Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 50 min drive - 38.8 km
Illugastadir seal watching - 62 min drive - 31.3 km
Getting around
Akureyri (AEY) - 152 min drive
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 120.4 miles/193.8 km
About this property
Hótel Hvítserkur
Hótel Hvítserkur is a great choice for a stay in Hvammstangi. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Danish, English, German, Icelandic, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 16
Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Playground
Children's games
Toys
Art supplies
Children's books
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Pool table
Fishing
Beach access
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Rafting nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Hot springs nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Working away
Coworking spaces
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1959
Garden
Picnic area
Communal living room
Reception hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
4 stairs to reach property
Area rugs in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Travel crib
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Children's dinnerware
Highchair
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Hotel Hvítserkur Bar - Onsite bar.
Café Hvítserkur - Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel
Hótel Hvítserkur Hvammstangi
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel Hvammstangi
Frequently asked questions
Is Hótel Hvítserkur currently open?
The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.
Does Hótel Hvítserkur offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hótel Hvítserkur does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hótel Hvítserkur?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hótel Hvítserkur?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hótel Hvítserkur?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Hótel Hvítserkur and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Hótel Hvítserkur like?
Hótel Hvítserkur is located on the waterfront.
Popular attractions include Hvitserkur, which is 19 minutes away by car.
Hótel Hvítserkur Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2024
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
Perfect Place
The check in was a breeze. Happy Hour was great. The dinner selection was good and tasty food!! The morning breakfast buffet was a delight as well!! Very friendly staff!
Candace
Candace, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 August 2024
The property was fine to stay for one night but the shower and room were very basic, even for Icelandic standards. It felt and looked like staying in a dormitory.
My biggest complaint was the lack of, essentially no communication when I had sent several messages to the websites and tried calling prior to our arrival and there was no response for days. However the problem did get resolved when arriving a day earlier but it would’ve been nice to have better communication.
Kayla
Kayla, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 August 2024
Nan
Nan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 August 2024
Woosik
Woosik, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
22 July 2024
Hotel is in suburb area, nothing around or near by . stayed one night because of no other choices. Room is clean but tiny, share bathroom clean but not convenient. Be careful with this hotel , I reserved the room 1 night (May 24) with a credit card choosing pay at the hotel. When I checked in, I used a different credit card to pay for the room. When I returned home, they double charged me on 2 different credit cards. The double charge even on the day I already left Iceland
(May 28) . This hotel scams people by double charges and if you don’t pay atttetion you will end up paying them twice.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 July 2024
Hama
Hama, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
Clean, warm, and quiet with very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast selection with fresh made waffle batter and freshly baked bread. Also is located right next to a horse farm! Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling in the area
YOUNGKYU
YOUNGKYU, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Simple, comfortable, clean and quiet rooms in a beautiful and remote location (unpaved road). The breakfast was superb and the host was unusually helpful.
margreta de
margreta de, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 June 2024
Challenging drive - great place to stay
It was a solid place to stay. The reason minus one star - the drive to get there is not for all drivers, as it is an unpaved road. We did it in the rain, and our car was nearly covered in road dirt from head to toe from all the potholes we drove - around 16km from Hwy 1, if you take the shorter route, on 717 - if you take 711, it is a much longer route.
The hosts and the guesthouse were great. We would love for all to be as they were. A testament to why people love to visit Iceland - the people here are very gracious and do all they can to be helpful.
Mark A
Mark A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 June 2024
It’s a relatively long drive on gravel roads to get here. For positives, they have the friendliest staff ever who provided great recommendations for things to do in the area and their breakfast was great. The room was also quite big! On the downside, the shower water was freezing, and the curtains didn’t fully cover windows, and the beds were quite uncomfortable.
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 June 2024
Peaceful
Stunningly beautiful. Loved walking nearby. Service excellent, friendly and loved breakfast. Very peaceful
STEVE
STEVE, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 May 2024
Very quite area, horses nearby, dinner option was good. Simple and clean accomodations.
AnitaMarie
AnitaMarie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
17 September 2023
loh
loh, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2023
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
6/10 Good
9 September 2023
Some of the descriptions were a little misleading. There is NO restaurant on site except for breakfast. And when they say there are other restaurants in town they mean 20 to 30 kilometers away. If we'd known that we could have planned better and would have given a higher rating.
Laura
Laura, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very good
30 August 2023
It's a good place to be isolated. Maybe in winter will be ideal to see the northern lights.
The road to get there is not paved, so it takes longer than the calculated route. Showers and toilets are shared. Includes complimentary breakfast
Leonardo
Leonardo, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2023
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2023
Check in was effortless and staff was very friendly.
Shelley
Shelley, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
16 August 2023
Aleksandr
Aleksandr, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 August 2023
The property was clean and very reasonable. The proprietors provided a lovely breakfast and clean sheets and towels.