Skólavörðustíg 45 • 562 0800 • www.hotelleifur.is • 
Situated across the road from the magnificent Hallgrímskirkja, this small boutique hotel has great views of the church and nearby streets from its upper rooms. The rooms do not have a huge amount of space, but it is unquestionably good value for money.
Rauðarárstígur 18 • 562 3350 • www.fosshotel.is • 
A reliable, comfortable hotel with good facilities and helpful staff. There is nothing lacking in the services offered, but the rooms are on the small and simple side. However, it is good for a brief stay.
Laugarvegur 22A • 511 4666 • www.hotelfron.is •
A variety of good accommodation is on offer at this welcoming hotel, from en suite single and double rooms to apartments with kitchenettes and all the usual services, plus Wi-Fi. The decor has an efficient, modern look and the emphasis in the restaurant is on Nordic cuisine. There is a nice terrace café, too.
Klapparstígur 26 • 595 8520 • www.centerhotels.com •
This is a streamlined place with comfortable rooms and open-plan bathrooms. Friendly, efficient and located just off bustling Laugarvegur, it is a sound option for a short stay. Rooms on the upper floors are quieter and some have sea views.
Þórsgata 1 • 511 6200 • www.hotelodinsve.is •
Excellent value family-owned hotel that manages to balance the homey 1930s building with modern minimalist chic. Its location off the main streets means less likeli-hood of being disturbed by rowdy weekend merrymakers. The bistro-style SNAPS restaurant specializes in grills.
Pósthússtræti 11 • 551 1440 • www.hotelborg.is • 
Wonderful Art Deco building where old time elegance and modern style is reflected in the immaculate rooms, which are a showcase in sophistication, complete with genuine period furnishings and luxurious facilities such as heated bathroom marble floors.
Bergstaðastræti 37 • 552 5700 • www.hotelholt.is •
Holt’s unappealing façade is deceptive – once through the doors you are in one of the most plush old-style hotels in town. It has the country's largest privately owned collection of 19th-century Icelandic artworks and an outstanding restaurant.
Aðalstræti 4–6 • 595 8550 • www.centerhotels.com •
Light, airy, modern building with rooms to match – timber flooring and white walls and furnishings. The suites have views of the older part of the city and there is an excellent choice of good restaurants nearby.
Aðalstræti 16 • 514 6000 • www.hotelcentrum.is •
A modern hotel in an old building on an ancient site: the timber and red-corrugated-iron exterior sits above the remains of a 7th-century Viking settlement. The rooms have been tastefully modernized and there is a renowned restaurant.
Hverfisgata 10 • 580 0101 • www.101hotel.is •
Close to the capital’s main shopping street, this smart hotel is stark on the outside. Inside, the modern, bright rooms have a contemporary mini-malist look, complete with wooden flooring, large beds and marble bathrooms. Amenities include a gym and spa.
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Borgartún 32, 105 Reykjavík • 511 6030 • www.hotelcabin.is •
Tidy budget hotel with basic but clean furnishings and relatively compact, recently renovated rooms. Upper floors have ocean views, while some rooms are designed with inward-facing windows for relief during the bright summer nights. Great-value lunch buffet at the restaurant.
Háholt 7, 270 Mosfellsbær • 566 8822 • www.hotellaxnes.is •
A hotel in a semi-rural location, about a 20-minute bus ride from Reykjavík, near the former home of novelist Halldór Laxness. The double rooms and apartments with kitchenettes are especially good and there's an outdoor hot tub with mountain views. There is a golf course and swimming pool nearby, and regular shuttle buses into town.
Sundlaugarvegur 34, 105 Reykjavík • 553 8110 • www.hostel.is •
One of the few Icelandic HI Hostels with private rooms as well as dormitories, which, along with its location near the Botanic Gardens and Laugardalur swimming pool, makes it the best budget option in town. Booking in advance is recommended.
Strandgata 55, 220 Hafnarfjörður • 565 1213 • www.fjorukrain.is •
A whole complex built around a Viking theme, with accommodation, restaurants and Viking entertainment. The exterior of the hotel has a slight warehouse feel, but the rooms are surprisingly good. There are also 14 Viking-themed cottages near the hotel.
Brautarholt 22–24, 105 Reykjavík • 511 3777 • 22hillhotel.is •
Despite the drab exterior, the decent-sized rooms with excellent views, friendly staff, good restaurant and prime location make this mid-priced option a firm favourite among visitors to the capital.
Ármúli 9, 108 Reykjavík • 595 7000 • www.hotelisland.is •
Centrally located next to the city’s financial district and Laugardalur valley, Hótel Ísland is Iceland’s first dedicated wellness and medical hotel. It features 129 comfortable rooms, with many offering views of the mountains surrounding Reykjavík. There’s also a spa and a bistro serving modern international cuisine.
