East Iceland
Once a school, cheerful, plant-filled Hótel Staðarborg has neat, updated rooms, plus lake-fishing and horse-riding opportunities. There's a handful of…
Must-see hotels in East Iceland
East Iceland
Borg is a solid bet for a budget bed. Rooms are OK if old-fashioned, with cooking and lounge facilities; breakfast costs 1250kr. Cheaper sleeping-bag…
Inland
Recipient of an impressive makeover in around 2016, this hotel has petite but well-designed rooms with some colourful retro-style accents. There's a…
East Iceland
It’s worth staying a few days on the family-friendly farm to enjoy the natural surrounds and the homey atmosphere of this small, no-frills hostel. Linen…
Seyðisfjörður
There are two areas for camping – one sheltered, grassy site for tents opposite the Bláa Kirkjan, and another nearby area for vans. The service building…
East Iceland
Like an extra in the film High Fidelity, you need to ask the dude in the music shop about the rooms above. They're simple and cheap, and there’s a handy…
Inland
A second campsite on the lakeshore – the other one is Atlavík Campsite – small and quiet Höfðavík is just north of the petrol station. Powered sites…
Inland
Camping pitches are in utilitarian rows, but it’s central and facilities are reasonable; there’s a laundry, but no camper kitchen. At reception you can…
Inland
The Snæfell mountain hut is run by the national park and can accommodate up to 45 people. It has a kitchen, a camping area and showers. A 4WD is required…
Inland
In a wooded cove on the lakeshore, idyllic Atlavík is a popular campsite, often the scene of summer weekend parties. In July, pedal boats, rowing boats…
Inland
At the remote, history-filled farm Aðalból, there's a simple guesthouse and campground; meals are available (notice required), as are some basic supplies.
Inland
Behind an uninspiring exterior is this fresh, seven-room guesthouse, offering good value with its fine views, kitchen and a couple of larger, family…
East Iceland
Klif is a new-ish addition to town, a small, homey, five-room hostel in the old post office. The very reasonable prices include linen; breakfast is…
East Iceland
Small, neat, basic campsite just east of the village; it's signed off the main road. Note: no showers, but the local swimming pool is close by.
East Iceland
At the entrance to town on Rte 92, this neat campground sits beside a duck pond, with decent facilities (including washing machine).
East Iceland
High above the town, near the avalanche barriers (worth a visit for the great views). It’s signposted from the hospital.
East Iceland
This popular, well-kept site has free kitchen access, plus washing machine and showers.
