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Stays in Fellabær

Fellabær is a small village across Lake Lagarfljót from Egilsstaðir, with easy access to the surrounding nature and to essential services. It is a starting point for exploring East Iceland, with a range of places to stay.

Fellabær sits across Lake Lagarfljót from Egilsstaðir, a practical base for travellers exploring East Iceland. A bridge links it directly to Egilsstaðir, and from here the East Fjords, Hallormsstaður forest and the Vök geothermal baths are all within easy reach. Accommodation ranges from comfortable hotels to hostels, often with views over the lake or the countryside. It is a good choice for travellers who want services close by while staying in a quieter setting, and Route 1 runs through the village, which keeps day trips across the region simple to plan.

Updated October 13, 2026

Fellabær in numbers

22
stays
240€
median price per night
9.1/10
average guest rating
4 421
traveller reviews
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Skipalaekur CottagesCabin

Skipalaekur Cottages

★★★★★5.0(9)
Cabin

Private cabins near Vök Baths, ideal for independent travelers

Why guests love it

Skipalaekur Cottages are individual cabins in Fellabær, six minutes by taxi from Vök Baths and the Gistihúsið restaurant. Each cottage is a private, self-contained stay, which suits guests who want independence and quiet. The airport is thirteen minutes away by taxi, so arrivals and departures are simple. Guests rate it a perfect 10, though across only 9 reviews. The cabins are self-contained.

5.0Guest score
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HengifosslodgeWaterfall view

Hengifosslodge

★★★★★4.9(109)
Waterfall view

Pet-friendly lodge with kitchen, near Hengifoss waterfall

Why guests love it

Hengifosslodge in Fellabær is pet-friendly and sits 6 minutes by taxi from the Hengifoss waterfall, a useful base for exploring the East Fjords. Guests have a fully equipped kitchen to use, free WiFi and free parking, so a family can cook and keep costs down. The listing gives few details about room types, so confirm what you are booking. Guests rate it 9.8, though only 109 have reviewed it so far.

4.9Guest score
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Mjóanes accommodationBudget & guesthouse

Mjóanes accommodation

★★★★★4.9(261)
Budget & guesthouse

Budget-friendly stay near Hallormsstaður Forest with hot tub and pet-friendly rooms

Why guests love it

Mjóanes accommodation is a budget-friendly two-star stay five minutes by taxi from Hallormsstaður Forest, with free breakfast, WiFi and parking. Guests can use a hot tub, and some rooms include a kitchen, so families and pet owners are catered for. The listing gives few other details, so ask about room types when booking. Guests rate it 9.8 across 261 reviews, an outstanding score on a solid sample.

4.9Guest score
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Greystone summerhouseWaterfall view

Greystone summerhouse

★★★★★4.9(27)
Waterfall view

A private summerhouse near Fardagafoss waterfall and the airport

Why guests love it

Greystone Summerhouse is a private summerhouse in the Fellabær area, with Fardagafoss waterfall and Restaurant Gistihúsið about 7 minutes away by taxi. Egilsstaðir Airport is only 6 minutes by taxi, which helps on arrival and departure days. The listing describes a quiet location. Guests rate it 9.8 across 27 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a calm, private base for a couple or a small family exploring the Egilsstaðir area.

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Hotel 1001 NottPet-friendly

Hotel 1001 Nott

★★★★★4.8(324)
Pet-friendly

Pet-friendly hotel with a hot tub and free breakfast near Egilsstaðir

Why guests love it

Hotel 1001 Nott in Fellabær is pet-friendly and sits 9 minutes by taxi from the East Iceland Heritage Museum. A hot tub, a restaurant, free breakfast and free parking are listed, which makes it an easy stop for a family exploring the Eastfjords with a dog. Guests rate it 9.6 across 324 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a well-reviewed, pet-friendly hotel where breakfast and parking come without extra charge.

