Stays in Bíldudalur
Bíldudalur is a small fishing village on the shore of Arnarfjörður in Iceland's West Fjords, reached via Route 60. Stays here range from a beachfront guesthouse to a family-run B&B in the village centre.
Stays in Bíldudalur put travellers deep in the West Fjords, on the shore of Arnarfjörður, at the end of Route 60 rather than on the Ring Road most visitors follow. The village itself is small enough to cover on foot, with a guesthouse and a B&B covering most budgets, and it works best as a base for reaching Dynjandi waterfall and the fjord's quieter coastline without doubling back to Ísafjörður. Anyone driving in should plan around the road, which narrows and winds along the fjord and can turn difficult once winter weather sets in.
Bíldudalur in numbers
What to expect
- Village on the shore of Arnarfjörður, reached via Route 60
- Closest accommodation base for Dynjandi waterfall
- Ísafjörður Airport roughly 68 km away by road
- Handful of guesthouses rather than hotel chains
- Icelandic Sea Monster Museum in the village centre
- Quiet, weather-dependent West Fjords driving
Local tips
- Fill the fuel tank before heading further into the West Fjords, stations thin out past Bíldudalur.
- Check Route 60 conditions before driving in winter, the road along Arnarfjörður narrows in places.
- Book a room with a kitchen or kitchenette if arriving after 8pm, village dining options close early.
- Walk to the Icelandic Sea Monster Museum on a free afternoon, it sits right in the village.
- Use Bíldudalur as a base for Dynjandi rather than a day trip from Ísafjörður, it cuts driving time.
- Pack for wind off the fjord even in summer, Arnarfjörður funnels weather along its length.
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What kind of accommodation is available in Bíldudalur?
Bíldudalur offers a small number of guesthouses and B&Bs rather than hotel chains, including a beachfront property with private beach access and a family-run B&B in the village centre, both with shared bathroom facilities typical of the West Fjords.
How do you get to Bíldudalur?
Bíldudalur sits on Route 60 on the shore of Arnarfjörður in the West Fjords, roughly 68 km by road from Ísafjörður Airport, on a route that winds along the fjord and can be affected by winter weather.
Is Bíldudalur a good base for visiting Dynjandi waterfall?
Bíldudalur is the closest village with accommodation to Dynjandi waterfall, making it a practical base for reaching the falls without the longer drive back from Ísafjörður or other West Fjords towns.
What is there to do in Bíldudalur itself?
The village centre holds the Icelandic Sea Monster Museum, an easy walk from most accommodation, alongside the harbour and the shoreline of Arnarfjörður, with hiking and fishing available through some guesthouses.
Do hotels in Bíldudalur have kitchens?
Some guesthouses in Bíldudalur include a shared kitchen for guest use, worth booking deliberately for evenings when the village's small number of dining options are closed.
When is the best time to stay in Bíldudalur?
Summer brings the easiest driving conditions on Route 60 along Arnarfjörður, while winter stays require checking road conditions in advance since the fjord road can close or slow with weather.