Ring Road Stays near Höfn: Farms and Guesthouses
Höfn sits on Iceland's Ring Road in the southeast, with Vatnajökull glacier on the horizon and Hornafjördur fjord at its door, which makes it a natural overnight stop for anyone driving the route. This page lists five stays, all on or just off the road: Guesthouse Nypugardar, Haukaberg House, Sefdalur, Dynjandi Guesthouse and Dilksnes Guesthouse. Several are on farms a few kilometres from town, so you gain views and quiet and give up a walkable centre. I describe each from its listing and say who it suits, from a traveller who wants a hot dinner to one who wants a kitchen.
Höfn itself exudes a quiet charm, known as the 'lobster capital' of Iceland. It's a town that balances its fishing heritage with a growing reputation as a tourist hub. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a strong connection to the surrounding nature. Visitors will find a welcoming community, local restaurants serving fresh seafood, and a sense of being at the edge of the wilderness. The town's personality is defined by its dramatic backdrop of glaciers and mountains, offering a serene yet adventurous spirit that perfectly complements a Ring Road journey.
Where to stay
Quiet farm bases on the Ring Road
The Ring Road label here describes how the stays work for a driver: parking at the door, a few kilometres from Höfn, and a route that carries on east or west in the morning. Most of the five are guesthouses or apartments on farms, with simple rooms and honest descriptions. If you want a hotel lobby or a walk to many restaurants, Höfn's centre is a better address. If you want mountain, glacier or fjord views from a quiet base, these stays fit.
Guesthouse Nypugardar is the best-known of the five, with 2,243 reviews and an 8.8 score. It is a family-run guesthouse on a sheep farm, with simple, fresh rooms that look over Hornafjördur fjord and toward Iceland's highest mountain. Guests can have a home-cooked breakfast and a dinner buffet, with free WiFi in the public areas, and bathrooms are shared. It suits travellers who like a farm setting, a hot meal at the end of a long driving day and a very large body of reviews behind the score. It is a calm place to stop between longer driving days on the Ring Road.
Haukaberg House scores 9.6 from 521 reviews, the highest of the five on a decent sample. It is a family-run guest house off the Ring Road, 7 km from Höfn, with bright accommodation, private entrances, a fully equipped kitchen for guests and free WiFi. The listing describes it as suitable for families and couples, with easy access to hiking and other local activities. I would choose it for a traveller who wants to cook, prefers a private entrance and does not mind a short drive into town. The kitchen also means you can buy supplies in Höfn and eat on your own schedule.
Sefdalur is a brightly decorated apartment 7 km from Höfn village, with a private entrance, a kitchenette and a furnished terrace. Guests get free WiFi and parking, and the listing highlights views of the Vatnajökull Glacier. It scores 9.0 from 395 reviews. It is a good fit for a couple or small group that wants an apartment rather than a room, with a terrace for the evening light and an easy start in the morning on the Ring Road. The terrace, the private entrance and the short drive to Höfn make it a calm stop between longer Ring Road days.
Dynjandi Guesthouse and Dilksnes Guesthouse are the two simple, practical options. Dynjandi Guesthouse sits on a horse farm along the Ring Road, with bright, basic rooms, mountain views, free WiFi and breakfast included, and is a base for the Hoffellsjökull Glacier; it scores 8.9 from 392 reviews. Dilksnes Guesthouse is 4 km from Höfn town centre, with simply furnished rooms, private bathrooms, free WiFi, a furnished garden terrace and a small communal kitchen, and scores 8.5 from 318 reviews. Neither is far from Höfn, and both sit close to the road, so the morning start is simple.
A traveler's takeI would choose Haukaberg House for a traveller who wants a kitchen and a private entrance, Guesthouse Nypugardar for a farm stay with a home-cooked dinner, and Sefdalur for an apartment with glacier views and a terrace. My advice is to book by what you want in the evening: a meal served, a kitchen of your own or a terrace, and to plan the short drive into Höfn for anything else.
Ring RoadHaukaberg House
A guesthouse at Hraunhóll, about 7 km outside Höfn
Why guests love itHaukaberg House suits families who travel the Ring Road self-catering. The shared kitchen and TV lounge give children somewhere to be in the evening, and the garden and terrace come into their own in the long summer light. Bathrooms need care: some twin and triple rooms share one, so a family that wants its own should book a private-bath room or the studio apartment. Nothing is within walking distance; plan on Höfn, about 7 km away, for dinner, the shops and the outdoor pool, with a children's pool and hot tubs. With young children I would pair a stay here with that pool rather than the Hoffell tubs, reached by a rough dirt track. Not for families who want to walk out to dinner.
Ring RoadSefdalur
Bright apartment with glacier views, a kitchenette, and a private terrace
Why guests love itI recommend Sefdalur to families and couples who want a self-contained apartment near Höfn rather than a room in town. It sits 7 km from the village, with a private entrance, a kitchenette, a furnished terrace, free WiFi and free parking. The Vatnajökull Glacier is visible from the apartment, and the Ring Road is on the doorstep. Guests rate it 9.0 across almost 400 reviews, which suggests the bright, simple setup delivers.
Ring RoadDynjandi Guesthouse
A simple guesthouse on a horse farm near Höfn, with glacier access
Why guests love itDynjandi Guesthouse sits on a horse farm along the Ring Road, with bright, basic rooms, mountain views and free WiFi. Breakfast is included, which keeps mornings easy for a family before a day on the road. The Hoffellsjökull Glacier and the Höfn area are the draws, and there are hiking opportunities nearby. A rating of 8.9 across 392 reviews says guests value the setting. I would choose it for a family happy with simple rooms and a farm setting.
Ring RoadGuesthouse Nypugardar
Farm stay with fjord and mountain views, home-cooked meals
Why guests love itNýpugarðar is a family-run guesthouse on a working sheep farm near Höfn, just off Route 1, with views over Hornafjörður to Iceland's highest mountain. Rooms are simple with shared bathrooms, and the home-cooked breakfast and dinner buffet solves the evening meal far from town. More than 2,200 guests rate it 8.8. Our editorial view for families: eat the dinner buffet, watch the light on the ice caps, and leave early for Jökulsárlón.
Ring RoadDilksnes Guesthouse
Simple comfort with scenic views, just off the Ring Road near Höfn
Why guests love itDilksnes Guesthouse is a privately run guesthouse just off the Ring Road, 4 km from Höfn town centre. Rooms are simply furnished with private bathrooms and scenic views, and Wi-Fi is free. Guests can use a furnished garden terrace and a small communal kitchen in the main building. Guests rate it 8.5 across 318 reviews, and I would pick it for drivers who want a quiet, simple stop near Höfn.
Local tips
- 1Plan the short drive into Höfn: most of these stays sit on farms or off the road, 4 to 7 km from the town centre.
- 2Choose Guesthouse Nypugardar if you want a home-cooked breakfast and a dinner buffet, and accept shared bathrooms.
- 3Haukaberg House offers a fully equipped kitchen for guest use and private entrances, useful for cooking after a day on the road.
- 4Sefdalur lists views of the Vatnajökull Glacier and a furnished terrace, so keep a clear evening for the terrace.
- 5Dynjandi Guesthouse includes breakfast and is described as a base for the Hoffellsjökull Glacier and local hiking.
- 6Dilksnes Guesthouse has private bathrooms and a small communal kitchen, a practical middle ground for a one-night stop.