The Westfjords
Run by Ferðafélag Íslands (FI), this simple hostel by the beach on Norðurfjörður bay sleeps 22 and has a kitchen.
Must-see hotels in Iceland
North Iceland
Follow the signs from Hotel Varmahlíð to reach this secluded, sheltered campground above the town, near hiking trails.
Reykjanes Peninsula
The largest hotel within the airport’s orbit, the two multi-storey wings are modern and basic, with an on-site restaurant and bar with daily happy-hour…
The South
A basic campsite with washing area and toilet facilities. Mainly Hekla hikers use this space, especially those in camper cars. Electricity costs 800kr per…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Scandi detailing borders on spartan at this central sleeping option. The facade’s rather worn, but rooms are a bit more fresh-faced; some sport water…
East Iceland
Klif is a new-ish addition to town, a small, homey, five-room hostel in the old post office. The very reasonable prices include linen; breakfast is…
North Iceland
At Reykir, not far from Grettislaug pool, this cosy timber house has decent rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen.
Tröllaskagi
This comfortable guesthouse offers three doubles and one twin room. All share a kitchen, lounge and bathroom – it's like staying in a comfy share-house.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This basic dockside inn has a spacious lobby, and small rooms, some with sea or mountain views. A secondary building nearby holds the least costly rooms.
Southeast Iceland
This very basic tent campsite (with toilets and running water) is scenically situated by a waterfall, 1.5km along Rte 203 (signposted towards Geirland).
The Golden Circle
Recognisable by the turf house out front, the relatively plain rooms and cottages here are on the southern side of Þingvellir's lake Þingvallavatn.
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.
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.
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.
Borgarbyggð
Large and relatively characterless, Hótel Borgarnes has business-style rooms with good views that are largely the domain of package tourists.
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.
West Iceland
Guesthouse Dalakot has simple rooms, and a restaurant (open noon to 9pm) specialising in pizza and burgers (mains 1700kr to 3000kr).
East Iceland
At the entrance to town on Rte 92, this neat campground sits beside a duck pond, with decent facilities (including washing machine).
The Golden Circle
By the highway just outside the village, this campground is a plain grassy expanse with some tree protection and portable toilets.
Iceland
About 4km southeast of the mini ice cap Hrútafell. Sleeps 20; no warden. Beds must be reserved. Generally, not accessible by car.
Reykjanes Peninsula
Basic rooms with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, some with water views, in the centre of Keflavík's seafront main street.
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.
The Golden Circle
Almost opposite the Geysir Centre is a campground with laundry and shower facilities (400kr per shower) and a kids' play area.
East Iceland
High above the town, near the avalanche barriers (worth a visit for the great views). It’s signposted from the hospital.
Iceland
Cosy hut operated by Gljásteinn; sleeps 25, has cooking facilities. Located on the south slopes of the mountain Bláfell.
The Westfjords
Bolungarvík's basic hut sits on the southeast coast of Hornstrandir and is usually used by hikers walking in or out.
Tröllaskagi
Toilets, water and electricity are available; guests use the showers inside the neighbouring swimming-pool complex.
The Westfjords
Small grassy camp site behind the N1 petrol station at the start of town, with a toilet block and kids play area.
North Iceland
Good campsite with views of the fjord and town below. Follow Miðbraut north and turn left at the school.
Tröllaskagi
Large camping area by the town pool; follow the signs to Hotel Dalvík to access it (pay at the pool).
Tröllaskagi
There’s a simple campground with its reception and amenities at the modern swimming-pool complex.
North Iceland
The campsite beside the swimming pool is a bit barren and treeless, but has decent facilities.
East Iceland
This popular, well-kept site has free kitchen access, plus washing machine and showers.
North Iceland
This main-street guesthouse has bright, appealing rooms, plus guest lounge and kitchen.
Borgarbyggð
This basic fjordside campground is on the main road running up Borgarnes' peninsula.
North Iceland
Fresh, neat rooms are on offer at this simple hotel close to the heart of town.
