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Family Stays in Djúpivogur, East Fjords

Djúpivogur is a small harbour village in Iceland's East Fjords, set below the pyramid of Búlandstindur, with the granite Eggs of Gleðivík on the shore and a swimming pool and spa close to the harbour. For a family, it is an easy stop on Route 1, about five minutes away, with space to cook and room to spread out. The family-friendly stays listed here are mostly self-catering: Lindarbrekka and Fossardalur Guesthouse offer family rooms with kitchenettes, Bragdavellir Holiday Home has two bedrooms, and Framtid Apartments and Holiday Homes adds full kitchens. Krákhamar Apartments, 22 km out, leads on score with 9.6 over 933 reviews.

Djúpivogur is unhurried by choice: it was the first Icelandic town to join the Cittaslow network. Búlandstindur rises behind the houses, the Eggs of Gleðivík line the shore, and the harbour stays quiet most of the day. It is a gentle place for children after long drives through the fjords.

8 staysUpdated October 12, 2026

Where to stay

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Family rooms, cabins and village apartments

I would bring a family to Djúpivogur because the village is compact and calm, and the stays around it are built for self-catering. Most of the listed properties have a kitchenette or a full kitchen, several offer family rooms, and review counts run into the hundreds. Children can walk the shore to the Eggs of Gleðivík, swim at the village pool, and sleep in a cabin or farm room with mountain views, all without long drives between activities.

Lindarbrekka and Fossardalur Guesthouse are the two farm-style options with family rooms. Lindarbrekka offers a farm stay with private balconies over sea, lake and mountains, a garden, a terrace and a kitchenette, rated 8.4 over 798 reviews. Fossardalur Guesthouse has family rooms with mountain and river views, each with a kitchenette and dining area, plus a shared kitchen and an outdoor fireplace, at 8.5 over 558 reviews. I would choose Lindarbrekka for the views from the balcony and Fossardalur for evenings by the fire, and both make it easy to keep children's meals on their own schedule.

Bragdavellir offers two different formats. Bragdavellir Holiday Home is a two-bedroom apartment with a living room, a terrace, a balcony and a garden with sea and mountain views, plus a family-friendly restaurant and a bar on site, rated 8.5 over 37 reviews. Bragdavellir Cottages, 10 km from the village, has self-catering cabins with mountain and river views, each with a kitchenette, a private bathroom, a TV and a terrace, scoring 8.7 over 661 reviews. My advice is to book the holiday home for a family of four that wants separate bedrooms, and the cabins for a smaller family that wants privacy.

In the village, Framtid Apartments and Holiday Homes gives the most room. Its apartments have sea and mountain views, a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area, with a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar on site, rated 8.5 over 335 reviews. Helgafell Hostel offers family rooms with garden and mountain views, a kitchenette, soundproofing and a continental buffet breakfast, at 7.9 over 240 reviews. Framtid Hostel has private rooms in a separate house with a shared kitchen and bicycles to rent. I would choose the Framtid apartments to walk to the harbour, the pool and the Eggs of Gleðivík.

Krákhamar Apartments is the best rated stay on this list, with 9.6 over 933 reviews, and suits a small family that wants views. 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 family travelling with a dog. Studios are compact, so I would book it for a couple with one young child rather than a larger group, and shop in the village before driving out for the evening.

A traveler's take

For a family in Djúpivogur I would choose Framtid Apartments and Holiday Homes, for its full kitchens, sea views and on-site restaurant, within walking distance of the harbour. My advice is to spend an afternoon walking the shore to the Eggs of Gleðivík, then swim at the village pool. For a quieter stay with mountain views, Fossardalur Guesthouse and its family rooms are my second choice.

Krákhamar ApartmentsFamily
Djúpivogur

Krákhamar Apartments

★★★★★4.8(933)
Family

Studios with sea and mountain views, 22 km from Djúpivogur

Why guests love it

Krákhamar 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.

4.8Guest score
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Bragdavellir CottagesFamily
Djúpivogur

Bragdavellir Cottages

★★★★★4.4(661)
Family

Self-catering cottages with mountain and river views near Djúpivogur

Why guests love it

Bragðavellir 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.

4.4Guest score
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Framtid Apartments and Holiday HomesFamily
Djúpivogur

Framtid Apartments and Holiday Homes

★★★★★4.3(335)
Family

Apartments with sea and mountain views, plus a restaurant and bar

Why guests love it

Framtid 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.

4.3Guest score
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Fossardalur GuesthouseFamily
Djúpivogur

Fossardalur Guesthouse

★★★★★4.3(558)
Family

Family rooms with kitchenettes and mountain views near Djúpivogur

Why guests love it

Fossardalur 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.

4.3Guest score
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Bragdavellir Holiday HomeFamily
Djúpivogur

Bragdavellir Holiday Home

★★★★★4.3(37)
Family

Two-bedroom apartment with sea and mountain views, plus a restaurant

Why guests love it

Bragdavellir 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.

4.3Guest score
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Framtid HostelFamily
Djúpivogur

Framtid Hostel

★★★★★4.2(559)
Family

Private rooms in Djúpivogur with shared kitchen and easy Ring Road access

Why guests love it

Framtid 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.

4.2Guest score
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LindarbrekkaFamily
Djúpivogur

Lindarbrekka

★★★★★4.2(798)
Family

Farm stay with private balconies and views of sea, lake, and mountains

Why guests love it

Lindarbrekka 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.

4.2Guest score
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Helgafell HostelFamily
Djúpivogur

Helgafell Hostel

★★★★★4.0(240)
Family

Family rooms with kitchenettes and mountain views in Djúpivogur

Why guests love it

Helgafell Hostel in Djúpivogur has family rooms with garden and mountain views, each with a kitchenette and soundproofing. Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen and on-site private parking are free or included, and a continental buffet breakfast is served daily. Guests rate it 7.9 across 240 reviews, a modest score, so I would read recent reviews and pick it for families who value a kitchenette over polish.

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Local tips

  1. 1Book family rooms at Lindarbrekka or Fossardalur Guesthouse, both with kitchenettes for children's meals.
  2. 2Choose Bragdavellir Holiday Home for two separate bedrooms and a family-friendly restaurant on site.
  3. 3Walk the shore with children to the Eggs of Gleðivík, the granite egg sculptures on the waterfront.
  4. 4Plan a swim at the village pool and spa near the harbour after a long drive along Route 1.
  5. 5Shop in Djúpivogur before driving out to Bragdavellir Cottages or Krákhamar Apartments.
  6. 6Bring the dog to Krákhamar Apartments, where pets are welcome in the studios.

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Family · Frequently asked questions

For space in the village, Framtid Apartments and Holiday Homes: full kitchens, sea and mountain views and a restaurant on site, rated 8.5 over 335 reviews. For a farm setting, Lindarbrekka and Fossardalur Guesthouse offer family rooms with kitchenettes and several hundred reviews each.

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