Must-see hotels in Iceland

  • Grund – Guesthouse Flúðir

    The Golden Circle

    This adorable guesthouse has five cosyrooms filled with antiques, and a wing of modern rooms with private bathrooms and decks with mountain views. The…

  • Miðjanes

    The Westfjords

    There's a tranquil feel at this cattle and sheep farm at the foot of a steep ridge near a rushing waterfall. Here unfussy rooms have wide views of the…

  • Hnjótur Guesthouse

    The Westfjords

    It's not super-fancy, but the bedrooms at Hnjótur are comfy and owner Kristen is warmly welcoming – he'll even cook up a fish supper on request. The…

  • Útilífsmiðstöð Skáta Úlfljótsvatni

    The Golden Circle

    This scouts centre has camping in summer and basic dorm huts in winter. It offers a full program of lakefront activities and extensive playgrounds. Find…

  • Guesthouse 1x6

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    This guesthouse has been created using recycled timber, driftwood and volcanic stones, creating a special environment where every room is unique. The…

  • Finna Hótel

    The Westfjords

    At this hillside mini-hotel a corridor of chequerboard tiles leads to cherry-red doors opening into smart, modern rooms, half of them with sea views. The…

  • Hótel Borg

    Reykjavík

    This historic hotel dates from 1930 and is now tricked out with super-smart beige, black and cream decor, parquet floors, leather headboards and flat…

  • Ráðagerði Guesthouse

    The Westfjords

    Many of the rooms at this stylish guesthouse have sweeping fjord views. Decor is modern, the owners are friendly and breakfast (included in the price) is…

  • Hótel Edda

    East Iceland

    On the waterfront at the eastern end of town, this friendly, well-run summer hotel has brilliant views; neat, no-frills rooms (all with bathroom); and a…

  • Three Sisters

    Reykjavík

    A warmly welcoming owner who goes the extra mile to meet guests' needs helps lift Three Sisters above the crowd. The seven studio apartments in the corner…

  • B&B Keflavík Airport

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    In one of Keflavík's former military base buildings, this large, spruced-up hotel with modern interiors and exposed concrete walls offers an assortment of…

  • Grundarfjörður HI Hostel

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    This outfit features everything from prim dorm rooms to smart, apartment-style lodging. Reception is in the red house (at the listed address), while…

  • Fosshótel Westfjords

    The Westfjords

    One of the town's historic buildings has been well renovated into this super-sleek, stylish hotel with modern rooms offering private bathrooms, flat…

  • Farmhouse Lodge

    The South

    Surprisingly sleek and contemporary designer rooms fill this low-key farm lodge on the Ring Road 14km west of Vík. Bedside tables are made from hewn tree…

  • Traðir Guesthouse

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Comfortable guest rooms, cottages and a campsite are set on the shore of the southern Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and there's a small cafe serving simple meals…

  • Hotel Eskifjörður

    East Iceland

    In the centre of town, this hotel has transformed an old bank into a fresh, stylish place to stay, with sweet puffin themes to set the scene. Room prices…

  • Hótel Eyjar

    Heimaey

    Spacious, basic rooms are well lit and have private bathrooms; some are extra large with kitchenettes. Rollaway mattresses for children cost 2500kr. The…

  • Post-Hostel

    Seyðisfjörður

    The name is a little misleading – this high-quality 11-room guesthouse (in yet another old post office) has fresh, renovated rooms, including some family…

  • Nicehostel Seljaland

    The South

    Around 2km south of Seljalandsfoss, this smart hostel has four immaculate private rooms and 12-people dorms with private reading lights. Kitchen…

  • Hjarðarból Guesthouse

    The South

    This buttercup-yellow set of cottages and guesthouse buildings, with small kitchen, hot tub and friendly hosts, is pastoral and welcoming. It is located…

  • Guesthouse Elín Helga

    East Iceland

    This four-room guesthouse, high above town (take Skólavegur then Holtavegur), is recommended for its pine-fresh cosiness, sweet host, fab breakfast spread…

  • Gíslaskáli

    Iceland

    Excellent hut operated by Gljásteinn; sleeps up to 50, has cooking facilities, dining and sitting rooms, hot showers, and electricity for several hours…

  • Guesthouse Borg

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    Borg is an older home in the centre of town with the cosiness of ‘grandma’s place’. There's a good brekkie, with cereal, bread, meat and cheese. There's…

  • Stapakot B&B

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    In a residential area, only a 10-minute drive to Keflavík International Airport, this well-decorated red guesthouse has a handful of rooms with shared…

  • Dalahyttur

    West Iceland

    Three tiny cottages (sleeping four people each) perch on the edge of this vast valley with sweeping views of Hólsfjall mountain and beyond. Perfect for a…

  • Hamar

    East Iceland

    There's a new incarnation for this cosy five-room lodge, on Rte 1 heading towards Stöðvarfjörður. Rooms are simple and modern (some have a balcony), and…

  • Kiðagil

    North Iceland

    A friendly family operates this simple guesthouse with tidy rooms and good food. A welcome respite, it's the inn closest to the northern access of the…

  • Hótel Látrabjarg

    The Westfjords

    This former boarding school has been converted into an appealing hotel with tasteful, modern rooms decked out in bright colours. To get to the hotel, turn…

  • Hótel Edda

    Ísafjörður

    Summer-only accommodation is available at the town’s secondary school, where you'll find 33 simple but smart en-suite bedrooms, along with more basic…

  • Guesthouse Dyngja

    Southeast Iceland

    This petite, pristine, six-room guesthouse is in a prime harbourfront locale, with extras like self-service breakfast and an outdoor deck. There's also…

  • Lyngholt Guesthouse

    North Iceland

    This handsome timber guesthouse is situated near the pool. It has good facilities, including kitchen and lounge. They also operate two other guesthouse…

  • Slyppugil Campsite

    The South

    The cheapest option in the area is run by Hostelling International, sits within sight (about 500m) of Langidalur, and has showers (500kr per person),…

  • Skjól Camping

    The Golden Circle

    Field camping 3.5km northeast of Geysir, next to Kjóastaðir horse farm. Electricity for campers is 900kr, showers are 400kr. There's also a summertime bar…

  • Golden Circle Apartments

    The Golden Circle

    Several bland, white block buildings stepping up the slope next to Laugarvatn lake contain spacious, modern apartments with full kitchens. It's convenient…

  • Bænir og Brauð

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    This snug, immaculate house dates from 1896. Greta, the kindly owner, also owns Hótel Egilsen across the road. Breakfast is not included, but there is a…

  • Freyja B&B

    The South

    Tina and Tofi welcome guests to an immaculate ranch house, with simple clean rooms, in the village of Stokkseyri. Activities include board games and…

  • Hótel Hlíð

    The South

    This slim band of modern rooms sits against a brilliant backdrop, with rocky foothills behind and the sweep of a lush valley reaching towards the coast…

  • GentleSpace Guesthouse & Apartments

    Ísafjörður

    Small touches combine to make these lodgings a big hit: soothing natural colour schemes, hardwood floors, underfloor heating in the (shared) bathroom,…

  • Nónhamar

    Southeast Iceland

    Nónhamar has a trio of super-cosy self-contained cabins sleeping four people in bunks (the owner warns that four adults in the 18-sq-metre space will be…

  • Gistiheimlilið Reynir

    The South

    This family-owned silver strip of rooms looks out over the ocean at Dyrhólaey. The twin bedrooms and one five-person family room share bathrooms and a…

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