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3-star hotels in Hafnarfjoerdur
Compare and book 3-star hotels and apartments in Hafnarfjörður, just outside Reykjavík. This shortlist is for city-break couples, families and longer-stay travellers who want an easy-going base for exploring the Reykjavík area.
Staying in Hafnarfjoerdur
Hafnarfjörður is a coastal town within the Reykjavík capital area, known for its harbour, lava landscapes and everyday Icelandic town life. Visitors use it as a quieter base for day trips into Reykjavík and the surrounding countryside, with shops, cafés and waterfront walks close at hand.
These hotels and apartments sit across several parts of Hafnarfjörður. Hotel Hraun and Apartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals are on Reykjavikurvegur, Hotel Vellir on Tjarnarvellir, Hotel Viking on Strandgotu, and several apartments on Bæjarhraun and Lindarberg. Guesthouse Álfar on Hólshraun, Thorsplan Luxury Apartment on Fjarðargata, Apartment J10 on Jófríðarstaðavegur, Maríubær Apartment on Smyrlahraun, Sudurgata on Suðurgata and the large group home on Hlidaras complete the list. The mix suits couples, families, groups and business travellers, and the guest ratings range from 4.2 to 4.7 out of 5 for the three hotels with reviews.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hotel Hraun
Reykjavikurvegur 72, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast room
- Lounge
Why stay hereGuests rate Hotel Hraun 4.7 out of 5 across 226 reviews, the strongest feedback of the Hafnarfjoerdur 3-star selection. On Reykjavikurvegur, it pairs a restaurant and bar with a gymnasium, so you can eat and train without leaving the building. Car parking and free wifi cover the practical side. It suits travellers who want a full-service hotel with consistently high marks rather than an apartment.
See Hotel HraunHotel Viking
Strandgotu 55, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHotel Viking on Strandgotu 55 handles arrivals at any hour through its 24 hour front desk and express check in, useful when a flight lands late. Family rooms and cots make it workable for those travelling with children, and there is a bar plus banquet space if you are hosting a group. With 1105 reviews and a 4.2 rating, it is the most reviewed 3-star option in Hafnarfjoerdur.
See Hotel VikingHotel Vellir
Tjarnarvellir 3, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Families
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA fitness center and bar give Hotel Vellir on Tjarnarvellir 3 something to do on either side of a day out, while free wifi and express check in keep the arrival simple. Family rooms and cots are available, so it suits parents as well as solo guests. Guest feedback sits at 4.2 from 595 reviews.
See Hotel VellirGuesthouse Álfar
Hólshraun 2, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuesthouse Álfar on Hólshraun 2 keeps things small, with a total of 1 to 50 rooms, and includes free car parking and free wifi. Hairdryer, toiletries and daily housekeeping are provided, so you can pack light. It suits travellers who prefer a quiet guesthouse base in Hafnarfjoerdur over a larger hotel.
See Guesthouse ÁlfarThorsplan Luxury Apartment
Fjarðargata, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThorsplan Luxury Apartment on Fjarðargata is a self-contained stay with a dishwasher, balcony and free car parking. Apartments come with a desk, coffee making and a hairdryer, and cleaning is included. It suits longer stays or guests who want their own kitchen space and a balcony rather than a hotel room.
See Thorsplan Luxury ApartmentApartment L70
70 Lindarberg, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartment L70 on Lindarberg offers free wifi and free car parking, with wheelchair accessible access. It is a straightforward self-catering base for guests who want to come and go by car and keep their own schedule in Hafnarfjoerdur. Best for travellers who need accessible entry and do not require hotel services.
See Apartment L70Apartment J10
Jófríðarstaðavegur 10, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereApartment J10 on Jófríðarstaðavegur 10 provides free car parking and wheelchair accessible access. There are no restaurant or breakfast facilities, so it suits independent travellers who plan to shop and cook for themselves and want an accessible, car-friendly place to stay in Hafnarfjoerdur.
