Best Hotels & Accommodation in Hofsos — Biggest Selection & Lowest Prices Guaranteed

Staying in Hofsos puts you among the most scenic hotels & accommodation in North Iceland, on the eastern shore of Skagafjordur in a historic trading village. It is best known for the Hofsos Swimming Pool, whose warm water seems to merge with the fjord and Drangey Island beyond. 

The village also sits directly on a popular loop for self-drive tours around the Trollaskagi Peninsula and Skagafjordur, making it a scenic overnight base rather than a drive-through stop. 

Stays here range from central guesthouses to a beachfront bed and breakfast, with highlights like the Icelandic Emigration Center and the Stadarbjorg Basalt Cliffs at your doorstep. 

Best Places To Stay in and Around Hofsos

The best accommodation in Hofsos combines the classic family-run style of guesthouses with a self-catering apartment, countryside cottages, and rural bed and breakfasts, all in the village itself or within a 10-minute drive of the village center.

• Guesthouse Sunnuberg: A family-run guesthouse in central Hofsos with private bathrooms, breakfast, and a shared guest kitchen. It's just a two-minute walk from the famous fjord-view swimming pool.

• Fraendgardur: A two-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, about a quarter mile (400 m) from the old harbor, well suited to families or small groups who prefer to cook their own meals.

• Dalasetur Cabins: Modern log cabins for up to four guests in Unadalur Valley, with full kitchens, private bathrooms, laundry, riverside hot tubs, infrared saunas, and EV charging. An on-site coffee house inside the greenhouse offers a convenient place to relax.

• Lonkot: A beachfront bed and breakfast on a former farmstead, about 10 minutes north of Hofsos, with wide views across Skagafjordur. Guests can also enjoy an on-site bar and peaceful surroundings away from the village.

What's Near the Best Stays in Hofsos

The village swimming pool leads the list, opened in 2010 as a gift to the community from Steinunn Jónsdóttir and Lilja Pálmadóttir and designed by Basalt Architects. Its edge appears to spill straight into Skagafjordur, with Drangey, Malmey Island, and the Thordarhofdi Promontory in view.

The Icelandic Emigration Center by the harbor tells the story of the thousands of Icelanders who left for North America between 1870 and 1914. Nearby, the 18th-century Pakkhusid Warehouse recalls the village's centuries as a Danish trading port. 

Right beside the pool, the Stadarbjorg Basalt Cliffs form small stacked columns above a cove and are known locally as a northern lights viewpoint. With a car, you can reach the historic bishopric of Holar in Hjaltadalur in about 20 minutes or follow the coast north to Siglufjordur, the herring town about an hour away.

Why Stay in Hofsos

Hofsos is a practical choice when you want to slow down instead of rushing between larger towns. The fjord, the pool, and the harbor are all within walking distance, which makes it a perfect overnight stop for self-drive travelers looping the Trollaskagi Peninsula.

If you’re tired of busy towns, Hofsos offers a peaceful village atmosphere. Families can stay in self-catering cabins or apartments, while couples can choose smaller guesthouses or beachfront stays. Dark, unobstructed skies over the fjord also make it a great base for northern lights tours in the region.

The village has few beds overall, so summer nights sell out early. Compare the stays above and book your place in Hofsos at the best price.