Iceland Bed and Breakfast Inns | Places to Stay in Iceland

April 29, 2023 Marlin Saiz

Icecaps and glaciers, spouting geysers and steaming solfataras, volcanoes, raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, a bevy of birds, cavorting whales offshore and much more are on your Iceland itinerary. Among lively Reykjavik's multitude of attractions are Hallgrimur's Church, a bevy of geothermal baths and sizzling hot nightlife. The Icelandic capital is the starting point for the Golden Circle Route driving tour through the southwest. The mineral-rich Blue Lagoon is a 40-minute drive from the city.
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1. Hali Country Hotel

Hali 2, Hofn 781 Iceland
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1127 reviews

Hali Country Hotel

Family owned country hotel. Located right by road nb 1. Only 10 min drive from Jökulsárlón, Glacier lagoon. We offer comfortable double and triple rooms and apartments. Restaurant and museum on site. Open all year around. Breakfast buffet, bed linen, towels, free wi-fi and taxes included in all room rates.

Great dinner

Reviewed By Rain W

Stayed for one night in the cabin/cottage, which is separate from the other rooms. Two bedrooms and one living/kitchen, stocked with the general things you need from a kitchen. It was very clean. However, we did not find the beds/linen to be particularly comfortable compared to other places we stayed on our Ring Road trip. Check-in happens in the restaurant. Don't drive all the way in to where the rooms are, if you're following Google Maps. Just stop basically as soon as you turn into the farm. There is signage indicating the reception/restaurant building. Breakfast was simple but had a number of Icelandic specialties. Dinner was the highlight of our stay. Prices are in line with Iceland pricing, but everything tasted fantastic! We had both the char and the lamb and dessert was apple cake. Everything was delicious and we spent the rest of our trip comparing the food with what we ate at Hali's. Location is a little bit far from everything, but if you're going around the entire Ring Road, I would recommend stopping here. I would definitely return just for the food alone.

2. The Garage - Studio Apartments

Varmahlid, Hvolsvollur 861 Iceland
Excellent
96%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 187 reviews

The Garage - Studio Apartments

Fantastic

Reviewed By 856meerak

This is an amazing place. They have spacious rooms with private kitchenette. The owners have a generous stock of stuff you are allowed to use. Anna baked amazing dessert daily and her cookies are to die for. Must stay place for around skogafoss

3. Blue House B&B

Valhusabraut 19 Seltjarnarnes, Reykjavik 170 Iceland
Excellent
71%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 464 reviews

Blue House B&B

Peacefully set on Seltjarnarnes Peninsula, Blue House B&B is 5 minutes’ drive from central Reykjavik and 10 minutes’ walk from northern lights spot “Grótta Lighthouse”. The property is allocated over 3 houses and guests can choose from guestrooms or self-catering apartments with easy parking. This property is located in an ideal location for Northern Lights gazing. Netflix and Apple TV are standard in Blue House´s rooms. The bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared in the guesthouse. Apartments benefit from the private bathroom and kitchen facilities. Views of the sea, garden, and natural landmarks are possible. Blue House offers a daily self-service continental breakfast with home-baked bread at a surcharge of 10€. Popular nearby leisure options include running, bird watching, hiking, northern lights, and the neighboring beach. There is a public outdoor geothermal pool just a 5-minute walk away. Seltjarnarnes Golf Club is 3 minutes’ drive away. We assist you with your travel planning every morning during Breakfast time.

Lovely place

Reviewed By 45jafetv

Our stay was short but we loved the place. Cosy and we'll equipped, our hosts were very friendly and helped us with our inquiries. The room had a queen size bed, small tv with Roku to watch TV shows. You can also opt to have breakfast and pay a small fee of 10 euro per person. Recommended place! Jafet V.

4. Skogafoss Hotel - Bistro and Bar

Skogarfoss Hvolsvelli, Skogar 861 Iceland 011 354 487 8780
Excellent
34%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 400 reviews

Skogafoss Hotel - Bistro and Bar

Bed and breakfast with a warm and cozy atmosphere located in a picturesque area next to one of Iceland's best known waterfalls, Skogafoss and near the famous Eyjafjallajokull Volcano. The convenient location next to the ring road (route 1) is ideal for sightseeing in central South Iceland and hiking in the remarkable mountainous landscape shaped through the ages by fire and ice Buffet breakfast is included in the rate. The hotel and restaurant are open all year round.

A perfect stay in an excellent hotel

Reviewed By GeorgianaDany

An excellent hotel in a wonderful location in South Iceland, surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes. Clean and comfortable rooms, fully equipped. My room had a great view over the Skógafoss waterfall. The breakfast was excellent, the restaurant is open almost all day and you can get a delicious lunch, dinner or a light meal there. In the hallway there are coffee machines, so that you can get a coffee, tea or hot chocolate anytime you want. Since I travelled by bus, it was also an advantage that the bus stop was right in front of the hotel. The hotel has a luggage room, excellent WiFi and the staff are friendly and helpful. I sincerely recommend this hotel.

