West Iceland
This remote, lovely family-run spot is perfect for getting away from it all. The house is a creative, pristine artists' home. Organic breakfasts, fjord…
Must-see hotels in Iceland
The South
Friendly Carina and her husband Ingvar run one of the best lodging options in Vík. Neat-as-a-pin, spacious rooms with good light and clean shared…
Ísafjörður
A luxury hostel with pristine four-bed dorms, hotel-standard shower rooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge in which to share travellers'…
Inland
Laugarfell is 2km off Rte 910 (OK for 2WD cars) and beckons with hot springs (adult/child 1500/500kr) and a cosy guesthouse. Formerly a hostel, the place…
East Iceland
On the eastern edge of town, this view-blessed complex juts into the waterway at the tip of a teeny peninsula. There are guesthouse rooms in the main…
East Iceland
Berunes hostel is on a century-old farm run by affable Ólafur and his family. The wonderfully creaky old farmhouse has rooms and alcoves, plus kitchen and…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Expect a totally cool blast to the luxurious past. Built in the 1960s as one of Reykjavík's first hotels, Holt is decked out with original paintings,…
Southeast Iceland
At the foot of Skálafellsjökull, this friendly working farm has a handful of agreeable rooms in the family farmhouse, and also in motel-style units and…
Southeast Iceland
Hosts Borgar and Elín are seasoned travel pros – they run a tour company for Icelanders visiting Africa, so they know how to put guests at ease – and yes,…
Southeast Iceland
A cluster of sweet, high-quality studios and cottages is an excellent reason to divert off the Ring Road at Kálfafell, just east of the Fosshotel (about…
Southeast Iceland
An appealing option in this area is Dalshöfði Guesthouse, in a remote and scenic farm setting 5km north of the Ring Road. Rooms are bright and spotless,…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
An unofficial headquarters of backpackerdom and popular local gathering place, KEX is a megahostel with heaps of sociability and style (think retro…
Southeast Iceland
This polished, rural 18-room locale is 6km from Höfn and has motel units and guesthouse rooms. There’s an agreeable summertime restaurant (mains 2600kr to…
East Iceland
Some 13km from Djúpivogur, this pristine property is rich in views and wildlife (including ducks and chickens; possibly reindeer in winter), and there are…
The South
Basic grassy lot in a superb location, right next to Skógafoss. The sound of falling water makes a soothing lullaby to drift off to. There’s a no-frills…
Southeast Iceland
This central guesthouse sparkles under the care of friendly host Sigga. On offer are five fresh rooms with shared bathrooms, plus a large lounge and guest…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
For those preferring private digs over hotel stays, REY is a smart choice thanks to its cache of modern, two- to eight-person apartments scattered across…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Sleeping here is like sleeping in a magazine for Scandinavian home design. The thoroughly modern studios and apartments boast fine furnishings and sleek…
Southeast Iceland
This cute, petite guesthouse is in Hali, right by Þórbergssetur. It's a cosy place with just nine fresh rooms (limited kitchen facilities), and a tiny,…
The South
Smart bunk beds, crafted by local iron smiths, in dorms of four to six. Private rooms have fabulous views, also enjoyed from the communal rooftop with hot…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Each of the 62 rooms in this exclusive hotel come with floor-to-ceiling windows so you can gaze at the mineral blue waters and lava formations outside…
The Golden Circle
Ion is hip, ultra modern and remote. Using sustainable practices throughout, it has a geothermal pool, organic spa and a restaurant with slow-food local…
Seyðisfjörður
Hótel Aldan is shared across three old wooden buildings: reception and dining at Norðurgata 2; a boutique guesthouse at Oddagata 6; and this location…
Borgarbyggð
Located 8km northwest of central Borgarnes off Rte 54, this former fishing lodge with a dramatic riverside setting has been refitted with generous amounts…
The Golden Circle
Hótel Grimsborgir offers fully kitted-out luxury rooms, suites and apartments with terraces or balconies, flat-screen TVs, hardwood floors and high-end…
Reykjanes Peninsula
The Blue Lagoon's chic hotel is a 600m walk across the lava field from Iceland’s most famous attraction. The 35 rooms are soothing and sleek, with heated…
The Golden Circle
This beautiful farm in the widening sweep of the valley between Geysir and Gullfoss has a clutch of tidy houses, one of which has sleeping-bag…
The South
Stay on a lovely family-run farm in the lush rolling countryside on the northern edge of Árnes. The nine rooms are simple but tidy, and views of the…
Seyðisfjörður
The Old Bank building of Hótel Aldan houses a boutique guesthouse with antique furnishings and a refined air. Note: reception and dining are at Norðurgata…
The Golden Circle
This freshly renovated farmhouse in the countryside 10km south of Geysir has 10 rooms with sweeping pastoral views. Each is stylish with colourful artwork…
The South
This pretty clutch of white buildings clusters on a slope with sweeping views of the valley and the volcanoes in the distance. The friendly owner keeps…
The Golden Circle
This large, clean and friendly hostel is housed in a renovated two-storey building with plenty of kitchen space (great lake views while washing up or from…
The South
Nineteen well-put-together, modern rooms (half of which have views of Skógafoss) and good bathrooms. There's a well-located bistro-bar, with plate-glass…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Next to Grindavík's campground, on a small hill overlooking the harbour, sit 10 perfectly kitted out cabins. Each sleek minimalist-designed unit has a…
The South
Run by friendly Nonni, who loves cooking a large breakfast (fresh bread and flower-shaped waffles) for his guests, this small guesthouse on a residential…
The South
This impeccable family-run guesthouse has a collection of pristine rooms grouped around a large dining room with a broad wooden table where a lavish…
The Golden Circle
This sweet farmhouse 2.5km north of Reykholt, just off Rte 35, makes a cosy base, featuring comfortable rooms with country views and a shared kitchen…
The South
Good-value sparkling clean former teachers' house with simple rooms. There's a shared kitchen and bathrooms, plus a large dining area and superfriendly…
The South
This cosy apartment-style guesthouse has simple decor and earthy tones. It also has a hot-pot and steam bath.
Landmannalaugar Hut & Camping Complex
The South
In the middle of summer this campground can look surprisingly raggle-taggle, with hundreds of tents, several structures inundated with hikers, and laundry…
