Old Airline Guesthouse

Top choice in Southeast Iceland


This central guesthouse sparkles under the care of friendly host Sigga. On offer are five fresh rooms with shared bathrooms, plus a large lounge and guest kitchen (with self-service breakfast). Big brownie points to free laundry access. It's attached to a small electronics/IT store.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Southeast Iceland attractions

1. Gamlabúð

0.17 MILES

The 1864 warehouse that once served as the regional folk museum has been moved from the outskirts of town to a prime position on the Höfn harbourfront. It…

2. Seamen's Monument

0.5 MILES

This monument stands on Ósland, the bird-filled promontory south of the harbour. Head here for good walks and views.

3. Flatey Farm

11.24 MILES

The Flatey dairy farm (also known as Flatey á Mýrum) lies almost exactly halfway between Jökulsárlón and Höfn and is hard to miss as you drive along – the…

4. Fláajökull

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Fláajökull is 8km off the Ring Road on a gravel road (signposted just east of Hólmur guesthouse) that leads to a small car park with pit toilet. A…

5. Hoffellsjökull

13.81 MILES

From the Hoffell guesthouse, a signed, 4km gravel road leads to Hoffellsjökull glacier tongue, calving into a small lake. There are some good short walks…

6. Heinabergsjökull

14.89 MILES

Heinabergsjökull is 8km off the Ring Road on a gravel road (signposted not far east of Guesthouse Skálafell). Brilliant summertime kayaking trips operate…

7. Þórbergssetur

25.83 MILES

This cleverly crafted museum (its inspired exterior looks like a shelf of books) pays tribute to the most famous son of this sparsely populated region –…