Stays in Þórshöfn

Ingimarsstaðir is a three-bedroom apartment 1 km from Thorshofn Airport, with a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. A sun terrace with sea views, a garden and outdoor seating sit alongside an on-site restaurant, a bar and a minimarket, which is unusual in a remote corner. Guests rate it 9.5 from 4 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a roomy apartment for a family in the north-east, with dining and basic shopping on the premises.

For a family, Thorshamar sea side villa gets the essentials right: two bedrooms plus a sofa bed in the living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine for wet hiking gear. The beach is right outside, so children can explore the shore while adults cook. The family-friendly restaurant on site means a night off from the stove. I would book it for a calm coastal week in Þórshöfn rather than a busy sightseeing loop.

Grásteinn Guesthouse in Holt has rooms with private bathrooms, parquet floors and views of the garden or the mountains. Guests have access to a private beach area, a garden and a terrace, and free private parking is on site. A continental or buffet breakfast is served in the room. Guests rate it 9.3 across 241 reviews, and I would pick it for couples and families who want a quiet stay with beach access.

Cave apartment in Þórshöfn offers spacious units, each with a private bathroom, a kitchenette and a terrace, which makes a stay with a young child manageable. The restaurant on site and the barbecue area give two easy options for dinner, and the sun terrace and outdoor seating suit long summer evenings. Free parking is on site. The description points mainly at couples, so I would confirm bed space before booking for a family of four.

I would choose Fálki Cottages for direct beach access and sea views in Þórshöfn. The holiday home has one bedroom, a bathroom and a living room, with a garden and a terrace, and family rooms are available. Hiking trails are nearby, and the airport is 16 km away. Guests rate it 9.0 across 91 reviews. With one bedroom, I would pick it for a couple or a small family who want quiet and a coastal outlook rather than evening choice.

Bjarg at Lyngholt is a sea-view apartment in Þórshöfn, 1 km from the town's small airport, with a kitchenette, a private bathroom and a cosy living area. The on-site restaurant and bar mean dinner is sorted on the days nobody wants to cook, which matters in a village this remote in northeast Iceland. Free private parking sits on site. I would book it for a stop on the Langanes coast or a flight connection; guests rate it 8.9 from 15 reviews.

I would choose Smyrill Cottages for waking up on the shore. The chalets sit directly on the beach in Fell, 16 km from Þórshöfn Airport, and each has one bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchenette, a balcony and a sofa. Fishing and hiking are nearby. Guests rate it 8.9 across 80 reviews. These are compact chalets built for two, so I would pick them for couples who want a quiet coastal stay rather than a social setting.

I recommend Guesthouse Lyngholt to families who want a practical base in Þórshöfn. It sits just 1 km from Thorshofn Airport, and the family rooms have private bathrooms, balconies and mountain views. There is a sun terrace, a garden, an outdoor fireplace, a shared kitchen and free private parking, and a family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast, brunch and dinner. Guests rate it 8.9 across more than 270 reviews.