The Herring House

4.0 star property

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Private Cottage, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View | Balcony view
Luxury Apartment | Private kitchen
Private Cottage, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View
Private Cottage, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Hlíðarvegur 1, Siglufjörður, 580
  • The Herring Era Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Siglo Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Herring Era Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Siglufjordur (SIJ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Private Cottage, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Single/Twin Room, Kitchenette, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double/Triple Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Shared Bathroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Apartment

  • 101 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Herring House

Guesthouse with free parking, a quick walk to The Herring Era Museum
This smoke-free guesthouse features a spa tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Herring House offers 6 accommodations with outdoor private spa tubs and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks and dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a spa tub.

Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Herring House, you're just a quick walk from The Herring Era Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a car charging station, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of The Herring Era Museum and Siglo Marina
The Herring House offers its guests a spa tub, a terrace, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Siglufjörður guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

Danish, English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: EUR 23 for adults and EUR 23 for children
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Playground
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Dining table
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Separate dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • 20 steps to reach property

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Room types with private bathrooms share outdoor shower facilities.

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Herring House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 23 for adults and EUR 23 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number REK-2021-012972

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

The Herring House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here on our travels! Great host! I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners, very clean, like just remodeled, kitchen area was nice with fridge. Very quiet, walking distance to downtown. Was worried about a shared bathroom, but wasn’t an issue, very large bathroom. Would definitely stay again. Walked to the bakery in the morning only 3 blocks nice bakery .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Herring House was amazing, Helga was so helpful, thoughtful and caring, stunning town as well ...would highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best stay we had in Iceland during a 12-day trip: every thoughtful detail was considered in the private cabin we stayed in and the hosts were welcoming and wonderful. We never wanted to leave this retreat. The hot tub was filled just for us and the host brought us warm cheese and bread in the morning. Incredible view of the fjord, excellent local knowledge and tips provided (in a detailed notebook), would absolutely stay again in the cozy cabin retreat! Loved this place, highly recommend.
View from the Herring House property
Hot tub and shower area with incredible fjord and church view
More of the beautiful view
Private cabin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seyed-Hamid

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
síldhús
We had a wonderful time. The cabin was cozy, clean, and the owner was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host lady is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wenqiong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their private cottage is our favorite stay on our road trip across Iceland, even compared with the other four-star hotels we stayed at. In the summer, greens and a breathtaking view of the snow mountains surround the cottage. The room is clean, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. The hosts are very welcoming, too. The only pity is that we could not use the outdoor shower facility, as we happened to catch a cold on our trip. Still, we wish we had stayed at this place a bit longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Made us feel like Íslandsvinir!!
Of the 4 places we stayed when we took our 11 day trip around the country, this was our favourite. The little cabin with the outdoor shower and hot tub was perfect. The owners - Helga and Dagur were perfect. The town was perfect. The epic beautiful falls on the edge of town were perfect. The hiking trails going up the mountain were perfect. The cute fat kitty we met when we were walking around the town was perfect. When we packed up to leave from the Herring House, my wife and I said to each other that we'd be back. Can't wait to spend more time in this beautiful town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Herring House. Cozy, comfortable, well appointed, lots of amenities and very gracious and helpful hosts. Our best stay in Iceland so far. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property in a quiet adorable town. The host was so friendly and accommodating! Loved this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Siglufjordur and the cabin at Herring House was by far our favourite stay on Ring Road! Helga and Dagur were so welcoming, offering great suggestions for hiking, restaurants and all the attractions of the area. They were always quick to respond and also offered up great tips for viewing the midnight sun and generously filled the hot tub for us each night. The cabin was beautifully designed, super cozy and had a private location hillside overlooking Siglufjordur. We really enjoyed morning coffees and the spectacular views from the front porch. Siglufjordur was on our list originally because of Ragnar Jónasson’s novels and the Netflix tv series Trapped, but besides that it is such a charming place. We hope to be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting with wonderful cabins and service. Highly recommended!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property feels like home. Helga was so warm and inviting! Next time we are in Iceland, we will keep The Herring House on places to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

René-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, super friendly hosts, very comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Guest House -- But Only One Bathroom
The proprietor, Helga, was super-nice and helpful. She told us all about the history of the little town and what to expect on our drive around Iceland. The room was comfortable, with a truly spectacular view out the front window. But be aware: there are four bedrooms, and there's only ONE bathroom! We were fortunate to be the only couple there that night, but otherwise, contention for the bathroom would have been a hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim or Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute gem in Siglufjdordur! Helga was so helpful for our forward journey recommending bakeries, lunch stop, and route! Rooms were clean, shared bathroom large and clean, kichen area well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attention to making the rooms comfortable and pretty is amazing. Hostess very friendly and helpful with info about what is in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sugata, Austin

Travelled with partner
Very clean, a little tight. The outdoor shower was amazing. We had a good stay. Owners were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Stevens Point

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Close to the town Square. Helga was very nice and provided a town map and information on town events. Beds were very comfortable. Pretty location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023