Akureyri
Branding itself as a 'boutique guesthouse', central Hrafninn (the Raven) feels like an elegant manor house without being pretentious or stuffy. Over three…
Must-see hotels in North Iceland
Akureyri
This huge site, 1.5km south of town in a leafy setting in Kjarnaskógur woods, has newer facilities than the city campsite, and mountain views. There's a…
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…
Akureyri
In an elevated, hidden residential pocket behind Kaupvangsstræti, the 'White House' shines with the personal touch of its stylish owner, Guðrún. There are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
North Iceland
Just north of town, this delightful waterfront property offers a modern, stylish fjordside cottage – your room's terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a…
Mývatn Region
This brand-new guesthouse in the lava fields and forests on the eastern shore of Mývatn may be constructed from cinderblock, but the rooms are comfortable…
North Iceland
A friendly family operates this simple guesthouse with tidy rooms and good food. A welcome respite, it's the inn closest to the northern access of the…
North Iceland
This handsome timber guesthouse is situated near the pool. It has good facilities, including kitchen and lounge. They also operate two other guesthouse…
Akureyri
Íbúðir has a choice of six quite luxurious apartments ranging in size (the largest sleeping eight). With a central location and balconies with town views,…
North Iceland
Serene and seafront: what's not to love? Two beautifully tranquil cottages, one standard-house shaped and one shaped like a wooden barrel, perch on the…
North Iceland
Homey Básar is right next to the air strip and has peaceful views of the bluffs and wide open ocean. Sleeping-bag accommodation is possible, and there is…
North Iceland
Grand, new two- and three-bedroom apartments fill the 'Old School' and fully equipped kitchens make it easy to self-cater. The perfect chance to pretend…
Mývatn Region
Ásdis is the sunny host at this small, homely guesthouse with lava-field views. There are just three rooms and one bathroom, but they’re bright, spotless…
North Iceland
Sweeping views down the fjord and out to sea makes these tidy rural rooms on a horse farm a relaxing option. Guest kitchen and modern shared bathroom…
North Iceland
Gorgeous sweeps of river and pastures surround Keldudalur and its batch of apartments and small houses kitted out with TVs, fully equipped kitchens and a…
North Iceland
Camping inside the park boundaries is strictly limited to the official campsites at Ásbyrgi and Vesturdalur (plus Dettifoss for hikers only). Vesturdalur…
North Iceland
If the sound of pounding water puts you to sleep, a night in the (overpriced) rooms of sunny yellow Fosshóll, next to Goðafoss falls, might be for you…
Akureyri
With 200-plus rooms, this vast summer hotel in the local boarding school is not somewhere you’ll feel the personal touch. The newer wing is modern with…
Mývatn Region
Solid midrange rooms and lobby area plus good facilities and friendly service make this a safe bet. The hotel's best feature, though, is its winter…
North Iceland
One of two HI hostels on tranquil, remote rural properties in the area (owned by the same family; the other is called Berg and is well-liked) – both are…
Mývatn Region
Gígur's stylish contemporary look doesn't hide the fact that rooms are small, even by Icelandic standards. To compensate, there's friendly service, a…
North Iceland
In an appealing setting near the river, Glaðheimar has camping and an assortment of self-contained cottages sleeping up to six people (larger cottages…
North Iceland
A country hotel behind an unpromising exterior (in a former boarding school), Skúlagarður offers a warm welcome, plus compact, modern, overpriced en suite…
Akureyri
Bright, well-maintained rooms at this cheerful yellow-and-white villa are in a good central location, and the prices are reasonable. There is a second…
Tröllaskagi
The Hólar University College accommodation block offers summer stays in vacant student rooms and apartments that are pretty basic. Alternatively, wooden…
North Iceland
Legend has it that Marlene Dietrich once stayed at this simple boutique hotel, which dates from 1884. The individually decorated rooms blend period…
Akureyri
This friendly, well-run hostel is a 15-minute walk north of the centre and has a TV lounge and two kitchens in the main house (rooms all have TV), a…
Akureyri
Akureyri’s largest year-round hotel (104 rooms) and popular with groups, super-central Kea has business-style rooms with good facilities (including…
Mývatn Region
Fresh scents of pine and cedar fill the air in these log-cabin rooms (cosy with underfloor heating), set in a lava field 2.5km south of Reykjahlíð and a…
Akureyri
This central site is popular for its location, not its charm. It has a washing machine, small dining area and showers (500kr), plus a car-free policy …
Mývatn Region
There's a range of options here, 2.5km south of Reykjahlíð: camping, basic accommodation in utilitarian prefab huts and a newer block of compact…
North Iceland
Next to the sports ground at the north end of town, this well-maintained spot has washing machines and limited cooking facilities, but not nearly enough…
North Iceland
Modern guesthouse with good kitchen-dining area, a hot-pot, and large balconies for birdwatching; dinner is available on request. There are decent…
Siglo Harbour Hostel & Apartments
Tröllaskagi
The 'hostel' element of this establishment is more like a decent-value guesthouse: five double rooms with linen, shared bathroom, kitchen access and…
North Iceland
Updated rooms are found at this friendly small hotel, just uphill from the town's hub. Its restaurant (open mid-May to mid-September) is one of the best…
North Iceland
Hótel Norðurljós is the town’s 'fanciest' accommodation (ie it's the only one with private bathrooms). Under new management, the rather bland hotel is…
