Superior Double or Twin — Mountain view
Mountain view · Bright & spacious
Bright, generously sized room with big mountain views from the main house.
Borgarfjörður · Vesturland
Hótel Stafholt
Hótel Stafholt is a countryside boutique hotel surrounded by the vast landscapes of Borgarfjörður—a great base for exploring Borgarfjörður and the West Iceland region.
Welcome
Heartwarming hospitality, far from the noise.
Stafholt sits in the wide green fields in the center of Borgarfjörður, 25 km from the town of Borgarnes and about an hour from Reykjavík. The hotel grew out of a farm — and that homely feeling has never left the building.
Mornings begin with a generous breakfast of Icelandic bread, skyr and fresh coffee. Evenings end by the window, watching the light shift across the fields — and on clear winter nights, the northern lights overhead.
Why Stafholt
More than a place to sleep.
Perfectly placed
In the heart of West Iceland — on the way to Snæfellsnes and the Highlands, yet only an hour from Reykjavík.
Family-run
A hotel with heart. Local hosts who know every road, river and hot spring nearby.
Northern lights
Dark countryside skies make Stafholt one of the best places in West Iceland to watch and experience the aurora.
Stay with us
Comfortable rooms, scenic views.
Standard Double or Twin
Two single beds · Nature View
A simple, comfortable room with two single beds and a private bathroom.
Family Room — The Barn
Nature View · Up to 4 guests
A spacious family room with two beds, room for an extra bed or cot, and a private bathroom.
Economy Double or Twin — Backhouse View
Backhouse view · Friendly rate
Same comfortable room as our Standard, with a view over the backhouses at a friendlier rate.
Aurora Cabin
Private cabin · Under the sky
A private cabin with its own entrance under the Icelandic sky.
Outside
Warm water, wide horizon.
Slip into the hot tub at the edge of the deck and watch the fields roll out toward the mountains. Open all year — Best enjoyed under the quiet Icelandic sky.
Guest reviews
Loved by travellers
Excellent ratings from 499+ verified guest reviews.
Booking.com
A magical countryside stay
"An absolute gem in West Iceland. The Aurora Cabin was magical — we watched the northern lights from bed. Breakfast was generous and the hosts could not have been kinder."
Sophie L.
United Kingdom
October 2025
Hotels.com
Will absolutely return
"Perfect base for exploring Borgarfjörður. The hot tub under the stars was a highlight after a long day of waterfalls and lava caves. Will absolutely return."
Emma R.
Canada
August 2025
Google
Beautiful spot, excellent food
"Quiet countryside setting with stunning mountain views. The superior room was spacious and beautifully kept. The restaurant on site was a lovely surprise — excellent lamb."
Markus B.
Germany
September 2025
Tripadvisor
A romantic countryside escape
"We loved our room which had real linen sheets and a comfortable bathroom. The lobby was simple but very comfortable with real leather couches. Every area of the hotel was very clean and really quiet. The staff were really nice too. If not for our short allotted time, we would love to stay for a week."
Gunnar H.
Tripadvisor
December 2025
Hotels.com
A peaceful retreat
"A peaceful retreat after busy days on the road. The Barn room felt private and cosy, and we loved the countryside walks right from the door."
David & Mei
Singapore
May 2025
Google
Mæli hiklaust með
"Frábær gisting í fallegu umhverfi. Starfsfólkið var einstaklega elskulegt og morgunmaturinn í sérflokki. Mæli hiklaust með Hótel Stafholti."
Anna K.
Iceland
June 2025
Tripadvisor
Best lamb ever
"We stopped by the restaurant at Hotel Stafholt. The staff was very friendly and everything looked cosy. Mom said the lamb was the absolute best she has ever tasted in a restaurant. My fish dish was also very tasty. The view is spectacular and we left very happy."
Klara
Iceland
June 2026
Tripadvisor
Easily 5/5
"Warm welcome after a long day of travel. Kind host. Quaint, comfortable and clean. Delicious soup and breakfast buffet. Worth the drive if out of the way."
Christina P.
Tripadvisor
October 2025
The house
An evening at Stafholt.
Settle into a leather sofa by the window with a book, a wool throw over your lap and a candle on the table. A hot drink in your cup, simple comforts and the long Icelandic dusk just outside the window.
- On-site restaurant with a seasonal menu
- Quiet lounges and reading corners
- Free parking and Wi-Fi
- Wide, dark sky for the aurora during winter time
At the table
Breakfast, dinner, and a relaxing glass in the evening.
Every stay starts with a long continental breakfast: a choice of muesli and yogurt, ham, cheese, tomato and cucumber, warm bread and as much coffee as you need before heading out. In the evening, our on-site restaurant serves a seasonal menu of Icelandic dishes — no need to drive anywhere for dinner.
Mornings
Slow mornings, hearty plates.
A continental spread — muesli and yogurt, ham, cheese, tomato and cucumber, warm bread and plenty of coffee before heading out.
Where you'll be
A doorstep to West Iceland.
25 km
to Borgarnes
100 km
to Reykjavík
20 min
to Hraunfossar waterfalls
Nearby
Hraunfossar — water from the lava.
Just a 20-minute drive from Stafholt, countless clear springs emerge from the edge of the ancient Hallmundarhraun lava field and tumble for almost a kilometre into the Hvítá river. Protected since 1987 and only a short walk from the dramatic Barnafoss rapids, Hraunfossar is one of West Iceland's most magical sights — and an easy stop on any day out exploring the region.
Reserve
Stay a night. Stay a week.
Rooms book up quickly in summer and on clear aurora weekends. We look forward to welcoming you.