4.8Guest score
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Stóra Sandfell Rooms and CottagesCabin

Stóra Sandfell Rooms and Cottages

★★★★★4.8(188)
Cabin

Remote mountain lodge with simple rooms, wood cabins, and BBQ grills

Why guests love it

I recommend Stóra Sandfell Rooms and Cottages to families and adventurous couples who want a remote mountain lodge near Fellabær. Accommodation is simple, with basic rooms and wood cabins with BBQ grills, and some rooms have a kitchen. Free breakfast, WiFi and parking are included, and the lodge is kid-friendly. The airport is about 23 minutes away by taxi. Guests rate it 9.6 across almost 190 reviews, an outstanding score for a basic stay.

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Finnsstaðir Holiday HomeWaterfall view

Finnsstaðir Holiday Home

★★★★★4.8(156)
Waterfall view

Pet-friendly holiday home with a hot tub, close to the airport and Fardagafoss

Why guests love it

I recommend Finnsstaðir Holiday Home to families and pet owners who want a holiday home right by the airport in Fellabær. The three-star property is one minute by taxi from the airport and eight minutes from Fardagafoss waterfall, with a hot tub, a fully equipped kitchen and free WiFi, and pets are welcome. An airport shuttle is listed. Guests rate it 9.6 across more than 150 reviews, an outstanding score for longer stays.

4.8Guest score
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Ormurinn CottagesCabin

Ormurinn Cottages

★★★★★4.7(114)
Cabin

Practical, kid-friendly cabins near Vök Baths with free parking

Why guests love it

Ormurinn Cottages offers budget-friendly cabin stays just off Route 1 in Fellabær, a 6-minute taxi ride from Vök Baths. The cottages are kid-friendly and come with free WiFi and free parking, which makes them a practical base for East Iceland. Guests rate them 9.4 across 114 reviews. Our editorial verdict: an inexpensive, family-friendly cabin stop on the ring road, handy for the baths.

4.7Guest score
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Stormur CottagesCabin

Stormur Cottages

★★★★★4.7(57)
Cabin

Kid-friendly cottages near Hallormsstaður Forest with free breakfast

Why guests love it

Stormur Cottages is a collection of kid-friendly cabins in Fellabær, nine minutes by taxi from Hallormsstaður Forest. Some cottages have a kitchen, and free breakfast, WiFi and parking are included for all guests. The airport is twenty minutes away by taxi. Guests rate it 9.4 across 57 reviews, which is strong for a simple cabin stay. The cabins are built for families.

4.7Guest score
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Hafaldan Old hospital hostel- SeydisfjordurSpa & wellness

Hafaldan Old hospital hostel- Seydisfjordur

★★★★★4.6(391)
Spa & wellness

A historic hospital-turned-hostel with a spa and shared kitchen

Why guests love it

Hafaldan occupies a former hospital in Seyðisfjörður, which gives the hostel its character. There is a shared kitchen, a bar and a spa area with a sauna, so evenings are easy to fill. The Rainbow Walk is 6 minutes away on foot. Parking and WiFi are free, and breakfast is available for a fee. A very well rated budget option for travellers happy to share.

4.6Guest score
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Skipalækur Guesthouse and CampingBudget & guesthouse

Skipalækur Guesthouse and Camping

★★★★★4.6(225)
Budget & guesthouse

Lakeside guesthouse with simple rooms, terraces, and BBQ grills

Why guests love it

Fellabær sits on the west bank of Lagarfljót, across the bridge from Egilsstaðir on Route 1 in East Iceland, and Skipalækur is a seven-minute walk from the village fuel station. Some of its simple lakeside rooms have their own terrace and BBQ grill. Our editorial view: shop in Egilsstaðir, grill dinner by the lake in summer, and use the free parking as a calm base for the Eastfjords and Hengifoss waterfall.

4.6Guest score
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Gistihús OlguBudget & guesthouse

Gistihús Olgu

★★★★★4.6(78)
Budget & guesthouse

Simple guesthouse with free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a garden in Fellabær

Why guests love it

I would choose Gistihús Olgu for a simple, practical night in Fellabær. It is a low-key guesthouse two minutes on foot from the East Iceland Heritage Museum, with simple rooms, some with kitchens, plus free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Breakfast is included, and Glóð Restaurant is a 4-minute walk. Guests rate it 9.2 across 78 reviews. It is plain rather than polished, so I would pick it for budget-minded travellers and families who want the basics well covered.

