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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon offers luxurious accommodation in Hnappavellir. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and hotel bar. Fjallsárlón lagoon is 20 km from the hotel and the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón and the diamond beach are 29 km away from the hotel. Free WiFi access is available throughout the hotel. On-site parking is free. Very good place . Nothing missing . The dinner was very good

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Superb
4,599 reviews
Price from
US$209
per night

Árbakki Farmhouse Lodge offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 18 km of Geysir and 28 km of Gullfoss Waterfall. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the children's playground, or enjoy views of the mountain and river. The place is just amazing. A beautiful house in a surrounded by trees. Fully equipped kitchen. Families were cooking dinner as if they were in their home. Buffet breakfast was simple but delicious! We wish we could stay for more than just one night!

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9.3
Superb
1,377 reviews
Price from
US$179
per night

Overlooking Höfn Harbour and Vatnajökull Glacier, this hostel features a guest kitchen, BBQ area and laundry facilities.

Staff can help arrange glacier tours, as well as boat and snowmobile trips.

Höfn Hostel offer some rooms with shared bathroom and some with private bathrooms. Some rooms are accessible. Beyond our expectations of a hostel. Everything was new , clean and well done.

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9
Superb
2,841 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

The family-owned Hótel Lækur is set on an Icelandic horse farm, between the Golden Circle and the south coast. Hella is 10 minutes’ drive away. It offers a sun terrace and a guest lounge.

The bright, modern rooms feature wooden floors and private bathrooms. Some include either a terrace or balcony. The surrounding views take in the Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes. Rural and authentic, family run. Fantastic location for the northern lights.

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9
Superb
1,239 reviews
Price from
US$249
per night

This family-run property is 400 metres off Route 1 and 15 km from Selfoss. It offers free Wi-Fi and a terrace. Homemade bread, jam and pastries are served for breakfast.

Guesthouse Bitra B&B’s simple rooms have either private or shared bathroom facilities. They provide views of Mount Hekla or the surrounding countryside. It's a warm, welcoming and very clean place. The room was very cozy and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and with a lot of options. I really recommend this place.

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9.3
Superb
1,219 reviews
Price from
US$154
per night

This guest house is set on a family-owned, working farm with animals. Central Selfoss in southern Iceland is 7 km away. WiFi, sauna and outdoor hot tub access are free.

Each fresh guest room at Lambastadir Guesthouse offers hardwood floors, a work desk, as well as a private bathroom with shower. The communal dining room features tea/coffee making facilities and a microwave. very warm and cute staff🥰 I left my adapter at my last stay and asked if I could borrow or even buy one from them, they just gave me for free!!!! would definitely choose to stay here again if I came back here. Highly recommended!

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9
Superb
1,116 reviews
Price from
US$237
per night

This hotel is set on a farm within the Golden Circle Region, 15 minutes’ drive from Gulfoss Waterfall and Geysir hot water springs. It offers horse riding during the summer season, traditional cooking and a geothermal outdoor hot tub. Great remote location, saw northern lights while our stay here. The restaurant was good, food was delicious. Fun for children as there cows, and friendly dog on the farm.

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9
Superb
1,040 reviews
Price from
US$148
per night

Located in Fludir, 25 km from Geysir, Efra Sel Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. We stayed in the guest house and absolutely loved it! The location is very convenient — almost in the center, and only about 1–1.5 hours’ drive to Reykjavik, waterfalls, geysers, and the beach. The place was clean, warm, and very comfortable. It had everything we needed — a hairdryer, straightener, a bean-to-cup coffee machine, a Ninja multi-grill, and a dishwasher. The living room has a stunning panoramic view — the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee with the sunshine ☀️ The Wi-Fi is super fast, too. It was also really thoughtful that the hosts provided shower gels, shampoo, conditioner, makeup remover wipes, and even some feminine products — such a nice touch! There’s also a hot tub with warm water, which was a great bonus after a day of exploring.

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9.2
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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. The property is non-smoking and is located 25 km from Thjofafoss. Location while in the middle of nowhere is beautiful and peaceful. Room small but amazing.

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9.6
Exceptional
101 reviews
Price from
US$428
per night

Situated in Reykholt and only 23 km from Geysir, Blue View Cabins features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a patio. When staying at the holiday home, guests can use private entrance. Modern new cabin with exceptional view. Fully equipped kitchen (incl. olive oil, salt, pepper, coffee). You need to have a car to get there. Cabins are close to main attractions in Golden Circle Area. Hot tub just in front of the cabin. Fully recommended.

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9.4
Superb
206 reviews
Price from
US$189
per night

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