Travel Reference
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Humarhátíð
FOOD
Every year in late June or early July, Höfn's annual langoustine festival honours this tasty
crustacean, hauled to shore in abundance by the local fishing fleet. There's usually a fun
fair, flea markets, dancing, music, ice-sculpture competitions, lots of alcohol and even a
few langoustines.
Sleeping
Here we list accommodation in the town itself, but there are numerous good options (most
with in-house dining) along the Ring Road west of town (
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)
. Summer rates in this
in-demand town are high.
There are also a number of apartments rented out around town - the best place to see
what's available is via booking.com.
Höfn Camping & Cottages
CAMPGROUND
Ikr1200, cabins Ikr17,000-22,000; May-mid-Oct; )
Lots of travellers stay at the campsite on the main road into town, where super-helpful
owners and extensive local info are among the draws. There are 11 good-value cabins,
sleeping up to six - some have private toilet, but all use the amenities block for showers.
There's also a playground, laundry, and a store selling camping gear.
HI Hostel
HOSTEL
11,200; )
Follow the signs from the N1 to find Höfn's sole budget option, hidden away in a residen-
tial area and with some primo views. It's a sprawling space (a former aged-care home)
that's usually bustling with travellers in summer, with the requisite facilities including
laundry and kitchen (but no lounge areas). There's an Ikr700 discount for members; linen
is Ikr1650.
Guesthouse Dyngja
GUESTHOUSE
