Volcanoes, ice caves, hot springs, Northern Lights, waterfalls, glaciers, spouting geysers. It's hard to imagine all these natural wonders on one island with a population of around 300,000. Iceland's otherworldly landscape is a fitting setting for the Vikings who once inhabited the 'land of ice and fire'. Take a drive around Iceland's ring road in a 4x4 and you'll feel like you're on another planet. One minute you'll be cruising past the tumbling waters of Gullfoss and the next you'll be alongside the eerily beautiful black-sand beach of Vik. Don't leave without taking a dip in a hot spring. If you want to avoid the crowds of the Blue Lagoon, other options include Mývatn in the north and the hot streams of the Reykjadalur valley. The elusive Northern Lights feature on many a bucket list. There's no sure way to see them but it’s more likely during the winter months between September and April. Although it’s a lively city, you can see most of Reykjavik in a couple of days, and it’s secondary to the natural wonders the rest of the island has to offer. Main sights include the towering Hallgrímskirkja Church and the National Museum exhibiting the country's compelling history and culture. As the capital, Reykjavik offers the biggest choice of accommodation with a variety of hostels, hotels and apartments. A number of cosy guesthouses are dotted along the ring road but note that many are closed during the winter months.
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Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,946 reviews
Exceptional · 1,946 reviews
Set in Jökulsárlón, 11 km from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,032 reviews
Superb · 1,032 reviews
Nordic Hostel is well located in Reykjavík, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,017 reviews
Superb · 1,017 reviews
Hotel Stafholt has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Varmaland. The hotel offers both free WiFi and free private parking. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,079 reviews
Superb · 1,079 reviews
Set in Höfn in the South Iceland region, REY Stays - House features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,011 reviews
Superb · 1,011 reviews
Boasting garden views, Landbrot Guesthouse is situated in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 25 km from Fagrifoss. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge.
Freya Farm is located in Steinsholt and features a garden. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV.
Guest review
Jon and his family provided a most warm welcome throughout our stay. The room was of an exceptionally high standard, as was the breakfast. He also brought us to see an absolutely beautiful ravine out on his farm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Located on the 20th floor of a contemporary glass tower, these stylish penthouse suites are in central Reykjavik and feature panoramic views of the city or sea. Free WiFi is included.
Guest review
Very nice, helpful receptionists
Easy check in/out
Offered parking space
The view!!!
Comfortable bed
Bath!
Well equipped room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews
ÖÖD Hekla Horizon - Mirror Houses is situated in Hella. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot tub.
Guest review
Phenomenal location, beautiful rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Siglo Hotel by Keahotels in Siglufjörður has 4-star accommodation with a terrace and a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as a sauna and a hot tub.
Guest review
Very helpful front desk female staff: helped with luggage though they are not porters, stylish and timeless decor with attention to details, facilities are user- friendly, great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,215 reviews
Welcome to Aurora Lodge Hotel, where adventure awaits! Our complex of 8 charming buildings sits right on the banks of the East Rangá River, just a stone's throw from the Icelandic Route 1 (Ring Road)...
Guest review
After chatting with the lady who works there, we understood the hotel is actually a fishing club and doesn’t open for public in the fishing season. We were lucky! By the way, the hot water here was real hot spring from the underground. Very nice place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews
Located in Hvolsvöllur, 16 km from Seljalandsfoss, Skálakot Manor Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Guest review
Just an amazing hotel surrounded with beautiful nature. Spa and sauna was cozy and clean the room was beautiful with a great view. Being a smaller hotel they have a great restaurant with a great chef cudos. We would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a peaceful and relaxing stay with the upmost care and professionalism of the staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
Set in Jökulsárlón, 11 km from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Guest review
There should be a different category for hotels like this: a destination hotel :-) Of course we were road tripping across Iceland, so we never stayed anywhere more than 1 night, but if we had, it would have been here: wow! The staff is VERY friendly and VERY professional, you can see that they enjoy working there. The food was great, the breakfast was wonderful, the lobby is fabulous, the bar and lounge were superb. The entire design and setup of the hotel is just perfect. We had a great room with glacier (lake) view. And don't get me started on the two outdoor hot tubs and the outdoor sauna: we enjoyed it until 22:00 hrs (thank you) after a long drive, and we enjoyed the next morning at 7 AM as well. WOW!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,946 reviews
Set in Geysir, 100 metres from Geysir, Hotel Geysir offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Guest review
Excellent hotel. Luxury environment . The standard room was very good and the junior suite was amazing.
The dinner was excellent: food, wine and the service.
The hotel experience was definitely 10/10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,728 reviews
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