The South
It's very basic, but if you’re looking for a peaceful, remote base for highland walks, with a beautiful garden, homey kitchen, cosy sitting room and…
Must-see hotels in Southwest Iceland
The Golden Circle
A beautifully unique lakeside boutique (originally built in 1928 by Guðjón Samúelsson) identifiable by its distinctive peaked green roofs. The interiors…
The South
This sleek black-window-fronted hotel has merged with the former next-door Hótel Edda. It sits on the eastern edge of town with 88 rooms, some suitably…
The Golden Circle
This four-star, 77-room hotel is minimalist cool. The facade has an entirely wooden front with only a small single doorway, which opens into a grand lobby…
The Golden Circle
In a quiet residential area, this big white wooden house is immaculate – and looks like a building straight out of the US. Classic design is used…
The South
Vík’s small, cosy, year-round hostel is in the beige house on the hill behind the village centre. Good facilities include a guest kitchen, and several…
The South
Relax and watch the river glide by through giant plate-glass windows in the lounge areas of this immaculate hotel on the banks of the Ytri-Rangá river…
The Golden Circle
This once-in-a-lifetime sleeping experience offers you a clear bubble tent in the countryside near the Golden Circle. Recline and watch the midnight sun…
The South
The simple, idyllic campsite at Þakgil, a green bowl among stark mountains and dramatic rock formations, makes a convenient base for exploring the…
The South
This attractive white farmhouse with a blue-tin roof has smart hotel-style rooms, guesthouse rooms (with shared facilities), four- to six-person…
The Golden Circle
Located 12km northeast of Laugarvatn on a working dairy farm, Efstidalur offers wonderfully welcoming digs, tasty meals and amazing ice cream. Adorable…
The South
Just south of the Ring Road, 8km east of Hella, Hótel Rangá, with its stuffed polar bear in the lobby, looks like a log cabin but caters to Iceland’s high…
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About 5km along Rte 249 beyond the cluster of traffic at Seljalandsfoss falls, a dirt track leads to the historic Stóra-Mörk III farmhouse (mentioned, of…
The South
Set on a pastoral sheep farm, this small, tidy house is rented out as a whole. It holds four beautiful rooms, two with private bathrooms and two that…
The South
This charming white farmhouse is tucked in a strand of trees, beyond the Hótel Edda, almost to the cliff face. A friendly family offers quaint, impeccably…
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Friendly Julia from Switzerland runs this charming guesthouse in the countryside to perfection. A menagerie including birds, cats and a bunny fill this…
The South
Camp right next to the hidden waterfall at Gljúfurárbui at the start of Rte 249. There's a small cafe (9am to 11pm June to August) that sells cake and…
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Sweet Geirakot is a nice alternative to Selfoss town. A friendly family on a dairy farm has renovated the grandparents' small farmhouse into a cosy…
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At the end of Rte 215, to the west of Vík, Garðar is a magical, view-blessed place. Friendly farmer Ragnar rents out five self-contained beachside huts:…
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This lovely little hotel sits on a bubbling stream and beneath fizzing geothermal spouts. The comfortable rooms with subtle Scandi-sleek details and…
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These ubercool modern cottages dot the lava fields 18km east of Selfoss, just north of the Ring Road on Rte 30. They're beautifully kitted out (with…
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This sparkling-clean property on the main street has comfortable double rooms and luxury two-bedroom apartments, complete with balconies and furnished…
The South
Living up to their name, these two quaint cottages are just metres away from the pounding Atlantic, behind a protective berm. Each is tricked out in fine…
The Golden Circle
A flower-pot-lined walk through the forest leads to a fairy-tale wooden cottage. Cosy rooms have patterned quilts and there's a shared porch. The…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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 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…
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 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…
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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…
