Fosshotel in Husavik
✅ Guests praise the hotel's clean and spacious rooms, with some highlighting large rooms with harbour views on the 4th floor. ✅ The staff receive frequent compliments for their friendliness, helpfulness, and excellent customer service, including special dietary accommodations. ✅ The breakfast is described as delicious with a good variety of hot and cold options, pastries, and cereals. ✅ Location is repeatedly noted as very convenient, especially for whale watching and access to local attractions. ✅ The restaurant and bar offer good food quality, including a popular reindeer burger and well-prepared meals. ❌ Several guests were disappointed to be assigned accessible rooms without prior notice, which affected their comfort due to room layout and fixtures. ❌ Some economy rooms are described as old with worn mattresses leading to poor sleep quality. ❌ One review mentioned issues with noisy vents in the room that disturbed sleep. ❌ A few guests found the dinner overly salty and noted limited beverage options, like the absence of tea without asking. ❌ The outdoor water feature was noted as loud by one guest, audible through the windows.
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Description
Fosshotel in Husavik is a three-star hotel originally built in 1972 and renovated in 2016. It offers a variety of room types including Economy, Standard, and Deluxe options, with family and accessible rooms available. Guests will find amenities such as free WiFi, a restaurant with buffet service, a bar, and a business centre. The hotel supports guests with facilities for disabled guests, non-smoking rooms, soundproofing, and heating. Its location supports outdoor activities like fishing and skiing, and free parking is provided. The hotel’s rating is 8.7/10, with particularly high marks for cleanliness, amenities, and location. Staff are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, especially in assisting guests with dietary requirements. The hotel also includes a shared lounge/TV area and a tour desk for organizing local excursions.
Location
Fosshotel is situated centrally in Husavik on Ketilsbraut 22. It is just 291 meters from the Húsavík Whale Museum, making it convenient for guests interested in marine biology and cetacean research. The Exploration Museum is also nearby, only 764 meters away, offering exhibits on Arctic exploration. The hotel is 56 km from Akureyri Airport (AEY), reachable by car. Its location near the harbour is praised for easy access to restaurants and a supermarket. This proximity to key points of interest and transport makes it a practical base for exploring Husavik and its surroundings.
Tips
- If you prefer non-accessible rooms, request your room type in advance to avoid being placed in an accessible room unexpectedly.
- Bring earplugs if you are sensitive to noise, as some guests reported vent noise and an outdoor water feature sound.
- Consider trying the restaurant’s reindeer burger and enjoy the breakfast buffet, but be prepared to pay extra for breakfast.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Breakfast: Cuisine: Continental Opening hours: [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Contact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed Fee: Contact the property for details
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: DinersClub, Visa, JSB, MasterCard, AmericanExpress
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Television in lobby
- Fire Extinguisher
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Reception desk
- Electric car charging
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Free Parking on Premises
- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Golf course
- First Aid Kit
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Skiing
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Reviews
Breakfast was delicious and fresh, choice of hot or cold breakfast, pastries and cereals.
Can not speak highly enough of this hotel.
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Frequently asked questions about Fosshotel
Are pets allowed at Fosshotel in Husavik?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fosshotel. Contact the property for details regarding fees and policies.
What types of rooms are available at Fosshotel?
The hotel offers Economy room, Economy Single room, Economy Double room, Standard Family room, Standard Double room, Deluxe Family room, and Deluxe Double room.
Is breakfast included in the room price?
Breakfast is served as a continental buffet from 07:00 to 10:00 daily, but additional breakfast fees are not included in the room price and must be paid at the property.
How far is Fosshotel from the nearest airport?
Fosshotel is 56 km from Akureyri Airport (AEY).
Does the hotel have facilities for disabled guests?
Yes, the hotel includes facilities for disabled guests and offers accessible rooms.
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Hotel prices for: October - November 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 204 USD The best time to book is October 25, with rates starting from 204 USD