4.6Guest score
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Eyjólfsstadir GuesthouseBudget & guesthouse

Eyjólfsstadir Guesthouse

★★★★★4.5(268)
Budget & guesthouse

A budget-friendly guesthouse near the airport with free breakfast and parking

Why guests love it

Eyjólfsstadir Guesthouse is listed as a 3-star property 17 minutes from the airport, with free breakfast, WiFi and parking. Some rooms have a kitchen, an airport shuttle is available, and the property is kid-friendly and smoke-free. Guests rate it 9 across 268 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a practical, family-friendly stop in the Fellabær area, where the free breakfast and the shuttle save time on travel days.

4.5Guest score
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Ormurinn GuesthouseBudget & guesthouse

Ormurinn Guesthouse

★★★★★4.5(79)
Budget & guesthouse

Budget-friendly guesthouse with kitchens, close to Vök Baths

Why guests love it

Ormurinn Guesthouse in Fellabær is a budget-friendly 1-star hotel, a 6-minute walk from the Fellabær Olís station. Free WiFi and free parking are included, and some rooms have a kitchen, which suits families and longer stays. Vök Baths are 5 minutes away by taxi. Guests rate it 9 across 79 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a plain, inexpensive stop with a kitchen option, near the baths.

4.5Guest score
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Gistihúsið - Lake Hótel EgilsstaðirSpa & wellness

Gistihúsið - Lake Hótel Egilsstaðir

★★★★★4.4(814)
Spa & wellness

Historic lakefront hotel with a spa and hot tub in Fellabær

Why guests love it

Gistihúsið - Lake Hótel Egilsstaðir is an informal lakefront hotel in Fellabær dating from 1903, with simply furnished rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a spa with a hot tub. The listing puts Vök Baths and Egilsstaðir Airport a short drive away, and a restaurant two minutes on foot. Pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.8 across 814 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a characterful, unfussy hotel on the lake for travellers who value setting over polish.

4.4Guest score
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Vínland GuesthouseBudget & guesthouse

Vínland Guesthouse

★★★★★4.3(156)
Budget & guesthouse

Rustic guesthouse with free Wi-Fi and airport transfers near Vök Baths

Why guests love it

Vínland Guesthouse is an unassuming three-star stay with rustic rooms and a terrace. Free WiFi, free parking and airport transfers are included, and the airport is 13 minutes away, with Vök Baths five minutes by taxi. That makes it handy for a family with an early or late flight in East Iceland. A rating of 8.6 across 156 reviews is solid for the price tag. I would choose it for a simple, practical overnight rather than a long holiday stay.

4.3Guest score
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Við-Bót Riverside CottageCabin

Við-Bót Riverside Cottage

★★★★★4.3(32)
Cabin

A peaceful riverside cabin near Vök Baths and the airport

Why guests love it

Við-Bót Riverside Cottage is a cabin-style stay in the Fellabær area, a 6-minute taxi ride from Vök Baths and 18 minutes from the airport. The listing describes a private, tranquil base on the riverside for exploring the East Fjords. Guests rate it 8.6 across 32 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a quiet riverside cabin for a couple or small family, with a car for the East Fjords.

4.3Guest score
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Hotel EyvindaráWaterfall view

Hotel Eyvindará

★★★★★4.3(554)
Waterfall view

Wood cabins and simple rooms with a hot tub near Egilsstaðir Airport

Why guests love it

Hotel Eyvindará is 6 minutes from Egilsstaðir Airport and offers simple rooms and wood cabins, some with kitchens. The casual, seasonal hotel has a terrace, a bar, a restaurant and a hot tub, and free breakfast, WiFi and parking are included. It is listed as kid-friendly and accessible. Guests rate it 8.6 across 554 reviews. Our editorial verdict: an easygoing family stop near the airport, with cabins for those who want more space.

