Hótel Snæfell

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Nilesh

No staff on site but great facility, ran out of coffee in the morning.

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2026

Parag

Bad hotel

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Monte

Rooms are small, but the community kitchen was nice and it was located near local restaurants. The views around this area of the mountains and waterfalls is stunning!!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Sep 2025

Josh

They were difficult to deal with

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Annette

This property is located in a quiet place. We drove into a parking lot labelled with the name only to discover that registration was half a block back. Other guests helped direct us where to go. The hotel looked liked it needed a coat of paint but inside it was a spacious set of rooms. Good amenities (tea, coffee, small refrigerator, separate sitting room, lots of outlets to charge electronics, many hooks to hang damp things, good closet space). The bathroom was small and dated but well appointed. Clean and comfortable.

Three restaurants are available - one tilted towards Icelandic food (so we were told) - one for burgers and pub food, and another towards pizza and Italian. We enjoyed a lovely pub dinner.

This is a port town - tourist ships dock. There is one grocery facility filled with souvenirs and food items.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

Tracy

The room is sufficient for laying your head down but is much too tiny without enough room to open luggage. It is clean and has a cute communal kitchen but should be advertised as a rooming house or hostel in my opinion.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2025

Tamar

The hotel is located in a cute lake town. The building used to be a post office that turned into hotel. Based on the pictures provided by Expedia, I chose the least expensive room as I couldn't see much difference between the rooms. That was a mistake. We couldn't fit our suitcase in the room. We felt as if we were sleeping in a closet. The room was very clean and basically was sufficient enough for one night. We had a great dinner across the street in a restaurant that belongs to the same owner.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

DIANE

Cute place, great people a hidden joy

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Emily

The room was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Everything was perfectly adequate and the hotel was in a great spot near most of what the town has to offer. I would stay here again :)

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Pak Him

Right next to the water. The town is quiet but very beautiful. Their buildings may look old on the outside but they’re definitely clean and well-maintained inside. Their restaurant serves very good food.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Aug 2025

Sunny

Run down building and room is small and so cramp
Not worth the money

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2025

Sandra

Convenient location. Room is extremely small.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Rebekah

Clean, walkable access to the town

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Tuija

Cozy and comfortable stay

Only one night in Seydisfjordur, but I would love to come back to this hotel! Beautiful room in an older but well maintained building. I enjoyed the kitchen facilities for preparing snacks, lunch, coffee etc.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2025

Barbara McInish

Convenient but teeny tiny room. Check in was confusing. They should have told you to go to the restaurant. Again with the late check ins. What’s up with that. Should be no later than 3pm.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2025

Davit

City is beautiful, room was tooooo small, it had only bed in it, everything was clean, no complain on that side.
Terrible communication with hotel, they are not responding to send messages.
There is no reception, no one whom you can talk, there was only kitchen, we wanted to add breakfast, but HOW, no one's around for communicating. Also no option for eating in the WHOLE city after 9 pm, all kitchen's are closed even at FRIDAY!!
No option to change charged credit card on the site, I had to call directly and they charged another amount, 12 euros more than site gives (will try to figure this one out)
Overall not pleased

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2025

Doug

A very small room with creaky floors. Cute, but you feel like you're in a hostel. We had our own bathroom, but the walls are very thin and just enough room for two single beds.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2025

adam

Interesting check in process! Beautiful view out of the room. Quite but its set up so people walk right past your room. No breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

caron

The room was compact, cosy and clean. It had a proper double bed, not 2 singles pushed up together, there was a eating area where residents could eat their own food, a lounge area with comfortable seats and a fantastic breakfast that was served in the nearby hotel.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2025

Kevin

Quick overnight stay

Hotel was comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Lori

Very nice hotel! Small rooms, but as to be expected in European countries.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2025

Kaitlyn

I stayed here for a short trip and was overall satisfied with the experience. The self-service check-in was quick and easy, which I really appreciated after a long day of travel. The room itself was very clean, modern, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

The only real downside was the lack of elevator access in some parts of the building. I had a large suitcase, and carrying it up the stairs to my room was definitely a struggle. This could be a challenge for guests with heavier bags or mobility concerns.