Brautarholt 29, 105 Reykjavík • 568 0777 • www.hotelorkin.is •
Small budget hotel run by the Faroese Seamen’s Mission. It is well cared for and has a friendly atmosphere. The room prices include breakfast and freshly baked cakes in the afternoon.
Sigtún 38, 105 Reykjavík • 514 8000 • www.grand.is •
Iceland’s second largest hotel is situated in an impressive tower block. It has a modern restaurant and a huge spa and fitness centre. The conference rooms make it an ideal business venue.
Suðurlandsbraut 2, 108 Reykjavík • 444 5000 • www.hiltonreykjavik.com •
As the name suggests, the decor here is distinctly biased towards mono-chromatic furnishings and pine flooring. The in-room safes and blackout curtains (for the luminous summer nights) are a nice touch.
Hagatorg, 107 Reykjavík • 525 9900 • www.radissonblu.com •
Located close to the city centre, this business and conference venue enjoys lovely views. The master suite is very stylish, with dark wooden floors and a private balcony. All guests have access to the luxurious spa and gym.
365 Snæfellsnes • 435 6700 • www.budir.is •
This elegantly refurbished old-style hotel is one of Iceland’s romantic gems. It has an atmospheric seaside setting, with only a dark wooden church and the nearby white cone of Snæfellsjökull for company. The restaurant is renowned for it's fresh fish and lamb dishes.
Vogaland 4, 765 Djúpivogur • 478 8887 • www.hotelframtid.com •
This delightful old building overlooks the attractive village harbour of Djúpivogur and is a good place to rest after a trip to Papey island. There are modern rooms in the main hotel and ordinary wooden cabins for hire, as well as a nearby campsite.
Skútustaðir, 600 Mývatn • 464 4455 • www.keahotels.is •
This well managed, modern hotel on the southern shore of Mývatn has amazing views out over the lake from the dining room. Watch out for the flies outside the lobby during the summer. Free Wi-Fi in every room.
Silfurtorg 2, 400 Ísafjörður • 456 4111 • www.hotelisafjordur.is •
The solid exterior, providing protection against the severe winter storms, hides a warm, comfortable and friendly hotel. The staff go out of their way to be helpful. The rooms are not huge, but have everything you will need for a night or two. The restaurant is decent, if slightly on the expensive side.
Hafnarstræti 87–89, 600 Akureyri • 460 2000 • www.keahotels.is •
Located in the heart of Akureyri, this is the flagship hotel in north Iceland of the KEA chain. The rooms are well furnished and quite spacious. There is a bistro and bar, and the generous buffet breakfast is the ideal start to the day.
Freysnes, 785 Öræfi • 478 1945 • www.hotelskaftafell.is •
The amazing glacier views are unfortunately, only visible from a few of the rooms. Otherwise a perfectly comfortable base for hiking at nearby Skaftafell National Park.
Golfvöllurinn Hamar, 310 Borgarnes • 433 6600 • www.icelandairhotels.com •
This long, low hotel in a peaceful setting comes complete with outdoor hot tubs, a top-notch restaurant and an excellent 18-hole golf course. There are great mountain views and each room has a large window and a door opening directly onto the grounds. Do not miss out on a visit to the Borgarnes Settlement Centre during your stay here.
Miðvangur 5-7, 700 Egilsstaðir • 471 1500 • www.icelandairhotels.com •
The bleak, grey exterior of this hotel should not deter you from staying here. Inside, the large rooms are tastefully furnished and another bonus is the helpful staff. The restaurant is fine but Café Nielsen (open summer only), up the road in the oldest house in town, is better value.
Klausturvegur 6, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur • 487 4900 • www.icelandairhotels.com •
It may seem strange to find such a large hotel in such a tiny place, but Icelandair Hótel Klaustur is well placed for summer excursions to Skaftafell National Park and the Lakagígar craters. Besides its great location, this hotel also offers a decent restaurant and a bar with an outdoor terrace on site, as well as a small geothermal pool next door.
Leirubakki • 487 8700 • www.leirubakki.is •
What makes this comfortable, blandly modern hotel exceptional is its location in the heart of south Iceland and within sight of the smouldering ridge of Hekla, one of Iceland’s most active volcanoes. Guests can enjoy the outdoor natural thermal spring built of lava blocks with beautiful views.
Ringroad, near Hella • 487 5700 • www.hotelranga.is •
This countryside retreat, with 4-star comforts, is especially convenient if salmon fishing on the nearby Rangá river. The lodge-style pine cabins and main buildings are perfectly decorated and there is an excellent restaurant. As well as the river, it is also close to all of south Iceland’s best attractions.
