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

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.