3 star hotels in Iceland

Great hotel. Beautiful view in the parking lot of the volcano and glacier, and the perfect spot to see the northern lights. Breakfast was great with lots of options. Beds were very comfortable. The only problem I had was the sink is absolutely tiny. Like ridiculously tiny, half the size of a regular sink- if you try to brush your teeth, you pretty much end up missing it completely. I also didn't...

I did not stay here, but I popped in while hiking the coastline nearby, and the staff were very kind! They had a nice selection of drinks and snacks, and I bought juice to fuel the return hike. Much appreciated!

Beautiful hotel with a great view of the ocean. Room/bathroom were a little small but still comfortable and modern. Breakfast was included and was delicious! Plenty of patios to see the beautiful view and the staff was lovely. Great walking/hiking trail right behind the hotel.

A beautifully located hotel. Not really necessary to pay extra for a sea view, as the windows are quite small. However, it's a really nice hotel, serving good food and with delightful staff.

It's basically on the mountain, feels like a guesthouse, and isn't very cost-effective. The room is quite large.

A wonderful hotel!! Our rooms were very comfortable and had great views of the sea and coastline. The staff were professional, friendly, and helpful. The breakfast was amazing and filling. Walking trail to Arnarstapi was right outside the door. A great hotel to stay in when on Snaefellsnes.

It was alright. Parking was convenient and there were some popular (Instagrammable) restaurants nearby.

Right by the sea, the views are fantastic. The room facilities are a bit dated, but the overall decor is cozy and inviting.

This hotel is located in Höfn, about 500km from Reykjavik Airport. We arrived late at night, but the hotel staff were warm and welcoming. The facilities inside were also satisfactory.

Facilities: Very good, the heating was excellent. No elevator though. Hygiene: Clean, hygienic, and well-maintained. Environment: Great location, right by the sea with ocean views. Service: The front desk manager was very welcoming and thoughtful during check-in, even helping guests with their luggage. However, the housekeeping department was poor. They unauthorizedly opened and discarded items that...

I don't recommend getting breakfast, it's really bad. Everything else is fine.

The room was clean and comfortable, the location was easy to find, and parking was convenient right in front of the lobby entrance. The front desk staff were polite and provided good service.

Room lighting was nice, felt very lively, the hot tub was great to

It was very decent and clean for the common areas and facilities, the hot tub were great

Staff was friendly. i paid for the breakfast - got a bag of food including a drink, a bread, an apple, a small box of granola and jam, and a yogurt and a free access to coffee machine - nothing fancy but good enough to feel full and energised. i was pleased to be able to choose the room type (upper beds or lower beds). i particularly enjoyed using the kitchen and the common area as the design was...

Staff were friendly and location is just right in the middle of the city centre. However, there is only one microwave, one kettle and one fridge shared among all people so there might be some waiting time when making food. There is also no stove for cooking, so you can only microwave stuff to eat.

Great value for money! The room has a nice ambiance with adjustable lighting, and the bathroom is spacious enough. Plus, the front desk is open 24/7, and the location is super convenient.

The location of the hotel is very good, and there are hot springs. The public area is clean and cosy.

The location is good, close to the geyser and the Golden Falls. The hotel is average (I think it's a motel)

Location/Transportation: The prime location in the Golden Circle. When you drive out of the hotel, you will see Geyser, Blue River, and Volcanic Lake on the left, and Golden Falls on the right. They are not far away. Lobby/Front Desk: Good service Room: Clean, tidy and spacious Hygiene: Very good Breakfast: Very rich Facilities: Shampoo and conditioner are available

A hotel with nice breakfast and friendly staff

A short stay here, dinner and breakfast were nice;)

Great experience delicious food even saw the northern lights from our room!

Overall satisfied, especially the restaurant view is great

Nice place. In the middle of the town. easy to walk around and the stay is great.

Lovely place with a very nice restaurant and bar area. Convenient location for walking around the town. Beautiful views all around.

The room was spacious and immaculately clean with a lovely view of the fjord. Plenty of free parking was available. Internet worked well. Wonderful dinner and drinks in the modern restaurant, and the prices seemed reasonable for Iceland. Would 100% stay here again.

Dated hotel, some rooms seem to have received refurbishment however ours was very dated. Good breakfast, and good location.

Staff were amazing and a great help with everything polite and kind. Knowledgeable of area, helpful with restaurants.