See Apartment J10Luxurious Large Home Perfect for Your Group
21 Hlidaras, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLuxurious Large Home Perfect for Your Group on Hlidaras 21 is built around group stays, with a garden, free wifi and free car parking. Wheelchair accessible access is available. It suits a larger party that wants one property with shared indoor and outdoor space instead of separate hotel rooms.
See Luxurious Large Home Perfect for Your GroupMaríubær Apartment
Smyrlahraun 6, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMaríubær Apartment on Smyrlahraun 6 includes a dishwasher, garden and free car parking, with family rooms and cots for those travelling with children. Apartments come with a hairdryer and coffee making, and cleaning is included. It suits families or small groups who want self-catering space plus a garden in Hafnarfjoerdur.
See Maríubær ApartmentSudurgata
25 Suðurgata, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Kitchenette
Why stay hereSudurgata on Suðurgata 25 combines a bar/lounge and kitchenette with a garden and free car parking. Non smoking rooms are available, and laundry service is offered, which helps on longer trips. It suits guests who want a relaxed lounge on site and the option to prepare simple meals themselves.
See SudurgataBase apartments ap 210 Capital region of Reykjavík
Bæjarhraun 4, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBase apartments ap 210 on Bæjarhraun 4 is a self-catering apartment with a full kitchen, dishwasher and free car parking. Cots and high chairs are provided, so families with young children are catered for, and there is a first aid kit on site. It suits guests who want to cook and stay in the Capital region with their own space.
See Base apartments ap 210 Capital region of ReykjavíkApartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals
23 Reykjavikurvegur, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals on Reykjavikurvegur 23 pairs a kitchen and dishwasher with a garden and free car parking. Cots, high chairs and a hairdryer cover family needs. It suits guests who want a garden and cooking facilities on a Hafnarfjoerdur stay.
See Apartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta RentalsBase apartments ap 201 Capital region of Reykjavík
Bæjarhraun 4, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBase apartments ap 201 on Bæjarhraun 4 has a kitchen, dishwasher and free car parking, plus a lift for easier access to upper floors. Coffee making and a hairdryer are provided and cleaning is included. It suits guests who want a serviced apartment in the Capital region with proper cooking facilities.
See Base apartments ap 201 Capital region of ReykjavíkBase apartments ap 207 Capital region of Reykjavík
Bæjarhraun 4, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchenette
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBase apartments ap 207 on Bæjarhraun 4 keeps it simple with a kitchenette, free wifi and free car parking. Non smoking rooms are available and parking is on site. It suits short stays by guests who want to prepare light meals themselves rather than eat out for every meal.
See Base apartments ap 207 Capital region of ReykjavíkBase apartments ap 208 Capital region of Reykjavík
Bæjarhraun 4, Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchenette
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBase apartments ap 208 on Bæjarhraun 4 offers a kitchenette, free wifi and free car parking, with non smoking rooms and on-site parking. It suits travellers who want a compact self-catering base in Hafnarfjoerdur and plan their days around their own car.
See Base apartments ap 208 Capital region of Reykjavík
How to choose
For families
Hotel Viking, Hotel Vellir, Maríubær Apartment, Base apartments ap 210 and Apartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals all offer family rooms or cots. Hotel Viking and Hotel Vellir add bars, and the apartments bring dishwashers and kitchens, which helps with children's meals and longer stays.
Hotel Viking · Hotel Vellir · Maríubær Apartment · Base apartments ap 210 Capital region of Reykjavík · Apartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals
For business
Hotel Hraun has a gymnasium, concierge, restaurant(s) and bar, and sits on Reykjavikurvegur. Hotel Viking offers a 24 hour front desk, banquet and car rental service, and Hotel Vellir provides a fitness center and express check in. All three are 3-star hotels with guest ratings of 4.2 to 4.7.
