Hafnarfjörður is a hidden gem and is known to be the third-largest town in Iceland with around 30,000 people. It provides clean local cuisine and amazing geothermal pools. It also has stunning natural phenomena and a load of fun activities that are hosted at the Viking festival every year. The best experience the visitors get is the experience of the local lifestyle of Icelanders. The Viking festival is the highlight of the town and it displays many reconstructions such as Viking garb, handicrafts, sword-fighting, and longbow shooting, and it takes place in June each summer. Planning a visit soon? Continue reading to learn about the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.
1. Family-friendly accommodation with views of the Hamarinn (from USD 327)
This holiday rental in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, is a short drive away from the center of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík.
The accommodation receives a lot of natural light during the day and the large window in the living area offers surreal views of the subglacial volcanic cliff of Hamarinn in the distance. Comfy beds in three of its bedrooms ensure a good night’s rest after an eventful day of exploration. An internet connection is furnished inside that lets you stay in touch with folks back home. The interiors are done with artistic flair and guests can lounge on the sofa while watching television. This Airbnb is also baby friendly and has a crib for its little visitors.
The park of Hellisgerði is nearby and you can plan a day of sightseeing with your kid with utmost ease.
Hafnarfjordur, Iceland
8.08 km (5.1 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaAccommodates: 5
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we especially loved the picture window in the main room with a nice view of the surrounding townlovely comfortable apartment really close to many restaurants coffee shops and waterfrontsilja’s place was great very comfortable and artfully designed and the town was lovelyvery spacious and comfortable living space perfect for our family of fiveCleanliness:
the apartment was clean and adorableeverything was clean and well stocked and check in and check out was very easythese accommodations were top notch very clean and great communication from the ownerthe house is very nice and very clean i will recommend it for the other peoplelovely place fulls equiped clean well decoratedHost:
silja was a wonderful hostshe was very friendly and helpfulsilja is an excellent host very reliable n responsivehost was very helpful made it easy to settle in quicka gorgeous apartment and lovely hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location with many dining options within walking distancegreat location near to the harbour in hafnarfjorduradorable apartment in lovely locationgreat location and very well kept up placelovely place in a wonderful location
2. Comfortable cottage with a sauna (from USD 129)
Found in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, this house rental is one of the coziest cottages in the area and is a good choice for people traveling in a group of three. The place is a cabin-style cottage and has wooden walls and floors that add to its rustic charm and appeal. You can prepare a light meal on the stove of the kitchen and there is a coffee maker as well for your caffeine cravings. The well-heated accommodation promises a comfortable stay during the colder months.
The central attraction of the Airbnb is its sauna. Guests can enjoy a rejuvenating experience in the sauna before hitting the outside shower - just the perfect end to a fruitful day of hiking in the woods.
Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
8.43 km (5.3 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaSuperhost
Accommodates: 3
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the cottage is lovingly furnished and very cozyeven though we only had two nights at gudmundurs cottage we felt very comfortabletruly a cozy cottage to stay inbut don't worry – no one can see you shower as it is all protectedsteep steps and not much headroom to access the bed so make sure you are fit enoughCleanliness:
clean and lovely placecozy clean and quiet placeeverything was nice and clean as wellHost:
the hosts were really nice tooreally nice host and wood househosts were very nice and helpfulvery kind and helpful hostguðmundur is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
cute place and great locationa cozy little house on good location in hafnarfjörðurthe little village was fun to walk to and explorereally cute place and exactly as describedit is close to everything and such a lovely area
3. Studio apartment near the airport
This entire apartment is available for tourists visiting Hafnarfjordur. The guest house accommodation in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, offers visitors self-check-in options, and the apartment is beautiful and cozy. The house is in close proximity to the airport. It is located in a strategic location as the supermarkets, restaurants, bars, and bus-stop are located in close proximity. The guest house has a host of other amenities and they include Wi-Fi facilities, free parking on the premises, cable TV, kitchen essentials, room essentials, room heating appliances, and various safety features like smoke detector, fire-extinguisher and first-aid kit. The house has one common space containing a queen-sized bed.
Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
9.01 km (5.6 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaAccommodates: 2
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the wifi worked perfectlyclean easy access functional good wifi everything was perfect for my needsevery time we came home the room was warm and invitingnice little room in the center of hafnjafjördurthis was a nice small room in townCleanliness:
it is clean comfortable and warmthe apartment was very clean and privateeverything was really tidy and clean upon our arrivalthe bed was very comfortable while the bathroom was clean and surprisingly spacious as wellthe flat was clean and very well equippedHost:
andrés was a good hosthost was responsive and helpfulhe provided great advice and helpful informationandrés is a great hostandrés was a great host and quickly repliedRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfectgreat location about 30 mins from the airport and 10 mins from reykjavíkcentral perfect for day tripscozy little place in a good locationthe place was in the perfect location with may things near
4. Private two-bedroom premises near Reykjavik (from USD 58)
This private space for tourist’s visiting Hafnarfjordur has superb self-check-in facilities. The lodging in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, offering private spaces to the tourists has two big and comfortable bedrooms with quality linens. Each bedroom has queen-sized beds. The house is located at a strategic position. Reykjavik City centre, airport, blue lagoon and the bus stand are located close to the house. There are two nearby swimming pools that are a great attraction. This family friendly place has popular restaurants, coffee houses and grocery stores located in close proximity. The guest house offers a host of amenities, including free parking on premises, Wi-Fi facilities, air-conditioning systems, laptop friendly workspace, room heating devices and room essentials.
Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, Iceland
7.75 km (4.9 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaAccommodates: 4
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bathroom is great with heated tile floorkitchen would be perfect with more utensils and cooking wearsthe beds are small (double size) and it was not big enough to fit three adults comfortablythe beds were comfortable too i got some really good sleep hahaCleanliness:
lovely clean spacenice and clean bedlovely spacious and clean apartmentthe room was big and cleanthe room was very nice and cleanHost:
the host is so nicea nice host and nice placesveinbjorn is friendly and welcomingnice place and good hostwe did not meet sveinbjorn himself but we met his family members who were nice and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
easy to find and good location (15 min walk from hotel viking where the airport bus stops)nice place close to the capitalgreat location between reykjavik and the airportan ideal place for access to or from the airportclose enough to everything but far enough away that it was quiet and relaxing
5. Private room with self-check in facility
This private room in a guest house offers self-check-in options to the visiting tourists. The private room is well-maintained and meticulously clean. There are two beds in the room and two shared bathrooms, kitchens, a living room, as well as laundry rooms. This house is located in the capital area in a tranquil place away from the hustle and bustle of the town. Among the various amenities that are present in the house are Wi-Fi facilities, free parking on the premises, kitchen, dryer, washer, laptop friendly workplace, TV and various safety features including fire-extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector.
Hafnarfjordur, Capital Region, Iceland
8.13 km (5.1 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaTop guest reviews
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wifi hot water all work greatthere is an amazing view of the town from the living room tooeasy to find the house and wi-fi was very goodbed warm warm & comfy) on top of having a nice communal kitchen living room and bathroomsCleanliness:
super clean and comfy bedsvery clean and comfortable accommodationvery clean and good facilitiesthe place was super clean and homeyvery nice and very clean spaceHost:
thank you to our hosts sigurjon and his wifesigurjon (host) was incredibly helpful and kindwonderful place to stay kind generous and helpful hostoverall a good place to stay the host was wonderfulclean place with friendly hosts when they do come byRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and excellent valueeasy to find and very close to shopping and bus stops etclocation was perfect as a homebase for adventuringgood location just outside reykjavik on the way to the airportthis was a really comfortable stay in a cute town close to reykjavík
6. Private room with two beds
Tourists visiting Hafnarfjordur can spend quality time with their family and friends at one of the private rooms in this guest house. The guest house has a self-check-in facility. The guest house is very well maintained and is clean. The rental has two beds, two shared bathrooms, kitchen space, laundry and living rooms. This house is located in the capital area. The different amenities that are present in the house include free parking on the premises, kitchen, Wi-Fi, washer, dryer, iron, TV, and various room safety features including smoke detector and fire extinguisher. Overall, the guest house is nice and impressive, yet cheap.
Hafnarfjordur, Capital Region, Iceland
8.01 km (5.0 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaTop guest reviews
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the wifi was quick and the bed was comfortablethe view from my room (#4) was amazingthe kitchen had all of the amenities we needed and the beds were comfortableamazing room great size with beautiful mountain viewthe room was really great and it was nice to have some staples in the kitchenCleanliness:
very clean and quietvery clean and organized housevery clean and spacious spacevery clean & comfortable placevery clean and a nice placeHost:
kanchanok was a kind and helpful hostkanchanok was very friendly and she answered all our questions quicklythe host is lovely and takes great care of the propertykanchanok was a great host and i would recommend his place to anyonekanchanok was a wonderful host her place was warm and invitingRead more reviewsLocation:
good location and cozy placegood location and cozy placegreat place to stay close to reykjavíkon a good location between airport & reykiavikgreat location near airport and reykjavik
7. Private room near transport facility
Guests visiting this place can avail their self-check-in option. Located in close proximity to Hafnarfjordur town, the place is well-connected by road networks and airways. Transport is easy as there is adequate bus service. The room is a part of an apartment that has two floors. In the private rental there are four separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a bathroom. The rooms are private and the visitors can lock them during their stay. The guest house offers the visitors a host of amenities that include free parking on premises, Wi-Fi facilities, kitchen, iron, breakfast, washer, room heaters, room essentials, and room safety features like fire extinguishers.
