Akureyri
This awesome mini-village of modern studios and houses is perfect for a few days’ R&R. The houses may be better equipped than your own back home: three…
Must-see hotels in Iceland
The Westfjords
Unobstructed fjord views grace these simple, modern guesthouses with private bathrooms and refrigerators – the best have balconies looking onto a black…
North Iceland
Just north of the turn-off to Selárdalslaug, about 9km north of Vopnafjörður township, is this welcoming riverside option. It's a cosy, family-friendly…
North Iceland
Australian Vicki moved to town in 2010 and took it upon herself to restore the old post office opposite the church. The two resulting one-bedroom…
Southeast Iceland
Full credit to the family – and the designers – behind the restoration of this old dairy factory north of town. There are 17 modern, hotel-standard rooms…
Reykjavík
Apotek is set in one of the city's most iconic buildings – a well-renovated, former pharmacy smack in the centre of Old Reykjavík, which dates from 1917…
Reykjavík
Hilton's new Curio hotel is a plush place where the service is impeccable and conversations are held in quiet tones. A supremely sympathetic conversion of…
Akureyri
This high-class hotel showcases Icelandic designers and artists within its fresh, white-and-caramel-toned decor; rooms are compact but well designed…
The South
Camp right next to the hidden waterfall at Gljúfurárbui at the start of Rte 249. There's a small cafe (9am to 11pm June to August) that sells cake and…
West Iceland
Hótel Flatey has some of the most charming, nook-like vintage rooms in Iceland, and the on-site restaurant (mains lunch 2400kr to 3200kr, dinner 4300kr to…
North Iceland
The wow factor delights at this former school en route to Hjalteyri's harbour. It's been renovated to house three double rooms and four apartments of…
North Iceland
In a unique position at the head of Skagafjörður, roughly equidistant (20km to 25km) from Sauðárkrókur, Varmahlíð and Hofsós, this high-end guesthouse…
Guesthouse Kirkjuból í Bjarnardal
The Westfjords
Just south of Önundarfjörður, lying on the east side of Rte 60, a marked turn-off for Kirkjuból leads to this remote white-and-green farmstead. It's…
The South
Sweet Geirakot is a nice alternative to Selfoss town. A friendly family on a dairy farm has renovated the grandparents' small farmhouse into a cosy…
The South
At the end of Rte 215, to the west of Vík, Garðar is a magical, view-blessed place. Friendly farmer Ragnar rents out five self-contained beachside huts:…
North Iceland
Perched on the hill above Varmahlíð, this cluster of seven high-quality self-contained timber cottages has good views, comfy rooms and a very inviting…
The South
This lovely little hotel sits on a bubbling stream and beneath fizzing geothermal spouts. The comfortable rooms with subtle Scandi-sleek details and…
The South
These ubercool modern cottages dot the lava fields 18km east of Selfoss, just north of the Ring Road on Rte 30. They're beautifully kitted out (with…
Ísafjörður
The rushing river that tumbles from the Bunarfoss waterfall bisects this peaceful, picturesque site. There’s a laundry (900kr), decent showers and a…
East Iceland
This acclaimed hotel opened in 2014 inside the relocated and restored French hospital. It's all class: 56 high-quality rooms (featuring lovely decor in…
North Iceland
This 1903 heritage house has a pretty stream and the town park as neighbours. Spacious, spotless rooms are spread over three levels – those on the ground…
The South
This sparkling-clean property on the main street has comfortable double rooms and luxury two-bedroom apartments, complete with balconies and furnished…
The South
Living up to their name, these two quaint cottages are just metres away from the pounding Atlantic, behind a protective berm. Each is tricked out in fine…
West Iceland
Modern, spacious Vogur has well-lit airy rooms (single to family-sized) with en suite bathrooms and fabulous views (we prefer rooms 16 and 17). The…
The Golden Circle
A flower-pot-lined walk through the forest leads to a fairy-tale wooden cottage. Cosy rooms have patterned quilts and there's a shared porch. The…
Reykjavík
The reviews are so good for this squeaky clean, charming and well-run hostel that it regularly lures large groups and the nonbackpacker set. Enjoy…
West Iceland
This remote, lovely family-run spot is perfect for getting away from it all. The house is a creative, pristine artists' home. Organic breakfasts, fjord…
The South
Friendly Carina and her husband Ingvar run one of the best lodging options in Vík. Neat-as-a-pin, spacious rooms with good light and clean shared…
Ísafjörður
A luxury hostel with pristine four-bed dorms, hotel-standard shower rooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge in which to share travellers'…
East Iceland
On the eastern edge of town, this view-blessed complex juts into the waterway at the tip of a teeny peninsula. There are guesthouse rooms in the main…
East Iceland
Berunes hostel is on a century-old farm run by affable Ólafur and his family. The wonderfully creaky old farmhouse has rooms and alcoves, plus kitchen and…
Southeast Iceland
At the foot of Skálafellsjökull, this friendly working farm has a handful of agreeable rooms in the family farmhouse, and also in motel-style units and…
Southeast Iceland
Hosts Borgar and Elín are seasoned travel pros – they run a tour company for Icelanders visiting Africa, so they know how to put guests at ease – and yes,…
Southeast Iceland
A cluster of sweet, high-quality studios and cottages is an excellent reason to divert off the Ring Road at Kálfafell, just east of the Fosshotel (about…
Southeast Iceland
An appealing option in this area is Dalshöfði Guesthouse, in a remote and scenic farm setting 5km north of the Ring Road. Rooms are bright and spotless,…
Southeast Iceland
This polished, rural 18-room locale is 6km from Höfn and has motel units and guesthouse rooms. There’s an agreeable summertime restaurant (mains 2600kr to…
East Iceland
Some 13km from Djúpivogur, this pristine property is rich in views and wildlife (including ducks and chickens; possibly reindeer in winter), and there are…
The South
Basic grassy lot in a superb location, right next to Skógafoss. The sound of falling water makes a soothing lullaby to drift off to. There’s a no-frills…
Southeast Iceland
This central guesthouse sparkles under the care of friendly host Sigga. On offer are five fresh rooms with shared bathrooms, plus a large lounge and guest…
Southeast Iceland
This cute, petite guesthouse is in Hali, right by Þórbergssetur. It's a cosy place with just nine fresh rooms (limited kitchen facilities), and a tiny,…
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