Hotel Flatey - Flatey (Skjalfandi)

Charming island hotel on Flatey in Breidafjördur Bay

Dining Experience

Hotel Flatey's restaurant serves French, local, and European cuisines with a focus on Icelandic seafood and locally-sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy gourmet dining and homemade breakfast that reviewers have called the best in Iceland. The bar offers wine, champagne, kids' meals, and special diet menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free needs.

Accommodations

Hotel Flatey Iceland offers family rooms with sea or quiet street views, each including a work desk, sofa, and parquet floors. Rooms are airy, some feature ocean views, and all use shared bathrooms. Allergy-free, non-smoking, and ground-floor units provide accessibility for various guests.

Location and Activities

Hotel Flatey sits on Flatey Island, accessible only by ferry from the Baldur Ferry Terminal, ensuring a secluded experience. The island offers historic wooden buildings, hiking paths, and birdwatching opportunities including Puffins visible a five-minute walk from the hotel. Nearby natural landmarks and the painted church ceiling add cultural and scenic value to stays.

Entertainment and Services

The hotel hosts a summer concert series with live music performances that locals and tourists attend together. Guests can access board games, a shared lounge with TV, and a sun terrace with outdoor furniture. Concierge service, luggage storage, and shuttle service to Isafjordur Airport (73 miles away) are available.

Family-Friendly Offerings

Hotel Flatey provides family rooms, kids' meals, and a minimarket on site for convenience. The hotel grounds include outdoor furniture and a terrace where families can relax. Board games and the shared lounge offer entertainment for children and adults.

• Location: Flatey Island, accessible only by ferry from Baldur Ferry Terminal
• Rooms: Family rooms with sea or quiet street views
• Dining: Icelandic seafood and homemade breakfast, rated best in Iceland by guests
• Family: Kids' meals and board games available
• Entertainment: Summer concert series with live music
• Birdwatching: Puffins visible a five-minute walk from the hotel