Must-see hotels in Iceland

  • Þjófadalir

    Iceland

    Sleeps 11, at the foot of the mountain Rauðkollur, about 12km southwest of Hveravellir. No warden. Beds must be reserved. Not accessible by car.

  • Auðnir

    North Iceland

    Rent a room or the whole house on this lush farm, beautifully situated under the stone pinnacle of Hraundrangi. Shared kitchen and living room.

  • Campsite

    East Iceland

    Small, neat, basic campsite just east of the village; it's signed off the main road. Note: no showers, but the local swimming pool is close by.

  • Fosshotel Stykkishólmur

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    The best rooms in this jarring silver box up on a hill have super bay and island views. Rooms are motel-basic and favoured by groups.

  • Campsite

    East Iceland

    At the entrance to town on Rte 92, this neat campground sits beside a duck pond, with decent facilities (including washing machine).

  • Dalakot

    West Iceland

    Guesthouse Dalakot has simple rooms, and a restaurant (open noon to 9pm) specialising in pizza and burgers (mains 1700kr to 3000kr).

  • Þverbrekknamúli

    Iceland

    About 4km southeast of the mini ice cap Hrútafell. Sleeps 20; no warden. Beds must be reserved. Generally, not accessible by car.

  • Laugarvatn Campsite

    The Golden Circle

    By the highway just outside the village, this campground is a plain grassy expanse with some tree protection and portable toilets.

  • Hótel Keilir

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    Basic rooms with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, some with water views, in the centre of Keflavík's seafront main street.

  • Campsite

    North Iceland

    Signed off the main road in the southern part of town, this small campground is by the local swimming pool and sports centre.

  • Geysir Campground

    The Golden Circle

    Almost opposite the Geysir Centre is a campground with laundry and shower facilities (400kr per shower) and a kids' play area.

  • Campsite

    East Iceland

    High above the town, near the avalanche barriers (worth a visit for the great views). It’s signposted from the hospital.

  • Fremstaver

    Iceland

    Cosy hut operated by Gljásteinn; sleeps 25, has cooking facilities. Located on the south slopes of the mountain Bláfell.

  • Bolungarvík á Ströndum

    The Westfjords

    Bolungarvík's basic hut sits on the southeast coast of Hornstrandir and is usually used by hikers walking in or out.

  • Litlabyli Camping

    The Westfjords

    Small grassy camp site behind the N1 petrol station at the start of town, with a toilet block and kids play area.

  • Campsite

    North Iceland

    Good campsite with views of the fjord and town below. Follow Miðbraut north and turn left at the school.

  • Campsite

    East Iceland

    Campers will find a small campsite behind Hótel Bláfell.

  • Campsite

    North Iceland

    The campsite beside the swimming pool is a bit barren and treeless, but has decent facilities.

  • Nest

    North Iceland

    This main-street guesthouse has bright, appealing rooms, plus guest lounge and kitchen.

  • Campsite

    East Iceland

    This popular, well-kept site has free kitchen access, plus washing machine and showers.

  • Hotel Hvammstangi

    North Iceland

    Fresh, neat rooms are on offer at this simple hotel close to the heart of town.

  • Campsite

    East Iceland

    A simple site in a pretty treed setting not far from the entrance to town.

  • Campground

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Basic with a new bathroom block; managed by the golf course nearby.

  • Campsite

    North Iceland

    Neat little campground at the southern entrance to town.

  • Campsite

    East Iceland

    Small and simple, at the west end of the village.

  • Campground

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Local campground with showers and playground.

  • FIT Hostel

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    In an industrial estate toward Njarðvík, on busy Rte 41, this hostel has dated decor and feels rough around the edges. It's not always clean, and is not…

  • River Guesthouse

    North Iceland

    This huge blue portacabin offers 30 very basic budget rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen. There's little by way of atmosphere or charm. Sleeping-bag…

  • Stafafell Hostel

    Southeast Iceland

    In a rustic farmhouse by the tiny church, there’s a very basic guesthouse with kitchen facilities. There are also a couple of self-contained cottages,…

  • Litla-Hof

    Southeast Iceland

    A basic, homey guesthouse on a working farm; limited English is spoken. Rooms are in the farmhouse, or separate cottages, with shared bathroom. Note that…

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