Other than that, the hotel was quiet, well-maintained, and a great value for the price. I'd consider staying again, but I'd try to pack a little lighter next time!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Performance Automotive

An amazing hotel with an incredible view. Felt more like a guesthouse stay with the check in process but it was still a great experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

David

Beautiful location and very spacious!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2025

Christine

We enjoyed our one night stay. The hotel is old, which we enjoy. The floors squeak and you can hear guests moving around. The room was small, but worked well for us. The common kitchen space was really nice, with everything you need to prepare your own meals. They even had items for purchase available.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Cynthia

Nice place

Confusing email about check in but it was easily resolved. Great stay in a great town. Beautiful lake with walking trail

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2025

Michael

Well, our stay didn’t start off on the right note which was cause for some disappointment off the bat, but we soon overcame that. Our issue was that the hotel does not keep staff in the reception unless you call them to tell them you’re coming. I don’t know about you but if I book a hotel and I don’t show up, I’ll get charged. That is my commitment to the hotel. I would hope that their commitment to me would be that they stay at the reception until their posted closing time on the day of my arrival.

We were left to feel that it wasn’t worth their time, in the “off season” to be at the reception when we arrive. To be fair, they did send us a message to have us call before we arrived. We didn’t have phone service so I replied to their message with clear timing on our arrival but clearly that didn’t work.

Otherwise, our experience at the hotel was fine. It’s a heritage building with lots of character and a very nice communal kitchen area. The bathroom was small and a little cramped but that might be expected in a building like this. The town was lovely, but not a bite to eat anywhere in the “off season” thankfully the hotel warned us about this so we were able to get a lovely dinner in a neighbouring town.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2024

Dana

Excellent room, and we FINALLY got to see the Northern Lights right outside our door and over the water! Absolutely magical!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

The only issue we had, was that the pillows were sort of cushion-sized. Very cozy and quaint, but no good for sleeping. Otherwise -- the property was great.

Separately -- during the winter season, you will need to check in to the red building around the corner, and then go back to the hotel. No big deal, just an interesting, unique way to do check in. Heads-up.

Enjoy your visit, we had a great visit

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2024

Brianna

The hotel is in an old beautiful building, but very clean and newly renovated on the inside! The view out the window is breathtaking. Super close to the local restaurant and grocery store :)

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2024

Barbara

Clean but very small room on the third floor with no elevator. Be sure to ask what level your room is on before booking. Staff is located in a different building.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2024

Jessica

Super cute little place. Expensive for what it is though. The room is tiny so even though there were only 2 of us, we were practically on top of each other.
That said, they have a wonderful common kitchen area with everything you need if you want to save a bit of money and make your own food.
The sitting area in a solarium(?) on the second floor is beautiful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Zining

Nice place to stay, quite, convenient, clean!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2024

Katherine

The check-in process was very confusing. This hotel has multiple buildings, so you have to visit a central hub. The shared kitchen area was very clean and had great supplies for making dinner. Sadly, this was the worst stay of our trip. The room was hot, even with the windows open. The building is old, which is cool, until you have to sleep and can hear every noise.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Sep 2024

Allan

Maybe a one star hotel

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Emily

Lovely accommodation in a lovely relaxed town

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

I-Chun

The staff are very nice,and the house is really clean and comfortable

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2024

julie

Right at the heart of the city, Very convenient. But hard to find the front desk though, because the address in the booking information different with actual address. The hotel is not clean. The staff is nice and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

Fiona

Lovely cosy room, we enjoyed staying at this property. The owners also run an excellent nearby restaurant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2024

Annie

Beautiful place

Loved our stay! Beautiful hotel. Check in at a near by location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2024

Margrét

Nice small rooms

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

Rob

Small double room was accurate, but comfy, warm and great shower. No kettle was a shame. The main restaurant is excellent food, service and ambience.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2024

Roger

The operation of the hotel is managed from a local restaurant, no onsite staffing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2024

Andre

In old Post office building. Quaint little town but room was tiny.

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2024

Patricia

The beds were the most oldest ones we ever slept on from different hotels in our life. I wasn't able to fall in sleep the whole entire night since bed was too soft with no support pillow. The room was super small, same as bathroom. Loud noise from cars passed by, same with people walked on the street talking very loud.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2024

Chai

Staff was fantastic, but the accommodation is very old. Can't complain though, as the staff's great service made up for it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Rebecca

Super cute place, great location, beautiful town

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2024

Dhilip

Exceptional stay with amazing views

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

11 Jun 2024

katelyn

Do to unforeseen road closures caused by weather. I was physical unable to reach the hotel. Ive reached out to receave a refund and was denied. The road was closed for three days; I was surprised there no refund policy would envolve elements not in my control.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

Sarah

Lovely town- tiny room - but everything we needed! Walked to grocery and dinner- easy friendly town- older property but the windows opened during the day when it was warm and the boiler worked at night when it was cold - updated and restored nicely

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Dustin

Beautiful location. Wonderful staff. Old building but rooms are very open and excellent for our family. I hope to come back here again some day.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Gretchen M

Spectacular views of the town and water, helpful staff, Bring eye covering for long days of sunshine, no blackout curtains.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2024

Anna

Thank you for such an amazing stay! It was amazing!!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2024

Lisa

Lovely quaint room. Clean. Comfy beds. Central location with great view of lake and old church. Fantastic staff and lovely breakfast. Not great sound proofing in the rooms. Sounded like a herd of elephants above us but I guess that’s old houses for you (my Loops were great!).

