Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fosshotel Vatnajokull offers 66 accommodations. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This eco-certified hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.
Fosshotel Vatnajokull is a smoke-free property.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Fosshotel Vatnajokull has a restaurant on site.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ISK 3,500 for adults and ISK 1,750 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
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Desk
Heating
Laptop workspace
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 2 and January 25.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of ISK 4000 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 3500 for adults and ISK 1750 for children
Pet fee: ISK 4000 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Fosshotel Hotel Vatnajokull
Fosshotel Vatnajokull
Vatnajokull Fosshotel
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Hotel
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Höfn
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Hotel
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Hotel Höfn
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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We arrived late (10:00) and had a quick check-in. Parking was tight, but we found a spot. Room was comfortable and clean; access to the outdoors by sliding door was a fantastic plus. The highlight of the stay were the staff, however. We sat for a couple hours and chatted with the bartender (Polish fellow whose name I've forgotten) and receptionist (Mika), both of who were charming and just lovely people. Those are the kinds of experiences that make international travel memorable.
No screens on the windows and mosquitos/biting bug in the area, so staff asked that we keep windows closed. A very hot night. Shower was tiny and stinky. Old, black out curtains didn't block 30% of the light. Not a great room and this was the most expensive hotel on our trip at above $325 for a night. Front staff was not friendly upon arrival. Checking out was fine. Find another accommodation.
The hotel was nice and the staff friendly. They make a good latte not from an automatic machine. Shower in the room had an odd placement as it was a split shower/toilet in two separate locations. You exit shower directly to sleeping area which was odd. Overall though, nice hotel and would stay here again.
Clean convenient nice restaurant only disadvantage no elevator but help was offered with luggage if required
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Harold
Jun 24, 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
Harold
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Margaret
Jun 24, 2025
This hotel is clean and the staff is friendly but the area we stayed in, which may have been the old part of the building, was very dated feeling. The room was quite a let-down. The bathroom was tiny-could barely fit in the shower. Breakfast was expensive and very average. The views were lovely.
Margaret
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Samantha
Traveled with partner
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: Great view of the glacier and great staff!
Cons: TV channels did not work and it’s an isolated location.
Great property, nice staff! Bar is great with awesome views. We had a simple room on 1st floor, although a corner room but lacked any views for the price.
This Hotel is exceptional, the dinner was outstanding, the room was warm and comfortable with views to die for. We would recommend this Hotel to anyone who comes here.