5 Best Hotels in Hella and Hvolsvöllur, Reykjanes Peninsula and the South Coast (with the Golden Circle)

Right by the root of a mountain lies this horse farm that has been in the same family for seven generations and their meticulously built, incredibly cozy yet luxurious manor. Romantic rooms have country-French decor. They also offer personal and group horse riding trips to the nearby waterfalls and black beaches.

A small, family-run hotel located between the two greatest waterfalls of the South, this romantic, old-fashioned spot serves excellent meals made from local ingredients in their restaurant.

This rustic four-star hotel with uniquely decorated theme rooms and outdoor Jacuzzis is located in the countryside just east of Hella. One of the best rivers in the country for salmon fishing is right next door.

This hotel right off the Ring Road offers various types of accommodations, from self-catering apartments to deluxe suites—all in the same luxurious Nordic style. Outside the hotel are two hot tubs under the open sky, where you might be able to spot the northern lights if you're lucky.

Located in Þórsmörk and accessible via the Reykjavík Excursions Highlands bus—or the Fimmvörduháls or Laugavegur hikes—accommodations here include mountain huts, cabins, and luxury camping facilities with ready-to-use tents. There are also a few huts further into the valley.