Best Coastal Stays in Djúpivogur, East Iceland
Djúpivogur is a small harbour village on a peninsula in the East Fjords, facing the open sea with the pyramid-shaped Búlandstindur mountain behind it. The six coastal stays listed here range from a studio block 22 km out of the village to a three-bedroom villa and a farm with private balconies. Nearly all report sea and mountain views, and most come with a kitchen. I compared them on setting, space and the number of reviews behind each score, because a couple of the highest ratings here rest on very few guests.
Djúpivogur is one of the oldest trading posts in East Iceland, a quiet fishing village with a sheltered harbour, wooden merchant houses and a slow pace that earned it a Cittaslow label. The landscape is the draw: the sharp peak of Búlandstindur, the bird-rich coast, the island of Papey offshore and the stone eggs of Eggin í Gleðivík lined up along the bay. Services are limited, so most visitors come for the scenery and the calm rather than for activities or nightlife.
Where to stay
Sea views on the East Fjords coast
I recommend a coastal base around Djúpivogur because it breaks the long drive between Höfn and the East Fjords at a quiet village with real sea views. The harbour, the Eggin í Gleðivík egg sculptures and the boats to Papey island are close by, and the Ring Road passes near the village. The listed properties add balconies, terraces and gardens facing the water, and two of them have an on-site restaurant.
The first reason is the view, and it is consistent across the list. Krákhamar Apartments, 22 km from Djúpivogur, is the standout with 9.6 from more than 930 reviews, which is a strong signal in a small region. Each studio has a private balcony with sea and mountain views and a fully equipped kitchenette, pets are welcome and parking is on site. Lindarbrekka, a farm stay rated 8.4 from almost 800 reviews, offers private balconies with sea, lake and mountain views. For me, these two are the safest coastal choices because their ratings are backed by many guests rather than a handful.
The second reason is space for groups. Geithellar is a three-bedroom villa with a fully equipped kitchen, air-conditioning, a garden, a terrace and a patio with sea and mountain views, rated 9.7 from 47 reviews. Bragdavellir Holiday Home, rated 8.5 from 37 reviews, offers a two-bedroom apartment with a living room, a terrace, a balcony and a garden, all with sea views. Both suit families or two couples travelling together who want room to spread out after a day on the road. I would pick Geithellar for its size and score, and Bragdavellir if you like having a restaurant on the same property.
The third reason is that you do not always have to cook. Framtid Apartments and Holiday Homes, rated 8.5 from 335 reviews, combines apartments with full kitchens and sea and mountain views with an on-site restaurant and a bar, plus a garden and a terrace. Bragdavellir also lists a family-friendly restaurant and a bar. In the East Fjords, where places to eat are scattered, that is a real advantage. Framtid is also in the village itself, so the harbour and the shops are within walking distance, which makes it my choice for travelers who want convenience over isolation on this stretch of coast.
The fourth reason is a small spa option, with a caution. Waterfall Villa, near Black Beach with fjord views, is a one-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms, a hot tub, a sauna, air-conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen. Its perfect 10 comes from a single review, so I treat it as promising but unproven rather than a sure bet. If a hot tub after a cold coastal walk matters to you, it is the only listed property in Djúpivogur that offers one. Otherwise, Krákhamar or Geithellar remain my safer recommendations for a coastal stay in this part of East Iceland.
A traveler's takeFor a coastal stay here, I would choose Krákhamar Apartments first: studios with private balconies facing the sea and mountains, rated 9.6 from more than 930 reviews, about 22 km from Djúpivogur. From the village, boats run to Papey, a small island offshore known for its puffins in summer. If you need three bedrooms for a group, Geithellar is my alternative.
CoastalWaterfall Villa - Black Beach & Fjord Views
Spacious apartment with hot tub, sauna, and fjord views near Black Beach
Why guests love itWaterfall Villa is a spacious one-bedroom apartment in Djúpivogur with two bathrooms and a terrace with garden views. It has air-conditioning, a hot tub, a sauna and a fully equipped kitchen. The listing places it near the black beach with views over the fjord, and staff speak English and Icelandic. It has a single guest review so far, so this page rests on the listed facilities.
CoastalGeithellar
A three-bedroom villa with sea and mountain views near Djúpivogur
Why guests love itGeithellar is a three-bedroom villa in Djúpivogur with a fully equipped kitchen, air-conditioning and free WiFi. A garden, a terrace and a patio look over the sea and mountains, and free private parking is included. Three bedrooms make it workable for a family or a group of friends sharing. A 9.7 rating across 47 reviews is outstanding, though the sample is small. I would choose it for a group wanting a whole house in the east.
CoastalKrákhamar Apartments
Studios with sea and mountain views, 22 km from Djúpivogur
Why guests love itKrákhamar Apartments are studios 22 km from Djúpivogur, each with a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, a balcony, free WiFi, and sea and mountain views. Hiking is available nearby, parking is on site and pets are welcome. The 22 km distance means the village is a drive away, so stock up before arriving. Studios suit a couple or a parent with a child. Guests rate it 9.6 across 933 reviews.
CoastalFramtid Apartments and Holiday Homes
Apartments with sea and mountain views, plus a restaurant and bar
Why guests love itFramtid Apartments and Holiday Homes in Djúpivogur are self-catering, each with a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and sea and mountain views. A washing machine, a garden and a terrace help with longer family stays, and there is an on-site restaurant and a bar. Free WiFi covers the property. Egilsstaðir Airport is 85 km away, so allow for the drive. Guests rate it 8.5 across 335 reviews.
CoastalBragdavellir Holiday Home
Two-bedroom apartment with sea and mountain views, plus a restaurant
Why guests love itBragdavellir Holiday Home gives a family a two-bedroom apartment with a living room, plus a terrace, balcony and garden that all face the sea and mountains. The family-friendly restaurant and bar on site take the pressure off cooking after a long drive through the East Fjords, and free private parking keeps things simple. I would suggest it for a family of four stopping in Djúpivogur. The 8.5 from 37 guests is solid rather than outstanding.
CoastalLindarbrekka
Farm stay with private balconies and views of sea, lake, and mountains
Why guests love itLindarbrekka is a farm stay in Djúpivogur with a garden, a terrace and free WiFi. Private balconies look over the sea, a lake and the mountains, and rooms include family rooms, a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Egilsstaðir Airport is 68 km away, so this is a base for drivers. With 798 reviews and an 8.4 score, I recommend it to families and hiking couples in east Iceland.
Local tips
- 1Look at the review count before the score: Waterfall Villa shows 10 from one review, while Krákhamar's 9.6 comes from more than 930 guests.
- 2Walk along the harbour to Eggin í Gleðivík, the row of granite egg sculptures that is one of the village's best-known sights.
- 3Ask in the village about boat trips to Papey island, which run in summer depending on the weather.
- 4Choose Framtid Apartments or Bragdavellir if you want an on-site restaurant, since eating options are limited in the East Fjords.
- 5Krákhamar is the listed choice if you travel with a pet, as its listing says pets are welcome.
- 6Fill up on fuel and groceries in Djúpivogur, because services between Höfn and the next East Fjords villages are sparse.