A good hotel in an AMAZING location. Definitely worth a stay, but don't expect big city luxury. Expect the kind of luxury you'd find in a VERY remote northern town. Excellent service, lovely breakfast, nice stay 🙂

My favorite hotel in Iceland. The room price can be high in certain days. But for most of time it's in reasonable price. It is he perfect place to see northern light as it sits in the middle of nowhere. That is being said, the restaurant in the hotel might be the only option you have. The breakfast here is also good, but I believe they charge extra on that. Staffs here are friendly and the environment...

Because of a sudden winter storm I had to take a detour here and spend two nights instead of in my camper car. First I was surprised how affordable the rooms were. And then how comfortable, clean and spacious they were. I enjoyed my stay a lot and the staff was very nice and helpfull. The breakfast was filling and delicious. There was everything one would hope. Dinner at the hotels restaurant was...

Fosshotel Nupar is a stunning premium property that perfectly blends modern design with the rugged Icelandic landscape. The rooms are impressively spacious—especially by local standards—and feature private patios that offer a front-row seat to the surrounding scenery. The dining experience was equally exceptional. Every dish at the restaurant was thoughtfully prepared and flavorful, but the desserts...

Perfect location, where you can see the aurora all around the mountains. The room temperature is perfect and you can adjust it besides the window . They have a perfect balcony, which you can go straight outside and put your tripod on the grass and take pictures freely. There is no light influence at night so I can directly see the dark sky

Beautiful, big, clean. Location was also quiet. Breakfast was really good. Restaurant for dinner is also really delicious. Staff was very friendly. They did something really nice for our honeymoon.

I was a bit skeptical stopping at this hotel in the middle of nowhere on a gravel road, but this hotel was wonderful!! Food was very tasty, staff were very welcoming and friendly, and rooms were spacious and clean. Each room has a deck for aurora viewing (which we saw both nights). Probably one of my favorite places we stayed.

Good and clean, there’s very few shops nearby, room is quite small

This hotel was amazing. The staff was so friendly. The rooms where super clean, and comfortable. The room had a TV with a camera so you could see the Auroras outside from your room. They made us a free packed lunch so we could take on the road the next day. The town is very charming and the harbour was out of this world. We saw whales within a 5 min walk from the hotel, Auroras, and insane stars. The...

We had a fantastic experience. Winter in Arnarstapi means places close earlier and it’s a quieter time. Our host checked us in, stayed open later so that we could eat dinner in the restaurant, and made us a packed breakfast so that we could leave early for our next days adventures. On return to our room (ocean facing- so lovely) we unpacked our breakfast and found lunch as well!! What fabulous people...

The hotel is conveniently located close to all the attractions and parking is free, which is just great!

The hotel is conveniently located close to all the attractions and parking is free, which is just great!

The hotel is conveniently located close to all the attractions and parking is free, which is just great!

Excellent stay. Everything’s perfect. Great location. Staff extremely friendly.

We stayed at a hotel right next to Skógafoss, and you can drive directly into the Skógafoss parking lot, which makes access extremely convenient. We had two rooms with views of the mountains and the waterfall, which was truly special. The rooms were a little on the smaller side, but they were very clean and the beds were comfortable. A useful note: the cold water in the room is safe for drinking, while...

We got caught in a wind storm while camping. When arriving to the campsite it was not open. We went into the hotel for some information. We were greeted by Natalia. She was beyond kind, and informative she helped us reserve a room in the hotel quickly. The restaurant is incredible, very clean!! But above all the staff is so kind and helpful. Natalia saved our day and we are so immensely thankful for...

Friendly staff and nice location

Very nice location, close to the waterfall. The rooms are a bit old though. The breakfast was nice.

I just visited the restaurant for lunch and enjoyed every bite of each plate. The LASAGNA is a must have plate if you ever passed by the waterfall in the area or checked in the hotel. It’s homemade with love and warmth !! So good you’ll be happy afterwards 🤭 I know I was 🤩

My husband loved this place. It’s always hard to rate these types of places because everybody’s looking for something different and it is very casual here. We loved how casual it was. The rooms were so cool. I would’ve loved to have had time to hide the area. We were very pleased with this place and would stay here again.

Good location for exploring the area. The hotel itself isn't the best. Furniture is dated, our shower was broken, we heard the neighbors clearly... The room was dirty and dusty with even some trush peaking from under the bed. The bed was comfy and the room was warm and dry. Breakfast was okay, not much choice but you won't stay hungry. The young man at the reception was super nice. All in all, we would...

Hotel in a beautiful, quiet location. This hotel has an incredible view over the nearby river and the mountains beyond. It is very quiet there. The beds are very soft, and some noises from the neighbouring rooms can be heard. Breakfast was very good and in a room with a scenic view. No Dinner was served at the hotel (end of August), we ate buffet at the Hraunfossar Restaurant - Cafe 10 km away.

