Must-see hotels in Iceland

  • Reykjavík Campsite

    Reykjavík

    Reykjavík's only campground is vast, with space for 650 people in three fields. Extensive, modern facilities include free showers, bike hire (five hours…

  • Glamping & Camping

    Heimaey

    Cupped in the bowl of an extinct volcano, the Herjólfsdalur campsite has hot showers, a laundry room and cooking facilities. Camping can get windy here,…

  • Hvanngil

    The South

    This hut is on an alternative path on the Laugavegurinn hike, 5km south of the Álftavatn hut. It sleeps 60 people and has a kitchen and shower (500kr). It…

  • Guesthouse Butterfly

    Reykjavík

    On a quiet, central residential street, you can't miss Butterfly's flamboyant mural. Neat, brightly furnished rooms, a guest kitchen and friendly…

  • Art Hostel

    The South

    On the 2nd floor of the central culture complex and warehouse, above mosaic, painting and photography galleries, you'll find a 15-person dorm, small twins…

  • Hótel Buðir

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Windswept and on a gorgeous, remote coastline, Hótel Buðir tries to be stylish, though it's besieged by tour groups and prices are stiff for what you get…

  • Gistiheimilið Hreiðrið

    Heimaey

    This guesthouse looks a little worse for wear on the outside, but the friendly owner ensures it feels like home. Features include a well-stocked kitchen…

  • Kirkjuhvammur Campsite

    North Iceland

    The excellent, well-maintained Kirkjuhvammur campsite is up the hill near the photogenic old church. Find the turn-off near the town pool. The site has…

  • Bjorkinn Apartments & Rooms

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    With two studios sleeping two to four people, one on each floor with private entrances and kitchenettes, Bjorkinn is a good and inexpensive option for…

  • Hótel Vestmannaeyjar

    Heimaey

    Iceland’s first cinema is now a pleasant hotel, with modern rooms (some with good town and harbour views), friendly staff and the top restaurant Einsi…

  • Asgarður

    The South

    Next to the town church, the cute picket-lined individual cottages here cluster under a stand of trees. They have two bedrooms and private bathrooms and…

  • Guesthouse Hvítahúsið

    Akureyri

    In an elevated, hidden residential pocket behind Kaupvangsstræti, the 'White House' shines with the personal touch of its stylish owner, Guðrún. There are…

  • Dettifoss Guesthouse

    North Iceland

    Don't be misled by the name: this reasonably priced guesthouse is actually 7km north of Ásbyrgi en route to Kópasker (not south, towards Dettifoss). It's…

  • Guesthouse Hof

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Friendly Hof has a varied selection of basic apartment-style accommodation, each with its own hot tub and beautiful views, as well as free-standing cabins…

  • Nýidalur Hut

    Iceland

    With a campsite, two huts (sleeping up to 79 people) and lots of hiking, Nýidalur makes for a great break in a Sprengisandur journey. The huts have…

  • Reykhólar HI Hostel

    The Westfjords

    A well-equipped kitchen, cosy lounge, luxury bathroom and pristine bedrooms make for a comfortable stay here. The dorms and their showers are simpler but…

  • Freezer Hostel

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    This quirky joint in a former fish factory combines austere four-, six-, and eight-bed dorms with a cool theatre and live-music venue. In summer there's…

  • Selfoss HI Hostel

    The South

    Selfoss's HI hostel has plenty of common space, with games and comfortable lounge chairs, plus a hot tub. There's also a kitchen, barbecue and laundry…

  • Oddsson Hostel

    Reykjavík

    You can't miss this large, quirky hostel near the Old Harbour with its brightly coloured facade. There are dorm rooms, tiny private pod-like doubles and…

  • Kópasker HI Hostel

    North Iceland

    Your best bet for a bed is the homely Kópasker HI Hostel, run by Benni. Rooms are spread across a couple of houses; everything is well maintained, and…

