2 Best Hotels in Askja Route, The Highlands

Ferðafélag Akureyrar, or the Touring Club of Akureyri, operates mountain cabins by the Drekagil canyon on the eastern side of the Dyngjufjöll mountains (accessed by mountain route F88 from the north and F910 from the east). Huts provide sleeping-bag accommodations in shared rooms for up to 55 people. Simple facilities include toilets, showers, and a kitchen and dining area with stoves, pots, pans, glasses, and other utensils.

Located in the pretty Herðubreiðarlindir oasis off the main Askja route (F88), this lovely little cabin operated by the Ferðafélag Akureyrar (Touring Club of Akureyri) is around 60 km (37 miles) south of Hrossaborg. Book in advance for a night under the cozy pitched roof, which sleeps up to 25 people with sleeping bags. Basic facilities include toilets, a kitchen, showers, and a dining area.