8.55 km (5.4 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
8. Spacious room in the capital area
This room is specially designed for tourists visiting the town Hafnarfjordur from remote places. The room is spacious and it has high-quality illumination facilities. This room has superb check-in options, and most of the tourists visiting this place rate the check-in as 5 stars. The room is well-maintained and therefore very clean, with high-quality linens. The place is well-connected by roads and airways. The two nearby swimming pools are a tourist attraction. This family friendly place offers the visitors a host of amenities like Wi-Fi, free car parking on premises, kitchen essentials, heating devices, room essentials, and safety and security features like smoke detector, fire extinguisher, and first-aid kit.
11.23 km (7.0 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
9. Guest house with self-check in facility
One important feature of the private rooms in this harbor front guest house is that it offers the visitors superb self-check-in options. The guest house is located in Hafnarfjordur. It has five double bedrooms, and a single family room. The place is near to popular restaurants and café houses. The location is well connected by roads and airways. The house has a small well-furnished kitchen and two showers. At a 10-minute walking distance is situated a swimming pool and many tourist attractions. The various amenities include a kitchen, Wi-Fi, washer, dryer, free parking on the premises, TV, heating devices, room essentials, various safety features including smoke detector, fire-extinguisher and first-aid kit.
8.09 km (5.1 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
10. Private room in a guest house
This private room offers tourists a great check-in experience. The kitchen space available with the guest house is neat and clean, and the washroom is well-maintained and hygienic. The guest house has private rooms with one sofa bed. The private rooms offer the visitors a host of other amenities including TV, Wi-Fi, laptop friendly workspace, dryer, washer, free parking on premises, room heating, room essentials, various room safety features including smoke detector, fire-extinguisher and a first aid kit.
Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, Iceland
9.92 km (6.2 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
11. Dorm room in Hafnarfjordur
The guest house is located in Hafnarfjordur and is an ideal place for tourists to spend some quality time with their family and friends. The guest house has superb self-check-in options for the tourists. The guest house is well-maintained and it is kept meticulously clean, and the bed linens are of high-quality. There are well-maintained bathroom facilities and fully equipped kitchen facilities are available for the visitors. Laundry service is available, and the 24/7 room service is of high quality. The guest house has a host of other amenities and they include Wi-Fi facilities, TV, free parking on premises, laptop friendly workspace, room essentials, heating appliances, and various safety features like fire-extinguisher, carbon-monoxide detector and smoke detector.
Hafnarfjordur, Iceland
7.04 km (4.4 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaTop guest reviews
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wonderful kitchen amenities with coffee machinefully equipped kitchen anche free coffeeit has great amenities and kitchen spacethe kitchen was great and the free coffee and tea didn't hurtbeautiful hostel with good coffee and showersCleanliness:
clean and fun to be atclean vibrant place to stayloved this place- very clean and so accessiblethe space was clean and practicalit was really modern and clean placeHost:
staff was friendly and helpfulthank you very much to all the staffthe staff is really nice and helpfulthe staff is great and everyone is very friendlytoni is an excellent “host”Read more reviewsLocation:
the location is great it's very convenient to go to the restaurant and supermarket in towna bit far from central reykjavík but easy to reach with public transportthis hostel is a great place for young travelers looking to stay near reykjavikbut if you don’t mind being away from downtown this place is comfy and a great pricecool place to spend some night
12. Dorm room with self-check in facility
The guest house is popular among tourists, with the availability of self-check-in options, and the sparkling clean premises. The guest house offers visitors quality bedding, and room service is available round the clock. The guest house offers a host of amenities including free parking on premises, Wi-Fi, kitchen essentials, room essentials, laundry services, heating appliances, dining essentials, bathing essentials, as well as various safety features like smoke detector, fire-extinguisher, and carbon-monoxide detector.
Hafnarfjordur, Iceland
7.04 km (4.4 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaTop guest reviews
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plenty of tools and utensils and free leftovers in the kitchengreat stay lovely common areas and kitchen beds very comfortablewe spent one night in here with 6 people the room was great and the community is very niceCleanliness:
clean comfortable and quietvibrant iceland was a clean and well maintained hostelplace kept very cleaneverything is clean and staff is friendlyeverything was like we expected: clean hostel with a cozy atmosphereHost:
the staff were friendly and approachablethe manager was super helpful and provided some great tipsnice staff good shower facility and kitchenthe hostel provide everything u need and the personnel is really friendlythis place exceeded my expectations by far smart accommodation run by smart and super friendly peopleRead more reviewsLocation:
great hostel very close to the capitalcomfortable place convenient locationvery nice the location is very goodit is close to everything :)it's only a 10 min drive to downtown so the location is pretty good
Swing by Hafnarfjordur
This is an ideal getaway for a relaxed weekend. Enjoy your stay in the best Airbnb rentals in the city during your visit to Hafnarfjordur.
Should you decide to venture out further into the neighboring cities, there are plenty of interesting things to do in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, that will make your holiday all the more memorable. If you are flying solo, you can book any of the pod and capsule hotels in Reykjavík for a pleasant stay near Hafnarfjörður.
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