3 Best Hotels in North Iceland, Iceland

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We've compiled the best of the best in North Iceland - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Hótel Gígur

$$$ | Mývatn, IS-660, Iceland

This modern hotel has eight single rooms and 29 double rooms as well as a delightful dining area with large windows providing stunning, panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscape. The restaurant holds up to 250 guests and has an à la carte menu.

Hótel Húni

$$ | Húnavallaskóli, Blönduós, 541, Iceland

This countryside hotel feels worlds away, thanks to the panoramic views of Lake Svínavatn that you can enjoy from the large swimming pool. The accommodation is basic but it does the job—the mattresses are comfortable and the shared bathrooms are always squeaky clean. It's a good base camp to explore all that the area has to offer. 

Pros

  • Nice on-site restaurant
  • Beautiful remote setting
  • Swimming pool with awesome views

Cons

  • Quite far from the main highway
  • Campsites next door can get noisy
  • Not all rooms have private bathrooms
Húnavallaskóli, Blönduós, 541, Iceland
691–2207
hotel Details
28 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Hótel Reynihlíð

$$$ | Mývatn, IS-660, Iceland

This popular hotel has pastel-color rooms, and staff members who provide helpful general information about surrounding attractions. Myllan (The Mill) restaurant ($$) serves entrées such as local Arctic char, and rhubarb pie for dessert. Another on-site though separate eatery, Gamli Bærinn, changes from a friendly daytime café to a congenial pub at night.

Pros

  • Great views from upper rooms
  • Comfortable rooms
  • Excellent cuisine

Cons

  • Bland decor
  • Remote location
Mývatn, IS-660, Iceland
-464–4170
hotel Details
41 rooms
Rate Includes: Free breakfast; Some meals

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