Historic Hotels & Resorts in Varmahlid

The historical sites in Varmahlid are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Syðra-Skörðugil Guesthouse is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Church in Víðimýri is a short 7-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your stay is Hótel Varmahlíð.

In Varmahlid, there are 8 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Varmahlid is notable for landmarks like Víðimýri Church. Additionally, you might want to add Reykjafoss Waterfall to your itinerary.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Varmahlid, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Varmahlid, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.