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2023

Courtney

Sweet little stay.

Wonderful little hotel! We stayed in December 2023 in a triple room with a great view out onto the ship harbor. It was easy to get in touch with reception to check in and he was wonderful to let us know which restaurant in town was open for the evening. There’s a fridge in the desk that we didn’t find until the next morning.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2023

Der

Property manager(s) were incredibly kind and patient with us. The room we actually booked was under construction due to a recent water leakage, so the property manager provided us an upgraded stay for the same price we originally paid. They provided us the opportunity to dine in for breakfast and were so nice to offer help when we had lost our drone to the tree by the blue church 😭 we’ve accepted our loss, but really appreciate their offer - it really is the thought that counts ❤️

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Oct 2023

Camille

Small room no refrigerator for $350 for two nights what a joke and then they make you pay $20 for breakfast over priced not worth a nickel

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2023

Lynica

Good for an overnight stay but mattress and pillow too soft.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2023

Tina

The hotel was lovely but our room had a very strong mouldy smell coming from the bathroom, and the shower tiles appeared to have mould growing in spots. We could not keep the door to the bathroom open for any length of time because of this as it overpowered the whole room. We also did not feel comfortable to shower.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2023

Greg

Nice location with beautiful views!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2023

Thomas

Our bathroom had a distinct musty smell

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2023

Vibhuti

Quite cozy rooms next to the beautiful lake. We were confused in the Checkin process as it is at a separate hotel but the hotel is quite near like next building so all in all it was a good stay. We also saw northern lights from the place.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2023

Bruno

beautiful scenery arround

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2023

Xin

Very tiny town. The room is too small.

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2023

Emilie

The unit was nice but the building it was in needs more care and maintenance. Other than that, a really good experience.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2023

Robert

Did not care for the fire alarm early in the morning. Staff stated that it happens all the time

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Surprise…surprise!!

Room was quite small to our surprise. Can hear everything/everyone passing by hallway as well as next door room.

Was surprised when our room was opened by a couple with their son and to their surprise too, we were already in the room. Apparently whoever checked them in gave them our room key as well 😣.
Next morning, check out staff was so apologetic and offered us coffee or tea in the house.
Location was near the harbor and since it’s in a small village, you can easily walk everywhere.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2023

Manon

Beautiful guesthouse in a beautiful town

We had an incredible stay in this very central guesthouse. The village is small but absolutely worth a visit, and you will be in the middle of it in this hotel. You can just walk around. Loved having our own private entrance.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2023

QINGXIANG

Nice small town

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2023

Joseph

There is some inconvenience with having to check in at another building, a walk up of multiple floors and a very tiny room. But we made the best of it and had a nice stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Graeme

We booked an "very small double", it was in fact quite an ample space, much bigger than we expected which was great, especially with all our motorbike luggage. Somewhere in the building to make a coffee or tea would have been the cherry on the top. Otherwise a good place to stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Cheryl

Great property in a very scenic place, staff were wonderful

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2023

Marc

This is the second time I’m staying here. Same room too. Excellent service and a very nice single room made this trip very easy. They don’t include breakfast. I didn’t have the Buffay next store where they usually have it but down the street. I was not fond of the buffet before so I decided not to go for it this time. Centrally located near some restaurants which are good options. I love Seydurfjordur

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

11 May 2023

Aswin

Do not trust the photos!

Reminded me of uni days. Not in a good way. Room was smaller than my dorm and I felt misled by the photos. I went by the rating on hotels.com but lesson learnt as it seems loads of ppl were later surprised by what they got for what they paid. I even asked the reception if they could change the room but they told me to book a room that was 3x the price!!
Check in experience was horrible - they make you come to another hotel.
I would say though it was quite clean and the staff in general seemed friendly. It just felt that i was duped by the photos that presented a different image of the hotel. Whether thats the fault of the host or hotels.com, its the guest who ultimately pays the price (and quite a high one i must say)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Paul

Our stay was warm and comfortable in this quaint village. Room and beds were perfect.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2023

Sara

Perfect setting overlooking the fjord. Friendly staff at check in and breakfast. Nice roomy shower.
Pillows were very flat and the automatic light outside the door made it a little hard to sleep.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2023

Yola

Misleading advertising on line. This property is stinky, smells moldy and it’s so run down it’s scary. We would have not stayed but it was late. It was so difficult to check in we had to ask locals how to get a hold of the owners to let us in…really!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2022

Behnam

Mixed bag

This hotel has an amazing view of mountain and lake. It is walkable and the room was clean.