Laufásvegur 41, 101 Reykjavík • 552 6646 •
In a residential area near the bus terminal, this family-run place provides spacious rooms with shared bathrooms and an outdoor hot tub for a very reasonable price.
Geysir • 486 8733 • www.geysirgolf.is •
Next to the geothermal springs area, this self-catering guesthouse has single, double and triple rooms with a large kitchen. Most suited to groups, but can accommodate individual guests. Book in advance.
Herjólfsgata 4, Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar • 481 3400 • Open May–Sep • www.guesthousehamar.is •
This modern block near the harbour has large rooms that sleep up to four guests, with private bathrooms. Breakfast is available for patrons.
Þórsgata 26, 101 Reykjavík • 511 5570 • www.sunna.is •
Close to Hallgrímskirkja, rooms are clean with access to a kitchenette, and shared or private bathrooms. A buffet breakfast is included. Noise can be a problem in the late-partying city.
Hjallabraut 51, 220 Hafnarfjörður • 565 0900 • www.lavahostel.is •
This simple, self-catering guesthouse has 2 to 6 beds per room, shared bathrooms and full kitchen facilities. There is also a dormitory with sleeping-bag accommodation (bring your own or rent linen here). Buses to Reykjavík, and the international airport, stop nearby.
Skálholt • 486 8870 • www.skalholt.is •
The accommodation is attached to the Skálholt Center – a historic cultural venue run by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland. Summer concerts at the cathedral are a bonus (www.sumartonleikar.is) – with contemporary religious music and early music. Book in advance.
Grímsnes, 801 Selfoss • 480 4483 • www.solheimar.is •
A stay in this world renowned sustainable community, founded in 1930, is an unforgettable experience. As well as the comfortable guesthouse with access to a swimming pool and hot tub, there are crafts workshops, a café and a sculpture garden.
Egilsstaðir • 471 1114 • www.lakehotel.is •
With a cozy family-run atmosphere this comfortable hotel is set in a large renovated farmhouse just outside of town and with great views over the lake. Rooms are all en suite. There is a great restaurant, Eldhúsið, on the first floor and a beautiful spa, Baðhúsið, on the ground floor.
Hofgarðar, 365 Snæfellsbær • 846 3897 • www.gistihof.is •
Long, turf-roofed building in a panoramic rural location near to a sandy beach The guesthouse has six self-contained units, with three double bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchenette and outdoor hot tub. There are 16 en suite rooms available in the summer.
Smáragötu 16, 101 Reykjavík • 562 1618 • www.visitreykjavik.is/annas-guesthouse •
The rooms in this beautiful and comfortable house a few minutes walk from central Reykjavík are large and have either en suite or come with shared bathrooms. With fantastic food and an extremely welcoming host, the house is also well located in a quiet street close to the bus station.
Vikurbraut 26, Vík • 467 1212 • www.puffinhotelvik.is •
Puffin is both a charming hotel and hostel. The hotel has 22 ensuite rooms set between a modern building, dating from 2011, and an older wing. A separate hostel building offers 11 cheaper rooms in various sizes with cooking facilities and shared bathrooms. You can also choose to stay in once of the apartments.
Hólar, near Sauðárkrókur • 849 6348 • Open Jun–Aug • www.holar.is/en •
The small community of Hólar is home to a historically important cathedral, the island’s largest estate and Hólar University, where student accommodation is available to tourists.
Höfn • 444 4850 • Open May–Sep • www.hoteledda.is •
Well placed for glacier trips to Vatnajökull or hiking in the Lónsöræfi reserve, these school buildings offer straightforward double rooms and dormitories with shared bathrooms and toilets, plus a restaurant that is well known for its delicious evening buffets.
Skógar • 444 4830 • Open Jun–Aug • www.hoteledda.is •
Storm-proof building neighbouring one of Iceland’s most impressive waterfalls, Skogafoss, the eccentric Skógar Museum and the superb hiking trail to Þórsmörk. Plain, serviceable rooms with shared bathroom facilities, sleeping-bag space and a restaurant serving a plentiful breakfast buffet and à la carte dinner are available.
Stórutjarnir, Route 1 • 444 4890 • Open Jun–Aug • www.hoteledda.is •
Conveniently located between Akureyri and Mývatn, this modern lakeside hotel sits in a short, tight valley frequented by geese in the summer. Rooms include private en suite doubles as well as dormitories. There is also a restaurant and an attached thermal pool.
Route 1, Vík í Mýrdal • 444 4840 • Open May–Sep • www.hoteledda.is •
This Edda hotel is classier than most, with en suite double rooms in the main building and self-contained wooden cabins on the grassy slopes at the rear. Breakfast is served in the lobby; head to Vík for other meals.
