Best Stays for Couples in Patreksfjörður, Iceland
Patreksfjörður is a small fishing village on the south coast of the Westfjords, set along a fjord with mountains behind the harbour. For couples it offers what many popular places no longer do: quiet evenings, big views and very few crowds. The stays here range from a historic guesthouse, Pálshús, and a fjord-view guesthouse, Guesthouse Stekkaból, to a renovated apartment, Sigtún 4, and a house with a private hot tub, Ægisholt. Hotel West and Fosshotel Westfjords suit couples who prefer private bathrooms and a restaurant. Distances in the Westfjords are long, so I would choose carefully.
Patreksfjörður is a working fishing village on the south coast of the Westfjords, set on a fjord with mountains behind it. It is quiet and remote, with a harbour, a few cafés and restaurants and a long drive to anywhere else.
Where to stay
Quiet fjord views and a private hot tub
Why Patreksfjörður suits couples
If you want a private soak, Ægisholt is the stay to look at first. It is a spacious three-bedroom house on a quiet street, with mountain and river views, a hot tub, a swimming pool, a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace and a patio for outdoor dining, with free private parking on site. It is larger than most couples need, so it works best for two couples travelling together or for a couple who want a lot of space. It scores 9.0 from 102 reviews, and the hot tub is the main reason to choose it.
For a smaller and more intimate base, Sigtún 4 is a recently renovated one-bedroom apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, a garden, a terrace and a picnic area, and it scores 9.1. It is listed 22 km from Pollurinn Hot Spring, with hiking trails nearby, which gives a couple a natural soak to visit during the day. Brunnar 4 is a ground-floor apartment with a private bathroom, an equipped kitchen and a shared patio with fjord views and barbecue facilities, though it has only 20 reviews, so I would read them carefully.
If you prefer the character of an old building, Pálshús is a guesthouse in a historic building with a sun terrace, a garden, a shared kitchen and a lounge, and it scores 9.3 from 386 reviews. It lists shared bathrooms, so it is better for couples who do not mind that. Guesthouse Stekkaból has panoramic fjord views, a guest kitchen and a barbecue terrace, with restaurants and cafés 100 metres away, and scores 8.9 from 575 reviews. Both suit a couple who want a calm village stay without paying for a hotel.
For private bathrooms and service, Hotel West is in the town centre with bright rooms, wooden floors, private bathrooms, a terrace, a shared lounge with scenic views and a tour desk, and Fosshotel Westfjords is on the coast with minimalist rooms, a restaurant with a bar and a daily breakfast buffet. These two are the better choice if you want to eat at the hotel after a long drive. Hagi 2 on Road 62, with sea and mountain views from its terrace, is a quiet alternative a short distance out of the village, scoring 9.4.
A traveler's takeFor a couple, I would choose Sigtún 4 for a quiet one-bedroom base with a kitchen, or Ægisholt if the private hot tub is the point of the trip. If you prefer a guesthouse with character, Pálshús in its historic building is the one I would book. I would also plan an evening at the Pollurinn hot spring, about 22 km away, as a simple, local way to end a day.
CouplesHagi 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.
CouplesPálshús
Historic guesthouse with a garden and shared kitchen in Patreksfjörður
Why guests love itPálshús is a guesthouse in a historic building in Patreksfjörður, with a sun terrace and a garden. Rooms are comfortable with shared bathrooms, and guests share a kitchen and a lounge. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and Pollurinn is 22 km away. Guests rate it 9.3 across 386 reviews, and I would pick it for travellers who like a historic house and accept shared bathrooms.
CouplesSigtún 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.
CouplesÆgisholt privete house with hot tub
Spacious apartment with hot tub, pool, and mountain views in Patreksfjörður
Why guests love itI would choose Ægisholt for a family or two couples who want space and a hot tub after long drives in the Westfjords. The three-bedroom apartment sits on a quiet street with mountain and river views, and it has a fully equipped kitchen, a hot tub, a swimming pool, a terrace and patio for eating outside, and free private parking. Guests rate it 9.0 across 102 reviews. I would pick it for self-catering stays rather than hotel service.
CouplesGuesthouse Stekkaból
Fjord-view guesthouse with a guest kitchen in Patreksfjörður
Why guests love itGuesthouse Stekkaból in Patreksfjörður has panoramic fjord views, free Wi-Fi, a guest kitchen and shared bathrooms. A BBQ terrace is available, restaurants and cafés are 100 metres away, Bíldudalur is 22 minutes by car and Raudasandur beach is 31 km away. Guests rate it 8.9 across 575 reviews, and I would pick it for budget-minded travellers who accept shared bathrooms for a central, scenic base.
CouplesBrunnar 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.
CouplesFosshotel Westfjords
Modern hotel with fjord views and a restaurant in Patreksfjörður
Why guests love itFosshotel Westfjords is a three-star hotel on the coast of Patreksfjörður, a fishing village in the Westfjords, opened in June 2013. It has an à la carte restaurant, a bar and a daily breakfast buffet. Rooms are minimalist, with a flat-screen TV, blackout curtains and views of the fjord or the mountains. Guests rate it 8.5 across 334 reviews, and I would choose it as a comfortable Westfjords base.
CouplesHotel 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 Ægisholt early if a private hot tub matters, as it is one of the few homes here with one.
- 2Check whether the bathroom is private or shared; Pálshús and Guesthouse Stekkaból list shared bathrooms.
- 3Plan an evening at Pollurinn Hot Spring, listed about 22 km from Sigtún 4 and Pálshús.
- 4Buy groceries before you arrive, because several stays have kitchens and the village has limited services.
- 5Bring warm layers and waterproofs for evenings on the terrace, as the fjord air is cool even in summer.
- 6Allow for slow roads: Raudasandur beach is about 31 km from Guesthouse Stekkaból and conditions can change quickly.