5 Best Hotels in Stykkishólmur, West Iceland and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

This design-forward hotel's one goal is to make you feel as cozy as humanly possible. Set in an 1865 building with a distinctive red facade, each room boasts decor inspired by the surrounding ocean. It serves possibly the best breakfast in all of West Iceland, with a selection that caters to a range of diets, including gluten-free and vegan options. 

Fosshotel is a regional chain known for friendly and dependable service, and the Stykkishólmur location is no exception. You won't get the same cozy vibe as at some of the guesthouses in the area, but you will get your own private room and bathroom. The hotel restaurant offers great views to go with your meal.

In the 1930s, a group of Catholic nuns traveled to Stykkishólmur to start a community, building a chapel, monastery, and hospital; today, the chapel still serves as a place for travelers to rest as Hotel Fransiskus. It's connected to the hospital, so don't be alarmed when you drive up wondering if you've got the right place.

A luxurious yet simple boutique hotel in central Stykkishólmur, Karólína shares owners with Hótel Egilsen and this is evident in the tasteful Nordic design. The bright wooden interiors combine vintage charm with modern touches and make for an excellent lodging choice in downtown Stykkishólmur.