Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 50 min drive - 38.8 km
Illugastadir seal watching - 62 min drive - 31.3 km
Getting around
Akureyri (AEY) - 152 min drive
About this property
Hótel Hvítserkur
Family-friendly hotel revitalized in 2023 and located near Lake Vesturhópsvatn
Located close to Borgarvirki and Hvitserkur, Hótel Hvítserkur provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like fishing and hiking/biking at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
A reception hall, coworking spaces, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Multilingual staff, a billiards/pool table, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
Showers and soap
Wardrobes/closets, art supplies, and travel cribs
Languages
Danish, English, German, Icelandic, Russian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Restaurants on site
Hotel Hvítserkur Bar
Café Hvítserkur
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails
Playground
Family friendly
Art supplies
Children's books
Children's games
Children's dinnerware
Children's toys
Highchair
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Travel crib
Conveniences
Reception hall
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Coworking space
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Area rugs in public areas
Front entrance ramp
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
4 stairs to reach property
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property - January 2023
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
More
Desk
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Laptop-friendly workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel
Hótel Hvítserkur Hvammstangi
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel Hvammstangi
Frequently asked questions
Is Hótel Hvítserkur pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Hótel Hvítserkur?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hótel Hvítserkur?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hótel Hvítserkur?
Check-out is at 11:30 AM.
Where is Hótel Hvítserkur located?
This family-friendly Hvammstangi hotel is located on the waterfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Vesturhópsvatn, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Borgarvirki and Hvitserkur. Kolufossar Falls and Vatnsdalur Valley are also within 25 mi (40 km).
Hótel Hvítserkur Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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We had a wonderful stay. It was very quiet and close to the sites we wanted to see. Good dinner menu with a nice range of options - the lasagne was delicious!
Great stop if you’re driving the ring road and don’t want to do Reykjavik to Akureyri in 1 day! We were the first to arrive for the night so we were a little worried because it didn’t look open from the road but once inside, it’s clean, cozy and the views are great—Open/dark skies for northern lights viewing close to a beautiful black sand beach! Would definitely stay again!
The check in was a breeze. Happy Hour was great. The dinner selection was good and tasty food!! The morning breakfast buffet was a delight as well!! Very friendly staff!
Candace
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Kayla
Traveled with partner
17 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was fine to stay for one night but the shower and room were very basic, even for Icelandic standards. It felt and looked like staying in a dormitory.
My biggest complaint was the lack of, essentially no communication when I had sent several messages to the websites and tried calling prior to our arrival and there was no response for days. However the problem did get resolved when arriving a day earlier but it would’ve been nice to have better communication.
Hotel is in suburb area, nothing around or near by . stayed one night because of no other choices. Room is clean but tiny, share bathroom clean but not convenient. Be careful with this hotel , I reserved the room 1 night (May 24) with a credit card choosing pay at the hotel. When I checked in, I used a different credit card to pay for the room. When I returned home, they double charged me on 2 different credit cards. The double charge even on the day I already left Iceland
(May 28) . This hotel scams people by double charges and if you don’t pay atttetion you will end up paying them twice.
Clean, warm, and quiet with very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast selection with fresh made waffle batter and freshly baked bread. Also is located right next to a horse farm! Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling in the area
Simple, comfortable, clean and quiet rooms in a beautiful and remote location (unpaved road). The breakfast was superb and the host was unusually helpful.
It was a solid place to stay. The reason minus one star - the drive to get there is not for all drivers, as it is an unpaved road. We did it in the rain, and our car was nearly covered in road dirt from head to toe from all the potholes we drove - around 16km from Hwy 1, if you take the shorter route, on 717 - if you take 711, it is a much longer route.
The hosts and the guesthouse were great. We would love for all to be as they were. A testament to why people love to visit Iceland - the people here are very gracious and do all they can to be helpful.
Mark A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Aaron
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a relatively long drive on gravel roads to get here. For positives, they have the friendliest staff ever who provided great recommendations for things to do in the area and their breakfast was great. The room was also quite big! On the downside, the shower water was freezing, and the curtains didn’t fully cover windows, and the beds were quite uncomfortable.
Some of the descriptions were a little misleading. There is NO restaurant on site except for breakfast. And when they say there are other restaurants in town they mean 20 to 30 kilometers away. If we'd known that we could have planned better and would have given a higher rating.
It's a good place to be isolated. Maybe in winter will be ideal to see the northern lights.
The road to get there is not paved, so it takes longer than the calculated route. Showers and toilets are shared. Includes complimentary breakfast
Leonardo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
26 August 2023
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shelley
21 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was effortless and staff was very friendly.