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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. I liked everything. The property is exactly as on the pictures, even better. Comfy rooms, hot tub, tasty food, beautiful surroundings…Wake-up call for Nothern lights was also helpful, and you can see them very clearly right from your window, if you are too lazy to go outside. Very good selection of breakfast treats - smoked salmon was so delicious! Friendly and helpful staff. Perfect stay! Would love to stay longer)

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Superb
4,612 reviews
Price from
US$210
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 room was big, the location was beautiful! The breakfast was simple and delicious, the dining room is just gorgeous and it is available with the kitchen every evening (well equipped). The beds were the best thing :)

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9.3
Superb
1,377 reviews
Price from
US$180
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. The location (beauty of the nature), the staff, the cosiness and the warm feeling of the cottage room and the norhtern lights!

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Superb
1,239 reviews
Price from
US$250
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. Love this charming place! The breakfast is nice and the staff really cares about doing a good job. I highly recommend this place.

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9.3
Superb
1,218 reviews
Price from
US$154
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. The rooms were really nice and we were able to see the northern lights just outside. Perfect!

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9
Superb
1,037 reviews
Price from
US$149
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. Efra Sel was the nicest surprise of our trip when it comes to accommodation, and probably my favourite accommodation we stayed at in Iceland. The room was spacious and clean, and this was the only room where we had a sofa as part of a "living room corner" too. There was a sink and mirror in the room. The bathrooms are nice and there are 2 bathrooms for 6 rooms I think, which is a good ratio. We did not see other people, so it barely felt like a shared hostel bathroom. The kitchen is also well equipped with a large table facing large windows with a nice view outside. The price was also pretty affordable. We were sorry we booked only 1 night, and would definitely come back!

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9.2
Superb
123 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. 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

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. Amazing location & perfect for northern lights spotting

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9.4
Superb
205 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

Featuring garden views, Baksas Luxury Campers provides accommodation with patio, around 48 km from Thingvellir National Park. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The campground features family rooms. Excellent communication from the owners, caravan was exceptionally clean and tidy. Everything you could possibly want was supplied, lovely welcome pack , which was most gladly received. Allocated parking space, nice rural location but near to town. Heating excellent and plenty of hot water. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.

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9.3
Superb
102 reviews

A recently renovated apartment located in Hvolsvöllur, Country cottage with great view to the glacier, Eyjafjallajökull and Westman Islands features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 34 km from Seljalandsfoss. Wonderful place—check-in was a breeze and everything was easy from the start. The calm country setting offered so much relaxation and quiet, making it an ideal spot to recharge and enjoy nature. Would definitely stay again!

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9.5
Exceptional
111 reviews
Price from
US$174
per night

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