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3-star hotels in Hoefn
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Hoefn, Iceland, for travellers who want a comfortable base without going up a star rating. It covers town-centre guesthouses, country hotels and farm stays, so you can match the hotel to the kind of trip you are planning.
Staying in Hoefn
Hoefn sits in south-east Iceland, and the 3-star hotels on this list are spread between the town itself and the surrounding countryside. Several addresses put you right in Hoefn: Milk factory on Dalbraut, Hotel Höfn on Vikurbraut, Höfn Inn Guesthouse on Vesturbraut, Nýibær Guesthouse on Hafnarbraut and Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels on Ranarslod. Others sit outside the town, including Hali Country Hotel, Arnanes Country Hotel, Hotel Smyrlabjorg, Hotel Jökull, Hotel Skaftafell and the farm and country guesthouses such as Lækjarhus Farm Holidays, Guesthouse Skálafell and Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse.
The split matters when you choose. A town address keeps you close to everything Hoefn offers, while the outlying hotels suit travellers with a car who want quiet and easy access to the wider region. Families have plenty of choice, since most hotels here list family rooms and cots. Couples and short-break visitors may prefer the higher-rated town properties, and guests who want parking on site will find free car parking at many of the country hotels and guesthouses.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Milk factory
Dalbraut 2, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star base on Dalbraut with family rooms and air conditioning, handy for travellers who want a central Hoefn address. Express check in speeds up arrival, and free Wifi keeps the trip ticking over. Guests rate it 4.6 from 493 reviews. Best for couples or families who value an easy, well-liked stop.
See Milk factoryHali Country Hotel
781 Hofn I Hornafiroi Hali 2, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet at Hali with a bar and buffet on site, this 3-star hotel suits guests who want dinner and a drink without going out again. Cots and family rooms make it workable for those travelling with children, and free car parking removes the worry about the car. Rated 4.5 from 857 reviews.
See Hali Country HotelLækjarhus Farm Holidays
Lækjarhús, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA farm stay at Lækjarhús for people who would rather ride horses or fish than sit in a lobby. The garden and free car parking round out the rural setting, and family rooms allow everyone to stay together. 4.4 from 135 reviews. A good fit for active travellers and families with a car.
See Lækjarhus Farm HolidaysFosshotel Vatnajokull
Lindarbakki, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
Why stay hereBalconies and bathrobes give this 3-star hotel at Lindarbakki a more considered feel than its class suggests. Guests can eat and drink on site thanks to the bar and banquet facilities, and cots are available for young children. It scores 4.3 from 617 reviews. Suits couples and families wanting comfort near Vatnajökull.
See Fosshotel VatnajokullArnanes Country Hotel
By Road One 6 Km West Of Höfn, Hoefn, Iceland
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSix kilometres west of Höfn on Road One, this country hotel offers balconies, a bar and a canoe for guests, so days can be spent on the water or simply looking out. Family rooms and cots cover those with children, and parking is free. Rated 4.3 from 334 reviews. Suits drivers who prefer space to a town setting.
See Arnanes Country HotelHotel Smyrlabjorg
Highway 781 34 Km East Of Jökulsárlón, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Highway 781 east of Jökulsárlón, this 3-star hotel works for travellers breaking a long drive. A bar, free car parking and family rooms cover the essentials, and laundry service helps on longer trips. 4.2 from 723 reviews. Best for road-trippers and families who need a straightforward, well-used overnight stop.
See Hotel SmyrlabjorgHotel Jökull
Nesjum, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt Nesjum, this 3-star hotel pairs a bar with a garden, so guests can unwind outside after a day on the road. Free car parking makes arriving simple for drivers, and family rooms keep groups together. It holds 4.2 from 562 reviews. A sensible choice for families and self-drive travellers exploring the area.
See Hotel JökullHöfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Ranarslod 3, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Ranarslod, this 3-star hotel keeps a 24 hour front desk, useful when arriving late. The bar and buffet mean meals and drinks are handled in house, and free car parking is available for those with a vehicle. Rated 4.2 from 405 reviews. Suits independent travellers and couples who want a town base in Hoefn.
