Best Coastal Stays in Patreksfjörður, Westfjords
Patreksfjörður is the largest village of the southern Westfjords, a fishing town spread along the shore of the fjord that gave it its name. Coastal here means fjord water outside the window rather than open ocean beaches, and the six listed stays make the most of it. Most are self-catering apartments with full kitchens, several with sea or fjord views from a balcony, terrace or patio, and one is a classic town hotel with a tour desk. I compared them on views, space and setting, because that is where they actually differ in a village of this size.
Patreksfjörður is a working fishing town with around seven hundred residents, the biggest settlement in the southern Westfjords. Its houses line the north shore of the fjord beneath steep mountains, and the harbour remains the centre of local life. The pace is slow, the scenery is dramatic, and the town serves as a supply stop for travelers heading to the westernmost cliffs of Iceland. Expect a handful of shops, a swimming pool and a few places to eat rather than nightlife.
Where to stay
Fjord views from a Westfjords base
I recommend a coastal base in Patreksfjörður because it is the practical gateway to the southern Westfjords. The town has the services you need, and from here the drive to the Látrabjarg bird cliffs and the red sands of Rauðasandur makes a full day out. Pollurinn Hot Spring lies 22 km away according to the property listings. Staying on the fjord also gives you calm water views in the evening after long gravel roads.
The first reason is the views, which several listings state clearly. Hagi 2 Road 62, rated 9.4 from 79 reviews, sits on the road just outside Patreksfjörður and offers family rooms with kitchenettes and sea and mountain views from its terrace and outdoor seating. Sigtun 55 is a two-bedroom apartment with a sea-view balcony, a sun terrace and barbecue facilities, rated 9.3, although from only ten reviews. Brunnar 4 adds a shared patio with fjord views and a barbecue. For me, a fjord view is the main point of staying on this coast, and these three deliver it most directly.
The second reason is self-catering comfort, which matters a great deal in the Westfjords. Restaurants are few and distances between villages are long, so a full kitchen changes the trip. Sigtún 4, rated 9.1 from 133 reviews, is a renovated one-bedroom apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, a garden, a terrace and a picnic area. The Cozy Studio with Ocean and Mountain Views is a renovated studio with a full kitchen and an outdoor seating area facing the water, although its 9.0 comes from only six reviews. Both suit couples or solo travelers who want to cook after a day of driving the fjords.
The third reason is a classic hotel option in the town centre. Hotel West, rated 8.4 from 432 reviews, is the most reviewed property on this list, with bright rooms, wooden floors, private bathrooms, a terrace and a shared lounge with scenic views. Its tour desk is useful in a region where excursions to the bird cliffs, boat trips and hikes need planning. Free parking and its central position make it easy to walk to the harbour, the shops and the swimming pool in the village. I would choose it if you prefer a reception and a hotel atmosphere over an apartment of your own.
The fourth reason is space for families. Hagi 2 Road 62 lists family rooms, Sigtun 55 offers two bedrooms with a washing machine and indoor and outdoor play areas, and Sigtún 4 also mentions family rooms. That gives families real choices in a small town, without needing a large hotel. Sigtun 55 is the one I would pick for children because of its play areas and balcony, while Hagi 2 suits families who prefer a quieter location on Road 62 with views across the fjord. Either way, the town centre is close by for groceries and fuel before heading toward Látrabjarg and Rauðasandur.
A traveler's takeOn this coast, I would choose Hagi 2 Road 62 first: family rooms with kitchenettes and sea and mountain views from the terrace, rated 9.4 from 79 reviews. It is a calm base for the Látrabjarg cliffs, the westernmost point of Iceland and a famous puffin nesting site in summer. If you prefer a hotel with a tour desk in the town centre, Hotel West is my alternative.
CoastalHagi 2 Road 62
Family rooms with kitchenettes and views near Patreksfjörður
Why guests love itHagi 2 sits on Road 62 near Patreksfjörður and offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room has a kitchenette, a dining area and parquet floors. The terrace and outdoor seating look over the sea and the mountains, and free WiFi and private parking are included. Guests rate it 9.4 across 79 reviews, a very good score for a remote stop.
CoastalSigtun 55
Spacious apartment with sea views and family-friendly amenities
Why guests love itSigtun 55 is a two-bedroom apartment in Patreksfjörður with a balcony looking straight out to sea, and what stands out for me is the play areas, both indoors and outdoors, for children. The fully equipped kitchen and washing machine cover a longer stay, and the sun terrace with barbecue suits summer evenings. Air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi round it out. My suggestion for a family outing: the Pollurinn hot spring, 22 km away. Guests rate it 9.3 from 10 reviews.
CoastalSigtún 4
Renovated apartment with a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor seating
Why guests love itI would book Sigtún 4 for a self-catering stay in Patreksfjörður, not for hotel service. It is a recently renovated one-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, free Wi-Fi, a garden, a terrace and a picnic area, so cooking after a day on the road is easy. Hiking trails start nearby, and Pollurinn Hot Spring is a 22 km drive. With a 9.1 rating across 133 reviews, I would choose it for a couple or a small family staying several nights.
CoastalCozy Studio with Ocean & Mountain Views
Renovated studio with sea and mountain views in Patreksfjörður
Why guests love itThis recently renovated studio in Patreksfjörður has a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and free WiFi. The outdoor seating area looks over the sea and the mountains, and free private parking is included. The listing puts Pollurinn Hot Spring 22 km away and Bíldudalur Airport 36 km away. Guests rate it 9 from 6 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a compact, modern base in the Westfjords for a couple, with a car for the hot spring.
CoastalBrunnar 4
A ground-floor apartment with fjord views and barbecue facilities
Why guests love itBrunnar 4 is a ground-floor apartment in Patreksfjörður, with the hosts living upstairs, which suits a family who likes having someone close by to ask about Westfjords roads. The fully equipped kitchen and the shared patio with a barbecue and fjord views cover dinner at home, and parking is free and private. My advice is to treat it as the base for day trips to Látrabjarg and Rauðisandur, both reachable from town. Rated 8.9 from 20 reviews.
CoastalHotel West
Town centre hotel in Patreksfjörður with fjord views and free parking
Why guests love itHotel West is in the town centre of Patreksfjörður in the Westfjords, with bright rooms, wooden floors and private bathrooms. Wi-Fi and parking are free, there is a terrace, and a shared lounge has scenic views. A tour desk can help with local activities. Guests rate it 8.4 across 432 reviews, and I would pick it for travellers who want a central, simple base for the Westfjords.
Local tips
- 1Book early in summer, because Patreksfjörður has few properties and they serve most travelers heading to Látrabjarg and Rauðasandur.
- 2Plan a full day for Látrabjarg and Rauðasandur, as the roads beyond the town are partly gravel and slow to drive.
- 3Buy groceries in Patreksfjörður, since most coastal stays here are self-catering and shops are rare further west.
- 4Choose a property with a balcony or terrace facing the fjord, such as Sigtun 55 or Hagi 2 Road 62, to enjoy the long summer evenings.
- 5Use the tour desk at Hotel West if you want to arrange excursions in the region without planning everything yourself.
- 6Check road and weather updates before driving mountain passes in the Westfjords, especially outside the summer months.