Hoffell

Southeast Iceland


The original guesthouse at Hoffell has bright, fresh rooms with a shared bathroom. In mid-2014 a new building opened, housing hotel-style en suite rooms (in a converted cowshed). Prices include access to the outdoor hot-pots on the property. There's also an on-site restaurant for guests in summer.

In cooperation with the national park, Hoffell's friendly owners offer information on their surrounds, including the 4km road to Hoffellsjökull.


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