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, 1,788 reviews
Exceptional · 1,788 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, 1,028 reviews
Superb · 1,028 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, 1,148 reviews
Superb · 1,148 reviews
Set 27 km from Hella and 12 km from Laugaland, Landhotel features a garden, bar and free WiFi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,250 reviews
Superb · 1,250 reviews
Bjork Guesthouse, a property with a garden, is located in Laugarvatn, 25 km from Thingvellir National Park, 29 km from Geysir, as well as 39 km from Gullfoss Waterfall.
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
The location and the view of the city are just perfect. The staff is amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 365 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
Staying at the Mirror Houses as an amazing, unique experience. The location is a little distance from the nearest town but the site is spectacular. The facilities are wonderful to enjoy, the sauna, spa and even the outdoor spa in very cold temperatures and howling winds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 92 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
This hotel is absolutely what every hotel needs to be! From the first step inside it feels like home. The first thing You see is the beautiful common area with the fireplace in the middle. Just sit down and read a book, play a game of chess or enjoy a nice talk to your fellow partner. The next thing you notice is the awesome bar and the fancy restaurant.
The room is amazing. It is bigger than any other room on our Iceland trip. Awesome bathroom with nice tiles and design. Probably the best and most comfortable beds of our whole trip, and the most important part, it was definitely the most silent room we had. You couldn’t even hear the doors of the other rooms or that someone is walking outside.
In the evening after an exhausting day you can relax in the infrared sauna and after that jump into the hot tub. Absolute recommendation.
The breakfast is really amazing too and depending on where you seat yourself, you will enjoy a nice view while seating in sunshine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,210 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
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and varied; the grandma's pancakes are a must-try! We were also lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights during our visit, which was an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this hotel – you won't be disappointed!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 348 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 are many kinds of food in breakfast, and the design of the hall is very beautiful. And Free Bath!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,788 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
The property has a modern design with very spacious rooms & public spaces. The leisure spaces (bar, restaurant) are superbly fit and the services are impecabile, with some of the nicest personnel we have met in Iceland (the have made dinner reservations for us, presented us with complimentary drinks in our last night and so on).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,779 reviews
Featuring a garden, Fjalladýrð Hotel is located in Modrudalur. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk.
Guest review
A gem in the middle of nowhere, over the top, worth every single euro spent. Definitely the most genuine accommodation you can find in Iceland, surrounded by sheep, dogs, and their pet reindeer. The restaurant is as sublime as the place itself.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Offering natural hot springs, free Wi-Fi and an in-house restaurant, this farmhouse hotel is in Iceland’s wild Westfjords. Súdavík village is within a 1-hour drive.
Guest review
The natural heiturpottir and the pool with the rope. The two dogs, parrot and mountain fox
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 710 reviews
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