We enjoyed our stay Very helpful, friendly staff and nice, comfortable rooms in a beautiful rural setting.

Fine hotel Room was big, but without heater. Breakfast was small, without too much options

There were flies in the room and the shower cubicle had mould . But the staff was very friendly . The hotel /farm area is with the 5th generation of the family and exhibited lovely photos and momentous

Very expensive in the restaurant. Food was okay but we were charged £60 more than expected, so bread and water must not be free here. Make sure to check your bill. That was our mistake. Great views of the northern lights 👌

One of the best hotel in iceland. Though room is not as new but clean. Got to see northern night outside hotel

Great location on a hill, so you have the perfect view for the northernlights. Nice spaceous room and bathroom, comfortable bed, very clean. Friendly staff. Northernlights were visible from the hotelroomwindow which was great. Food in their restaurant is (as everywhere in Iceland) expensive but very delicious. They have happy hour at the bar with also a nice view. Would go back there without hesitation

I’m rating this as the best hotel we stayed at in Iceland during our 12-day trip (and just to note — we weren’t on a five-star journey!). The room was spacious, clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed, with all the necessities provided. The breakfast was great too, with plenty of variety to choose from. But what truly made our stay unforgettable was the exceptional service — especially the Aurora...

Beautiful hotel located near Myvatn. The staff was really friendly and helpful. We signed in for a aurora wake up knock and because of that we saw a few aurora. Good breakfast and dinner. We had a lake view room and it was beautiful to wake up with the sunrise and the lake in sight.

All amenities are clean and tidy. Heartwarming services like knocking door while northern lights appear, booking a lovely dinner. It's high possibility to witness aurora with good weather conditions as no light pollution here. However there are still kinda pity that no fridge inside the room. It's probably not really required because there's also hard to find supermarkets nearby, neither the laundry...

Thank you so much. Ms. Manager. As your advice I saw the great aurora eventually.....(On Saturday) And I appreciate your hospitality including a staff as well (Thanks for preparing hot spring and sauna.) Bye.... Simon An from Korea.

We stayed one night at this hotel, the hotel is family run & is staffed. They have a hot tub & sauna available as well. The rooms are quiet, clean & cozy. Nothing super amazing about this hotel but decent. The views are pretty good from here as a river runs beside & they have a nice fountain out front. They didn't shovel the snow until much later in the day. Ample parking here for free.

Lovely staff. We really just needed a place to stay for the evening while traveling around the country. Location was easy to access for us.

Staff is very helpful. The breakfast is fresh and delicious. There is also sauna and hot spring facilities which we can enjoy a lot!

After a long day travel, we arrived early at 3 o’clock, and we’re very disappointed that we could not even sit in a lobby. Accommodations Work great and the staff were very helpful. We were hoping to leave early to start the golden ring circle before the crowds however, breakfast does not start until 8 o’clock, which is a little late for trying to get an early start..

Clean, good condition, excellent bedroom and bathroom, quiet, good views, good breakfast Limited supper menu, no lunch, slight institutional feel to communal areas, remote so car essential.

Just a nice country hotel with beautiful wood panel walls in each room, comfortable bed and a spacious bathroom

Absolutely our favorite stay while in Iceland. This spot is about 10 minute outside of the main Hofn area and very affordable. Our self-check in was very easy and our room was easy to find. Our little double bed cabin was so precious and held perfectly fine against the winter wind and cold. We loved that we could park right outside our cabin rather than lug our luggage through a hotel from a parking...

Our room was great. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Offered a nice breakfast to start our day.

Have travelled the world but this place is truly special. Vasillis took great care of us all evening until the Northern Lights appeared. What an incredible experience. Great hospitality. Clean, comfortable and warm.

Perfect location just outside Hofn. Very nice guesthouses with shared bathrooms. We stayed only for one night but we couldn't have asked for anything better. In line with prices in and around Hofn.

We arrived around 8 and they were very helpful with dining options outside of the hotel but we ended up eating there, which was an amazing choice! The service was excellent, the food was delicious. We spoke with a worker for almost an hour after the restaurant should have closed and got many suggestions on where to go on our trip and lots of information about Iceland. Wonderful stay!

Fabulous hotel! All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful space for relaxing in the reception area, by day and by night. Great breakfast and fantastic location! The sea view rooms are a little dated but have beautiful panoramic views across the sea and the mountains whereas the newer rooms are much more modern and spacious - so choose what is most important to you. Highly recommend...

