Snæfell - Hotel by Aldan

Very small rooms but clean. Hotel is a very old building that had some renovations but needs more. Walls are paper thin. Can hear other guests talking thru walls. Was there for only one night so made best of it. Downstairs has a "honesty" area where you can buy drinks (soda, beer, wine) and snacks. You pay by credit card but there is no one there if something goes wrong. Surrounding area is absolutely beautiful. Lake out back with ducks and other wildlife. Cool brewery close by with food. Friendly staff. Not many other choices. Easy free parking.

The place is clean, the wooden floors are absolutely beautiful (in my room, at least), and the building is quaint. Location is great, right in the center of town - can go for some beautiful hikes without having to drive at all. Can use the fridge to store a small quantity of food, or purchase what you need from the 'honesty bar' deal, whereby you pick what you want and charge yourself for it. View out my window was amazing (facing the water).||The building being 100 years old is a mixed bag; although it's cool and unique, the walls are as paper-thin as other reviewers have suggested. I did not sleep well - and I was there in off season (April) when the building was half-occupied. It became necessary to nap during the afternoons. You will know each time your neighbors use the toilet, use the sink, take a shower, have a quiet conversation, fart, burp, or move a chair. Courteous guests will try not to pull doors closed (instead, they'll turn the handle and close the door quietly) but you shouldn't expect this; while I was there, I was constantly hearing slamming doors. It's enough to shake the walls and jar yours truly awake. There simply may not be much that you as a guest can do to prevent this.

Exceeded expectations! This is a self check-in charming hotel, located in the heart of the adorable town. It used to be the old post office and was converted into a hotel. Rooms are small, reminiscent of a dorm room but are more than adequate with nice linens. Vintage creaky wood floors add character. Several cool seating areas to hang out in. Free coffee and tea, and a well stocked honesty bar. Great WiFi. The sister restaurant (Aldan Restaurant) is located a 2 minute walk away and served up some of the best dishes we’ve had in Iceland.

a charming hotel in a small town, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The room was cozy and well-decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere. However, I did find the kitchen lacking; it would have been more convenient to have an induction stove and a microwave, along with some basic cooking equipment like pots and pans. While there was a supermarket across the road, stocking up on raw food proved challenging for a short stay. Additionally, the absence of nearby restaurants made dining options limited. Despite these drawbacks, the hotel provided a comfortable base for my visit.

The Hótel Snæfell in Seyðisfjörður is in the old post office. Check in is at Hotel Aldan. (They have rooms in a few different buildings.) That’s also where the bar and restaurant is. We had planned on eating at the bar across the street but they had fish and chips on the daytime menu and that sounded great. They had a good selection of craft beer too. Our room was clean and comfortable with a nice view.

We booked Hotel Aldan, but assigned to this lovely old apartment 3 minutes walking from Aldan. Window view was amazing! The soundproof of room was not good so everyone stays here should move carefully. Unfortunately, our neighbor upstairs did not notice it and we could hear them stepping on floor clearly. The buffet breakfast at hotel Aldan was fantastic.

Beautiful view of the water and kids liked the "cave" bed setup - we wanted to love this cute hotel. Unfortunately we slept quite poorly between the outside noise (could hear outside music and voices until about 4am) and flimsy curtains (worst light blocking of all our Iceland stays). Bring your ear plugs and sleep mask. Pillows were really thin.

Very quaint, clean and with spectacular views across the water. No meals provided onsite but served just down the road. We enjoyed our stay despite the thin walls and creaking building but that's to be expected in a building of its age. The rooms are not large but are adequate with small lounge areas on each floor. Good for the price.