About this property

Featuring views of Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, Fosshotel Vatnajokull offers heated rooms with satellite TV and private bathrooms with shower. Hofn Airport is 3.1 mi away. Activities available at Fosshotel Vatnajokull range from guided glacier tours to boat trips on the Jokulsarlon lagoon. Guided hiking trips to Skaftafell National Park can also be arranged. Meals are served at the in-house restaurant with panoramic views. Drinks can be enjoyed in the bar. The Icelandic Route 1 Ring Road is 1.2 mi away. Hofn town center is within 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Islandshotel
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Marjo
United States United States
The view from the hotel is fantastic. The location is great since there are not many hotels north of there; especially when doing the ring road in clockwise fashion. The hotel is modern and comfortable. The dinner was really good as was the...
Phyllis
United States United States
Comfortable beds, clean rooms, very quiet hotel. Also, they had a happy hour.
Sandra
United States United States
It was a nice hotel, bar and breakfast. Very friendly staff.
Kristine
United States United States
The views were incredible and staff was very nice. Breakfast was very good and it was an easy drive to Hofn from the hotel, where we went to have an amazing dinner at Pakkhus (highly recommend).
Alison
Spain Spain
The hotel was in a beautiful setting with wonderful views. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Bail
Canada Canada
The room was tiny. The dinner was good but extremely expensive, the most expensive meal we had in Iceland. Good breakfast
Royer
United States United States
Excellent restaurant that was Gluten Free accommodating. Good location for our ring road trip.
Sasha
United States United States
The hotel was clean. Lobby and the bar area were spacious. Rooms were nice
Natalia
United States United States
Most accommodative staff to kids! Best hospitality at a hotel I have experienced in a good while
Peter
United States United States
The location is so beautiful! From our suite, we had views of both glaciers and waterfalls. The restaurant is also excellent.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Dinner

House rules

Fosshotel Vatnajökull takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that GPS coordinates are not always accurate for this area. You should contact Fosshótel Vatnajökull for directions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.