3 Best Hotels in East Iceland and the Eastfjords, Iceland

Höfn is a popular overnight stop on any Ring Road adventure, and this branch of the Fosshotel chain is a modern, stylish place with epic glacier views. It's located 14 km (9 miles) north of Höfn town, with just quiet nature as your neighbor. There's an on-site restaurant serving up local specialties, including langoustine. 

Evidence that Icelanders will renovate almost any building to turn it into a guesthouse, the Milk Factory was once—you guessed it—a milk factory and the stylish redesign has resulted in 17 modern, minimalist rooms, including family rooms that sleep four (with beds on a mezzanine level). It's a friendly place with thoughtful touches that's open year-round.

Set amid big, bucolic landscapes about 13 km (8 miles) south of Djúpivogur, Bragðavellir is a family-run farm with a collection of cozy timber cottages, with one or two bedrooms. Each has a small kitchen, though the farm has a Barn Restaurant open in the summer that showcases local ingredients. Also located here is a small adventure tour company, Arctic Fun ( www.arcticfun.is) which operates kayaking and cycling tours in the area.