Near Borgarvirki and Hvitserkur, Hótel Hvítserkur offers a modern retreat with activities like fishing and hiking/biking. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, coffee shop/cafe, or unwind in the garden. With high-speed WiFi, an outdoor entertainment area and helpful multilingual staff your stay will be fun for all ages.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 120.4 miles/193.8 km
Restaurants
Snackbar De Dobbe
About this property
Hótel Hvítserkur
Hótel Hvítserkur is a great choice for a stay in Hvammstangi. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Danish, English, German, Icelandic, Russian
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Playground
Children's games
Toys
Art supplies
Children's books
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Pool table
Fishing
Beach access
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Rafting nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Hot springs nearby
Whale watching nearby
Working away
Co-working spaces
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1959
Garden
Picnic area
Communal living room
Reception hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
4 steps to reach property
Area rugs in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Travel cot
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Children's dinnerware
High chair
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Hotel Hvítserkur Bar – On-site bar.
Café Hvítserkur – Overlooking the garden, this café only serves breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel
Hótel Hvítserkur Hvammstangi
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel Hvammstangi
Frequently asked questions
Is Hótel Hvítserkur currently open?
The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.
Does Hótel Hvítserkur offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hótel Hvítserkur does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hótel Hvítserkur?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hótel Hvítserkur?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hótel Hvítserkur?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Hótel Hvítserkur and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Hótel Hvítserkur like?
Hótel Hvítserkur is located on the waterfront.
Popular attractions include Hvitserkur, which is 19 minutes away by car.
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Hótel Hvítserkur Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
31 Jul 2025
It was good for one night
Colleen
Colleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 May 2025
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!
Gavin
Gavin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Nov 2024
Enjoyed the stay.. Will plan to come back next time
Pushkar
Pushkar, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Apr 2025
Lovely place. Incredibly quiet and isolated (in a good way). Great building - interesting history with original features. Very comfortable and friendly stay. Many thanks.
Beveridge
Beveridge, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Oct 2024
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!
Caitlin
Caitlin, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
24 Jul 2025
We would not stay here again! You should find another place to stay. We booked a queen bed with a private bathroom and an ocean view. We got there and the check-in is very slow, the building is very dated, there is a very musty smell and we were given two twin beds with a private bathroom in a basement with a 15 inch window that looked at the grass. They switched us to twin beds with a shared bathroom. This was much nicer, but not what we had booked. The breakfast was very sparse. The drive out to this hotel was really inconvenient. We would find a different place to stay. This place reminded us of a building from a horror movie.
Deb
Deb, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
25 May 2024
Very quite area, horses nearby, dinner option was good. Simple and clean accomodations.
AnitaMarie
AnitaMarie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Jun 2024
Simple, comfortable, clean and quiet rooms in a beautiful and remote location (unpaved road). The breakfast was superb and the host was unusually helpful.
margreta de
margreta de, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
11 Jun 2025
With 13 rooms. Only 2 Wc/Shower. One was very small, old, didn't even have proper hooks to hang clothes. Shower didn't drain properly. You were always in 3 " of water from start to finish.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Aug 2024
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!
Candace
Candace, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jun 2024
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
YOUNGKYU
YOUNGKYU, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Oct 2023
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!
Joelle
Joelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Oct 2024
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!
Erika
Erika, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
15 Aug 2023
The property was clean and very reasonable. The proprietors provided a lovely breakfast and clean sheets and towels.
Elizabeth Ross
Elizabeth Ross, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Jun 2024
Peaceful
Stunningly beautiful. Loved walking nearby. Service excellent, friendly and loved breakfast. Very peaceful
STEVE
STEVE, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Oct 2023
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 ^-^
Joelle
Joelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Oct 2023
Quiet
YU SANG DICKSON
YU SANG DICKSON, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
18 May 2023
Quiet.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
30 Aug 2023
It's a good place to be isolated. Maybe in winter will be ideal to see the northern lights.
The road to get there is not paved, so it takes longer than the calculated route. Showers and toilets are shared. Includes complimentary breakfast
Leonardo
Leonardo, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
9 Sept 2023
Some of the descriptions were a little misleading. There is NO restaurant on site except for breakfast. And when they say there are other restaurants in town they mean 20 to 30 kilometers away. If we'd known that we could have planned better and would have given a higher rating.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
17 Aug 2024
The property was fine to stay for one night but the shower and room were very basic, even for Icelandic standards. It felt and looked like staying in a dormitory.
My biggest complaint was the lack of, essentially no communication when I had sent several messages to the websites and tried calling prior to our arrival and there was no response for days. However the problem did get resolved when arriving a day earlier but it would’ve been nice to have better communication.
Kayla
Kayla, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
22 Jul 2024
Hotel is in suburb area, nothing around or near by . stayed one night because of no other choices. Room is clean but tiny, share bathroom clean but not convenient. Be careful with this hotel , I reserved the room 1 night (May 24) with a credit card choosing pay at the hotel. When I checked in, I used a different credit card to pay for the room. When I returned home, they double charged me on 2 different credit cards. The double charge even on the day I already left Iceland
(May 28) . This hotel scams people by double charges and if you don’t pay atttetion you will end up paying them twice.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Okay
16 Jun 2025
Extrem schlechtes Wifi sollte mal geprüft oder neugemacht werden, und das in einer Gegend wo es nur mobile 3G gibt.
Frühstücksbüffet minimalistisch und etwas amateurhaft.
Gesamtwertung gerade so okay, ohne mehr.
Jacky
Jacky, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
2 Jun 2025
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.