Must-see hotels in North Iceland

  • Guesthouse Hanna Sigga

    North Iceland

    An excellent choice, this homey and welcoming guesthouse is on a residential street in the town centre. Rooms are well kept, and there’s a guest kitchen,…

  • Húsavík Hostel

    North Iceland

    This is the only in-town budget option, and its 21 beds are popular. There are bunk-filled dorm rooms and a couple of private rooms (which include linen),…

  • Grand-Inn Bar & Bed

    North Iceland

    At the Grand-Inn Bar on the main street, the '& Bed' part of the equation is 10 budget beds in five rooms in the building adjacent to the bar. There's a…

  • Hótel Akureyri

    Akureyri

    Compact, well-equipped rooms are found at this boutique-style hotel, under friendly, service-minded family ownership. Front rooms have water views, back…

  • Gullsól

    North Iceland

    Follow the stairs up through the trapdoor at cosy Gullsól to find teeny-tiny rooms perched above the island’s gift shop-cafe (which opens in conjunction…

  • Sæberg HI Hostel

    North Iceland

    At Reykjaskóli, barely a cluster of houses 13km north of Staðarskáli, Sæberg HI Hostel is a peaceful little place with hot-pots, cottages and sprawling…

  • Campsite

    Tröllaskagi

    Oddly placed in the middle of town near the harbour, it has a small block housing showers and laundry (800kr). There's a second patch of grass beyond the…

  • Sunnuberg

    Tröllaskagi

    Cosy rooms with bathroom are available at homey Sunnuberg, 200m past the pool, opposite the petrol pump and grocery store. (Note: there's no kitchen.)

  • Mikligarður Guesthouse

    North Iceland

    This basic guesthouse near the church has petite rooms with TV and tasteful decor. There’s also a spacious guest kitchen and TV lounge, and a good…

  • Sólsetur

    North Iceland

    A homely guesthouse run by the friendly owner of Kaupfélagið Raufarhöfn, where breakfast is served. There's a full kitchen and living space, and lovely…

  • Eldá

    Mývatn Region

    This friendly operation owns three basic properties along Helluhraun and offers no-frills accommodation. There are guest kitchens and TV lounges, and…

  • Hótel Tangi

    North Iceland

    A friendly in-town hotel open year-round with an on-site restaurant (open to all), a pleasant lounge area, and rooms with and without private bathroom…

  • Gistihús Jóa

    Tröllaskagi

    Joe’s handsome six-room guesthouse is part of Kaffi Klara downstairs, where breakfast is served. Compact rooms in a restored old post office have hand…

  • Our Guesthouse

    Akureyri

    This decent guesthouse has a variety of bed options: dorm, rooms with shared bathroom, suite with private bathroom, family-sized apartment. Kitchen access…

  • Húsavík Cape Hotel

    North Iceland

    A boutique-y option in a former fish factory above the harbour. Fresh, modern rooms are a good size (some come with bunks, for families), but summer…

  • Campsite

    North Iceland

    Follow the signs from Hotel Varmahlíð to reach this secluded, sheltered campground above the town, near hiking trails.

  • Reykir Guesthouse

    North Iceland

    At Reykir, not far from Grettislaug pool, this cosy timber house has decent rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen.

  • Wave Guesthouse

    Tröllaskagi

    This comfortable guesthouse offers three doubles and one twin room. All share a kitchen, lounge and bathroom – it's like staying in a comfy share-house.

  • Auðnir

    North Iceland

    Rent a room or the whole house on this lush farm, beautifully situated under the stone pinnacle of Hraundrangi. Shared kitchen and living room.

  • Campsite

    North Iceland

    Signed off the main road in the southern part of town, this small campground is by the local swimming pool and sports centre.

  • Campsite

    Tröllaskagi

    Toilets, water and electricity are available; guests use the showers inside the neighbouring swimming-pool complex.

  • Campsite

    North Iceland

    Good campsite with views of the fjord and town below. Follow Miðbraut north and turn left at the school.

  • Campground

    Tröllaskagi

    Large camping area by the town pool; follow the signs to Hotel Dalvík to access it (pay at the pool).

  • Campground

    Tröllaskagi

    There’s a simple campground with its reception and amenities at the modern swimming-pool complex.

  • Campsite

    North Iceland

    The campsite beside the swimming pool is a bit barren and treeless, but has decent facilities.

  • Nest

    North Iceland

    This main-street guesthouse has bright, appealing rooms, plus guest lounge and kitchen.

  • Hotel Hvammstangi

    North Iceland

    Fresh, neat rooms are on offer at this simple hotel close to the heart of town.

  • Campsite

    North Iceland

    Neat little campground at the southern entrance to town.

  • River Guesthouse

    North Iceland

    This huge blue portacabin offers 30 very basic budget rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen. There's little by way of atmosphere or charm. Sleeping-bag…