See Höfn Berjaya Iceland HotelsHotel Skaftafell
Freysnesi, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt Freysnesi, this 3-star hotel offers a bar and buffet alongside a 24 hour front desk, practical for guests arriving at odd hours. Family rooms and free car parking make it manageable for those with children and a car. It scores 4.1 from 867 reviews. A fit for families and travellers passing through Skaftafell.
See Hotel SkaftafellHotel Höfn
Vikurbraut 20, Hoefn, Iceland
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Vikurbraut, this 3-star hotel has air conditioning, a bar and a buffet, and a 24 hour front desk for late arrivals. Bathrobes and a bath add comfort at the end of the day. Rated 4.0 from 725 reviews. Best for couples and families who want a full-service Hoefn address.
See Hotel HöfnÁrtún Apartment In Hofn
Unnamed Rd, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAn apartment at an unnamed road in Hoefn, with a dishwasher, garden and free car parking for guests who prefer self-catering to a hotel routine. Family rooms and cots suit those travelling with children, and the 24 hour front desk is staffed around the clock. A practical choice for families and longer stays.
See Ártún Apartment In HofnHöfn Inn Guesthouse
Vesturbraut 3, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Vesturbraut, this guesthouse pairs express check in with a bar, keeping arrival quick and the evening easy. Free car parking and family rooms suit drivers with children, and coffee is on hand. A straightforward pick for travellers who want a simple, central place to sleep in Hoefn.
See Höfn Inn GuesthouseNýibær Guesthouse
Hafnarbraut 8, Hoefn, Iceland
- Wifi
Why stay hereIts central position makes it convenient for guests who plan to be out for most of the day. Best for those who want a basic, no-frills room and easy access to the town.
See Nýibær GuesthouseGuesthouse Skálafell
Skálafell, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt Skálafell, this guesthouse provides a garden, balcony and free car parking, giving guests room to spread out. Cots and family rooms are available, and currency exchange on site saves a separate errand. A good match for families and independent travellers exploring the countryside around Hoefn.
See Guesthouse SkálafellBrunnhóll Country Guesthouse
Brunnhóll, Hoefn, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt Brunnhóll, this country guesthouse adds a games room and bar to the usual comforts, so evenings do not depend on going out. Family rooms and cots serve guests with children, and free car parking makes the rural location easy to reach by car. Suits families and groups wanting a relaxed countryside stay.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk factory | ★★★ | 4.6 | 493 | – |
| Hali Country Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 857 | Yes |
| Lækjarhus Farm Holidays | ★★★ | 4.4 | 135 | Yes |
| Fosshotel Vatnajokull | ★★★ | 4.3 | 617 | – |
| Arnanes Country Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 334 | – |
| Hotel Smyrlabjorg | ★★★ | 4.2 | 723 | Yes |
| Hotel Jökull | ★★★ | 4.2 | 562 | Yes |
| Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels | ★★★ | 4.2 | 405 | Yes |
| Hotel Skaftafell | ★★★ | 4.1 | 867 | Yes |
| Hotel Höfn | ★★★ | 4.0 | 725 | – |
| Ártún Apartment In Hofn | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Höfn Inn Guesthouse | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Nýibær Guesthouse | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Guesthouse Skálafell | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at Milk factory, Hali Country Hotel, Lækjarhus Farm Holidays, Fosshotel Vatnajokull, Guesthouse Skálafell, Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse and Hotel Höfn, and cots are listed at almost all of them. Lækjarhus and Brunnhóll add a garden or games room, and Hotel Höfn has air conditioning and a buffet.
