The South
This simple sheltered campground has water and toilets and a children's play area. The blessing is its grand setting in the broad lava fields and river…
Must-see hotels in Southwest 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
The South
Just where the paved road ends, and the closest accommodation to the Rte 26–F225 junction, you'll find these two large cabins with sleeping-bag space for…
The South
The three bright, white rooms here come with washbasins and fluffy feathery duvets. There’s a shared living room and terrace, hot-pot, barbecue and…
The Golden Circle
This adorable guesthouse has five cosyrooms filled with antiques, and a wing of modern rooms with private bathrooms and decks with mountain views. The…
Útilífsmiðstöð Skáta Úlfljótsvatni
The Golden Circle
This scouts centre has camping in summer and basic dorm huts in winter. It offers a full program of lakefront activities and extensive playgrounds. Find…
Reykjanes Peninsula
This guesthouse has been created using recycled timber, driftwood and volcanic stones, creating a special environment where every room is unique. The…
Reykjanes Peninsula
In one of Keflavík's former military base buildings, this large, spruced-up hotel with modern interiors and exposed concrete walls offers an assortment of…
The South
Surprisingly sleek and contemporary designer rooms fill this low-key farm lodge on the Ring Road 14km west of Vík. Bedside tables are made from hewn tree…
Heimaey
Spacious, basic rooms are well lit and have private bathrooms; some are extra large with kitchenettes. Rollaway mattresses for children cost 2500kr. The…
The South
Around 2km south of Seljalandsfoss, this smart hostel has four immaculate private rooms and 12-people dorms with private reading lights. Kitchen…
The South
This buttercup-yellow set of cottages and guesthouse buildings, with small kitchen, hot tub and friendly hosts, is pastoral and welcoming. It is located…
Reykjanes Peninsula
In a residential area, only a 10-minute drive to Keflavík International Airport, this well-decorated red guesthouse has a handful of rooms with shared…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Borg is an older home in the centre of town with the cosiness of ‘grandma’s place’. There's a good brekkie, with cereal, bread, meat and cheese. There's…
The South
The cheapest option in the area is run by Hostelling International, sits within sight (about 500m) of Langidalur, and has showers (500kr per person),…
The Golden Circle
Field camping 3.5km northeast of Geysir, next to Kjóastaðir horse farm. Electricity for campers is 900kr, showers are 400kr. There's also a summertime bar…
The Golden Circle
Several bland, white block buildings stepping up the slope next to Laugarvatn lake contain spacious, modern apartments with full kitchens. It's convenient…
The South
Tina and Tofi welcome guests to an immaculate ranch house, with simple clean rooms, in the village of Stokkseyri. Activities include board games and…
The South
This slim band of modern rooms sits against a brilliant backdrop, with rocky foothills behind and the sweep of a lush valley reaching towards the coast…
The South
This family-owned silver strip of rooms looks out over the ocean at Dyrhólaey. The twin bedrooms and one five-person family room share bathrooms and a…
The South
Simple campground with three grassy fields, toilets, washing facilities and free showers. Electricity hook-up 900kr. Pay at the Þjórsárstofa museum and…
The Golden Circle
This simple, modern hotel is part of the vast Geysir Center and offers tidy rooms, some with good countryside and Geysir views. There's also a hot tub,…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Sleek, clean and simple is the order of the day at this residential-area B&B on the main drag out of town. It has a hot tub. Free airport transfers…
The South
This broad building offers six-bed dorms that share a living area and kitchen, and studios (sleeping up to four) or one-bedroom self-catering apartments …
Svítan Guesthouse & Apartments
Reykjanes Peninsula
Choose from simple rooms or fully furnished apartments at this centrally located building. Rooms have kitchen and terrace access, and some have private…
The South
Family camping complex northwest of Hella, with cooking facilities, swimming pool and hot-pots (adult/child 900/400kr). Electricity 1000kr. Find it on Rte…