The cons include: very tiny room (it is a hostel with private bathroom) and NO amenities! Yes, it has WiFi and free parking but these are standard in any hotel. Not even a tea bag or cup! It has a restaurant nearby if you are willing to pay $20/per person. I was the most expensive hotel even more than 4 star hotel in the capital. I do not recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2022

Thomas

Wonderful

Wonderful town and the views are so amazing. Wonderful place to take the extra time and miles to visit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2022

Patrick

Hotel was nice, great location in the middle of town. Room was small.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2022

April

This property was incredibly clean and charming. The room was small but had everything we needed. Great shower and comfortable bed!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2022

Megan

We had a beautiful room overlooking the water. The room was quaint, charming, and clean, although a touch old; the only thing missing was a fridge in our room. A great stay in a small, quiet town.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2022

pamela van den

Beautiful location
We were there on a weekend and a bit noisy

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2022

Anja

The view from the room was outstanding. The room was basic but clean and functional.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2022

Ethan

Just what it needed to be. We were traveling around the ring road in a camper and looking for a bed for a night. Great little town friendly staff. Not 5 star accommodations, but doesn’t advertise itself to be. Clean, warm, comfortable and easy. Would book it again under the same circumstances without a second thought. Great little town too.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2022

John

Room was so small we could not open our luggage. No WIFI. No coffee. We had to ask around town about where to sign in. Info sent was Alden stuff. Not Hotel Snaefell. Do not stay there! Other guests we met felt the sam way. Disappointed in Expedia too!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2022

Brent

It's a hostel. 2 twin beds and a small bathroom. Terribly expensive for what it is. You have to go to a different property to check in. When checking in, the clerk as who was next, it was me. She then helped 2 other locals with restaurant stuff before coming back to me. Rude.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2022

Gianny

Property use to be a post office, small room but beautiful views

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2022

Kevin

Seydisfjordur is a neat little town in a beautiful location and the drive to reach it is awesome. The views from our large triple bed room were spectacular(note some of the doubles do not get the same view)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2022

Sita

Tiny, but beautiful rooms, in a stunning town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2022

Andrew

Great hotel, in a stunning location

4/10

Poor

09 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

Bait and Switch

Don't expect to get a room like pictures potrayed on website. Windows do not open, no air circulation, no amenities, very small, and you have to go to another building to get checked in upon arrival. Loud shrills from pipes when someone takes a shower.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2022

Christopher

Nice accommodations and beautiful are

Beautiful accommodation right on the water and in the heart of town. Staff was nice, comfortable stay, and the town was just absolutely beautiful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2022

Jeanne-Marie

The property was in a beautiful fiord, however Expedia should not even offer a single room with extra bed. The room was smaller than my daughters dorm room in university.
I would say also to request a water view as the mountain view was by the road and noisy.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2022

stephen

Like the breakfast buffet, the fine dining for dinner, and the outside tables for enjoyment of beer or wine on a beautiful day

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2022

ALEXANDER

Excellent location.

Property is still very much adapting to the booming tourism of the area so I can’t be too critical. Old creaky place (you’ll hear everyone moving around you), shower backed up into the bathroom drain and started flooding. No staff around past 9 to fix it so no shower that night or next day. Given some time I’m sure it’ll be great, it still has some room to get there.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2022

Ryan

Employees were very welcoming

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2022

Beatrice

Lovely Views

We really enjoyed the accommodation as it was perfect for a group of 3. Everyone had their own space.
Our room looked right onto the lake and we even had a four legged friend (cat) greet us. Lovely restaurant near by that made lovely pizza and home made lasagne.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2021

Jason

Charming hotel in an art based town in Iceland

The Hotel Snaefell is a charming pleasant hotel at the lake edge in Seydisfjordur. The building is historic and my room was a single with en suite bathroom, and a lake view. The room was warm and comfortable with a antique wooden floor.
Check in and breakfast (a plentiful breakfast which was additional ) was fine in the hotels associated restaurant.

Check in was a breeze and all the staff were welcoming, helpful and accommodating. Free parking on-site makes moving luggage a breeze.

Hotel Snaefell is a good option for a visit to the charming town of Seydisfjordur in Iceland and I have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation to any traveller in Iceland.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2021

Calvin

Old hotel but beautiful location

Even though the hotel was old (creaky floors) and the bathroom was tiny (could not wash your face in the sink without water spilling on the floor), our stay met our practical needs since we only stayed 1 night. The staff are kind and the location is unbeatable. Beautiful lake right outside reflecting the colorful houses and the mountains.

Friends_and_family Family