Lovely clean hotel one of the best we have ever stayed in. Very nice staff that went out of their way to help you with anything. Even told the lady on reception (owner?) what a great hotel it was. Brilliant breakfast with a great choice of food. Would definitely stay here again

A lovely hotel, but improvements in storage would make it excellent. If 2 of you are staying in a double room for more than a couple of days the lack of storage is inconvenient. Breakfast is incredible, along with the service from the staff.

We stayed at Hotel Akureyri and overall had a really positive experience. It is a really nice hotel with a great ambience throughout, and the staff were genuinely friendly and helpful. We upgraded to a sea view room, which was a great choice. The room was a really good size, the bed was comfy, and having a fridge in the room was a big plus. The TV had broadband, so we could watch things in the evening...

This hotel was very beautiful. Its location in the Centre of Akureyri. The staffs was friendly and helpful. The room was small but it is enough for 2 of us. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast has many choice. Will comeback again .

We were lucky enough to check in that morning and get an upgraded room, which was a fantastic experience! We were even luckier to see a spectacular aurora explosion from the roadside entrance that evening, though we missed it the following night. The hotel staff were friendly and attentive. The cathedral and botanical gardens are within walking distance, and we were lucky enough to attend the 11:0...

Stayed one night at Hotel Vik on a recent trip to Iceland. The people at the front desk were very welcoming and helpful. The hotel is pretty and clean and a great choice if you are heading out to Vik or the surrounding area. The room was very spacious with huge windows that I loved. Everything was great but would have liked a door on the shower. Wish we had stayed longer to enjoy the lounging areas...

Nice hotel with great location near attractions. Room is comfortable but a little small even for family room.

Super cozy hotel, a well-known brand amenity provided. Wifi, kettle, coffee tea are included in the room. Super worthy to have breakfast there wif loads of option Free parking and there’s gas station/Supermarket in the opposite .

affordable, staff very helpful an walking distance to everything in Vik. Would stay again. Free parking. Useful TV screen in lobby with weather/traffic reports to help you plan your day. hubby checked out the bar said it was great and staff were fantastic there also. Room was clean and basic as expected. no complaints

The standard rooms are small, and our shower had a curtain, so water ran all over the bathroom. It's fine for one night, but if you're traveling with a group, I recommend staying in the nearby suites at the same hotel. The breakfast is very good; they even have watermelon, and that's in winter.

Overall great room when we needed a place last minute when weather prohibited us from moving forward. Clean, spacious, nice restroom, and great views no matter what side of the hall you are on. Good breakfast, and late checkout at noon.

I had an exceptional stay at this hotel. The atmosphere is wonderfully peaceful, providing a perfect escape from the city’s noise. The sauna and natural hot springs are standout features—expertly maintained and incredibly relaxing. Furthermore, the hotel’s convenient proximity to the city center made exploring very easy while allowing for a quiet retreat at the end of the day. Highly recommended for...

It's a nice place to stay. The kitchen facilities are great and the staff are friendly too..^^

You love auroras? this place will blow your mind. All the aurora photos you see are taken here. Rooms are beautiful, simple Scandinavian style. Clean, very comfortable. The beds are great. Bathroom is very clean. The staff id very nice and friendly. There is a jacuzzi outside so you can bath and see the aurora. Also a sauna is available. Plenty of parking. This place is great. Borgarnes is located...

The hotel is located on a plate Space you can’t see anything surround you even the small town. So you have to carry your own food here and you can cook by yourself. All around you is the dark sky for endless, and you can use the hot pot and the sunna room for a rest. They don’t offer breakfast, but they will offer you free coffee and milk and biscuits.

The best hotel experience I've ever had. I was just looking for a cheap place to rest my head during an on-campus school weekend and they blew me away. A beautiful view of the mountain on one side and a breathtaking view of the ocean on the other, nice rooms and comfortable beds, a jakuzzi that overlooks the sea and incredibly helpful staff, this place is amazing. Additionally, my disabilities decided...

I booked the wrong room initially, but the hotel changed it readily via email, and the service was excellent. They even have a shared hot tub and sauna! 👍 You can cook in the village house, but it's not as spacious as a guesthouse. The breakfast selection was very extensive!

Parking was easy and location was good. So many stairs to have to lug up and down heavy luggage. Staff were never seen except briefly at breakfast. Overall, it was okay. Views were good.

Reception was unstaffed so keys just left on counter. No welcome at all. Room itself was comfortable but bathroom was a little tired. Ample off road parking and breakfast sufficient

Bedding not clean, hotel is pretty old. No service like a guesthouse instead of hotel. Shower next to toilet in one tiny bathroom, all wet after shower.

