Stekkjarlækur, 601 Akureyri, Iceland
#1 of 20 hotels in Akureyri
Guests' ChoiceBased on 166 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 May 2024
Jason
United KingdomWe travelled the ring road around Iceland during May 2024 and this was our favourite hotel. We stayed 3 nights which is perfect for exploring the area. Close to Forest Lagoon, great for day trips to Húsavik, Dettifoss, Myvatn, etc. Lovely large, clean room with amazing views.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Tong
Malaysiamaybe to add a tv in lobby area
Location excellent with city view n can easily access out to view northern light, breakfast was good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Alexander
NetherlandsLovely family run hotel with great views over Akureyri and very close to the Forest Lagoon. Highly recommended.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Elana
SpainThe location was fine with us because we had a car, but without a car it would have been difficult.
The location of the hotel is wonderful. We had an amazing view across the water to the mountains.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Meri
United Kingdom- Literally nothing, it was the perfect stay!
+ Lovely comfortable & clean room + Very welcoming host + Kept our room even though we couldn’t get there for the first night due to a big storm closing the roads + Excellent generous continental breakfast + Gentleman even helped by shovelling snow for us! + Gorgeous views across looking at Akureyri + Super quiet + Really exceptionally good hot strong shower + Close to Forest Lagoon hot spa
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Jane
United StatesOur stay was delightful! Stunning location on the side of a mountain overlooking the bay and the town. Our room had a full wall of window to take advantage of the view. Away from town yet easily accessible. Our room was cozy, comfortable and very clean. The owner could not have been nicer, with suggestions about the area and a lovely breakfast to start the day. He even makes his own croissants. We saw the Northern Lights while standing in the driveway. Highly recommend!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Karla
United Statesfabulous views over the harbor and city and of the sky and mountains. room was absolutely silent and the owners were incredibly kind. I would definitely recommend and return.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Martina
SwitzerlandGreat view from the hotel. Very nice, clean and large room. The owner was very friendly, gave helpful tips and took good care of everything. Thank you very much.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
André
SwitzerlandWhen you get to the Hafdals Hotel you will be impressed by the view and then you’ll realise that you get to enjoy this view every single second during your stay (well not every second, the bathroom has no view towards Akureyri but this is no fault of the hotel). Speaking of the room it is quite spacious and the shower has some nice water pressure. The complete hotel facility was clean and well managed! The breakfast buffet is adequate, there is a good amount of choice and the food and drink is of high quality. The bed is comfortable and the provided pillow lead to some restfull sleep.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Martin
United StatesNothing.
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
James
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing negative to say!
We arrived early and were kindly allowed to check-in early. We were given a perfect recommendation for dinner that certainly didn't disappoint. The gentleman who greeted us was very kind, warm and interested in our travels. He was very attentive and friendly. The view from our room was the best view we had had the whole trip!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Nathan
United StatesThe owner greeted us and knew my name upon check in. Makes sense, given the hotel is so small and there were only a few other couples staying. But that's the beauty, it is such a small, intimate Hotel outside of a wonderful city it is impossible not to be treated like a friend! We had a very packed day prior to arriving in Akureyri. So it was very pleasant to to walk in to a smiling face. Thor recommended a great restaurant in town, Strikid (pronounced Stree-keeth) for dinner and it did not disappoint! We will definitely be coming back to Akureyri and be coming back to Hafdals Hotel!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Nan
United StatesOur GPS had a little trouble finding the hotel. A minor inconvenience.
If you want to be within walking distance of Akureryi, this is not the place for you. If you want a very nice host and a great location to see the Northern Lights while still being a five minute drive from town, this is the place. The rooms are comfortable and the views are great. Huge windows and private enough that they can be left open in case the Lights show up late at night. Nice breakfast also. Nothing fancy but a good variety.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Shahid
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Hazel
United Statesnone
location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Syeeda
United Statesthe door leading to ground floor was little silent.
Excellent location, view from the room was beautiful. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Arvin
New ZealandAmazing Room with a great view overlooking Akureyri. The staff were very nice too - I arrived slightly early and they let me check in ahead of the standard time.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Olivia
United StatesThe best view! The hotel over looks the city and we even saw the northern lights from our room. The rooms are clean and large.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Judy
United StatesThis property was advertised well. No surprises.
Location is amazing. The host of the property was friendly and made us feel welcome. It is a small hotel, clean and the beds were super comfy. Also the room was warm when we arrived which I loved after being in and out of the cold all day.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Sara
United StatesNothing. Wonderful place.
Amazing views clean and comfortable room with coffee and tea. Lovely breakfast choices for people with allergies
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Grace
United StatesThe bed was hard, the pillows was only one and not big enough
It was clean, great shower
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Siegfried
GermanyVery expensive for what you get. But that’s island nowadays…it’s nothing special, except the view is great.
Clean, flawless room. Simple breakfast. A bit far from the city.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Zuggitii
Romania-
The hotel is placed on the hill viewing directly to the Fjord of Akureyri. The rooms has very big windows and you can view the planes landing and leaving on the airport. The breakfast was very good and a lot of parking spaces
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Heather
United StatesClean, spacious, amazing views, great host and nice breakfast. Nothing not to like!
Stayed in August 2023
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