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We have a soft spot for homey Sunnuhöll hostel, with its handful of prim rooms. The re-
cent surge in day-trippers means that dorms are rarely full, and there's generally a quiet
and laidback vibe. Reception is at Hótel Vestmannaeyjar. HI members discount Ikr700.
Campsite
CAMPGROUND
Cupped in the bowl of an extinct volcano, the Herjólfsdalur campsite has hot showers, a
laundry room and cooking facilities. You can also pitch a tent inland and across the street
next to the football field at Þórsheimili, which is less windy.
Hótel Vestmannaeyjar
HOTEL
breakfast Ikr24,700/30,500; )
Iceland's first cinema is now a pleasant hotel, with modern rooms (some with good town
and harbour views), friendly staff and top restaurant Einsi Kaldi downstairs.
Eating & Drinking
Heimaey has a surprisingly robust food scene for such a remote-feeling isle. In addition to
the listings below, there is a nice selection of cafes and eateries on and around Bárustigur.
Several petrol-station snack bars also serve fast food.
Café Kró
CAFE
Touristy Café Kró is run by Viking Tours and serves coffee, tea, cakes and soups.
Slippurinn
ICELANDIC
5.30-11pm Sun-Thu, to 1am Fri & Sat; )
Lively Slippurinn fills the upper storey of a beautifully remodeled old machine workshop
that once serviced the ships in the harbour and now has great views to it. The tool shelves