For longer stays
Apartments such as Maríubær Apartment, Sudurgata and the Base apartments on Bæjarhraun include kitchenettes or kitchens, coffee and cleaning. Apartment L70 on Lindarberg, Apartment J10 on Jófríðarstaðavegur and Thorsplan Luxury Apartment on Fjarðargata are also self-contained options with free car parking, useful for longer stays.
Maríubær Apartment · Sudurgata · Base apartments ap 210 Capital region of Reykjavík · Apartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals · Base apartments ap 201 Capital region of Reykjavík · Base apartments ap 207 Capital region of Reykjavík
Highest rated
Hotel Hraun is the top-rated hotel here at 4.7 out of 5 from 226 reviews. Hotel Viking and Hotel Vellir follow at 4.2 out of 5, from 1105 and 595 reviews respectively. These are the three 3-star hotels in the list with guest ratings.
Where to stay in Hafnarfjoerdur
Bæjarhraun
Bæjarhraun is a residential street in Hafnarfjörður with several apartment buildings. This cluster of Base apartments offers free car parking, kitchens or kitchenettes and free Wifi, making it convenient if you plan to drive and self-cater while using Hafnarfjörður as a base for the Reykjavík area.
Our picks here: Base apartments ap 210 Capital region of Reykjavík · Base apartments ap 201 Capital region of Reykjavík · Base apartments ap 207 Capital region of Reykjavík · Base apartments ap 208 Capital region of Reykjavík
Reykjavikurvegur
Reykjavikurvegur is a main road through Hafnarfjörður. Hotel Hraun brings 3-star hotel facilities including a bar, restaurant(s), gymnasium and concierge, while Apartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals offers an apartment with kitchen, dishwasher and free car parking on the same street.
Our picks here: Hotel Hraun · Apartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals
Lindarberg
Lindarberg is a residential address in Hafnarfjörður. Apartment L70 here is a 3-star apartment with free Wifi, free car parking and wheelchair access, a straightforward option for travellers who want self-contained accommodation in a quiet street setting.
Our picks here: Apartment L70
Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Hafnarfjörður?
The hotels sit on different streets: Hotel Viking on Strandgotu, Hotel Hraun on Reykjavikurvegur, Hotel Vellir on Tjarnarvellir and Guesthouse Álfar on Hólshraun. Distances to the centre are not given in our data, so check the address that suits your plans best.
Do these hotels have parking?
Yes, many do. Hotel Hraun lists car parking, and free car parking appears for Guesthouse Álfar, Thorsplan Luxury Apartment, Apartment L70, Apartment J10, the large group home on Hlidaras, Maríubær Apartment, Sudurgata, the Base apartments on Bæjarhraun and Apartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals.
Which hotels are best for families?
Hotel Viking and Hotel Vellir list family rooms and cots. Maríubær Apartment, Base apartments ap 210 and Apartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals include cots, and the apartments add kitchens or kitchenettes and dishwashers, which can help with children's meals.
Do any have a pool or spa?
No hotel in this list shows a pool or spa in its facilities. Hotel Hraun has a gymnasium and Hotel Vellir has a fitness center, but for swimming you would need to look outside these properties.
Are pets allowed?
Our data does not list pets as a facility for any of these hotels or apartments. If you need to bring a pet, contact the property directly before booking.
Is breakfast available?
Hotel Hraun lists a breakfast room. For the other hotels and apartments, breakfast is not shown in the facilities, so plan for self-catering or nearby cafés.
Which is the top-rated hotel?
Hotel Hraun is the highest rated here at 4.7 out of 5 from 226 reviews. Hotel Viking and Hotel Vellir both score 4.2 out of 5, from 1105 and 595 reviews. The apartments do not have guest ratings in this data.
Do the apartments have kitchens?
Several do. Base apartments ap 210, Apartment in Reykjavikurvegur Birta Rentals and the Base apartments ap 201, ap 207 and ap 208 list kitchens or kitchenettes, as do Maríubær Apartment and Sudurgata. Thorsplan Luxury Apartment adds a dishwasher.