The 10 best hotels in Egilsstadir, Iceland

August 15, 2022 Matilde Konrad

Discover the best hotels in Egilsstadir, East Region including Gistihusid - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir, Icelandair Hotel Herad, Obyggdasetur Islands - Wilderness Center, Lyngas Guesthouse, Laugarfell Accommodation & Hot Springs, Hotel Hallormsstadur, Husey Youth Hostel, Hengifoss Guesthouse, Vinland Guesthouse, Tehusid Hostel.
Restaurants in Egilsstadir

1. Gistihusid - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Egilsstadir 1-2, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
Excellent
55%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 444 reviews

Gistihusid - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir is family running hotel on the lakeside, all 50 rooms have private bathroom, tv, coffee te maker, hairdryer and iron. The Hotel have restaurant and it is open from 11.30 To 22. In the Hotel is also spa.

Lovely place & great food

Reviewed By SEANinSoCal

Loved everything about this hotel, including the staff. Some of the reviews are made almost convinced us to book elsewhere and we were glad we didn’t. Cute, well-maintained place. Helpful staff. Big rooms. Gorgeous grounds. Only complaints is that we felt spa access shouldn’t cost extra for guests. Highly recommend! Dinner: LOVED the 5 course tasting menu! The lamb was the best we’ve had in Iceland so far. Really enjoyed the duck and the lobster and the salmon courses. And the “dessert feast” was a decadent treat! Breakfast: similar offerings to most hotels, but the eggs were cooked better here than anywhere else so far and the blueberry muffins were great. The coffee was a step up from some other places as well.

2. Icelandair Hotel Herad

Midvangur 5-7, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
Excellent
32%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 530 reviews

Icelandair Hotel Herad

If you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel in Egilsstadir, look no further than Icelandair Hotel Herad. Rooms at Icelandair Hotel Herad provide a flat screen TV, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. In addition, Icelandair Hotel Herad offers an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Egilsstadir trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. If you like diners, Icelandair Hotel Herad is conveniently located near Skálinn Diner. There is no shortage of things to do in the area, and there are several great attractions that are within walking distance of Icelandair Hotel Herad, including East Iceland Heritage Museum (Minjasafn Austurlands) (0.3 mi) and Tjarnagardur (0.2 mi). The staff at Icelandair Hotel Herad looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Loved it here

Reviewed By sanelaa2014

This is our second stay here. From the moment we checked in with Kevin (from Spain, curly blond hair, cute), great drinks at the bar and helpful staff it was just great! Kevin helped us with reservation to the nearby restaurant, looking up weather and even researching whale watching tours for me. Everything was just perfect

3. Obyggdasetur Islands - Wilderness Center

Egilsstadir 701 Iceland
Excellent
80%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Obyggdasetur Islands - Wilderness Center

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Wilderness Center / Óbyggdasetur Íslands offers pet-friendly accommodation in Óbyggdasetur. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a shared lounge at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding and fishing. The nearest airport is Egilsstadir Airport, 49 km from the property. We speak your language!

Living Museum

Reviewed By GlynCarre

Perfection! Externally the property may appear quite ordinary however its anything but. Internally this is a lovely quaint guesthouse with beautiful antique furniture and great effort taken to maintain authenticity. I stayed in an upstairs twin room which was perfect, the bed was very comfortable. The fabulous Icelandic bathhouse with showers, sauna, outside hot pool is an absolute highlight. Loved it. There was one member of staff (off-season, just four guests), super helpful and friendly. Property is reached on a gravel road however condition is good and fine with my standard saloon rental. This quite peaceful and authentic stay is highly recommended, it's like staying in a musuem.

4. Lyngas Guesthouse

Lyngási 5-7, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
Excellent
37%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 156 reviews

Lyngas Guesthouse

Lyngás Guesthouse is located by Route 1 in Egilsstadir, East Iceland. It offers basic rooms with free Wi-Fi and shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. All the heated guest rooms at Guesthouse Lyngás have a work desk and hardwood floors. Guests can relax in a cozy communal lounge. A grocery store is 199 m away. Egilsstadir Airport is a 5-minute drive from the guesthouse. The Hallormsstadur Forests are a 20-minute drive away. The geothermal Egilsstadir Swimming Pool is a 2-minute walk away. East Iceland Heritage Museum is a 5-minute walk away. Fljotsdalshérad Golf Course is 4.5 km from Laufás Guesthouse. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it high for a two-person trip. Our family rooms are also the best valued ones for up to 6 persons. This property is also rated for the best value in Egilsstadir! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

Nice Stay!

Reviewed By rabeazora

The guesthouse is beautiful and clean. They offer free wifi but even though its written on googlemaps, they do in fact not have an airport shuttle (however there are a few public transportations). Be careful when consider using said public transportations, they do not always stop where they should.

5. Laugarfell Accommodation & Hot Springs

Laugarfell, Egilsstadir 701 Iceland
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

Laugarfell Accommodation & Hot Springs

Laugarfell is located in the eastern part of the Icelandic Highlands, a bit north from Mount Snaefell. There are only two km.from road 910 that leads to Kárahnjúkar to Laugarfell and it is the only part of road that is not paved. In the summer there is good access to Laugarfell in all kinds of vehicles. Laugarfell offers accommodation for 28 people. Two hot springs are located by in Laugarfell and according to old folk tales the water is known for its healing powers. There are many interesting tracking paths around Laugarfell and a number of beautiful waterfalls. Additionally, one can expect to see reindeers wandering around the area of Laugarfell. It is possible to have guided tours around the beautiful area nearby Laugarfell.

