Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri — from 29,500 ISK, 897 7070

Family-run aparthotel on Eyjafjörður

Opened June 2015 in Hjalteyri’s former primary school — bought by the family in 2006, converted with Scandinavian design. Seven units: four apartments and three double/twin rooms.

Apartments are self-catering; rooms suit guests who add optional breakfast. The penthouse (100 m² plus 200 m² terrace, private jacuzzi) is aimed at couples celebrating a special occasion.

Units and sizes

Penthouse: 100 m² apartment, 200 m² wrap-around terrace, private jacuzzi, kitchenette, twin/double bed, heated floors — max 2 adults.

Two-bedroom apartment: 80 m², full kitchen (fridge, dishwasher, oven), two bedrooms, seats 4 adults. One-bedroom apartments (×2): 50 m² each, kitchenette, sofa bed — 2–4 guests. Double/twin rooms (×3): 25 m² each, en-suite shower or bath, max 2 guests; child extra bed available.

Service and in-room kit

Free Wi-Fi everywhere and smart TV in every unit. Shared outdoor hot tub and sauna; penthouse has its own terrace jacuzzi. Rooms and apartments cleaned or refreshed daily. Hairdryer, bathrobes, iron and board in apartments. Extra pillows and towels on request. No telephone in rooms — reception can help with calls and trip planning.

Reception sells drinks (with or without alcohol) and snacks. Icelandic tap water is fine to drink.

Summer 2026 prices (one night, book direct)

Double/twin room: 29,500 ISK (one guest) · 33,000 ISK (two guests). One-bedroom apartment: 38,500 ISK (two guests) · 43,000 ISK (three to four with sofabed). Two-bedroom apartment: 49,500 ISK (two guests) · 54,500 ISK (four guests). Penthouse (luxury, two guests): 55,000 ISK.

Ten percent discount when you stay two nights or more. Extra bed 3,500 ISK for children 7–17; not for adults; free for children 0–6. Optional breakfast 3,150 / 1,900 / free by age, served 8:00–10:00 — bread, cheese, cold cuts, fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs, pastries, juice, coffee and tea.

Add-on packages (operator IS tariff): romantic pack 8,000 ISK; cosy evening 10,000 ISK; beer tasting 9,000 ISK. Prices on Booking.com and similar sites are higher because the platform fee is added. Full English tariff: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/is/english/prices — contact the hotel for rates outside summer 2026.

Whole-hotel private hire

Groups can rent the entire property — suited to large families, friend groups, or a workplace retreat. The operator lists a full kitchen and dining hall, outdoor grill, bar, cinema room, hot tub, and sauna. Price on request by email or phone.

Details on the operator site (Icelandic): https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/is/einkaleiga

Location and getting there

On Eyjafjörður in North Iceland, on a hill about 2 km from Hjalteyri village and roughly 20 km north of Akureyri — a quiet fjord base, not a hotel in Akureyri town centre. Postal address on the site footer: 601 Akureyri. Drive Route 82 along the fjord. Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Apt.+Hotel+Hjalteyri/@65.8466538,-18.2119586,360m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m15!1m5!3m4!2zNjXCsDUwJzQ1LjUiTiAxOMKwMTInMzAuNyJX!8m2!3d65.8459722!4d-18.2085278!3m8!1s0x48d29741c28787b5:0xe18d91c8b04e9f48!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d65.8462214!4d-18.2088666!16s%2Fg%2F11c45nmjn7

Akureyri (about 20 km south) has restaurants, shopping, swimming pools, and spa. Dalvík, Siglufjörður, Húsavík, and Lake Mývatn are within day-trip range. The hotel also lists whale watching, horse rental, skiing, golf, and museums nearby.

Questions people ask

What is Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

A family-run aparthotel on Eyjafjörður with self-catering apartments and double/twin rooms — opened June 2015 in a former primary-school building the family bought in 2006. Optional breakfast; not full board. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Does Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri have kitchens or restaurant meals?

Apartments have kitchenettes or a full kitchen for self-catering. Double/twin rooms do not have kitchens. Optional breakfast is served 8:00–10:00; reception also sells drinks and snacks. There is no hotel restaurant. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Where is Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

On a hill about 2 km from Hjalteyri village, on Eyjafjörður in North Iceland — roughly 20 km north of Akureyri. It is a fjord stay north of town, not a hotel in Akureyri town centre. Postal code 601 Akureyri. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

What rooms and apartments does Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri have?

Penthouse 100 m² plus 200 m² terrace with private jacuzzi (2 guests, 360° view). Two-bedroom apartment 80 m² (4 adults, full kitchen). Two one-bedroom apartments 50 m² each (2–4 guests, sofa bed). Three double/twin rooms 25 m² (max 2, shower or bath). Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

What facilities does Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri include?

Free Wi-Fi and smart TV in every unit. Shared outdoor hot tub and sauna; penthouse has a private terrace jacuzzi. Daily cleaning or refresh, hairdryer, bathrobes, free parking. Extra pillows and towels on request. Icelandic tap water is safe to drink. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

How much is a night at Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Summer 2026 (one night, direct booking): double/twin room 29,500 ISK (1 guest) or 33,000 ISK (2 guests); one-bedroom apartment 38,500 ISK (2) or 43,000 ISK (3–4 with sofabed); two-bedroom apartment 49,500 ISK (2) or 54,500 ISK (4); penthouse 55,000 ISK (2). Ten percent off when you stay two nights or more. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Are the prices on the website valid all year?

The published English tariff is labelled Summer 2026. For other seasons or whole-stay quotes, email info@hotelhjalteyri.is or call 897 7070. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Is breakfast included? What does breakfast cost?

Breakfast is optional, served daily 8:00–10:00. Summer 2026: 3,150 ISK for adults, 1,900 ISK for children 7–17, free for children 0–6. The operator menu includes bread, cheese, cold cuts, fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs, pastries, juice, coffee and tea. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Does Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri offer packages or extras?

Summer 2026 add-ons on the operator tariff (Icelandic prices page): romantic pack 8,000 ISK; cosy evening 10,000 ISK (cheese, charcuterie, wine); beer tasting 9,000 ISK (four Kaldi beers with snacks). Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Are extra beds available?

Not for adults. Summer 2026: 3,500 ISK for children 7–17; free for children 0–6. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Can a group rent the whole hotel?

Yes — private whole-hotel hire for groups (family reunions, friend groups, workplaces) with kitchen, dining hall, outdoor grill, bar, and cinema room. Price on request: info@hotelhjalteyri.is or 897 7070. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Should I book on Booking.com or directly with the hotel?

The hotel says prices on booking sites are higher because the platform fee is added. Book summer direct rates by email info@hotelhjalteyri.is or phone 897 7070. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

How do I book Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Email info@hotelhjalteyri.is or call 897 7070. There is no instant online checkout on the official site — enquiry by email or phone. They are also on Facebook. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

What languages are spoken at Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Icelandic and English. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

What is there to do near Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Whale watching, Strýtan dive site, artists at Verksmiðjan Hjalteyri, village walks in Hjalteyri, and a village hot tub by the Atlantic. Akureyri (20 km) has restaurants, shopping, pools, and spa. The hotel lists horse rental, skiing, golf, and museums in the area. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Is there a hotel in Hjalteyri or near Akureyri?

Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri serves the Hjalteyri area on Eyjafjörður, about 20 km north of Akureyri — self-catering apartments and rooms with sauna and hot tub, not a walk-up hotel in Akureyri centre. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

How much is the penthouse at Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Summer 2026 direct booking: 55,000 ISK per night for two guests — the penthouse with private terrace jacuzzi and 360° view. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

How much is a double room at Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Summer 2026 direct booking: 29,500 ISK for one guest or 33,000 ISK for two guests in a 25 m² double/twin room. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

How much is a one-bedroom apartment at Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Summer 2026 direct booking: 38,500 ISK for two guests or 43,000 ISK for three to four guests (sofa bed) in a 50 m² one-bedroom apartment with kitchenette. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

How much is the two-bedroom apartment?

Summer 2026 direct booking: 49,500 ISK for two guests or 54,500 ISK for four guests in an 80 m² two-bedroom apartment with full kitchen. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Does Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri discount longer stays?

Yes — ten percent off the room or apartment rate when you stay two nights or more (summer 2026 direct tariff). Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Is parking and Wi-Fi free at Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Yes. Spacious free parking and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, plus smart TV in every unit. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Does the penthouse have its own hot tub?

Yes. The penthouse has a private jacuzzi on its 200 m² terrace. All other units share an outdoor hot tub and sauna. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Which unit fits four adults at Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

The 80 m² two-bedroom apartment sleeps four adults with a full kitchen. A one-bedroom apartment fits up to four if the sofa bed is used. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

How far is Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri from Hjalteyri village?

About 2 km on a hill above the village — not in the village centre. The village has a hot tub by the Atlantic, whale watching, and walks. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Can I cook my own meals at Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Yes in the apartments: kitchenettes in the penthouse and one-bedroom units; a full kitchen in the two-bedroom apartment. Double/twin rooms have no kitchen. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Is Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri suitable for families with children?

Yes. Extra beds for children 7–17 are 3,500 ISK (summer 2026); free for children 0–6. Not available for adults. Sofa beds in apartments suit families. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

What does the romantic package include?

Summer 2026 add-on: 8,000 ISK for rose petals on the bed, two small sparkling wines, strawberries, and chocolate (operator IS tariff). Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

What is the phone number and email for Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Tel. 897 7070. Email info@hotelhjalteyri.is. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Can I dive Strýtan while staying at Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri?

Strýtan underwater hot springs (strytan.is) is a local dive site the hotel highlights from Hjalteyri. Whale watching and village walks are also nearby. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

Can I visit Akureyri for dinner while staying at the hotel?

Yes. Akureyri is about 20 km south — restaurants, shopping, swimming pools, and spa there; the hotel is a quiet fjord base on Eyjafjörður. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/

What building is Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri in?

A former primary school that operated until 1989. The family bought it from local authorities in 2006 and opened as a hotel in June 2015. Official site: https://www.hotelhjalteyri.is/