Must-see hotels in The South

  • Stracta Hótel

    The South

    Stracta is one of the new breed of Iceland's higher-end tourist hotels. Rooms range from modern, comfortable doubles to studios with microwaves and…

  • Gesthús

    The South

    At this friendly place by the park, choose between camping, doubles in two-room cabins with shared kitchen and bathroom, or a full summer house with…

  • Guesthouse Edinborg

    The South

    Formerly named Hótel Edinborg (and still signposted that way on the main road), this tall, tin-clad farmhouse has inviting wood-floored rooms with comfy…

  • Árhús

    The South

    Set along the river, just south of the Ring Road, Árhús has a cluster of cottages (from a simple room to a complete cabin with kitchenette and bathroom),…

  • Volcano Hotel

    The South

    This seven-room hotel, 11.5km west of Vík, plays with a volcano motif in its decor: floors are made from a mosaic of pebbles, and candles glow throughout…

  • Hótel Örk

    The South

    This hulking hotel favoured by tour groups has rather plain rooms, but offers family-friendly amenities: sauna, nine-hole golf course, billiards, and an…

  • Hótel Skógar

    The South

    This architecturally interesting hotel has 12 small, eclectic rooms with quirky antiques, some with hill views. From the garden you can see Eyjafjöll…

  • Landmannahellir

    The South

    This remote campsite has basic facilities, including a shower (500kr) and toilets, as well as hut lodging (sleeping bag required). It also sells fishing…

  • Hótel Selfoss

    The South

    This 99-room behemoth near the bridge has a calm interior with snappy business-style rooms and great facilities, including a good in-house restaurant…

  • Hótel Eyjafjallajökull

    The South

    This long, narrow, wooden hotel is accompanied by a high-quality campground with hot tubs and laundry. Hotel rooms have en suite bathrooms and flat-screen…

  • Sólheimahjáleiga Guesthouse

    The South

    A series of cosy renovated farm buildings house rooms with private and shared bathrooms, plus a kitchen. The family rooms (sleeping up to five) have…

  • Hótel Leirubakki

    The South

    Opposite the Hekla Centre, this modern hotel block and large farmstead next door are some of the last outposts before you hit volcanoes and highland,…

  • Bitra B&B

    The South

    This building was originally meant to be a women’s prison, but it never became one and now it's a welcoming guesthouse with 17 clean, simple rooms – some…

  • Hótel Dyrhólaey

    The South

    On a hill 10km west of Vík, this 88-room hotel has gorgeous views and is popular with tour groups. Large rooms with basic mod cons sprout off three wings…

  • Giljur Gistihús

    The South

    Just 7km west of Vík and tucked back off the Ring Road at the foot of lush cliffs creased by a waterfall and dotted with grazing horses, this small farm…

  • Vík Campsite

    The South

    The campsite sits under a grassy ridge at the eastern end of town, just beyond the Icelandair Hótel Vík. An octagonal building houses cooking facilities,…

  • Langidalur

    The South

    Located at the start/end of the trail to Landmannalaugar, Langidalur is the most rustic accommodation option of the four in Þórsmörk, but it is well…

  • Hótel Katla – Höfðabrekka

    The South

    At the start of Rte 214, 5.5km east of Vík, Hótel Katla – Höfðabrekka is a large country hotel with 72 comfy rooms with en suite bathrooms in annexes of…

  • Sandartunga Camping

    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…

  • Hvanngil

    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…

  • Art Hostel

    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…

  • Asgarður

    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…

  • Selfoss HI Hostel

    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…

  • Baldvinsskáli

    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…

  • Skálakot

    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…

  • Rjúpnavellir

    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…

  • Kvöldstjarnan

    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…

  • Farmhouse Lodge

    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…

  • Nicehostel Seljaland

    The South

    Around 2km south of Seljalandsfoss, this smart hostel has four immaculate private rooms and 12-people dorms with private reading lights. Kitchen…

  • Hjarðarból Guesthouse

    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…

  • Slyppugil Campsite

    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),…

  • Freyja B&B

    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…

  • Hótel Hlíð

    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…

  • Gistiheimlilið Reynir

    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…

  • Árnes Camping

    The South

    Simple campground with three grassy fields, toilets, washing facilities and free showers. Electricity hook-up 900kr. Pay at the Þjórsárstofa museum and…

  • Bakki Hostel & Apartments

    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 …

  • Laugaland

    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…

  • Campground

    The South

    A sheltered green space just a minute's walk from Hvolsvöllur's shops and restaurants. Laundry facilities (300kr per wash) and showers (400kr) on-site…

  • Skógar HI Hostel

    The South

    A solid link in the HI chain, this spot is located a stone’s throw from Skógafoss in an old school with utilitarian rooms. There’s a guest kitchen and a…

  • Hótel Lambafell

    The South

    This big, airy and super clean log-cabin-style hotel offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms. There's a hot tub on the patio.