Maritime Museum Tours

Anchors aweigh! Learn about riveting stories of maritime exploration and achievements at Sjávarsafnið Ólafsvík. From amazing exhibits to seafaring curios and artifacts, a trip to this museum will leave you feeling shipshape.

Check this display of maritime artifacts in Iceland off your schedule and then make your way over to Snaefellsjoekull National Park. Within easy reach of Sjávarsafnið Ólafsvík, it's also a visitor favorite.

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City Center Hotel

City Center Hotel

3 out of 5
Downtown Reykjavik
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Sep 11 - Sep 15
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (495 reviews)
Great front desk staff!

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Tower Suites Reykjavik

Tower Suites Reykjavik

4.5 out of 5
Laugardalur
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Oct 16 - Oct 20
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
Very modern condominium Feel with panoramic Views of Reykjavik and harbor. Fantastic breakfast brought to your room every morning was enough food for two meals-fresh and healthy!

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown Reykjavik
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Sep 17 - Sep 22
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,989 reviews)
The property is historic, well maintained, and the staff are so great.

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Popular places to visit

Amazing scenery #Iceland #WeWhoTravel

Snaefellsjokull

Explore the great outdoors at Snaefellsjokull, a lovely green space in Snæfellsbær. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Snaefellsjokull
The beach! This was the best photo of the beach part. If I turned to the left there are more lave formations the waves crash into. Worth the stop! #waterlust

Djupalonssandur Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Djupalonssandur Beach during your travels in Snæfellsbær?

Djupalonssandur Beach
I know, this shot has been taken thousands of times, and mostly better than this one. This was my scouting shot – was going to come back at 11:30 for sunset but the light was not right. #Nature Photo Contest

Kirkjufellsfoss

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kirkjufellsfoss during your travels in Grundarfjörður. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kirkjufellsfoss
Kirkjufell Mountain

Kirkjufell Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kirkjufell Mountain during your travels in Grundarfjörður. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kirkjufell Mountain
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Ytri Tunga Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ytri Tunga Beach during your trip to Stadarstadur?

Ytri Tunga Beach

Murals of Hellissandur

You can find out about the history of Hellissandur with a stop at Murals of Hellissandur. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Murals of Hellissandur

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Adventure Hotel Hellissandur

Adventure Hotel Hellissandur

3 out of 5
Klettsbúð, 9, Hellissandur, Snæfellsbær
Adventure Hotel Hellissandur
The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

2 out of 5
Hafnargata 16, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Rif
The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center
Gotuhus

Gotuhus

3.5 out of 5
Hellisbraut 10, Hellissandur
Gotuhus
Brenna

Brenna

3.5 out of 5
Hellisbraut, Hellissandur
Brenna
Kleifar

Kleifar

3.5 out of 5
Hellisbraut, Hellissandur
Kleifar
The Bookstore Apartment

The Bookstore Apartment

2.5 out of 5
Snæfellsás 1, Hellissandur, Snæfellsnes
The Bookstore Apartment
Welcome Hotel by Snæfells Glacier National Park

Welcome Hotel by Snæfells Glacier National Park

3 out of 5
Klettsbuo 9, Hellissandur
Welcome Hotel by Snæfells Glacier National Park
North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel

North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel

3 out of 5
Hafnargata 11, Rif
North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel
VestMar

VestMar

2.5 out of 5
Olafsbraut 19, Ólafsvík
VestMar
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