Stays for Couples in Djúpivogur, East Fjords
Djúpivogur is a harbour village on a headland in Iceland's East Fjords, watched over by the pyramid of Búlandstindur and known as the country's first Cittaslow town. For a couple, the appeal is a slower pace: a seafood dinner by the harbour, the granite Eggs of Gleðivík on the shore, and Langabúð, the old merchant house by the water. The stays listed here range from Hotel Framtid, overlooking the harbour with 939 reviews, to Krákhamar Apartments, 22 km away, whose studios with sea-view balconies score 9.6 over 933 reviews. Bragdavellir Cottages and Lindarbrekka add self-catering cabins and farm rooms with views of mountains and water.
Djúpivogur moves at its own pace, and says so: it was the first Icelandic town to join the Cittaslow network. Búlandstindur rises behind the houses, the Eggs of Gleðivík line the shore, and Langabúð, an old merchant house by the harbour, recalls centuries of trade. Evenings here are quiet and long.
Where to stay
Harbour hotel, fjord studio or valley cabin
I would recommend Djúpivogur to a couple who want the East Fjords without the through-traffic of a larger town. Route 1 passes about five minutes away, but the village itself is quiet, walkable and set on the water. The listed stays offer what couples tend to look for here: sea or mountain views from a balcony or terrace, kitchenettes for relaxed evenings, and a restaurant serving local seafood at Hotel Framtid when you would rather not cook. Most of them carry several hundred reviews, so their scores are dependable.
Hotel Framtid is the classic choice for a couple staying in the village. It overlooks Djúpivogur harbour, 150 metres from the swimming pool and spa, and its restaurant serves local seafood specialities, with a bar and free private parking. Rooms range from options with private bathrooms to rooms with shared facilities, some with kitchen facilities and a living area, and the hotel scores 8.6 over 939 reviews. I would book a room with a private bathroom, walk the harbour front to the Eggs of Gleðivík before dinner, and end the evening at the bar, all without moving the car once.
Krákhamar Apartments is the best rated stay on this list, with 9.6 over 933 reviews, and the one I would choose for a couple who prefer views to village life. It lies 22 km from Djúpivogur, and its studios each have a balcony with sea and mountain views, a fully equipped kitchenette, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi, with hiking nearby. Pets are welcome, which helps a couple travelling with a dog. The distance means planning dinner ahead: shop in the village, cook in the studio and watch the evening from the balcony instead of driving back and forth along the fjord.
For a self-catering retreat, three addresses sit outside the village. Bragdavellir Cottages, 10 km away, has cabins with mountain and river views, each with a kitchenette, a private bathroom, a TV and a terrace, rated 8.7 over 661 reviews, with fishing and hiking nearby. Lindarbrekka is a farm stay with private balconies looking over sea, lake and mountains, a garden and a terrace, scoring 8.4 over 798 reviews. Fossardalur Guesthouse adds rooms with kitchenettes, a shared kitchen and an outdoor fireplace, at 8.5 over 558 reviews. I would pick Bragdavellir for privacy and Lindarbrekka for the balcony views.
The Framtid stays cover every other format in the village. Framtid Apartments and Holiday Homes offers apartments with sea and mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, a garden, a terrace, and access to an on-site restaurant and bar, at 8.5 over 335 reviews. Framtid Hostel has private rooms in a separate house with a shared kitchen and lounge, rated 8.4, and Framtid Camping Lodging Barrels offers pet-friendly barrel units with a restaurant and minimarket on site. Bragdavellir Holiday Home is a two-bedroom option with sea and mountain views. My advice for couples is that the apartments give the most space for a longer stay.
A traveler's takeFor a couple in Djúpivogur I would choose Krákhamar Apartments, 22 km out, for its studios with sea-view balconies and a 9.6 score over 933 reviews. My advice is to spend one evening in the village itself: walk past the Eggs of Gleðivík and eat seafood at Hotel Framtid by the harbour. If you prefer to sleep in the village, Hotel Framtid is the natural choice.
CouplesKrákhamar 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.
CouplesBragdavellir Cottages
Self-catering cottages with mountain and river views near Djúpivogur
Why guests love itBragðavellir lies 10 km from Djúpivogur in East Iceland, close to Route 1 where it follows the fjords between Höfn and Breiðdalsvík, and its self-catering cottages look out over mountains and a river. Each has a kitchenette and a terrace. Our editorial view for families: stock up in Djúpivogur, cook in, let the children play outside in the long light, and look for aurora from the terrace on clear winter nights away from town.
CouplesHotel Framtid
Harbour views, local seafood, and a spa just steps away
Why guests love itHotel Framtid overlooks Djúpivogur Harbour and is 150 metres from the village swimming pool and spa. Accommodation ranges from rooms with private bathrooms to simpler options with shared facilities, and some have kitchen facilities and a living room, so check which room type you are booking. A bar and a restaurant serving local seafood specialities are on site, and parking is free. Guests rate it 8.6 across 939 reviews.
CouplesFossardalur Guesthouse
Family rooms with kitchenettes and mountain views near Djúpivogur
Why guests love itFossardalur Guesthouse works well for families who like to cook and keep their own rhythm near Djúpivogur. The family rooms each have a kitchenette and dining area, and a shared kitchen is also available. Mountain and river views frame the stay, and an outdoor fireplace gives the evening a focus once the children are fed. Free Wi-Fi and private parking are included, and an 8.5 rating from 558 reviews is solid.
CouplesBragdavellir 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.
CouplesFramtid 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.
CouplesLindarbrekka
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.
CouplesFramtid Hostel
Private rooms in Djúpivogur with shared kitchen and easy Ring Road access
Why guests love itFramtid Hostel is in Djúpivogur village, with private rooms in a separate house, free WiFi, a shared kitchen in the main building and shared bathroom facilities and a lounge. For families on a budget the shared kitchen is useful, but private rooms do not come with a private bathroom. The Ring Road is a 5-minute drive away, and bicycles can be rented on site. Guests rate it 8.4 across 559 reviews.
CouplesFramtid Camping Lodging Barrels
Pet-friendly camping barrels with modern amenities and an on-site restaurant
Why guests love itDjúpivogur is a harbour village on Route 1 in East Iceland, 85 km from Egilsstaðir airport, and Framtíð's barrel units are a step up from a tent: a seating area, a work desk and parquet floors, with shared bathrooms and kitchen. A restaurant and minimarket sit on site, and dogs are welcome. Our editorial view for couples: book a barrel for one night, eat at the restaurant, and walk the harbour to the Eggin í Gleðivík egg sculptures.
Local tips
- 1Book a studio at Krákhamar Apartments for a private balcony with sea and mountain views.
- 2Eat at the restaurant of Hotel Framtid, which serves local seafood specialities by the harbour.
- 3Walk along the shore to the Eggs of Gleðivík, the granite egg sculptures set out on the waterfront.
- 4Use the swimming pool and spa, 150 metres from Hotel Framtid, after a long day of driving.
- 5Shop in the village before heading to Krákhamar Apartments or Bragdavellir Cottages, which sit outside it.
- 6Ask Hotel Framtid for a room with a private bathroom, since some rooms have shared facilities.