Seyðisfjörður
There are two areas for camping – one sheltered, grassy site for tents opposite the Bláa Kirkjan, and another nearby area for vans. The service building…
Must-see hotels in Iceland
North Iceland
Follow the stairs up through the trapdoor at cosy Gullsól to find teeny-tiny rooms perched above the island’s gift shop-cafe (which opens in conjunction…
Southeast Iceland
Well located for Jökulsárlón explorations, Gerði has a good mix of accommodation: older rooms, a new wing of modern rooms, and a collection of 'bungalows'…
North Iceland
At Reykjaskóli, barely a cluster of houses 13km north of Staðarskáli, Sæberg HI Hostel is a peaceful little place with hot-pots, cottages and sprawling…
Ísafjörður
Comfortable if unexciting rooms in the centre of town. The public areas look a bit neglected and check-in is at the sister hotel, Hotel Ísafjörður a few…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Simple campground with running water and free showers. No cooking facilities for campers. Meanwhile, the neat, self-contained cabins sleep two to four…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Right in front of Gardur Lighthouse is a primitive campground with limited facilities – washing up sinks and a shared bathroom with the Garðskagi Museum –…
Tröllaskagi
Oddly placed in the middle of town near the harbour, it has a small block housing showers and laundry (800kr). There's a second patch of grass beyond the…
Tröllaskagi
Cosy rooms with bathroom are available at homey Sunnuberg, 200m past the pool, opposite the petrol pump and grocery store. (Note: there's no kitchen.)
The Westfjords
One of the unfussy rooms of this old-fashioned hostel has wide fjord and mountain views. Save money by requesting sleeping-bag accommodation (4700kr).
North Iceland
This basic guesthouse near the church has petite rooms with TV and tasteful decor. There’s also a spacious guest kitchen and TV lounge, and a good…
North Iceland
A homely guesthouse run by the friendly owner of Kaupfélagið Raufarhöfn, where breakfast is served. There's a full kitchen and living space, and lovely…
Mývatn Region
This friendly operation owns three basic properties along Helluhraun and offers no-frills accommodation. There are guest kitchens and TV lounges, and…
Reykjanes Peninsula
This small guesthouse is a basic annexe to the Hótel Keflavík and offers very simple rooms with shared bathrooms. There's a kitchen available, plus tea…
The South
Perfectly serviceable but rather bland and worn, the local school is turned into a hotel for summer each year. It's close to the museum and split over two…
North Iceland
A friendly in-town hotel open year-round with an on-site restaurant (open to all), a pleasant lounge area, and rooms with and without private bathroom…
East Iceland
Like an extra in the film High Fidelity, you need to ask the dude in the music shop about the rooms above. They're simple and cheap, and there’s a handy…
Inland
A second campsite on the lakeshore – the other one is Atlavík Campsite – small and quiet Höfðavík is just north of the petrol station. Powered sites…
Tröllaskagi
Joe’s handsome six-room guesthouse is part of Kaffi Klara downstairs, where breakfast is served. Compact rooms in a restored old post office have hand…
The Westfjords
A pleasant option across from the witchcraft museum, Steinhúsið has a small collection of gently rustic rooms with a lounge and kitchen, plus a basement…
Inland
Camping pitches are in utilitarian rows, but it’s central and facilities are reasonable; there’s a laundry, but no camper kitchen. At reception you can…
Borgarbyggð
The only hotel in Reykholt proper, the Fosshótel is a bland block with recently updated business-style rooms, a couple of hot-pots and a restaurant. It's…
Inland
The Snæfell mountain hut is run by the national park and can accommodate up to 45 people. It has a kitchen, a camping area and showers. A 4WD is required…
Southeast Iceland
Found 8km north of Höfn in a former school is this well-run option that has added 40 new en-suite rooms to its repertoire. There's a summer restaurant…
Inland
In a wooded cove on the lakeshore, idyllic Atlavík is a popular campsite, often the scene of summer weekend parties. In July, pedal boats, rowing boats…
Inland
At the remote, history-filled farm Aðalból, there's a simple guesthouse and campground; meals are available (notice required), as are some basic supplies.
Southeast Iceland
This pretty, cosily decorated guesthouse has no kitchen facilities, but puts on a good breakfast spread. There are a handful rooms, all with private…
The Westfjords
Sunbathing seals welcome visitors at Kirkjuból, about 12km south of Hólmavík. Rooms are fairly standard but there’s a guest kitchen and TV room. Sleeping…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This well-renovated little family-run guesthouse sits 2.8km east of Grundarfjörður, and has cosy rooms, some with sea or mountain views. Guests share a…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Langaholt is a family-run golf course, guesthouse, campground and restaurant (open noon to 5pm and 6pm to 9pm). Simple rooms often have great views, but…
Akureyri
This decent guesthouse has a variety of bed options: dorm, rooms with shared bathroom, suite with private bathroom, family-sized apartment. Kitchen access…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This hotel has decent rooms but can be noisy, the lobby is generally unstaffed, and breakfast is underwhelming. Bright side: some top-floor rooms have…
Reykjanes Peninsula
CB Guesthouse offers seven straightforward, tidy rooms for one to five people on the main street in Keflavík, as well as kitchen, common room with TV and…
Reykjavík
This tidy guesthouse, with a name that translates to Elf House, has clean, basic rooms with washbasins and colourful bedspreads. There's also a shared…
Ísafjörður
The hallway and corridors of this rambling, four-storey guesthouse are decidedly scruffy, but the simple rooms are Ok, if not pristine. The mattresses can…
West Iceland
This rural farmhouse in a remote valley where the Snaefellsnes Peninsula joins the Dalir region has a cosy combo of guestrooms, sleeping bag accommodation…
Reykjavík
You get pretty straightforward stuff at this central option: it's modern, easy on the eyes and there are minif-ridges in the rooms. The 5th-floor rooms…
North Iceland
A boutique-y option in a former fish factory above the harbour. Fresh, modern rooms are a good size (some come with bunks, for families), but summer…
Inland
Behind an uninspiring exterior is this fresh, seven-room guesthouse, offering good value with its fine views, kitchen and a couple of larger, family…
Reykjavík
A bit out of the way, Natura is best for those using the domestic airport. It's a large hotel with modern rooms, local art, a spa and Sóley organic bath…
