Surrounded by the natural beauty of Vatnajökull National Park, Hotel Smyrlabjorg offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop, garden and terrace. Relax over breakfast or in the evening at the bar and restaurant while enjoying free WiFi in public areas. Helpful staff has left lasting impressions on previous guests.
Highway 781, 34 km east of Jökulsárlón, Höfn, South Iceland, 781
What's nearby
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 32 min drive - 41.8 km
Fjallsárlón - 42 min drive - 53.9 km
Silfurnes Golf Course - 46 min drive - 57.9 km
Hornafjordur Art Museum - 47 min drive - 58.6 km
Ósland Nature Reserve - 53 min drive - 60.5 km
Getting around
Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Smyrlabjörg Restaurant - 2 min walk
Local Langoustine - 8 min drive
About this property
Hotel Smyrlabjorg
Enjoy your visit to Höfn with a stay at Hotel Smyrlabjorg. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
68 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1997
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
100% renewable energy
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
More
Housekeeping (on request)
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 23 per person
Policies
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Hotel Smyrlabjorg Hofn
Smyrlabjorg Hofn
Hotel Smyrlabjorg Höfn
Hotel Smyrlabjorg Hotel
Hotel Smyrlabjorg Hotel Höfn
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel Smyrlabjorg?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Smyrlabjorg?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Smyrlabjorg?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Smyrlabjorg and nearby?
Hotel Smyrlabjorg has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Smyrlabjorg?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Hotel Smyrlabjorg Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, great, excellent, and wonderful with a high-quality range of food and homemade cakes. (58 reviews)
The restaurant offered top-notch evening meals, decent food options, and a great breakfast experience. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
Nice stay
Very nice location. Room was comfortable, and breakfast was very nice.
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2025
Great food and stat
Great food! Dinner was delicious and breakfast was excellent.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2025
Ok
Wifi não funciona nos quartos, café da manhã com longa espera para reposição
Selene
Selene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2025
Great place!
Charming hotel with so much character! Beautiful decor throughout and perfect location. Staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everything was spotlessly clean. Wonderful stay!
Piotr
Piotr, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2025
Very cozy and comfortable, great place.
The room was really clean and very big, comfortable, people were very friendly, they even had a sheep around, it was really cute.
ZHANG-PING
ZHANG-PING, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
Best breakfast buffet, comfort stay
The room is big. Has hot water, the highlight is the breakfast buffet. It is the best I have had in my past travel years.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Great hotel, great stay. Highly recommend.
Fantastic hotel, great bar, breakfast and food.
Was pleasantly surprised how good it was given it was very rural and seemed in the middle of nowhere. Down the road from a lake that is phenomenal.
Staff were great, food was great, free coffee, free parking, nice comfortable beds and big rooms. Highly recommend.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
We loved our stay here. The room was very spacious and clean. Breakfast was great. We really enjoyed this place.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 26, 2025
Will never recommend this hotel
No wifi available in the room. Room temperature adjustment is unavailable. No phone in the room.
Young Cheol
Young Cheol, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2025
Spacious room, good location. Decor needs update.Restaurant food was ok
vidya
vidya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Mycket bra
Mycket god middag. Mycket god och varierad frukost. Det bästa på Island. Rymligt rum och stort badrum.
Ulvi
Ulvi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Great staff! Cozy rooms.
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2025
Good South Coast option
Booked on late plans to go to the south coast. We found the hotel to be perfectly clean and comfortable. Also, that was the darkest we got a room this entire trip with 20 hrs of sunlight. Breakfast was fun but the only food for 30+ min all directions. Definitely needs an interior update.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
This hotel is a beautiful location with spacious rooms and nice bathrooms! The common areas and the restaurants are filled with cool things to look at! The food for breakfast was tasty and there were many options. We also had dinner and dessert there which was a highlight of our trip!
Jonathan & Vanessa
Jonathan & Vanessa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Stunning Location
Stunning location! Our room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Recommend for the views, area, and general location.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Absolutely wonderful! We had a quadruple room; two twins and a king. Perfect for our family of 4. The food at the onsite restaurant was fantastic and the staff was too. Breakfast was included with the room andxwas also fantastic! The views are amazing as well. Highly recommend.
Kristin
Kristin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Great staff, great food. My family is vegetarian and vegan and they had so many delicious options. I will absolutely recommend this place
Shekhar
Shekhar, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Grande chambre confortable, salle de bain correcte. Les prix islandais ne permettent pas d’avoir les « standards » habituels
Guy
Guy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Lodgings in this area are generally expensive so the review is ignoring that aspect. The hotel is old but for most part it doesn’t seem dated. Room interiors were bright and very clean but bathroom can use minor refresh to fittings. Staff was very friendly and ready to help. Breakfast was served in a lovely cafeteria , had lots of selections and quite wonderful.
Sofia
Sofia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2025
Quirky large hotel full of Icelandic memorabilia in the common areas. Good place to break the journey across southern Iceland.
Comfortable room.
Annoying that wifi is so bad (I had some work to do & had to give up).
Good breakfast was included which was very welcome.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 19, 2025
Room was huge, I mean huge!! Lovely breakfast in the morning, good range of food and of a high quality with beautiful homemade cakes, my son loved the marble cake.x
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 19, 2025
Sehr „ringhörig“, Dusche und Einrichtung sollte überholt werden, Fernseher hat nicht funktioniert
Frühstück ok ausser Kaffeemaschine
urs
urs, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Great view of the northern lights!!
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2025
When I checked in, I was told that there was no WiFi service in the rooms. If you want to use WiFi, you'd have to work in the lobby. However, I was able to get WiFi service in my room with no problem. So, YMMV depending on the room you get.