Heimaey

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Panoramic green landscape along the coastline, Heimaey island, Westman Islands, Iceland.
Panoramic green landscape along the coastline, Heimaey island, Westman Islands, Iceland.
If you happen to be in Iceland, hop on a quick ferry ride to the Westman Islands. Here you can hike up the active Eldfell Volcano. On your way up you'll see the rocks change color, and spot a few active hot spots to feel the temperature rising from below. Make sure to get to the very top no matter how tired you are. It's a steep and rocky way up but the views from up there are astounding. #lifeatexpedia #travel #explore #iceland
Chain island's of Vestmann. The biggest and inhabited one is Heimaey. The new island was formed in 1968 and taken under protection by UNESCO in pursuit of investigation of how life develops on an uninhabited island. Heimaey is also a home for the greatest number of puffins in Iceland.
I had walked up a very steep way. To the top of an old vulcano crater, to enjoy this wonderful view.
Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

3 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 28 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
$234 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$266 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and Sagnheimar ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (387 reviews)
Extremely comfortable and amazing view to the town and volcano.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
Guesthouse Hamar

Guesthouse Hamar

3 out of 5
Herjólfsgötu 4 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
$119 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$139 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
Beautiful guest house. Large room with view of a volcano and most comfortable bed of my entire stay in Iceland. Modern bathroom. Very convenient to ferry. Easy parking. Very nice but not bougie just how I like it!

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Guesthouse Hamar
Lava Guesthouse

Lava Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
Bárustígur 13 Vestmannaeyjar South Region
$108 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$126 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and 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! (73 reviews)
We stayed in the family room with the priate bathroom. Its on the first floor and was a lovely room with a modern bathroom. Its right next to the kitchen, but its alsp on the ground floor so you may hear some noise from the upstairs guests. This guesthouse is right next to Gott, which is a FABULOUS ...

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

Lava Guesthouse
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The New Post Office

The New Post Office

3.5 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 22 Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)
Instructions easy to follow, note that check in is a different hotel but clean and lots of kitchenware

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

The New Post Office
Pier Apartments

Pier Apartments

4.5 out of 5
2 Básaskersbryggja Vestmannaeyjar
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Clean, convenient, great communication. 5 stars!

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Pier Apartments
Luxury Ocean Villas

Luxury Ocean Villas

4.5 out of 5
Búhamar Vestmannaeyjar
Book a stay at this luxury villa in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast ...
Had its own cute guesthouse by the spa. But the windows were not shaded to prevent outside lights.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2022

Luxury Ocean Villas
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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

Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Eldfell Volcano

5/5(8 reviews)

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

House Graveyard & Pompei of the North

3/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar when you take a trip to House Graveyard & Pompei of the North. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

House Graveyard & Pompei of the North

Sagnheimar Byggðasafn

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sagnheimar Byggðasafn in Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Sagnheimar Byggðasafn

Landskirkja Church

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Landskirkja Church is just one of the places to see in Vestmannaeyjar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Landskirkja Church

Surtseyjarstofa

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Surtseyjarstofa in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment venues.

Surtseyjarstofa

Things to do

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

$105
per adult
Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island
Vestmannaeyjar private day tour

Vestmannaeyjar Private Day Tour

$1,918
per traveler
Vestmannaeyjar Private Day Tour
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