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Places to stay in Iceland

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Top guest favorite
Cottage in Hella
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 369 reviews

Steinas…A small paradise in the country side

CarmenRating, 5 stars4 days ago
This was a really special place to visit. The home has such an open feel that you are immersed in the views of the beautiful countryside. The amenities are modern, super comfortable, and everything you need for a cozy stay. Our favorite part was our amazing host Nanna. She shared her farm animals with us and we instantly felt like long time friends. Perfectly located near many beautiful sites for your journey in Iceland. A perfect stay! Don’t hesitate to book. You will love it. We only wished we’d stayed longer.
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Cottage in IS
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 256 reviews

Hraunháls, Sanctuary

MelanieRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Fell in love with this large, cozy home, decoration both traditional and modern, a great crib, a great home to explore snaefelsness halfway between Stykkishólmur and Grundafjordur. Our son loved feeding the beautiful sheep with Gudlaug. We recommend it for families (suitable equipment, toys, it really has it all!).
Guest favorite
Tiny home in Vik
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Valley guesthouse - Cottage 2

GeorgiRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
The place was amazing. Everything looked like brand new. Very comfy bed with a lot of pillows. It's so close to Vik and it's the perfect start point for all locations in the south region. We also saw the Northern Lights from there. Totally recommend!
Top guest favorite
Cottage in Borgarnes
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 562 reviews

Unique and Beautiful Cottage by the Ocean (nr 3)

RohanRating, 5 stars1 day ago
Great stay. Responsive host and close to Borgarnes. No google maps address but coordinates worked just fine!
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Guesthouse in Sauðárkrókur
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Adorable new guesthouse

LindaRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
My stay was absolutely wonderful! Iris is a truly gracious and thoughtful host, greeting me warmly upon arrival. The cabin was spotlessly clean, incredibly comfortable and warm and cozy. The views of the mountains was breathtaking, and I loved in the dogs, sweet Hekla and Molly. A highlight of my stay was when Iris took me down to see their beautiful horses in the morning—such a special treat! She went above and beyond in every way, even lending me her own boots when I realized I hadn’t packed sensible shoes for the snow. Her kindness and generosity made all the difference. The weights and yoga mats were so nice to have! The kitchen was fantastic, stocked with everything you could possibly need, including an espresso maker and a soda maker. The hot tub was the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Iris is truly one of the best hosts I’ve ever had. My stay was amazing, and I highly recommend Armuli! Thank you Iris for your warm gracious hospitality!
Top guest favorite
Home in Arnarstapi
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews

New Renovated House with Mountain view & hot tub

RebeccaRating, 5 stars1 week ago
We had a really lovely stay at Margret’s place. It was clean and warm and absolutely beautifully decorated - felt very special. The beds were incredibly comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed. There was a lot of space for 4 people - a really relaxing end to our holiday. We had one bright day and two wet cloudy ones. No northern lights sadly but it was fun sitting out in the hot tub under a starry sky. We went for a wonderful family beach ride at Stori Kambur which is just 10 minutes east. In the afternoon we walked to Hellnar along the coast and saw lots of humpback whales. One even breached right out of the water. Take binoculars! Sunset near the light house was gorgeous. Everything is very close by on the peninsula so it was easy to see a lot. On our last morning we drove up to the north coast and took a whale watching tour - we were so lucky to see lots of orcas and another humpback whale. The peninsula is a great place to explore and Margret’s house was a perfect base.
Top guest favorite
Home in Hvammstangi
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 246 reviews

Eyri seaside houses north, with great sea view.

JoeRating, 5 stars2 days ago
The house was beautiful and the views are to die for. Would absolutely stay here again! They were very responsive to all questions we had and even showed our son the horses to pet!
Top guest favorite
Villa in Kirkjubæjarklaustur
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews

Beautiful Villa on the South Coast. Great location

MárcioRating, 5 stars1 week ago
We had an excellent stay at this beautiful and very comfortable property. Everything was spotlessly clean, and we especially loved the location, perfect for viewing the northern lights! We traveled with our 3-year-old and were pleasantly surprised to find a small playroom in the house, which was a great touch. The place is well-equipped with all the necessary amenities for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. I totally recommend it!

Your guide to Iceland

Welcome to Iceland

An island born from violent volcanic activity more than 16 million years ago, Iceland’s rugged natural beauty has become globally synonymous with adventurous travelers in search of an off-the-beaten-path holiday. And indeed Iceland’s landscape rewards the curious and intrepid, with all roads and trails seemingly leading toward yet another spectacular Arctic lagoon, geyser, black sand beach, jagged lava field, steaming hot spring, verdant valley, or spiraling mountain top to explore (often without another soul in sight). In winter the dazzling Northern Lights flicker and shimmer overhead, and in summer days stretch without end. With so much natural beauty around, it’s sometimes easy to overlook the capital city of Reykjavík. Host to one of Europe’s most vibrant art and design hubs, Reykjavík’s dining and nightlife scenes play prominently in the lives of locals and visitors alike. And of course, when you’ve hiked too far or danced too much, geothermal-heated milky-blue pools await to soothe sore muscles back to health.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Iceland

Iceland’s primary seasons of summer and winter offer diametrically different but equally stunning experiences strongly influenced by its proximity to the Arctic Circle. In summer, daylight lingers for up to 24 hours, a Northern Hemisphere phenomenon known as the midnight sun, offering visitors the unusual opportunity to experience neverending daylight around the clock (peaking in June), with numerous agencies offering guided hikes and whale-watching tours illuminated by the nighttime sun. The summer months are also optimal for staying in one of the area’s homes and spending the days investigating the island’s diverse and unique ecosystems — vivid woodlands, pristine ice-blue lakes, craggy peaks, moss-covered coastline, and majestic waterfalls. In winter the days become shorter and the temperatures dip considerably, requiring layered attire. Yet many will tell you Iceland in winter is the best time to visit, with fewer travelers around, inviting an unforgettable sense of solitary silence, the world muffled to a memory by the pristine white snow that covers the landscape. It’s also the season to catch the spectacular Northern Lights.


Top things to do in Iceland

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Also known as Feather River Canyon, a coat of emerald moss covers almost every inch of this remarkable scar across the South Coast destination during summer months. Created by thousands of years of streaming deep-blue glacial water cutting through dark bedrock, the resulting ravishing ravine is popular with hikers and photographers. If you experience a certain sense of familiarity here, it may be because you’ve seen it as the backdrop in a very famous cable network show set within an imaginary realm of fire and ice.

Rauðasandur Beach

With 10 kilometers of golden red-tinged sands to explore during low tide, Rauðasandur Beach is a beachcombing paradise of epic proportions. Known for its red sand and tranquil remoteness, this is a place where migrating whales can be spotted offshore alongside the occasional whale bones onshore. Be prepared to drive carefully along a steep and narrow gravel road to the beach, one requiring constant attention and slow speeds.

Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

If peace and quiet rank high on your list and you identify as a capable backcountry backpacker, this nature reserve offers the opportunity to experience a section of Iceland left mostly untouched by human habitation for the last 70 years. Home to the country’s largest colony of Arctic foxes, alongside a unique abundance of endemic flora and fauna, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve’s ecosystem is popular with birders and nature photographers. Camping gear and proper attire are required before entering, as there are no shops available in Hornstrandir.

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