The South
It's very basic, but if you’re looking for a peaceful, remote base for highland walks, with a beautiful garden, homey kitchen, cosy sitting room and…
Must-see hotels in The South
The South
This sleek black-window-fronted hotel has merged with the former next-door Hótel Edda. It sits on the eastern edge of town with 88 rooms, some suitably…
The South
Vík’s small, cosy, year-round hostel is in the beige house on the hill behind the village centre. Good facilities include a guest kitchen, and several…
The South
Relax and watch the river glide by through giant plate-glass windows in the lounge areas of this immaculate hotel on the banks of the Ytri-Rangá river…
The South
The simple, idyllic campsite at Þakgil, a green bowl among stark mountains and dramatic rock formations, makes a convenient base for exploring the…
The South
This attractive white farmhouse with a blue-tin roof has smart hotel-style rooms, guesthouse rooms (with shared facilities), four- to six-person…
The South
Just south of the Ring Road, 8km east of Hella, Hótel Rangá, with its stuffed polar bear in the lobby, looks like a log cabin but caters to Iceland’s high…
The South
About 5km along Rte 249 beyond the cluster of traffic at Seljalandsfoss falls, a dirt track leads to the historic Stóra-Mörk III farmhouse (mentioned, of…
The South
Set on a pastoral sheep farm, this small, tidy house is rented out as a whole. It holds four beautiful rooms, two with private bathrooms and two that…
The South
This charming white farmhouse is tucked in a strand of trees, beyond the Hótel Edda, almost to the cliff face. A friendly family offers quaint, impeccably…
The South
Friendly Julia from Switzerland runs this charming guesthouse in the countryside to perfection. A menagerie including birds, cats and a bunny fill this…
The South
Camp right next to the hidden waterfall at Gljúfurárbui at the start of Rte 249. There's a small cafe (9am to 11pm June to August) that sells cake and…
The South
Sweet Geirakot is a nice alternative to Selfoss town. A friendly family on a dairy farm has renovated the grandparents' small farmhouse into a cosy…
The South
At the end of Rte 215, to the west of Vík, Garðar is a magical, view-blessed place. Friendly farmer Ragnar rents out five self-contained beachside huts:…
The South
This lovely little hotel sits on a bubbling stream and beneath fizzing geothermal spouts. The comfortable rooms with subtle Scandi-sleek details and…
The South
These ubercool modern cottages dot the lava fields 18km east of Selfoss, just north of the Ring Road on Rte 30. They're beautifully kitted out (with…
The South
This sparkling-clean property on the main street has comfortable double rooms and luxury two-bedroom apartments, complete with balconies and furnished…
The South
Living up to their name, these two quaint cottages are just metres away from the pounding Atlantic, behind a protective berm. Each is tricked out in fine…
The South
Friendly Carina and her husband Ingvar run one of the best lodging options in Vík. Neat-as-a-pin, spacious rooms with good light and clean shared…
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Basic grassy lot in a superb location, right next to Skógafoss. The sound of falling water makes a soothing lullaby to drift off to. There’s a no-frills…
The South
Smart bunk beds, crafted by local iron smiths, in dorms of four to six. Private rooms have fabulous views, also enjoyed from the communal rooftop with hot…
The South
Stay on a lovely family-run farm in the lush rolling countryside on the northern edge of Árnes. The nine rooms are simple but tidy, and views of the…
The South
This pretty clutch of white buildings clusters on a slope with sweeping views of the valley and the volcanoes in the distance. The friendly owner keeps…
The South
Nineteen well-put-together, modern rooms (half of which have views of Skógafoss) and good bathrooms. There's a well-located bistro-bar, with plate-glass…
The South
Run by friendly Nonni, who loves cooking a large breakfast (fresh bread and flower-shaped waffles) for his guests, this small guesthouse on a residential…
The South
This impeccable family-run guesthouse has a collection of pristine rooms grouped around a large dining room with a broad wooden table where a lavish…
The South
Good-value sparkling clean former teachers' house with simple rooms. There's a shared kitchen and bathrooms, plus a large dining area and superfriendly…
The South
This cosy apartment-style guesthouse has simple decor and earthy tones. It also has a hot-pot and steam bath.
Landmannalaugar Hut & Camping Complex
The South
In the middle of summer this campground can look surprisingly raggle-taggle, with hundreds of tents, several structures inundated with hikers, and laundry…
Húsadalur – Volcano Huts Þórsmörk
The South
Busy Volcano Huts Þórsmörk fills the Húsadalur area with basic dorm-style huts, private rooms, five-person cottages (sleeping-bag accommodation with…
The South
Básar is the choice base for Icelanders, largely due to its beautiful position in the trees. There’s hut (mattress only) accommodation for 83 people…
The South
Sixteen kilometres west of Vík and 1.5km north of the Ring Road on a dirt track, sweet Guesthouse Steig is a simple farm building filled with 12…
The South
Two huts here hold 72 people in total; both have drinking water and mattresses. Kitchen facilities have gas stoves. Showers cost 500kr. Opening coincides…
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Emstrur has 60 beds divided across three huts. There are two showers (500kr for five minutes of hot water), toilets and a gas stove. There are no garbage…
The South
A wonderful place if you have the kids in tow, Vatnsholt is located about 16km southeast of Selfoss, just 8km off the Ring Road. Here you’ll find over 30…
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This simple hotel-restaurant complex is the last outpost (and last petrol) before heading into the Highlands. Rooms are austere for the high prices, but…
The South
The 20-bed hut at Fimmvörðuskáli, sitting at an altitude of 1000m on the pass between Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, lies 600m west of the main trail…
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This stand of seven cosy wooden cottages sits within sight of Dyrhólaey in a pastoral area south of the Ring Road, with mountain and ocean views. Each…
The South
This inn’s namesake, Anna, wrote books about her worldwide voyages – and her descendants’ country hotel upholds her passion for travel, with seven sweetly…
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As you head up the Þjórsá valley, this hotel complex sits just off Rte 30, 17km before Árnes. Forty-two rooms include large, modern doubles with crisp…
