Best Stays near Waterfalls in Seyðisfjörður, Iceland
Seyðisfjörður sits at the end of a steep fjord in East Iceland, and the road that drops into it passes a string of waterfalls. The best known is Gufufoss, which the stays on this page list at roughly 3.7 to 4.1 km from the property. None of them sits at the foot of a fall, so I would call this an easy drive or a short cycle rather than a doorstep view. Curry House Apartment, Botnahlid Villa and Undiraldan - Steinholt are the places I would look at first if you want a kitchen and a quiet evening, while Media Luna Guesthouse and Curry house rooms suit a simpler stay.
Seyðisfjörður is a small fjord town in East Iceland, reached by a mountain road that passes several waterfalls. It is calm and creative, with colourful wooden houses, a harbour and a few cafés, and it is a good base for slow days outdoors.
Where to stay
Near Gufufoss, with kitchen and view
Why Seyðisfjörður works for waterfall seekers
Be clear about what these stays offer: a base a few kilometres from Gufufoss, not a waterfall in the garden. Studio Apartments is listed 3.7 km away, Undiraldan - Steinholt 3.8 km, Curry house rooms 3.9 km, Botnahlid Villa 4.1 km and Media Luna Guesthouse 4 km. That is a short drive or a longer walk along the road, which is enough to visit in the morning light, return for breakfast and still have the afternoon for the village. If a waterfall is the main reason you came, this is the cluster of stays to compare.
For a quiet apartment, Curry House Apartment is the one I would shortlist: a spacious one-bedroom with a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, free WiFi and free private parking, scoring 9.7 across 61 reviews. Undiraldan - Steinholt, in the former 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. Both let you cook after a day outdoors, which matters in a small fjord village with few restaurants. Both are small enough to feel like a home rather than a hotel, which suits a slow trip.
For more space, Botnahlid Villa is a three-bedroom villa with mountain and town views, an outdoor sauna, a sun terrace, a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen, and it scores 9.6 from 56 reviews. It suits a group or two families who want to share the cost of a bigger home. Seydisfjördur Apartment is another ground-floor option with three bedrooms, a private entrance, a garden and a terrace with sea and mountain views, which makes it useful when the weather does not cooperate and you want somewhere comfortable to wait it out.
If you prefer a guesthouse, Media Luna Guesthouse offers family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, a shared kitchen, outdoor seating and free private parking, at 4 km from Gufufoss. Curry house rooms provides private bathrooms, a terrace and free parking and scores 9.2. For the cheapest route, Studio Apartments has the most reviews here, 834, with a kitchenette in each apartment, though its score of 7.8 is lower than the others, so read the recent comments before you decide. Dúlluhús - Apartments by Aldan is a further option, with kitchenettes, private bathrooms and sea, lake and mountain views.
A traveler's takeIf Gufufoss is your reason for coming, I would choose Curry House Apartment for its 9.7 score and kitchen, or Botnahlid Villa if you travel as a group and want the outdoor sauna. I would also keep in mind that none of these stays is at the foot of the falls; the walk or drive is about 4 km, which is part of the charm of the fjord road.
Waterfall viewSeydisfjördur 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.
Waterfall viewCurry House Apartment
Spacious apartment in Seyðisfjörður with kitchen and free parking
Why guests love itI would choose Curry House Apartment for a couple or small group who want space and a proper kitchen in Seyðisfjörður. The one-bedroom apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living room and a private bathroom with a shower. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site private parking are included. Gufufoss waterfall is 3.9 km away, and Egilsstaðir Airport is 29 km. Guests rate it 9.7 across 61 reviews. With one bedroom, I would pick it for two to three people who like to cook.
Waterfall viewBotnahlid 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.
Waterfall viewCurry house rooms
Comfortable guest house with private bathrooms and free parking in Seyðisfjörður
Why guests love itI would choose Curry House Rooms for a plain, comfortable night in Seyðisfjörður. The guest house rooms have private bathrooms with showers and free toiletries, and there is a terrace, free Wi-Fi and free private parking on site. Gufufoss waterfall is 3.9 km away. Guests rate it 9.2 across 109 reviews. It focuses on a good night's rest rather than extras, so I would pick it for couples and budget-minded travellers who want the basics done well.
Waterfall viewDúlluhús - 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.
Waterfall viewUndiraldan - 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.
Waterfall viewHafaldan 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.
Waterfall viewMedia Luna Guesthouse
Family rooms with private bathrooms and a shared kitchen near Gufufoss
Why guests love itMedia Luna Guesthouse in Seyðisfjörður is 4 km from Gufufoss and offers family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers and free Wi-Fi. Guests share a kitchen and an outdoor seating area, and private parking on site is free. Guests rate it 8.1 across 374 reviews. I would choose it for families and couples who cook for themselves and want a practical, quiet base rather than hotel service.
Waterfall viewStudio Apartments
Self-catering apartments with kitchenettes near Gufufoss waterfall
Why guests love itStudio Apartments in Seyðisfjörður has family rooms with free Wi-Fi, 3.7 km from Gufufoss. Each apartment has a kitchenette, a private bathroom and hypoallergenic bedding, and the rooms are soundproofed. Guests rate it 7.8 across 834 reviews, a modest score, so I would read recent reviews and choose it for self-catering families and groups who value a kitchenette over extras.
Local tips
- 1Visit Gufufoss in the morning and return to the village for lunch; the stays here are only about 4 km from it.
- 2Wear waterproof boots and a rain shell, because spray and mud near waterfalls soak you fast, even in July.
- 3Choose a stay with a kitchen, such as Curry House Apartment or Undiraldan - Steinholt, because the village has few restaurants.
- 4Drive carefully on the fjord road in snow or fog; the descent into Seyðisfjörður is steep and winds in places.
- 5Book a stay with free private parking if you rent a car; Media Luna Guesthouse, Curry house rooms and Curry House Apartment list it.
- 6Allow time to reach Egilsstaðir Airport, listed about 29 km from some stays here, before an early flight.