Reykjavík
Reykjavík's only campground is vast, with space for 650 people in three fields. Extensive, modern facilities include free showers, bike hire (five hours…
Must-see hotels in Iceland
Heimaey
Cupped in the bowl of an extinct volcano, the Herjólfsdalur campsite has hot showers, a laundry room and cooking facilities. Camping can get windy here,…
The South
This hut is on an alternative path on the Laugavegurinn hike, 5km south of the Álftavatn hut. It sleeps 60 people and has a kitchen and shower (500kr). It…
The South
On the 2nd floor of the central culture complex and warehouse, above mosaic, painting and photography galleries, you'll find a 15-person dorm, small twins…
Reykjavík
On a quiet, central residential street, you can't miss Butterfly's flamboyant mural. Neat, brightly furnished rooms, a guest kitchen and friendly…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Full of character, Þingholt was designed by architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, who used natural materials to create one of Reykjavík’s more distinctive hotels…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Windswept and on a gorgeous, remote coastline, Hótel Buðir tries to be stylish, though it's besieged by tour groups and prices are stiff for what you get…
Heimaey
This guesthouse looks a little worse for wear on the outside, but the friendly owner ensures it feels like home. Features include a well-stocked kitchen…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
All the various room and apartment configurations here are simple and sunny with honey-coloured parquet floors. Several have good Hallgrímskirkja views…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
The four one-bedroom apartments in this converted historic mansion have fully equipped kitchens, cosy seating areas and the use of a lovely garden. The…
North Iceland
The excellent, well-maintained Kirkjuhvammur campsite is up the hill near the photogenic old church. Find the turn-off near the town pool. The site has…
Reykjanes Peninsula
With two studios sleeping two to four people, one on each floor with private entrances and kitchenettes, Bjorkinn is a good and inexpensive option for…
Heimaey
Iceland’s first cinema is now a pleasant hotel, with modern rooms (some with good town and harbour views), friendly staff and the top restaurant Einsi…
The South
Next to the town church, the cute picket-lined individual cottages here cluster under a stand of trees. They have two bedrooms and private bathrooms and…
Akureyri
In an elevated, hidden residential pocket behind Kaupvangsstræti, the 'White House' shines with the personal touch of its stylish owner, Guðrún. There are…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Friendly Hof has a varied selection of basic apartment-style accommodation, each with its own hot tub and beautiful views, as well as free-standing cabins…
Iceland
With a campsite, two huts (sleeping up to 79 people) and lots of hiking, Nýidalur makes for a great break in a Sprengisandur journey. The huts have…
North Iceland
Don't be misled by the name: this reasonably priced guesthouse is actually 7km north of Ásbyrgi en route to Kópasker (not south, towards Dettifoss). It's…
Borgarbyggð
Friendly Ludmila keeps this tidy guesthouse, perched on the cliff overlooking the football pitch and the twinkling fjord beyond. All rooms have shared…
The Westfjords
A well-equipped kitchen, cosy lounge, luxury bathroom and pristine bedrooms make for a comfortable stay here. The dorms and their showers are simpler but…
Mývatn Region
Friendly owners and spotless facilities are found at this recommended year-round guesthouse. Rooms in the homey farmhouse share bathroom, but there’s also…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This quirky joint in a former fish factory combines austere four-, six-, and eight-bed dorms with a cool theatre and live-music venue. In summer there's…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
The location couldn't be better, in a quiet street to one side of Skolavörðustígur and with Hallgrímskirkja just steps away. Inside find simple rooms with…
The South
Selfoss's HI hostel has plenty of common space, with games and comfortable lounge chairs, plus a hot tub. There's also a kitchen, barbecue and laundry…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
A strong entry on Reykjavík's luxury-apartment scene, Luna maintains 15 excellent apartments in the streets near Skólavörðustígur. Locations are…
North Iceland
Your best bet for a bed is the homely Kópasker HI Hostel, run by Benni. Rooms are spread across a couple of houses; everything is well maintained, and…
Reykjavík
You can't miss this large, quirky hostel near the Old Harbour with its brightly coloured facade. There are dorm rooms, tiny private pod-like doubles and…
Southeast Iceland
A neat green site with sheltering hedges, right in town. Good service buildings include kitchen, showers and laundry. A boon in bad weather; there's seven…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Grindavík’s fresh-faced campsite near the harbour is a patch of green with good amenities, including an indoor kitchen and warm common area, plus…
Heimaey
This cheery yellow historic building is home to a good hostel in the village centre with bright, modern rooms and welcoming staff. There's also a nice TV…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Rooms can be noisy and the quality is a little patchy, but friendly staff, a great location and an upbeat vibe more than compensate. Also a plus are the…
Reykjavík
If Reykjavík's check-yourself-in apartments aren't your thing, try Eyja Guldsmeden, where attentive service, excellent breakfasts and four-poster beds sit…
The South
This tiny 20-person A-frame hut run by Ferðafélags Íslands is about halfway along the Fimmvörðuháls trek and has a small kitchen and outhouse, but no…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Simple white rooms, stripped floors, large TVs and bright, fun artwork define these four swish apartments in a quiet but still central street. All come…
Heimaey
There’s generally a quiet and laid-back vibe at the homey Sunnuhöll hostel, in the same building as the Hótel Vestmannaeyjar, with its handful of prim…
The South
The fresh-faced Skálakot horse farm offers 14 luxury art-deco hotel rooms with tasteful wallpaper and soft furnishings, plus full farmstay experiences…
Iceland
The large Sigurðarskáli hut has comfortable accommodation (sleeps 75) in a new hut, plus a well-maintained campsite. There are cooking facilities, toilets…
North Iceland
Fosshótel has put its stylish, contemporary stamp on these 110 rooms with charcoal tones, bright colour accents etc. Deluxe rooms are a good step up from…
The Golden Circle
Overlooking the scenic Faxi waterfall, this campsite and small restaurant-cafe is set in a beautiful location. There's no kitchen, but the cafe serves…
The Golden Circle
At the eastern end of town, Galleri Laugarvatn has simply decorated rooms, with white walls and natural-toned bed linens. Each is well kitted out with a…
