Fosshotel Husavik
At a glance: 3-star · Since 1972 · Renovated 2016 · 110 rooms
Near: Húsavík Whale Museum · 3 min walk
Guests love: Location · Cleanliness
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Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back to Fosshotel Húsavík again soon. Kind regards, The Fosshotel Húsavík Team
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Dear Congying Zhu, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found our location convenient for your travels. We sincerely apologize for the room assignment issue you encountered. As a regular guest, you certainly deserve to have your preferences respected, and we understand how important proper communication and transparency are when it comes to room assignments. Please rest assured that we will address this internally to ensure better clarity and choice for our guests moving forward. We truly value your loyalty and would love to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a more tailored experience during your next stay. Best regards, The Fosshotel Húsavík Team
The hotel's own restaurant serves Icelandic fare and burgers, and its bar is a good spot for a drink. Nearby, Gamli Baukur Restaurant offers seafood and traditional dishes in a harborside setting. For a casual bite, Fish & Chips is close by, and Húsavík Öl combines a bar with restaurant service. Dísu Café and Hérna - Húsavík are options for coffee and light meals, while Lókal/Bistró has ice cream and café fare. JaJa Ding Dong is a themed café and bar worth a visit.
The hotel sits in the heart of Húsavík, a short walk from the harbor and the town center. You are three minutes from the Húsavík Whale Museum and fifteen minutes from the Geosea geothermal sea baths. The area is known for whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay, and the town has a church, library, and tourist shop within a short stroll. The hotel's own restaurant and bar are right on site, and nearby cafés and eateries like Dísu Café, Fish & Chips, and Gamli Baukur Restaurant are within easy reach. It is a compact, walkable town center with the sea and local sights close by.
The nearest airport is Húsavík Airport, about 11 km from the hotel, so a taxi or pre-booked transfer is the simplest way to cover that short distance. Many visitors instead fly into Akureyri, then drive the scenic route through the Vaðlaheiði tunnel, which takes just over 50 minutes. If you prefer not to drive, you can take bus route 79 from Akureyri to Húsavík, a roughly 1-hour ride. From the bus stop in town, the hotel is a short walk to the center. The hotel is right in the heart of Húsavík, so you will arrive close to the harbor and main sights.
In the evening, you can start at the hotel's own bar and restaurant, which serves local Icelandic dishes and burgers. For a lively harborside option, Gamli Baukur Restaurant offers seafood and traditional fare, often with live music. JaJa Ding Dong is a themed café and bar inspired by the Eurovision film, with outdoor seating. Húsavík Öl is a bar with souvenirs, and Golfskálinn is a sports bar. The Húsavík Whale Museum is a 3-minute walk away, and Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths are a 15-minute walk for a relaxing evening soak.
Fosshotel Husavik is a great base for exploring Húsavík. The Húsavík Whale Museum is just a 3-minute walk away, and the Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths are a 15-minute walk from the hotel. You can easily walk to the harbor and town center, which are close by. For sights further out, like the golf course or horse riding areas, you'll need a car or a short drive. The hotel's central location makes it simple to start your day with a whale watching tour or a visit to the local sights.
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