The best available hotels & places to stay near Heimaey Island

August 8, 2022 Merry Kessler

The largest and only inhabited island in the Vestmannaeyjar (Westmann Isles) group off Iceland’s southwest coast, Heimaey is home to just under 5,000 people. It came to international attention in 1973, when the lava flow from a nearby volcanic eruption nearly destroyed the town. Swimming, hiking, golfing, sailing, horseback riding and bird and whale watching are just some of the popular activities at Heimaey. Passage from the mainland takes about three hours by ferry or about half an hour by air.
Things to do in Heimaey Island

1. Guesthouse Hamar

Herjolfsgata 4, Vestmannaeyjar 900 Iceland
Excellent
47%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 93 reviews

Guesthouse Hamar

Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Vestmannaeyjar does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Guesthouse Hamar, a nice option for travelers like you. Guesthouse Hamar features baggage storage, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts free breakfast. If you are driving to Guesthouse Hamar, free parking is available. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Café Varmó and Stofan Bakhus, which are some cafes that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a natural history museum, such as Saeheimar Aquarium. Guesthouse Hamar looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Vestmannaeyjar.

Vestmannaeyjar jun/july 2021

Reviewed By j_nmundurg2015

My first stay here. Everything as planned. Clean, spacius room good bed, good service friendly staff perfect location in walking distance from ferry. Great value for money, brekfast good and brekfast area nice. Will definetly stay here again. Thanks !

2. Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannabraut 28, Vestmannaeyjar 900 Iceland
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 284 reviews

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar is located in the heart of Vestmannaeyjar town. Although distances are short on the island it is convenient to have all the services you require with in walking distance. The hotel opened its expansion in April 2014 with 24 new spacious rooms. The hotel has now 43 rooms. All rooms have a 10-channel flat screen TV, phone, and free high speed wireless internet connection. The hotel has beautiful views of Heimaklettur to the north and Helgafell to the south.

A great hotel at my favourite location

Reviewed By GeorgianaDany

One of the best hotels. It was my third stay here and I will choose it again every time. Excellent location on the wonderful island of Heimaey, my room had a view over Eldfell and Helgafell, the two volcanoes on the island. The staff is friendly and helpful, the room was spatious, clean, comfortable and it had everything I needed. There is a restaurant, a sauna, luggage storage options and the staff is always there to help you. Great value for money and a pleasant place to stay while exploring beautiful Vestmannaeyjar.

3. Guesthouse Holl

Midstraeti 5A, Vestmannaeyjar 900 Iceland
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

Guesthouse Holl

You’d be hard pressed to find a more beautiful looking building on the archipelago. It’s got all the modern amenities you would expect from a guesthouse. Comfortable double beds with memory foam mattresses, flat-screen TVs, access to free parking, an outdoor picnic area and complimentary WiFi and a Personal hotspot the whole trip in Iceland. Plus, many of the guest-rooms have fabulous views looking out over the mountains.

Öll fjölskyldan velkomin ?

Reviewed By helenam293

Við gistum tvær nætur í íbúð 4. Staðsetning er mjög góð, úrval veitingastaða allt í kring og stórt bílastæði fyrir utan. Íbúðin er lítil en býður upp á allt sem þarf í styttri ferðum. Fyrir lengri tíma væri betra að taka stærri íbúðina. Húsið er fallegt og verður glæsilegt þegar eigendur hafa lokið við framkvæmdirnar. Risastór plús að mega hafa gæludýrið sitt með!

4. Guesthouse Arny

Illugagata 7, Vestmannaeyjar 900 Iceland
Excellent
36%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
16%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 25 reviews

Guesthouse Arny

We are located in a quiet and convenient area at Illugagata 7, only about 10 minutes walk from the ferry dock. We offer one apartment for five with a private entrance and 7 different rooms. Breakfast buffet available between 1.june-31.august. Free wireless internet connection. Shared bathrooms. Guesthouse Árný is a comfortable and friendly place to stay at whilst visiting The Westman Islands. I give effort in assisting my guests with helping tips in planning their stay here.

Stayed with wife and two boys

Reviewed By Steinar S

We got a 3-person room by the kitchen for two nights which was perfect for the two us plus our two young boys. Room, shared bathroom and other accommodations were very clean. Host was welcoming and exceptionally helpful. Location is within short walking distance of both centrum and Herjólfsdalur.

5. The New Post Office

Vestmannabraut 22 Entrance at the back of the building, Vestmannaeyjar 900 Iceland
The New Post Office

The apartments in The New Post Office are all fully furnished apartments ranging in size from 28 to 38 square meters. They all come with a private bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and dining table, living room and a private balcony. They have either a double bed or two single beds and an extra sofa bed is in the living room, along with a smart TV that has access to Netflix. Of course we offer our guests free Wifi. You have access to storage, for example for your bike or your golf set. A shared general space on the ground floor has a lounge, ice machine, the largest sundeck on the island, bathrooms and more where you can get together, meet the other guests and relax.

6. Lava Guesthouse

Ba Rusta Gur 13, Vestmannaeyjar 900 Iceland
Excellent
25%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
25%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 4 reviews

Freezer

Reviewed By KristinalovesVatican

Well we decided to come for the weekend to Vestmana-bird Island. The day was nice and sunny and we even saw 2 puffins from world's largest puffin population. Nice place but heating doesn't seem to be working in all house. IT Was Freezing!!!?❄️?, and we came from Reykjavik were we live?

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