Snowed-in IN JUNE!

Reviewed By troycesolley

We were fortunate enough to experience the worst snow storm in June in over 40 years while in Iceland. The snow created a beautiful scene but this Texas born and raised travelers was not about to be the guy stuck out in it. We opted to spend the night at this wonderfull spot. The private room was warm, quiet and clean. The entire place looked brand knew and was well maintained. The owner and host were exceptionally nice and helpful. Unfortunately we couldn't explore the property due to the snow. I have this place earmarked for a return trip. 5 waterfalls a short hike away, a hot pot, great accomadations and great hosts. It's a win in every way.

6. Hotel Hallormsstadur

Hallormsstaður 701, Hallormsstadur, Egilsstadir 0701 Iceland
Excellent
37%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 284 reviews

Hotel Hallormsstadur

Hotel Hallormsstadur is located in the largest forest in Iceland, Hallormsstad forest. With a enjoyable setting & views over Lagarfljot lake. The restaurant, open during summer season, will provide your tastebuds an adventure while your eyes feast on a magnificent view. All rooms are equipped with private bathrooms with a shower. Wifi available in public areas of the hotel.

Helpful staff, good food, comfortable rooms

Reviewed By Guide38079789903

We stayed here only for a night. But really appreciated the service we got while there. My husband was a bit unwell when we got there, and so we had made some special requests at the restaurant and at the reception. The staff was extremely sympathetic and helpful throughout. Also, the room was comfortable. The breakfast spread was good. The hotel also has an elevator which we found both funny and fun - it requires you to hold down the button with the floor number for the whole journey! The building only has three floors and so it wasn't a hassle, but a novelty.

7. Husey Youth Hostel

Husey, Egilsstadir 701 Iceland
Excellent
68%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 56 reviews

Husey Youth Hostel

Hostel and Horsefarm Húsey is located on the Eastern part of Iceland in Fljótsdalshérað, a place with extreme natural beauty and you will find that you are in close contact with nature. The hostel is a former old farmhouse in which you can enjoy almost complete peace and quiet and enjoy the spectacular view. Try a fresh walk along the footpaths or a guided horseriding tour to experience the birdlife and landscape with its changing moods and seals in the great rivers which is their natural habitat.

Fantastic horse riding experience

Reviewed By Nivare

Wonderful 2h horse riding experience. We were a family of 4 with nearly no horse riding experience and we had a blast. Utterly helpful and kind guides (Claire and Eilsabet) and extremely well-trained horses, that are clearly well taken care of. They base the temper of the horses on the experience of the riders, so ours were very calm and responsive. The environment of Husey is perfect for horse riding, no roads, no traffic, only nature and a lot of birds.

8. Hengifoss Guesthouse

Gardur Only 7 km from Hengifoss waterfall, Egilsstadir 701 Iceland
Excellent
38%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 34 reviews

Hengifoss Guesthouse

Hengifoss guesthouse offers accommodation in spacious rooms, with private bathroom and a kitchenette. Also sleeping bag accommodation in dorms with shared WC facilities. Breakfast and dinner (if ordered in advance). We also have a well equipped camping side with good facilities for caravans.

Great location

Reviewed By 120piotrl

Great location near Hengifoss waterfall. We had small kitchen in the room so we could prepare own breakfast. Beds were comfortable room was decent size and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. The whole place is pretty crowded because of camping site. Worth coming back some day.

9. Vinland Guesthouse

Egilsstadir 700 Vinland, Egilsstadir Iceland
Excellent
49%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 150 reviews

Vinland Guesthouse

See why so many travelers make Vinland Guesthouse their guest house of choice when visiting Egilsstadir. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Rooms at Vinland Guesthouse provide a refrigerator, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Vinland Guesthouse. While staying at Vinland Guesthouse, you may want to check out Bokakaffi (0.6 mi) which is a short walk away. At Vinland Guesthouse, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Egilsstadir.

Family trip

Reviewed By Seema551

The cottage was excellent. It had everything that we needed for an overnight stay. Check in instructions were clear and communicated well ahead of our arrival. This came in handy as we reached the cottage quite late.

10. Tehusid Hostel

Kaupvangi 17, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 16 reviews

Tehusid Hostel

Tehusið Hostel (Teahouse Hostel) is located 0.5 km from Ring Road 1, in the center of Egilsstaðir. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen and guests can relax in the guest rooms.The hostel focuses on the environment and fair trade. All garbage is recycled. Our values are joy, sustainability and honesty. The hostel offers simple, tidy, rooms with good beds. Linens and towels are provided.

Nice Stop Along the Ring Road

Reviewed By cjgqmb

This hostel was comfortable and had all the basic amenities. As a bonus they had sheets covering the bunks for a little extra privacy, which not all hostels in Iceland had. There was also a cafe attached, which I didn't try as I left very early in the morning, but that was also a nice touch. It's also a convenient jumping off point for Seydisfjordur, where the popular rainbow road leading up to a church can be found.

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