5. ION City Hotel

Laugarvegur 28, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Excellent
66%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 154 reviews

ION City Hotel

If you’re looking for a romantic small hotel in Reykjavik, look no further than ION City Hotel. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Reykjavik, ION City Hotel is located a short distance from Laugavegur (0.0 mi) and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) (0.2 mi). Rooms at ION City Hotel provide a minibar, a seating area, and a sofa, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. You can also enjoy an on-site restaurant while staying at ION City Hotel. Reykjavik has plenty of diners. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Hamborgarabulla Tomasar, Vitabar, and Grillhusid, which are serving up some great dishes. Best of all, ION City Hotel makes it easy to experience many great Reykjavik attractions like Kogga - Ceramic Studio - Gallery, Skúmaskot, and Mengi, which are some popular art galleries. The staff at ION City Hotel looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Amazing stay at Ion city in the heart of Reykjavík

Reviewed By Svava J

We loved staying at this hotel, nice staff, and a great clean room. The bed was really comfy. We got a welcome drink upon arrival, a good Cava. Breakfast voucher for bakery & coffeeshop Sandholt nearbye. Totally recommended!

6. Skjaldarvik Guest House & Restaurant

Road 816 Skjaldarvik, Akureyri 601 Iceland
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 439 reviews

Skjaldarvik Guest House & Restaurant

Skjaldarvik guesthouse, restaurant and tourist service is a family business. We put our lives and souls in it. Óli, Dísa and our girls, Klara, Katrín and Sunneva, will offer you a warm welcome.

awesome experience!

Reviewed By markusfQ4302JR

We stayed here with a group of 14 students for several nights. Fantastic location directly at the fjord (whales visible from the hot tub), great breakfast and dinner, super friendly and helpful staff (they even kept the restaurant open after hours for us when we were delayed on one of our excursions), and the cutest Icelandic horses on property. We will definitely come back with another group next year!

7. Eric the Red Guesthouse

Eiriksgata 6, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Excellent
71%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 467 reviews

Eric the Red Guesthouse

Guesthouse in the heart of Reykjavik City Center. This is a perfect home away from home guesthouse with personal atmosphere and service. We have reasonable prices, delicious breakfast buffet, offer free internet access and tours with the hosts into the countryside.

Eric the Red Review

Reviewed By 948MarkH948

This guest house was a wonderful place. We spent 2 nights. The location is excellent, walking distance to downtown and many different attractions. It’s an older house with much artwork. The bathroom needs some TLC, but everything worked. The room was spacious. Breakfast is just cereal, toast and coffee, but you have access to a full kitchen. They did not offer any bar soap or a wash cloth. You are asked to take your shoes off once you enter the house, but they did have some house shoes that you could use.

8. Hotel Jokull

Nesjum, Hofn 781 Iceland
Excellent
37%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 245 reviews

Hotel Jokull

Welcome to Hotel Jokull, your Hofn “home away from home.” Hotel Jokull aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. In addition, while staying at Hotel Jokull guests have access to a concierge and baggage storage, and you can stay connected with free wifi. You can also enjoy a lounge while staying at Hotel Jokull. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Hotel Jokull. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Kiddi's Workshop, which is a popular Hofn art gallery – and it is conveniently located a short distance from the small hotel. Hotel Jokull puts the best of Hofn at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Excellent stay

Reviewed By PeterL4908

Great and helpful staff, very nice and clean room, free parking, tasty breakfast and cute neighbouring dogs :) close to natural wonders, next to the main 1 ring road, definetely recommended for all travellers!

9. Ekra

Reynivellir 2, Reynivellir 781 Iceland
Excellent
14%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
29%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 7 reviews

Ekra

A ne pas refaire

Reviewed By levoyageur69

Chambre correcte mais les lumières au-dessus de la tête de lit grillées, du moins ne fonctionnaient pas. Aucun accueil, clefs dans une keybox. Nous n'avons pas été avertis qu'il n'y avait rien autour. Or cet établissement ne propose aucune restauration, ni petit-déjeuner. Il n'y a rien aux alentours mais n'avons pas été prévenus. Vous ne voyez pas les propriétaires. Le sentiment est le suivant: nous sommes là pour payer une chambre mais surtout ne pas embêter les propriétaires !!!

10. Vatnsholt

Vatnsholt 2, Selfoss 801 Iceland
Excellent
44%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 276 reviews

Vatnsholt

Vatnsholt is a newly renovated country lodge in a beautiful setting above the lake of Villingarholt. From Vatnsholt you will enjoy a magnificent view where you can easily spot the Westman islands (Vestmannaeyjar), the glacier of Eyjafjall (Eyjafjallajökull), the Tinda Mountains (Tindfjöll), the famous volcano Hekla and the slopes of Hella. Vatnsholt is conveniently located 70 km from Reykjavik with an easy access from the main highway, only 16 km from the nearest town of Selfoss where you will find all the modern comforts a town has to offer.

Wash the pillows!!

Reviewed By linsti

It’s insanely unhygienic to put pillows that has never been washed as a pillow for your head to sleep on! How do I know they haven’t been washed? The cover was not removable from the pillow and it had some hair on it from a previous customer. I would like an answer from the hotel on why they think it’s acceptable to have unwashable pillows in the bed? If the cover is not removable you cannot wash it unless you are going to throw the whole pillow in the machine, which im sure you do not. So disgusting. Got that unwashed pillow plus one clean which was super thin and lumpy! Neither me nor my boyfriend were happy and we almost left. Never again…

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