Milk factory · Hali Country Hotel · Lækjarhus Farm Holidays · Fosshotel Vatnajokull · Guesthouse Skálafell · Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse
Top guest ratings
Milk factory leads with 4.6 out of 5 from 493 reviews, followed by Hali Country Hotel at 4.5 from 857 reviews and Lækjarhus Farm Holidays at 4.4 from 135 reviews. These three combine the strongest guest scores on the list with 3-star facilities such as free Wifi and family rooms.
With free parking
Free car parking is listed at Hali Country Hotel, Lækjarhus Farm Holidays, Hotel Smyrlabjorg, Hotel Jökull, Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Hotel Skaftafell, Ártún Apartment In Hofn, Höfn Inn Guesthouse, Guesthouse Skálafell and Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse. Useful if you are driving between the town and the outlying sights.
Hali Country Hotel · Lækjarhus Farm Holidays · Hotel Smyrlabjorg · Hotel Jökull · Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels · Hotel Skaftafell
Food and drink on site
Bars are listed at Hali Country Hotel, Fosshotel Vatnajokull, Arnanes Country Hotel, Hotel Jökull, Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Hotel Skaftafell, Hotel Höfn and Höfn Inn Guesthouse. Hali, Höfn Berjaya and Hotel Skaftafell also list a buffet, and Fosshotel Vatnajokull and Arnanes add a balcony.
Hali Country Hotel · Fosshotel Vatnajokull · Arnanes Country Hotel · Hotel Jökull · Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels · Hotel Skaftafell
Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Hoefn?
The hotels with Hoefn town addresses are the closest: Milk factory on Dalbraut, Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels on Ranarslod, Hotel Höfn on Vikurbraut, Höfn Inn Guesthouse on Vesturbraut and Nýibær Guesthouse on Hafnarbraut. The other hotels on this list give only Hoefn or a road reference, so they sit outside the town.
Which 3-star hotel in Hoefn is the top rated?
Milk factory scores 4.6 out of 5 from 493 reviews, the highest on this list. Hali Country Hotel follows at 4.5 from 857 reviews and Lækjarhus Farm Holidays at 4.4 from 135 reviews.
Do these hotels offer free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Hali Country Hotel, Lækjarhus Farm Holidays, Hotel Smyrlabjorg, Hotel Jökull, Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Hotel Skaftafell, Ártún Apartment In Hofn, Höfn Inn Guesthouse, Guesthouse Skálafell and Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse. Milk factory, Fosshotel Vatnajokull, Arnanes Country Hotel, Hotel Höfn and Nýibær Guesthouse do not list it.
Which hotels are best for families?
Family rooms are listed at Milk factory, Hali Country Hotel, Lækjarhus Farm Holidays, Fosshotel Vatnajokull, Hotel Smyrlabjorg, Hotel Jökull, Hotel Skaftafell, Hotel Höfn, Ártún Apartment In Hofn, Höfn Inn Guesthouse and Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse. Lækjarhus Farm Holidays also lists horse back riding and fishing.
Is breakfast or a restaurant available at these hotels?
Several properties list food and drink facilities: bars at Hali Country Hotel, Fosshotel Vatnajokull, Arnanes Country Hotel, Hotel Jökull, Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Hotel Skaftafell, Hotel Höfn and Höfn Inn Guesthouse, with a buffet also listed at Hali, Höfn Berjaya and Hotel Skaftafell. Check with the hotel directly for meal details.
Which hotels have a bar?
Bars are listed at Hali Country Hotel, Fosshotel Vatnajokull, Arnanes Country Hotel, Hotel Jökull, Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Hotel Skaftafell, Hotel Höfn and Höfn Inn Guesthouse. The guesthouses and apartments such as Nýibær, Skálafell and Ártún do not list a bar.
Do the hotels have Wifi?
Free Wifi is listed at most of the hotels here, including Milk factory, Hali Country Hotel, Lækjarhus Farm Holidays, Hotel Smyrlabjorg, Hotel Jökull, Höfn Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Hotel Skaftafell, Ártún Apartment In Hofn, Höfn Inn Guesthouse, Guesthouse Skálafell and Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse. Nýibær Guesthouse lists Wifi without specifying free.