Best Fjord and Sea View Stays in Seyðisfjörður, Iceland
Seyðisfjörður sits at the head of a long, steep fjord in East Iceland, and the coastal label needs a plain reading: this is fjord water, a harbour and mountain walls rather than an open beach. The stays here offer views over that water, from a ground-floor apartment with a sea and mountain terrace to a cottage on the fjord side and a guesthouse with fjord views and a garden. Seydisfjördur Apartment, Langahlid Cottages & Hot Tubs and Seydisfjördur Guesthouse are the three I would look at first, and Dúlluhús and Undiraldan - Steinholt are strong alternatives.
Seyðisfjörður is a small fjord town in East Iceland, reached by a mountain road, with colourful wooden houses, a harbour and the Smyril Line ferry terminal. It is calm and creative, with the fjord and mountains close at hand.
Where to stay
Fjord water, harbour and mountain views
What coastal means in Seyðisfjörður
For a sea view from a private terrace, Seydisfjördur Apartment is the one I would shortlist first. It is a ground-floor apartment with three bedrooms, a private entrance, parquet floors, a garden and a terrace with sea and mountain views, with outdoor furniture and a dining area. It scores 9.7 from 54 reviews, which is a small sample, so I would read the comments. It suits a group of friends or a family who want space and want to eat outside when the weather allows, with the fjord in front of them.
Langahlid Cottages & Hot Tubs sits on the fjord side, less than 3 km from the town, with three-bedroom cottages that offer panoramic fjord views. Each has a large terrace with an outdoor hot tub, barbecue facilities, a well-equipped kitchen and a dining area, with hiking trails from the property. It scores 9.7 from 97 reviews. The view is a quiet one, over the fjord and the mountains rather than a busy harbour, and the hot tub makes it a place to spend an evening. A car helps because it is outside the village.
If you want to be in the village by the water, Seydisfjördur Guesthouse has fjord-view rooms, a garden, a fully equipped communal kitchen and a laundry room, about a 5-minute walk from the town's pool, and it scores 8.6 from 546 reviews. Dúlluhús - Apartments by Aldan offers family apartments with kitchenettes, private bathrooms and sea, lake and mountain views, a fitness room and a family-friendly restaurant, with a score of 9.1. Both keep you close to the harbour and the cafés of the village. Both are easy to walk from.
Undiraldan - Steinholt, in the old music school, is a pet-friendly one-bedroom apartment with a fully equipped kitchen and a terrace with sea views, listed 29 km from Egilsstaðir Airport and 3.8 km from Gufufoss, and it scores 8.7. Hafaldan HI Hostel - Harbour Building offers family rooms with private entrances, a shared kitchen, a lounge and mountain and sea views, though bathrooms are shared and its score is 8.1. These are the simpler options if you want a water view without paying for a larger apartment. Neither is large, which keeps the stay simple.
A traveler's takeFor the best view from a terrace I would choose Seydisfjördur Apartment, and for a quiet, panoramic fjord setting with a hot tub I would choose Langahlid Cottages & Hot Tubs. If you want to stay in the village, Seydisfjördur Guesthouse is the one I would book for its fjord views and its kitchen. I would not expect a beach here; the sea comes as a fjord.
CoastalLangahlid Cottages & Hot Tubs
Fjord-side cottages with private hot tubs and panoramic views
Why guests love itLangahlid Cottages & Hot Tubs are three-bedroom cottages less than 3 km from Seyðisfjörður town, with panoramic fjord views. Each has a large terrace with an outdoor hot tub and BBQ facilities, plus a well-equipped kitchen and dining area. Hiking trails start directly from the property. Guests rate them 9.7, though across only 97 reviews, so I would pick them for families or groups wanting space and a private hot tub.
CoastalSeydisfjördur Apartment
Spacious apartment with sea and mountain views and a private garden
Why guests love itThis ground-floor apartment in Seyðisfjörður gives families and small groups three bedrooms, a private entrance and a fully equipped kitchen, with a washing machine and a work desk for longer stays. The private garden and the terrace, with outdoor furniture and a dining area, look over the sea and the mountains. I would pick it for the space and the quiet, backed by a 9.7 rating from 54 reviews, and not if you want hotel services.
CoastalBotnahlid Villa, Mountain and Town views and outdoor Sauna
A three-bedroom villa with sauna, fireplace, and mountain views
Why guests love itI would choose Botnahlid Villa for a family or small group who want a private house with an outdoor sauna in Seyðisfjörður. The three-bedroom villa has mountain and town views, a sun terrace, a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace and free Wi-Fi, with on-site private parking. It is 4.1 km from Gufufoss and 29 km from Egilsstaðir Airport. Guests rate it 9.6 across 56 reviews. It sits a little outside the town centre, so I would pick it for people with a car.
CoastalDúlluhús - Apartments by Aldan
Family apartments with kitchenettes, ski-to-door access, and scenic views
Why guests love itI recommend Dúlluhús - Apartments by Aldan to families who want their own apartment in Seyðisfjörður. The family apartments have kitchenettes and private bathrooms, with sea, lake and mountain views, and there is a fitness room on site. A family-friendly restaurant serves Japanese and local dishes, which is unusual for a small fjord town. Guests rate it 9.1 across more than 270 reviews, a strong score for an apartment stay.
CoastalUndiraldan - Steinholt, old music school
Spacious apartment with sea views, a terrace, and EV charging in Seyðisfjörður
Why guests love itUndiraldan - Steinholt, in the old music school, is a spacious one-bedroom apartment in Seyðisfjörður, 3.8 km from Gufufoss and 29 km from Egilsstaðir Airport. It has a separate living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views, plus a balcony and a patio. Pets are welcome, and free private parking and an EV charging station are on site. Guests rate it 8.7 across 99 reviews.
CoastalSeydisfjördur Guesthouse
Fjord-view rooms with a communal kitchen and easy access to town spa facilities
Why guests love itSeydisfjördur Guesthouse is 25 minutes from Egilsstaðir Airport, with fjord-view rooms, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Guests share a fully equipped communal kitchen and a laundry room, and the town's swimming pool, sauna and hot tub are a five-minute walk away. Private and shared bathrooms are both offered. Guests rate it 8.6 across 546 reviews, and I would pick it for travellers who want a self-catering base in Seyðisfjörður.
CoastalHafaldan HI Hostel - Harbour Building
Family rooms with private entrances and mountain-sea views in Seyðisfjörður
Why guests love itHafaldan HI Hostel - Harbour Building in Seyðisfjörður has family rooms with private entrances and parquet floors. Bathrooms are shared, and guests use a lounge and a shared kitchen. Wi-Fi is free, the street is quiet, and the views take in mountains and sea. Gufufoss is 4.1 km away. Guests rate it 8.1 across 368 reviews. I would pick it for no-frills stays and families happy with shared bathrooms.
Local tips
- 1Do not expect an open beach: the sea here is a long, steep fjord with a harbour at the head.
- 2Book Seydisfjördur Apartment early if you want a sea-view terrace, as it is a single three-bedroom unit.
- 3Bring waterproof layers for terrace evenings, as wind off the fjord can be cold even in summer.
- 4Choose Langahlid Cottages & Hot Tubs if you want a panoramic fjord view, and plan a car for the 3 km to town.
- 5Check road conditions on the mountain road in winter, since the descent into the fjord is steep.
- 6Allow time to reach Egilsstaðir Airport, listed about 29 km from some stays here, before an early flight.