33 Best Hotels in Reykjanes Peninsula and the South Coast (with the Golden Circle), Iceland

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We've compiled the best of the best in Reykjanes Peninsula and the South Coast (with the Golden Circle) - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Silica Hotel

$$$$ | Norðurljósavegur 7, Grindavík, 240, Iceland

Set directly into Reykjanes's famed moss-covered lava fields, the Silica Hotel offers a tranquil retreat just minutes away from the Blue Lagoon. Expect high-end, Scandinavian-style furnishings paired with spectacular views of the countryside.

Pros

  • Private lagoon access
  • Award-winning minimalist design
  • Admission to the Blue Lagoon is included

Cons

  • Pricey for what is offered
  • No on-site restaurant
  • Strong sulfur smell might be hard to get used to for those who just arrived in Iceland
Norðurljósavegur 7, Grindavík, 240, Iceland
420–8900
Hotel Details
35 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Stracta Hotel

$$ | Rangárflatir 4, Hella, 850, Iceland

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.

Pros

  • Restaurant has great views of surrounding volcanoes
  • Two wooden-barrel saunas outside are very charming and open for all guests
  • Wake-up calls for departures and northern lights

Cons

  • No toiletries in rooms
  • Rooms are quite small
  • Noise travels between rooms
Rangárflatir 4, Hella, 850, Iceland
531–8010
Hotel Details
166 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Volcano Huts

$$ | Þórsmerkurvegur Þórsmörk via road F249, Hvolsvöllur, 861, Iceland

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.

Pros

  • Only lodging option in Þórsmörk
  • Hearty buffet dinner
  • Social atmosphere and friendly clientele

Cons

  • Remote location
  • Public showers
  • Far walk from many hiking trails
Þórsmerkurvegur Þórsmörk via road F249, Hvolsvöllur, 861, Iceland
419–4000
Hotel Details
Closed Nov.–May
26 rooms
No Meals

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