Hafnarfjordur Travel Guide

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Hafnarfjordur, Iceland. One of the many churches in Reykjavik area during twilight blue hour.
Hafnarfjordur, Iceland. One of the many churches in Reykjavik area during twilight blue hour.
HafnarfjÌÎ_rÌÎåÁur harbor in Iceland
We took a awsome #hike today 🐶☀️ 19,2 km through Búrfellsgjá and over Búrfell, then up on top of #mountain Helgafell and then we walked at and on top of mountain Húsfell and then back to Búrfell and through Búrfellsgjá 💪🏻👍🏻 in this photo on top of mt.Helgafell and mt.Húsfell in the background 😊 #hiking #iceland #dog
End of the day overlooking the harbour.
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

3.5 out of 5
Strandgotu 55 Hafnarfjordur
The price is ₹12,942 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
₹12,942
₹15,020 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hafnarfjordur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,495 reviews)
Fun place to stay a night with all the Viking references, but the room was very, very small and barely navigable with 2 average size people.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hotel Viking
Hotel Vellir

Hotel Vellir

3 out of 5
Tjarnarvellir 3 Hafnarfjordur
The price is ₹11,160 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
₹11,160
₹12,969 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hafnarfjordur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, staff were very friendly, kind and welcoming. Comfortable room, between the beds and the chairs provided by the window.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hotel Vellir
Grandi by Center Hotels

Grandi by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik
The price is ₹16,461 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
₹16,461
₹18,858 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,420 reviews)
Every staff I met was so kind. And there were cats all guests loved. Spacious lobby and clean room, nice bars! I can highly recommend the hotel. (There is no parking garage! You have to park your car on the street)

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
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Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,171 reviews)
We are a Family of 4 that visited from Scotland for 3 nights. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again. Very central. We had a rental car but plenty of parking available nearby, just download parka app to pay for parking.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels

Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Þingholtsstræti 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
Stay at this spa apartment in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
Room was clean and spacious! Everyone was so pleasant to work with and the location couldn’t be beat!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels
Rey Apartments

Rey Apartments

3 out of 5
Grettisgata 2a Reykjavik
Stay at this aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,058 reviews)
Amazing location and facilities. Only let down was that the shower curtain was quite mouldy

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Rey Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Viking Village

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Viking Village during your stay in Hvaleyri. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

Viking Village

Geothermal Area of Krysuvik

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Geothermal Area of Krysuvik during your travels in Hafnarfjordur. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Geothermal Area of Krysuvik

Carmelite Convent

You can learn about the history of Hvaleyri with a trip to Carmelite Convent.

Carmelite Convent

Fjörður Shopping Center

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fjörður Shopping Center during your visit to Hvaleyri.

Fjörður Shopping Center

Elf Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Elf Garden, a lovely green space in Hafnarfjordur. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Elf Garden

Hafnarfjordur Free Church

After visiting Hafnarfjordur Free Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hafnarfjordur. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Hafnarfjordur Free Church

Reviews of Hafnarfjordur

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We were only staying for 2 1/2 days so didn't get a chance to properly explore the town. We had a hire car which was handy to get in and out of Reykjavik.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Visit the harbour is a must, The Viking Village is beautiful and have dining experience at Tilveran, absolutely gorgeous food.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely harbour eating & shopping area.

Cities near Hafnarfjordur

Finishing off a south coast tour of Iceland at the beautiful saljalandsfoss waterfall. You can even stand behind the waterfall #Iceland #Waterfall #Southcoast

Kópavogur

Some geothermal abstract patterns and colours

Vogar

A cozy little hot spring tucked away high in the mountains of Iceland. The hike to get here is very long so start early! Absolutely worth it #LifeAtExpediaGroup

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