Heimaey Travel Guide

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Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

3 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 28, Vestmannaeyjar, Southern Region
The price is NZ$446 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$446
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (362 reviews)

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
Lava Guesthouse

Lava Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
Bárustígur 13, Vestmannaeyjar, South Region
The price is NZ$219 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$219
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and Sagnheimar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
"This was such a comfortable and cozy stay. Information provided for self check in was clear and the location was great."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Lava Guesthouse
Guesthouse Árný

Guesthouse Árný

2.5 out of 5
Illugagata 7, Vestmannaeyjar, South Region
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$246 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$246
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Volcanic Film Show and Sæheimar are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Great location. Very nice house with clean rooms. Owner made very detailed instructions about accessing the house and was available over the phone to answer questions."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Guesthouse Árný
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The New Post Office

The New Post Office

3.5 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 22, Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (37 reviews)
"The location was very tourist friendly - parking and walking everywhere was great. I just didn’t know when I booked it - I would be in a basement and at first that was very concerning. I feel like that should be noted -but the windows were large enough that I didn’t feel too claustrophobic. It was ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

The New Post Office
Central Apartments

Central Apartments

3 out of 5
6 Faxastígur, Vestmannaeyjar, Vestmannaeyjabær
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sagnheimar Byggðasafn and Volcanic Film Show ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
"The apartment was easy to walk to from the ferry. We loved everything about it!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Central Apartments
Ofanleiti Cottages

Ofanleiti Cottages

2.5 out of 5
Ofanleitsvegur 2, Vestmannaeyjar, South Region
Stay at this cottage in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Stórhöfði and Eldfell & Helgafell are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
"Loved this stay! The island is definitely not a place to miss and the cabin added to our experience. Extremely clean, warm blankets, sufficient kitchenette."

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 2024

Ofanleiti Cottages
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Eldfell Volcano

Eldfell Volcano

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Eldfell Volcano, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Eldfell Volcano

Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast

You can find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar with a trip to Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast

Stórhöfði

You can find out about the history of Ofanleiti with a trip to Stórhöfði. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.

Stórhöfði

Eldfell & Helgafell

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Ofanleiti when you spend time at Eldfell & Helgafell. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.

Eldfell & Helgafell

‘Pompei of the North’

Find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar when you take a trip to ‘Pompei of the North’. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.

‘Pompei of the North’

Surtseyjarstofa

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Surtseyjarstofa during your travels in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.

Surtseyjarstofa

Activities

Puffin

Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi

NZ$180
per adult
Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi
Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour

Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour

NZ$349
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour
Fun on Small Islands Trip in Vestmannaeyjar

1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar

NZ$246
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar
Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

NZ$195
per adult
Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island
Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar

Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar

NZ$174
per adult
Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar
Beluga and Puffin Sanctuary Visitor Centre with Aquarium

Beluga and Puffin Sanctuary Visitor Centre with Aquarium

NZ$47
per adult
Beluga and Puffin Sanctuary Visitor Centre with Aquarium
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Cities near Heimaey

Vestmannaeyjar

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