around a great place to stay and I hope to be back in the future.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

great croissants...

an ok inn to pass through for a night, directly off the highway.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2014

Ryan Snyder

excellent choice

The people at the hotel were very helpful!

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2014

Verified traveler

Good hotel in the way to Mavitn lake

The hotel was nice, good service, reasonable size room, free wifi and good breakfast buffet. If you need to stop in the way to Akureyri and other locations in Northern Iceland, I recommend it.

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

You're really paying for an awesome breakfast

Hotel in the middle of Icelandic farm country. Friendly staff, very clean, very small rooms for the price. Hot water piped directly from geothermal vents, so it smells just a bit of sulfur. I would normally call the hotel extremely overpriced (USD 220/night) before considering the exceptional, fresh breakfast of farm-baked bread and local products. Being Iceland, this is probably worth about 30/person...

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2013

Julie

Great stop on the way to the Northeast

This was a cute boutique type hotel with a conveience store just down the hill with a full service cafe. The hotel has a restaurant as well. The rooms were cute and very clean. This was a perfect place to stop for the night if you are on your way from one side of the country to the other.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2012

Verified traveler

Good place to stay

The owner was really nice and the condition of the hotel/rooms are superb. Definetly a good choice.