Stays in Sauðárkrókur

A one-bedroom apartment with its own living room and private entrance, on the ground floor at Steinn Farm near Sauðárkrókur. With a young child, the garden and terrace are the draw: sea and mountain views, a barbecue and space to be outside without stairs to manage. The full kitchen and washing machine cover self-catering, pets are welcome, and I count it among the stronger rural picks in Skagafjörður, with a 9.4 score from 21 reviews.

I would choose Brim Guesthouse for a family or couple who want a two-bedroom apartment with its own entrance in Sauðárkrókur. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area, plus free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, a washing machine and free private parking. The property looks out over the sea, a lake and the mountains. Guests rate it 9.2 across 92 reviews. I would pick it for independent stays where flexibility matters more than hotel service.

Helluland Guesthouse in Sauðárkrókur has family rooms with parquet floors and shared bathrooms. Rooms have a work desk and a wardrobe, with sea, garden or city views. Guests share a kitchen and can use a sun terrace, a garden and outdoor seating, and Wi-Fi and private parking are free. Guests rate it 9.1 across 543 reviews, and I would pick it for families who accept shared bathrooms.

Karuna Guesthouse in Sauðárkrókur has family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views and soundproofing. The spa side is unusual for a guesthouse: a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room, with a sun terrace and outdoor seating. WiFi and private parking are free, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 9 across 802 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a well-reviewed family-friendly stop in north Iceland, with a spa to end the day.

I would pick Hólavegur 6 for a quiet self-catering stay in Sauðárkrókur rather than for hotel atmosphere. The one-bedroom apartment has a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony with garden and mountain views. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are included, and there is a 24-hour front desk, which is useful for a late arrival. Guests rate it 8.8 across 131 reviews. I would choose it for a couple, since one bedroom does not stretch to a family.

Hótel Tindastóll in Sauðárkrókur has family rooms with private bathrooms and parquet floors. Guests can use a hot spring bath, a sauna and a plunge pool, and there is a sun terrace, a garden and a bar. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, the restaurant caters to various dietary needs, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Guests rate it 8.7 across 387 reviews, and I would pick it for the geothermal bath.

Grand-Inn Bar and Bed occupies a historic building in Sauðárkrókur and is aimed at families and couples on a budget. There is a sun terrace, a garden and outdoor seating, plus free WiFi, a bar and a shared kitchen where a family can prepare simple meals. The listing mentions skiing and hiking nearby. A rating of 8.4 across 238 reviews is good for the category. I would choose it for a budget stay with character rather than for privacy.

Melancholia apartment gives a family two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchenette and a washing machine in a renovated historic building in Sauðárkrókur. It is spacious, accepts pets, and has sea, garden and mountain views. The kitchenette suits breakfasts and simple dinners rather than big meals. Sauðárkrókur is the main town of Skagafjörður, with shops and services close at hand. The 7.6 from 40 guests is modest, so I would read recent comments first.

Sauðárkrókur is the main town of Skagafjörður in North Iceland, about 25 km off Route 1 from Varmahlíð, and Hotel Mikligarður keeps families close to its shops and pool. Rooms are simple with private bathrooms, and a continental breakfast starts the day. Our editorial advice: hire bikes for the flat coastal roads, let the children run in the garden, and use the town as a base for the Glaumbær turf farm museum nearby.