Nestled in the heart of the Eastfjords, Fosshotel Eastfjords in Fáskrúðsfjörður offers excellent three-star accommodation near Reyðarfjörður. The hotel was renovated in 2016 and is based in a historic building built in 1903 and previously used as a hospital for French fishermen.
Fáskrúðsfjörður, perched on the east coast of Iceland, is celebrated for its scenic beauty and the grandeur of its natural landscapes. With strong historical ties to the French, this is a unique settlement in the Eastfjords of Iceland. You’ll find traces of this relationship in street signs, buildings, and traditions, a combination entirely distinctive to this location.
Reyðarfjörður is the longest fjord in Iceland with several coastal towns taking advantage of great harbour conditions, also the name of one of these towns. Rivers, lakes, and landscapes in the East of Iceland provide excellent conditions for hiking, skiing, fishing, and more activities. Nearby town tours offer an exceptional opportunity to discover the East Fjords, an incredible and largely unexplored part of the country.
Fosshotel Eastfjords, which won the European Heritage Awards in 2016 from the European Commission and Europa Nostra, is housed in four buildings with rich histories dating from 1898 to 1907, originally designed for French fishermen. Among these, the French hospital, constructed in 1903, is particularly famed. In 1939, the house was moved and used as an apartment building and school for a long time. A resolution was reached in 2008 to reconstruct it at its original spot. Within the hotel, guests can enjoy discounted admission to a museum dedicated to French fishermen, and dine at L’Abri, a restaurant influenced by French cuisine.
The Eastfjords of Iceland is an area that is lesser known and less commonly considered for an Icelandic adventure. Nature rules in the East, and you’ll discover some of the country’s impeccable hidden gems here, including the Vestrahorn mountain range and Hallormsstadaskogur forest. Delve into history, traverse breathtaking hiking paths, or make it a pit stop on your journey along the Ring Route. Whatever you’re here for, Fosshotel Eastfjords is a comfortable and charming stay.
As of August 2024, all of our hotels have received Green Key certification from FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education), making us the first fully sustainability-certified hotel chain in Iceland.
Along Fáskrúðsfjörður's main street, 47 rooms are spread out over four buildings, each with its own unique character.
The French theme is apparent throughout the hotel property yet each building offers some distinctive characteristics giving the town its unique appearance. All the rooms feature modern furnishing combined with some French vintage interiors and come with satellite tv, radio, and Free WiFi.
A dinner with a view over the fjord of Fáskrúðsfjörður.
L‘Abri is a French-inspired restaurant overlooking the Dock of Fáskrúðsfjörður offering great views over the fjord. The cuisine is French and Scandic based where local ingredients from farmers and fishermen nearby play a key role. Feel free to check out the museum connected to the restaurant and dedicated to French fishermen, before or after dinner.
Standard check in time is 3pm local hotel time and check-out time is 12pm local hotel time.
You can contact the hotel and request an early check in and/or late check-out for additional charge. This is based on availability and possible to request via the welcome email guests receive shortly before arrival.
If you arrive earlier, the reception will gladly store your baggage in the baggage area until your room is ready.
Guests can enjoy free parking.
There is a range of tours and activities available around Fosshotel Eastfjords.
Yes, dogs are allowed at the hotel. To request a dog friendly room when booking, it is important that you inform us in the comment box. To guarantee the room, you'll have to contact the hotel.
More about our furry friends. See our pet policy.
Bookings made on the website can be cancelled via link in the booking confirmation email. Bookings can not be modified.
Yes there is a charging station in front of the hotel.
Breakfast is served from 7am-10am.
No, Fosshotel Eastfjords is closed from 1. November to 30. April.
To request housekeeping services, please inform the front desk upon check-in or before 10 AM prior to the desired service. You are also welcome to request fresh towels, linens, or any additional amenities as required.
At Íslandshotel, we uphold a strong commitment to sustainability and ensuring the privacy of our guests. As part of that commitment, our housekeeping team enters your room exclusively upon your request,
providing cleaning services and changing towels. By implementing this practice, we significantly reduce water and chemical consumption. However, if you prefer daily cleaning or require any restock of amenities,we are delighted to accommodate your preferences.
To request housekeeping services, please inform the front desk upon check-in or before 10 AM prior to the desired service. You are also welcome to request fresh towels, linens, or any additional amenities as required.
By adopting these measures, we aim to offer you a more personalized and comfortable stay, while contributing to a more sustainable future.
If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly staff.
Learn more about our sustainable practices and our Green Key Certificate here.
Lodging tax 800 ISK will be charged upon arrival, the tax is per room/per night.
We at Íslandshótel want to lead the way towards improving environmental standards in the hotel industry in Iceland and we are fully committed to achieving that aim. All Íslandshótel properties are Green Key certified, meaning we meet strict international standards for sustainable hospitality.
Here’s how we make a difference:
