Hótel Norðurljós

Right on the water. The host and his sister are very kind. We had cod that was so tender. We went in October and were the only guests. Very quiet, tidy and comfortable. You can eat outside looking at the water in nice weather. Horses right around the corner as is the henge and lighthouse. It's been updated and you enter into an empty small hall and take the elevator upstairs.

We arrived late and not only did the fellow wait up for us to arrive, but because we had missed the restaurant closing and hadn't eaten, he very kindly and generously went back and whipped us up the most amazing pulled pork sandwiches we've ever had! Super lovely brother and sister pair run the hotel and take SUCH great care of their guests. The hotel is also super close to the Arctic Henge and you have an awesome view of it from the parking lot. There's also an amazing view of the harbour. I highly, highly recommend staying here! Wish we could stay longer!

🌞We were not a hotel guests but we came to hotel with hope that we can eat something on the way 🪷😀 Everything in the town was closed on sunday and owner of the hotel saved our lives from being hungry and he offered us that he will prepare late breakfast for us, he made very good scrambled eggs and gave us everything we needed. Very kind person⚘️ :) And very good view from hotel restaurant to the bay.

We had a fantastic stay, the owner was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We arrived very late and hungry, and he generously offered us a delicious fish soup. The hotel is beautifully maintained, and full of details that show real care. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a warm, clean, and comfortable place to stay.

Hotel Nordjulos in Raufarhöfn is an absolute gem—cozy, clean, and quaint, with comfortable rooms that make for a restful night. But what truly sets it apart is the people. Holmsteinn (“Steinny”) has a heart of gold—so kind, charismatic, and generous. He sat with us to chat, shared stories of his family, his wife, and his grandson (who proudly carries his name), and even offered us the chance to see their fishing boat. His twin sister, Guna (forgive me if I’ve misspelled it), was just as welcoming. The kindness and sincerity they showed reflects the very best of a small village community, and as travelers, it was incredibly comforting and memorable. We left not just with a stay, but with a story to treasure. When we return to Raufarhöfn, there’s no question we’ll stay here again—and we’ll be eager to hear about Steinny and his wife’s next trip back to Spain!

The hotel owner Holmsteinn went above and beyond to make our photography group feel right at home for our 3 night stay. The food was fabulous! The fresh caught fish was outstanding and the family style Leg of Lamb Sunday dinner was one of the best meals I have had. Holmsteinn, the hotel owner took us on a walking tour of the town after dinner one night. His kindness was legendary and very rare these days. This is the real deal - genuine Icelandic hospitality. Highly recommend this hotel in Northern Iceland!

Although I was not staying at the hotel, and it was out of season, the very welcoming chef prepared a huge, delicious piece of cod with tasty vegetables and preceded by an excellent fish soup, just for me! It was all washed down with an excellent Icelandic beer. Definitely worth a visit!

We spent three nights here . This was our second time to stay . The hotel features clean, comfy rooms and the restaurant serves excellent meals that feature locally sourced ingredients. What sets this hotel apart from others is that the owner goes above and beyond to make his guests feel welcome. If you want to get away from the crowds and find small town Icelandic culture, you should visit this place.