Must-see hotels in Iceland

  • Campsite

    North Iceland

    Neat little campground at the southern entrance to town.

  • Campsite

    East Iceland

    Small and simple, at the west end of the village.

  • Campground

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Local campground with showers and playground.

  • FIT Hostel

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    In an industrial estate toward Njarðvík, on busy Rte 41, this hostel has dated decor and feels rough around the edges. It's not always clean, and is not…

  • River Guesthouse

    North Iceland

    This huge blue portacabin offers 30 very basic budget rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen. There's little by way of atmosphere or charm. Sleeping-bag…

  • Stafafell Hostel

    Southeast Iceland

    In a rustic farmhouse by the tiny church, there’s a very basic guesthouse with kitchen facilities. There are also a couple of self-contained cottages,…

  • 4th Floor Hotel

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    At the Hlemmur Sq end of Laugavegur, this centrally located property offers accommodation ranging from tiny economy singles with shared bathrooms to…

  • Litla-Hof

    Southeast Iceland

    A basic, homey guesthouse on a working farm; limited English is spoken. Rooms are in the farmhouse, or separate cottages, with shared bathroom. Note that…

  • Reykjavík Hostel Village

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    On the down side squeaky beds and scarcity of communal rooms and kitchen equipment; on the up side a reasonable location and cheap digs.

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