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, 1,886 reviews
Exceptional · 1,886 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, 1,065 reviews
Superb · 1,065 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, 1,176 reviews
Superb · 1,176 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.
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
The host is very nice and the breakfast is delicious. We had a wonderful day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Located in Iðunnarstaðir, 43 km from Thingvellir National Park, Basalt Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Guest review
The location is a bit remote, and it's a bit scary to drive there at night, as you have to walk about ten kilometers on a small road; the room is large, neat and clean; the view outside the window is particularly beautiful; the breakfast is relatively simple but very delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 956 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
Everything was perfect: The staff, the location, view, breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Hofsstadir - Country Hotel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Hofstaðir. The hotel features both free WiFi and free private parking.
Guest review
Hotel is located in very beautiful place so we had spectacular view from window. Breakfast was delicious with large selection of local products such as cheese and meat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 648 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
Amazing!! The staff is extremely nice and professional, the rooms are magical and really clean and everything overall was amazing. We stayed for 3 nights and we’re definitely going to return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,208 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
It's a beautiful aesthetic property. Clean and accommodating with all facilities available for us. The views are amazing, and you are living inside a natures playground.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 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
This place was amazing! Everything especially the hot tub was so good. I even bought dinner and it was exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 885 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
Absolutely incredible people. Have rarely met so lovely, accommodating and genuinely kind people - even at other 5* hotels. Always with a smile and ready to help. Rooms are fantastic with great views of the horse stables and endless greenery. Very comfortable beds with down pillows/duvets in elegantly decorated rooms. The food was outstanding - we had 2 lunches and 2 dinners there. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 342 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
Everything!!! It was an amazing hotel. Location is great, breakfast is 100% recommended so many selection and very delicious. Room is cozy and big, very comfortable bed and clean. Hot tub is amazing with glacier view. We ate 2 nights in the hotel and food was delicious again. The staff was so helpful and friendly. I’ll definetely come back to stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,886 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, 1,739 reviews
Located in Akureyri, 32 km from Godafoss Waterfall, Hafdals Hotel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Guest review
When you get to the Hafdals Hotel you will be impressed by the view and then you’ll realise that you get to enjoy this view every single second during your stay (well not every second, the bathroom has no view towards Akureyri but this is no fault of the hotel). Speaking of the room it is quite spacious and the shower has some nice water pressure. The complete hotel facility was clean and well managed!
The breakfast buffet is adequate, there is a good amount of choice and the food and drink is of high quality.
The bed is comfortable and the provided pillow lead to some restfull sleep.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews
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