4.3Guest score
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Birta GuesthouseBudget & guesthouse

Birta Guesthouse

★★★★★4.3(116)
Budget & guesthouse

Simple rooms with shared kitchen, garden, and free parking in Fellabær

Why guests love it

Birta Guesthouse in Fellabær is a three-star, kid-friendly guesthouse with simple, down-to-earth rooms and free Wi-Fi. It has a shared kitchen, a garden and free parking, and some rooms have a private kitchen. The East Iceland Heritage Museum and Glóð Restaurant are a short walk away. Guests rate it 8.6 across 116 reviews, and I would pick it for budget-conscious travellers who want a kitchen.

4.3Guest score
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Lyngás GuesthouseBudget & guesthouse

Lyngás Guesthouse

★★★★★4.1(355)
Budget & guesthouse

Budget-friendly guesthouse with kitchens and airport shuttle

Why guests love it

Lyngás Guesthouse in Fellabær is a budget-friendly stay with free WiFi and parking, a 5-minute walk from the East Iceland Heritage Museum. Some rooms have a kitchen, and an airport shuttle is available, which helps on arrival and departure days. The listing calls it kid-friendly. Guests rate it 8.2 across 355 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a plain, inexpensive base for a family that wants a kitchen option and a walkable museum.

4.1Guest score
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East GuesthouseBudget & guesthouse

East Guesthouse

★★★★★4.1(9)
Budget & guesthouse

Budget-friendly stay near museums and local dining in Fellabær

Why guests love it

East Guesthouse in Fellabær is simple, budget-friendly accommodation with basic rooms. The listing places it a 7-minute walk from the East Iceland Heritage Museum, with Askur Pizzeria 4 minutes away on foot, and says public transport to the airport is easy. Guests rate it 8.2 from 9 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a plain, inexpensive stop for a night or two, with a pizzeria and a museum on foot.

4.1Guest score
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Eiðar - Hostel & ApartmentsBudget & guesthouse

Eiðar - Hostel & Apartments

★★★★★4.0(99)
Budget & guesthouse

Budget-friendly hostel and apartments with free Wi-Fi and parking

Why guests love it

Eiðar - Hostel & Apartments is a budget-friendly two-star stay in the Fellabær area, 11 minutes by taxi from the airport, with free WiFi and free parking. The listing gives few details on rooms and facilities beyond essential amenities, so check whether you are booking a hostel room or an apartment before you commit. Guests rate it 8.0 across 99 reviews, a modest sample, so it is best seen as a plain, practical stop.

4.0Guest score
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What to expect

  • Easy access to Egilsstaðir and its services.
  • Close to Lake Lagarfljót and Hallormsstaður forest.
  • A starting point for the East Fjords and the Vök baths.
  • Varied stays, from hotels to hostels.

Local tips

  • Use Fellabær as a base for day trips into the East Fjords, it is well connected by road.
  • Walk the trails in Hallormsstaður forest, a short drive away.
  • Visit the Vök geothermal baths, floating pools on Lake Urriðavatn.
  • Check opening hours of restaurants and shops, especially in low season.

Where to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas are best for staying in Fellabær?

Most accommodation in Fellabær is along Route 1 or near Lake Lagarfljót. Choose a place with a lake view for a peaceful setting, or a hotel close to the bridge for quick access to Egilsstaðir and its shops and services.

What types of accommodation are there in Fellabær?

Fellabær offers a range of stays, from traditional hotels to hostels, often with free Wi-Fi and parking. Some properties also have restaurants on site and views over the lake, which helps on evenings when you would rather not drive into Egilsstaðir.

When is the best time to visit Fellabær?

It depends on your plans. Summer, from June to August, is best for hiking and exploring with long days. Winter, from November to March, brings snowy landscapes and chances of northern lights, but road conditions can be more difficult in the east.

Where should you stay in Fellabær for easy access to the sights?

Stay near Route 1 in Fellabær. From there you can quickly reach Egilsstaðir, Hallormsstaður forest and the Vök baths. Accommodation in this part of the village is well placed for early departures on day trips around the region.

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