Hallormstaður, near Egilsstaðir • 471 2400 • www.701hotels.is •
Cozy country hotel inside Iceland’s most extensive forest, close to Lögurinn lake. The hotel has self-contained wooden cottages, rooms in a large guesthouse and summer-only accommodation. Guests can choose from two hotel restaurants.
Route 1 near Höfn, Hornafjörður • 478 2555 • www.fosshotel.is •
This is a functional, tidy place, with warm but small and simply furnished rooms that have breakfast included in the price. Given the location, you should pay extra to get a room with glacier views. This is a popular stopover for large tour groups.
Norðurgata 2, 710 Seyðisfjörður • 472 1277 • www.hotelaldan.is •
A 19th-century wooden building by the harbour, once a bank, has been converted into this nine-bedroom hotel, which retains a historic atmosphere with period furnishings. There is a bar and an excellent restaurant. More rooms are available in the nearby sister operation, Hótel Snæfell, which is run by the same family.
Torfsnes, Ísafjörður • 444 4960 • Open Jun–Aug • www.hoteledda.is •
Located near the centre of Ísafjörður, this school (for most of the year) has good facilities. Rooms have en suite bathrooms or in-room washbasins. There is a campsite and sleeping-bag space in the heated sports hall. Buffet breakfast is available.
Laugarvatn • 444 4810 • Open Jun–Aug • www.hoteledda.is •
One of two Eddas in town, this huge complex offers double rooms that are either en suite or have shared bathrooms. There is an in-house restaurant and it is close to the Golden Circle attractions, a huge pool and Laugarvatn lake.
Kaupvangur 17, 700 Egilsstaðir • 470 0750 • www.east.is •
Scruffy and occasionally boggy camping ground with some sheltered woody patches near Egilsstaðir’s tourist information and long-distance bus stop; you need to choose your site carefully. Good shower and toilet facilities and a tiny, sheltered barbecue and seating area.
Route 26, Rangárþing ýtra, Hella • 487 6528 • www.1.is/gl2/en •
Campsite and self-contained cabins near Hekla volcano, Tangavatn lake and Þjófafoss waterfall. You can buy fishing licences here.
Kjarnaskógur, Akureyri • 461 2264 • www.hamrar.is •
Enormous camping grounds near woodland outside Akureyri in the north of the island. You do not need to reserve a space in advance. There are toilets, hot showers, washing machines and tumble dryers on site, along with a kitchen and a covered dining area.
Reykjahlíð, Mývatn • 464 4103 • www.myvatnaccommodation.is •
This is a great place to base yourself while at Mývatn; there are superb views over Reykjahlíð and the lake. The site offers hot showers, toilets and outdoor sinks for washing laundry or plates and cutlery. Wooden cabins and a dorm building are also available.
Near Vík • 487 1333 • www.dyrholaey.is •
This lakeside farmstead is nestled in the hills above Dyrhólaey bird reserve. The fully equipped rooms come complete with private bathrooms and are clean, warm and very comfortable. North facing rooms have good views of the Mýrdalsjökull icecap. Staff are helpful and the restaurant offers a healthy breakfast and good-value evening buffet of Icelandic dishes.
Sundlaugarvegur 32, 104 Reykjavík • 568 6944 • www.reykjavikcampsite.is •
The huge grassy slope of this campsite has room for hundreds of tents. A 20-minute walk from the city centre, the site has a covered cooking area, washing machine, tumble dryer, toilets and showers.
Moldnúpur, Route 246, between Skógar and Seljarlandsfoss • 487 8950 • www.hotelanna.is •
Red-roofed farmhouse in a great rural location with Eyjafjallajökull rising above it. Large beds, low ceilings and old wooden furniture add to the character. Price includes buffet breakfast and use of hot tubs and sauna.
Efri Vík, Kirkjubæjarklaustur • 412 4600 • www.hotellaki.is •
A converted farmhouse, the rooms at this idyllic hotel are all en suite doubles. Located on the edge of a pseudocrater and a lava field stretching to Lakagígar, Hótel Laki is the perfect base for hikers and nature lovers.
Near Route 612/615 junction, Patreksfjörður • 456 1500 • Open mid-May–Sep • www.latrabjarg.com •
Originally a boarding school, this hotel is close to the beach and bird cliffs. Rooms have en suite or shared bathrooms. Freshwater trout fishing and horse riding available.
Lindargata 3, Sauðárkrókur • 453 5002 • www.hoteltindastoll.com •
Iceland’s oldest hotel opened in 1884 and has an outdoor spa. Rooms have a warm and cozy feel. A resident ghost adds to the atmosphere.
For a standard double room per night (with breakfast if included), including taxes and extra charges.
under ISK20,000 ISK20,000–40,000 over ISK40,000
