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Hótel Hvítserkur

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Lake Vesturhópsvatn

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Thorfinnsstadir, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, 531
  • Place, Lake Vesturhópsvatn
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Borgarvirki
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Icelandic Seal Center Museum
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Hvammstangi

Steps from the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Vesturhópsvatn and 6 miles (10 km) of Borgarvirki with a stay here. Hvitserkur is within 6 miles (10 km) and Kolufossar Falls is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Vesturhópsvatn - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Borgarvirki - 17 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Kolufossar Falls - 50 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 57 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Thingeyrar - 59 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • Snackbar De Dobbe

About this property

Hótel Hvítserkur

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Lake Vesturhópsvatn
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Hótel Hvítserkur. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Hótel Hvítserkur was completed in January 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Hvammstangi hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1959
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Hótel Hvítserkur offers 15 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. This Hvammstangi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel
Hótel Hvítserkur Hvammstangi
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel Hvammstangi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hótel Hvítserkur to the airport?

Hótel Hvítserkur is 119.5 mi (152-min drive) away from the Akureyri (AEY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hótel Hvítserkur?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hótel Hvítserkur on Jun 22, 2026 start from CA $206, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hótel Hvítserkur have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hótel Hvítserkur.

Does Hótel Hvítserkur offer free breakfast?

Hótel Hvítserkur offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hótel Hvítserkur?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hótel Hvítserkur?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hótel Hvítserkur?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hótel Hvítserkur have a pool?

Hótel Hvítserkur does not have a pool.

Does Hótel Hvítserkur have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hótel Hvítserkur to downtown Hvammstangi?

Hótel Hvítserkur is 0.4 mi away from Thorfinnsstadir.

Hótel Hvítserkur Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

JULIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, nearby horses to see across the fence, friendly staff, but description needs to be changed/updated to reflect that dinner is available, not just breakfast. We tried to message the hotel the day before to confirm dinner availability but did not receive a response. I do admit I should have called instead of using Travelocity's method of communication and was sorry to have missed dinner which sounded very good. Also, the hotel is nearly 2k walk to the lake, 9k to Hvitserkur.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fine spot to stay for a night while passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pushkar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay.. Will plan to come back next time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaron J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly staff and helpful. Simple rooms, but very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good stay

We stayed at the Hvitsekur Hotel just overnight. Stuff was so nice, helpful and friendly. I will recomend this hotel for Round Trip in Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was effortless and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. It was very quiet and close to the sites we wanted to see. Good dinner menu with a nice range of options - the lasagne was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

AnitaMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quite area, horses nearby, dinner option was good. Simple and clean accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margreta de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, comfortable, clean and quiet rooms in a beautiful and remote location (unpaved road). The breakfast was superb and the host was unusually helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to the Hvitserkur, you can wake up, take a coffee and a waffle and go visit. The staff was super nice and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and very reasonable. The proprietors provided a lovely breakfast and clean sheets and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beveridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Incredibly quiet and isolated (in a good way). Great building - interesting history with original features. Very comfortable and friendly stay. Many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay here, staff were super nice. We didnt have the evening meal, but they did offer several options. Breakfast was basic, however staff had other options to add upon request, (scramble some eggs etc)without extra cost as well which was nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGKYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith

Breakfast was good. Basement smell. Would have been ok we we didn’t get a room in basement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hosts!! Early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property just no options for dining
Verified

8/10 Good

Reta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of no where…. Our first night in Iceland so that was a surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful

Stunningly beautiful. Loved walking nearby. Service excellent, friendly and loved breakfast. Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop if you’re driving the ring road and don’t want to do Reykjavik to Akureyri in 1 day! We were the first to arrive for the night so we were a little worried because it didn’t look open from the road but once inside, it’s clean, cozy and the views are great—Open/dark skies for northern lights viewing close to a beautiful black sand beach! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel and rooms are very basic but it was still quite pricey although there were hardly any other guests. It seems as though the owners are still only part way through renovating it. The location is beautiful & very peaceful. Breakfast was minimal but we had a good dinner the night before about 30 minutes away in Hvammstangi at Sjavarborg restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VANAUDENAERDE

Very nice staff and food. Facilities may be up for some upgrading, but this is compensated largely by the quietness and the hospitality. The waffles at breakfast are very nice. On top of this comes a ride with a fantastic horse in avnice scenary. Waaw!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a few minutes away from the hvitserkur, perfect to see it first thing in the morning. The breakfast was really good, try the waffles! The staff was sweet and accomodating (we arrive in the middle of the night due to a snow storm, they left the key for us at the reception) Bonus point for the cute islandic blanket over the bed, keeping us really warm, even with the snow storm outside ^-^
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023