Hof 1 Hotel in Öræfi is a located in one of the most beautiful and extraordinary regions in Iceland, often referred to as „Sveitin milli sanda“, which loosely translates as „The land between the sands“. Öræfajökull, the largest active volcano in Iceland, dominates the landscape, Skeiðarársandur spreads it´s black sands ahead, the National Park in Skaftafell is close by, and a little way east you find the magical world of Jökulsárlón in Breiðamerkursandur as well as the nature reserve for birds in the cape of Ingólfshöfði. Located in the midst of this spectacular landscape, we at Hof 1 hotel strive to offer personal service to all our guests in first class accomadations and restaurant. Hof 1 hotel in Öræfi is open all year round.
Built on an old foundation
Hof 1 Hotel is, among the old turf church Hofskirkja, located in the central region of Öræfasveit, encompassed with captivating surroundings. The hotel is partly situated in buildings that were originally built and used as stables and barns for sheep, but have been transformed into a lovely hotel that provides personal service to it´s visitors. When inside there is little that is reminiscent of the original purpose of the buildings. The floors have been laid with tiles, the interior is tasteful and welcoming, and majestic leather furniture make for a warm and comfortable stay. The walls portray artwork by some of the most renowned painters Iceland has produced. This dramatic change in the appearance of the buildings, further emphasizes the great change that has been made, from farming and taking care of sheep, to providing quality service to travelers from all over the world. In total the Hof 1 hotel has 38 rooms, but utilizing all bed-spaces we can house 93 individuals simultaneously. Upon arrival the Reception house greets you with a sizeable lounge and spacious restaurant. Those spaces are communal and have WiFi internet access. The private rooms at the guesthouse are decorated amply with various artwork. In addition to the 8 rooms located in the old barn, we have 16 rooms in a new extension added to the house. We then have 4 cottages which have 8 rooms in total. Each cottage has 2 rooms and 1 bathroom between the rooms. Additionally we have 6 rooms in the old school house, known as the parliament building.
Food and drink
In our bistro you can enjoy both breakfast, lunch and evening meals made from pure and fresh locally sourced ingredients. The menu is based on regional traditions and we focus on offering a small selection of mouthwatering courses which all have a unique taste that will leave no one disappointed. We offer both fish and meat courses and a wonderful vegetarian option for our guest, should the wish for that. Prior to the main course, we offer the soup of the day, served with home made bread. Following the main course we serve coffee and dessert. We offer the option of serving wine, beer and soda with dinner. Guests can order a packed lunch for hikes and sightseeing. Please note that if you wish for a packed lunch you need to place an order the evening before. A breakfast buffet is included in the price. » View more pictures
