The Herring House
Hlíðarvegur 1
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Why people book this hotel
“Comfortable beds, nice facilities and beautiful view”
“Having my own bathroom and kitchen was a huge part of why I chose to stay at a c…”
“Helga was a great host giving us lots of local information”
“Hosts are absolutely wonderful and welcoming”
“Very clean and cozy If you book room with shared bathroom, only microwave and …”
“Very clean beautiful rooms and kept very clean”
“Amazing location, wonderful host, lovely hot tub”
“The location was great and the facilities were very clean and well organised”
“Highly recommend the Herring Museum, it was fabulous and great value for money A…”
“A very comfortable room, a delicious breakfast and a marvellous welcome”
Overview
The guesthouse is located IN the town Siglufjörður, the northernmost town of the Troll Peninsula. , this modern guest house is 16 km from Ólafsfjördur. It features scenic fjord views, a furnished terrace and summer BBQ facilities. The Herring House offers individually decorated rooms with a wardrobe and access to shared bathroom facilities. All rooms have access to a shared kitchenette. The one-bedroom cottages feature a private bathroom, kitchen, and an outdoor shower. A breakfast buffet or breakfast bag can be booked at Herring Guesthouse. A variety of restaurants, cafés and bars can be found within 5 minutes’ walk. Whale watching tours depart from Dalvík Harbour, which is 30 minutes' drive away. Hiking, golfing and skiing are popular area activities. The Herring Era Museum is 550 m away and Akureyri town is 78 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Teresa
extended_group
June 7, 2026
Kitchen small but verry nice No lounge
Stuart
couple
May 30, 2026
“Excellent”
Cosy and beautiful outdoor shower was fantastic
wanwan
couple
September 28, 2025
Very clean and cozy If you book room with shared bathroom, only microwave and toast machine are available Make sure don’t microwave fish nor meat, too smelly
Marina
couple
August 27, 2025
Helga was incredibly welcoming and she gave us great local tips that made our visit very enjoyable. It’s the most authentic Icelandic experience we’ve had during our ringroad trip. Comfortable beds, nice facilities and beautiful view.
Nina
family_with_children
August 24, 2025
“Great comfy place in a wonderful surrounding”
Helga was a great host giving us lots of local information!
Jónný Hekla
solo_traveller
August 17, 2025
“Frábært!”
Very cozy and nice. Slept like a baby throughout the night in the cabin and really enjoyed my stay. I went down to the bakery and bought a snúður which I enjoyed with by the open window and it was a really great, almost nostalgic feeling to sit there and look at Siglufjörður. The owners were so warm and welcoming too. If there was an issue, they'd reply fast and they were super understanding. The owners showed me around and pointed to where everything is. Having my own bathroom and kitchen was a huge part of why I chose to stay at a cabin and it didn't disappoint. The bed was comfortable and there was very little noise so sleeping through the nights was very easy. I also liked that they had a hair dryer and lots of useful stuff in the cabin like scissors and other stuff in case you forgot it at home. Fantastic view of the town too. I didn't get a chance to try the hot tub but I will definitely do that if I stay here again. I had a great stay. Absolutely recommend this place!
Rumi - The_traveller_mom
family_with_children
August 8, 2025
“North Iceland stay with great view and facilities in the heart of downtown”
We stayed in one of the 2 bedroom apartments which had very comfortable beds, huge bathroom and kitchen, sitting area, dinning space and an awesome view of the church, the waterfront. There is one hotub included. Hosts are absolutely wonderful and welcoming. Highly recommend this place.
Christos
family_with_children
July 31, 2025
“Beautiful place with great hosts”
Hospitality and the hot bath
Rishab
family_with_children
July 16, 2025
“Amazing picturesque comfortable stay”
Helga was really cordial and helpful. Very clean beautiful rooms and kept very clean. Definitely recommend an would go back.
Emma
family_with_children
June 29, 2025
“Best place to stay in Iceland we loved it”
Amazing location, wonderful host, lovely hot tub. Wish we could have stayed here longer.
Barbara2012
extended_group
June 19, 2025
The location was great and the facilities were very clean and well organised. We showed up just before 8 pm and only made the booking couple of hours before but our room was ready for us with a beautiful view.
Anna
couple
May 20, 2025
“Book it, you won't regret!!”
We liked everything: hospitality, location, view, cleanliness and style, how well equipped cabins were! What an amazing town, full of history and good people. Dagur, thank you for running the hot tub for us!! It was such a perfect finish to our long day! So much to see, so little time. I guess we'll have to come again! Helga and Dagur also know everything about skiing, if you are considering coming in the winter. Don't hesitate, you won't regret!!
Balázs
solo_traveller
April 27, 2025
The location is great, I was given a room in the front which looks to the church and the mountains. I was upgraded to a double room even though I booked a twin, and it was a pleasant surprise🙂 The owners are very welcoming and they gave me tips what to see on the morning I was leaving. The house is spotless clean and tidy, and I liked that there is a proper table in the room to eat, and 2 chairs which is not likely in other guesthouses. There are some dark, thin curtains on the window, but there is also blinds on it, so it's ideal for people who cannot sleep in the light (in the summer months) The bed was comfortable and the linen was so soft, I didn't want to get out of it in the morning🙂 I highly recommend staying here if you are in Siglufjordur.
Isidora V
couple
January 17, 2025
“Dream cabin”
My favourite stay of our roadtrip. The garden and cottage style decoration of the cabin is just magical! We arrived late and got right into the hottub, outdoors and with great view of the garden. The cabin is a very small space but used wisely, did not feel cramed at any time and it even has all the essentials to cook a quick meal. Highly recommend it for a short stay and for couples. Helen is a lovely host, very charismatic and caring.
Asa
couple
November 11, 2024
Magnificent view, clean facility and a lovely host! Everything I needed.
Louis
solo_traveller
October 1, 2024
Everything was great, the place, the room, the amenities and the host
Lucero
couple
September 23, 2024
“Simply the best!”
The house is B E A U T I F U L!!! Right in the heart of Siglufjördur quite close to an amazing bakery. Helga is so caring and kind, we wish we would’ve spent more time at her home and with her, she has amazing tips and suggestions for your trip and loves to share her knowledge 😍 The room was beyond perfect, comfortable and warm beds with an amazing view… we even saw northern lights from the comfort of our room! We are definitely coming back ✨
Anna
couple
August 29, 2024
“We wished we had stayed longer; loved the cabin, loved Siglufjordur. Would return in a heartbeat”
The bed was one of the most comfortable of our week. The cabin is cute and very well presented and we enjoyed the outside shower, especially as there was a room with towels and heating and a guitar if you fancy having a strum whilst lounging in your undies. Highly recommend the Herring Museum, it was fabulous and great value for money And the bakery for brekkie
Freyja
family_with_children
August 24, 2024
Cosy guesthouse. We really appreciated Helga’s friendliness and helpfulness.
Gilles
couple
August 16, 2024
Everything was perfect !! A very comfortable room, a delicious breakfast and a marvellous welcome. Thank you for all.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours, Live music/performance, Public Bath
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Heating, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms, Minimarket on site, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Street parking, Parking on site, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, Tour desk
Ski
Ski equipment hire on site, Ski pass vendor
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Guests will have a special experience as this apartment offers a hot tub. This spacious apartment comprises 2 living rooms, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a washing machine, a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Rooms are 12 square metres. These rooms have access to a fully equipped shared kitchenette.
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
This triple room features dining area, kitchenware and a dining table. The room has access to a shared kitchenette.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Rooms are 9 square metres. These rooms have access to a shared kitchenette.
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