Stays in Reyðarfjörður
Reyðarfjörður is the town at the head of the longest of the Eastfjords, about 30 km of water, and its strength is position rather than charm: Egilsstaðir and its airport are over the Fagradalur pass on one side, and the tunnel to Fáskrúðsfjörður opens the southern fjords on the other, so it works as a central base for two or three nights in the East. During the Second World War the town hosted large Allied garrisons, and the Icelandic Wartime Museum, opened in 1995 in the buildings of a former military hospital camp above the town, tells that story; it has been rebuilt in phases since a storm in 2022, so check that it is open before you plan around it. We list four stays, and their scores are modest, averaging 8.0 out of 10 over 1,138 guest reviews. Hótel Austur (7.8, 380 reviews) is the only hotel, with private bathrooms and sea or mountain views. Studio 22 (7.7, 548 reviews) offers simple studios with a private entrance and self check-in by lockbox, practical for a late arrival. Tærgesen Guesthouse (7.0) accepts pets but has shared bathrooms. Cozy Fjord Loft scores 9.3, from only seven reviews so far, and has a kitchenette. If you want a stay with more character, I would sleep in Fáskrúðsfjörður or Seyðisfjörður and drive through Reyðarfjörður instead.
Reyðarfjörður in numbers
CoastalCozy Fjord Loft
A comfortable fjord loft with panoramic views and modern amenities
Why guests love itCozy Fjord Loft in Reyðarfjörður is a comfortable one-bedroom apartment with a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette and a dining area. It has a washing machine, free WiFi and private parking on site. The views take in the sea, a garden and the mountains, and the street is quiet. Guests rate it 9.3 across only 7 reviews, a good early sign rather than a long record.
CouplesHótel Austur
Comfortable rooms with sea or mountain views in Reyðarfjörður
Why guests love itHótel Austur is a three-star hotel in Reyðarfjörður with private bathrooms, sea or mountain views, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. A bar and a coffee shop are on site, free private parking is included, and a continental buffet breakfast is served daily. Guests rate it 7.8 across 380 reviews. I would pick it for couples and independent travellers who want a practical, comfortable base in the Eastfjords.
GeothermalStudio 22
Simple, convenient studios with private entrances and self-check-in
Why guests love itStudio 22 in Reyðarfjörður offers simple studio units, each with a private entrance and a lockbox for self check-in. Inside are comfortable beds, a TV, a mini-fridge, a desk, a coffee machine and a spacious private bathroom. Continental breakfast is available seasonally at a nearby hotel. Guests rate it 7.7 across 548 reviews, and I would pick it for independent travellers and families who want a basic, self-sufficient stay.
Budget & guesthouseTærgesen Guesthouse
Pet-friendly guesthouse with mountain views and a welcoming bar
Why guests love itTærgesen Guesthouse in Reyðarfjörður is a pet-friendly stay on a quiet street, with mountain views. Each room has a work desk and a wardrobe, and bathrooms are shared. There is a bar on site, and Wi-Fi and private parking are free. Guests rate it 7.0 across 203 reviews, a modest score, so I would read recent reviews first and choose it for pets, the bar and the quiet location.