  • Kirkjubær II

    Southeast Iceland

    A neat green site with sheltering hedges, right in town. Good service buildings include kitchen, showers and laundry. A boon in bad weather; there's seven…

  • Grindavík Campsite

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    Grindavík’s fresh-faced campsite near the harbour is a patch of green with good amenities, including an indoor kitchen and warm common area, plus…

  • Aska Hostel

    Heimaey

    This cheery yellow historic building is home to a good hostel in the village centre with bright, modern rooms and welcoming staff. There's also a nice TV…

  • Eyja Guldsmeden

    Reykjavík

    If Reykjavík's check-yourself-in apartments aren't your thing, try Eyja Guldsmeden, where attentive service, excellent breakfasts and four-poster beds sit…

  • Baldvinsskáli

    The South

    This tiny 20-person A-frame hut run by Ferðafélags Íslands is about halfway along the Fimmvörðuháls trek and has a small kitchen and outhouse, but no…

  • Sunnuhöll HI Hostel

    Heimaey

    There’s generally a quiet and laid-back vibe at the homey Sunnuhöll hostel, in the same building as the Hótel Vestmannaeyjar, with its handful of prim…

  • Sigurðarskáli Hut

    Iceland

    The large Sigurðarskáli hut has comfortable accommodation (sleeps 75) in a new hut, plus a well-maintained campsite. There are cooking facilities, toilets…

  • Skálakot

    The South

    The fresh-faced Skálakot horse farm offers 14 luxury art-deco hotel rooms with tasteful wallpaper and soft furnishings, plus full farmstay experiences…

  • Fosshótel Húsavík

    North Iceland

    Fosshótel has put its stylish, contemporary stamp on these 110 rooms with charcoal tones, bright colour accents etc. Deluxe rooms are a good step up from…

  • Við Faxa

    The Golden Circle

    Overlooking the scenic Faxi waterfall, this campsite and small restaurant-cafe is set in a beautiful location. There's no kitchen, but the cafe serves…

  • Galleri Laugarvatn Guesthouse

    The Golden Circle

    At the eastern end of town, Galleri Laugarvatn has simply decorated rooms, with white walls and natural-toned bed linens. Each is well kitted out with a…

  • Árbúðir

    Iceland

    Good hut operated by Gljásteinn; sleeps 30, has cooking facilities and hot shower (750kr). Located on the banks of the Svartá river, right on Rte 35 about…

  • Radisson Blu 1919

    Reykjavík

    Although part of a large chain, a strong sense of style lingers here, thanks in part to the hotel's 1919 facade. Inside heritage meets modern styling –…

  • Rjúpnavellir

    The South

    Just where the paved road ends, and the closest accommodation to the Rte 26–F225 junction, you'll find these two large cabins with sleeping-bag space for…

  • Hrafnavellir Guest House

    Southeast Iceland

    Brand new for summer 2018, this row of seven small cabins sits about 25km east of Höfn on a super-peaceful patch of turf. Views look across the river…

  • Hótel Reykjavík Centrum

    Reykjavík

    Mezzanines and a glass roof unite two historic central buildings, giving this hotel a spry, light feel. Its 89 neatly proportioned rooms, suites and…

  • Kvöldstjarnan

    The South

    The three bright, white rooms here come with washbasins and fluffy feathery duvets. There’s a shared living room and terrace, hot-pot, barbecue and…

  • Mörk Homestay

    North Iceland

    Just north of town, this delightful waterfront property offers a modern, stylish fjordside cottage – your room's terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a…

  • Við Lónið

    Seyðisfjörður

    A 21st-century makeover has transformed a 1907 kit home into a black-clad, eight-room beauty in the heart of the village. 'By the Lagoon' is a new…

  • Kríukot

    The Westfjords

    Behind a well-weathered exterior sit stylish rooms that blend heritage beds, slender modern chairs and eastern influences. The guest kitchen is roomy and…

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