2 Best Hotels in Kjölur Route, The Highlands

An excellent place to stay by the Svartá river, this mountain hut operated by Íslandshestar has beds for 30 people and stable facilities for those traveling by horse. There is also a cozy café called Kaffi Kjölur selling food, beer, and wine. If you're staying the night, you'll need to bring a sleeping bag or you can rent one here.

Not to be confused with the mountain hut of the same name in the north by Jökulsá í Fjöllum, this two-story crofter cottage was built in 1930 and is the oldest lodging operated by Ferðafélag Íslands (Iceland Touring Association); it's listed on their website under \"Hvítárnes.\" The second floor is said to be occupied by the ghost of a woman who prefers to haunt young men. The dormitory rooms sleep 30 people (sleeping bags required) with bunk beds downstairs and mattresses in the loft.