7 Best Hotels in West Iceland and Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

On the outskirts of Borgarnes, you'll find this guesthouse, which manages to give you the convenience of being near town yet the quiet of being in the middle of nowhere at the same time. There are different-size rooms in the main house, but you can also rent a private house behind the farm if you're traveling with a larger group. Way back when, the rooms in this guesthouse served as stables, barns, and poultry houses. There is a private wing that includes a double room and two family rooms with shared bathrooms and a separate kitchen.

For a more authentic local experience, you can do a homestay at Blómasetrið, which also has a café and gift shop on-site; or, for a little more privacy, you can stay in one of the apartments. No matter where you're sleeping, though, you can count on incredible views of Mt. Hafnarfjall. At the family's home, you can choose between three rooms: Caring & Friendship (twin room), Love (double room), or Peace (the family room). There is one two-room apartment available to book as well as two studio apartments, Traustastofa and Freyjubrunnur.

This beyond-charming guesthouse has five rooms, two communal sitting areas, a library, and a big garden with views of the nearby fjord. This is the place to go if you want to feel like family far away from home.

The family-run Hotel Breiðafjördur, which was the first schoolhouse in the village in 1897 and later a bakery, offers both private rooms and hostel-style accommodations. There is private parking included with your room or bed rate, and each guest gets a complimentary hot beverage—ideally taken on the balcony while reflecting on your day's highlights.

Drive 10 minutes from the center of Borgarnes and you'll find yourself at the cozy Kria Cottages, three accommodations owned by a local family. The cabins are simple, and the location can't be beaten: you're close enough to town to take advantage of shops and bus stops, yet Iceland's renowned natural beauty is just a quick walk away.

This rustic Norwegian wood house has 11 bedrooms with a handful that share bathrooms. Built in 1894, it was renovated in 2004 and currently gives travelers a place to rest after spending the day exploring nearby sights like Hraunfossar, hiking, golfing at Hamarsvöllur, and horseback riding.

This cozy guesthouse is located right in the middle of Stykkishólmur, just minutes away from the harbor and local geothermal swimming pool. The downstairs café feels like stepping into the living room of an Icelandic grandmother, complete with hot chocolate and freshly baked rhubarb crumble. Both shared and private rooms are available and the basement area has a dining space and a kitchen facility that guests can use. Make sure to ask about the local sightseeing and fishing tours, as the friendly owners are always willing to lend a hand.