Description
Summary
Description
Hotel Isafjordur Torg is a stylish, welcoming choice of accommodation in Isafjordur, the largest town in the Westfjords, with private bathrooms and free WiFi. Those exploring the magical reaches of this incredible region will find it a comfortable and excellently situated base.
Location & Nearby
Located in the heart of Isafjordur, Hotel Isafjordur Torg has easy access to the town's amenities. You'll find grocery stores within easy walking distance, restaurants around the accommodation (including one in it), and other services such as information centers and gas stations.
Isafjordur also has many attractions appealing to a range of different interests. The harbor is spectacular, with magnificent views over the fjord, and offers boat tours and trips to incredible places such as Vigur Island and the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. The Westfjord Maritime Museum and Edinborg Cultural Centre are within a few minutes' walk, and there is also a heritage museum, a natural history museum, and a brewery you can tour, and many hiking routes lead into the beautiful surrounding nature.
Those renting a car will find Hotel Isafjordur Torg a great base from which to explore the magical sites of the Westfjords. The nearby town of Bolungarvik is just eight miles (13.5 kilometers) away, where you can find more incredible views and fascinating local folklore. The Arctic Fox Center is just 13 miles (21 kilometers) east, where you can meet and learn about Iceland's only native land mammal.
More broadly, the region has excellent appeal to wildlife lovers due to its abundance of foxes, seals, and dolphins throughout the year and puffins and great whales in summer.
One of the most spectacular, dramatic waterfalls in the country, Dynjandi, is 33 miles (53 kilometers) away. This feature stands at 328 feet (100 meters) tall and tumbles down what appears to be an enormous staircase. Other more distant attractions in the Westfjords include the longest birdwatching cliffs in Europe, Latrabjarg, and the Museum of Witchcraft and Sorcery in Holmavik.
Facilities & Amenities
Hotel Isafjordur Torg is ideally suited for couples and small groups seeking comfort and amenities. The hotel offers twin and double rooms and deluxe double rooms, the latter of which include a sofa or seating area, a bath and mountain views. There are also triple rooms available. These rooms have tea and coffee facilities and boast private bathrooms with showers and hair dryers.
Views from some rooms overlook the sparkling waters and towering mountains of the adjacent fjord. Their decorations are spacious and bright, with chic furnishings and plenty of storage space.
The hotel offers a lovely restaurant that provides a complimentary breakfast each morning from 07:00 to 10:00. The food is locally sourced but prepared with an international twist, making it renowned in the area. Reservations are required, and in summer the kitchen is open from 12:00 to 21:00 Monday to Saturday and from 14:00 to 21:00 on Sundays, with vegetarian and gluten-free dishes on request and packed lunches available. The bar is open from 11:00 to 23:00 with a daily happy hour from 16:00 to 18:00, and there is also a coffee house on site. There is also a gift shop on-site where you can find authentic souvenirs and fantastic gifts.
At the front desk, you can rent bikes and get advice on local tours and activities. Guests of the sister properties, Hotel Horn (200 m away) and Gamla Guesthouse, also check in here.
WiFi and parking are free. Pets are allowed on request.
Why Choose Hotel Isafjordur Torg?
Anyone exploring the magnificent Westfjords seeking chic, comfortable accommodation in a modern, excellently located hotel will find no better choice than Hotel Isafjordur Torg. Check availability by choosing a date.