Great place to stay on the Snaefellsnes peninsula! Simple hotel and nothing fancy, but we found it clean, convenient, and quiet for an enjoyable stay. Very close to Kirkjufell, so perfect place to stay if you want to go early in the morning …

Location was minutes away from Kirkjufellsfoss and near a gas station and grocery store. The check in was super easy, just grab your key in the reception. Only problem, there were no check in instructions. Good thing another guest was nice enough to inform us. The room was spacious but the hallway has a bit of a smell. No kitchen but breakfast is available for a fee. Good place to rest for the night...

The room was average. The bathroom was shabby. It was inconvenient to carry luggage up and down. Fortunately, the waiter was very friendly and helped me solve the problem.

Place is clean and decent. For me and my husband, the bed was too soft and the pillows also too thin. Breakfast was basic but that's on.

The hotel has a contactless check-in system, no front desk, and the door is opened with a password, which is simple, fast, and efficient. Breakfast is a buffet breakfast, and you have to clean up the dishes yourself after eating. The room is clean, sanitary, and comfortable, nice 👍

Blind selection is similar to a hotel in China, with nice surrounding scenery.

Room was spacious and clean. There were some muffins when we arrived. Tv not working, WiFi was slow. Breakfast was ok.

Great hotel. The front desk is very friendly.

This hotel will make you feel more comfortable. The interior decoration is more cozy. It is a good place to wander around the hotel.

The room was clean, breakfast was good, and they offered an aurora wake-up service at night, which allowed us to see the Northern Lights.

Stayed for two nights, there was almost no service in between, and the used amenities weren't replenished. Its only function was to be a place to crash on the way. The room given to Chinese guests was terrible, and we only got it changed after demanding it.

Had a great stay at Hotel Kria. There was a free breakfast included which had many options which was a nice start to each day. The room itself was nice and had plenty of room.

This hotel is located right in Vik, directly across from a supermarket and a large Icewear store – even bigger than the one in Reykjavik, making it great for browsing. It's within walking distance of Vik Church, and the hotel offers an aurora wake-up service. The hotel itself is relatively new, with large floor-to-ceiling windows in both the rooms and the restaurant, offering excellent views. However...

Had a really nice stay here! Well located in Vik and the breakfast is awesome.

Hotel kria is located nearby restaurant, petrol station, and supermarket. Room is clean with great mountain view . Breakfast have many choices and yummy. We catch our northern light here. Recommend 👍🏻

This is a self-service hotel, so there's no front desk. However, the facilities are brand new, and the room isn't small. It even has its own parking garage, which makes for a very comfortable stay. The location isn't in the city center, but it's not far either – about a seven or eight-minute drive. Getting around is super convenient, as there's a bus stop right downstairs. Definitely recommended.

This is a self-check-in hotel. The breakfast is simple but filling, and the environment is quite nice. There's a parking lot, but you need a code to enter.

The breakfast was very impressive!

The room was clean and cozy, and there's a supermarket conveniently located near the hotel. The indoor parking was a huge plus, making parking very easy. The breakfast had a great variety, and the hotel staff were very friendly.

Location a slightly away from city centre however it’s convenient with car. Car park is available at basement with limited space. Breakfast was ok overall. The waffle and jam is delicious. Self check in but we didn’t encounter any issue during our late check in around 10pm.

Self service in everything , good location and worth it for the price you paid .

Cute and charming little hotel with clean rooms and a convenient location for exploring town on foot.

Love this stay, was cozy and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious!

Poor value for money We arrived for check in and given a very comfortable, clean but basic room. Parking was just outside. Only a minor downside, as you will be aware hotels are not good value for money in Iceland, but all the TVs were being upgraded so the current ones didn’t work. For £243 per night for a travel lodge type room, everything should be working. The staff member tried to turn it on...

Great location, free parking, friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent- lots of choices and everything fresh. The room was very clean, perfect size with bay views. We were offered 10% discount on a whale tour which we gladly used. The hotel is within walking distance from city centre, but at the same time is on a quiet street overlooking the bay.

One of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. The view was amazing, the rooms were fantastic, but Eston was the real gem of our stay. A hotel manager with a passion for the Eurovision Song Contest transformed our stay into a night to remember. My wife and I spent the evening conversing and hearing his stories while we ate delicious lamb soup and drank fun themed cocktails. He also gave us all the info...

The accommodation is located right in front of the port of Husavik and is in a quiet and peaceful location. When we arrived, the hotel was unmanned, but there was a message for us at the front desk and a key, so we were able to go straight to our room. The room was warm and simple with a bed, a small table, and a closet. It would have been nice to have a small fridge to store drinks or skir, but it...