3 star hotels in Iceland

Great find! The hotel is clean, modern, and feels very fresh. I’d definitely stay here again on my next visit.

Hotel Loa, opening in 2025, is absolutely the perfect stopover for a Ring Road self-drive trip on Iceland's South Coast. The hotel is conveniently located right off Route 1 in the town of Hvolsvöllur, making self-driving and parking a breeze with free, easily accessible parking. Major South Coast attractions like Seljalandsfoss waterfall and Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach are all within an hour's drive...

Nice rooms with great view, breakfast service was underwhelming.

Nice and clean hotel. I recommend getting a room on the back side for a lovely farm view.

The newest hotel on our Iceland adventure, it opened in July 2025. You walk in and can smell how new it is... very modern facilities, spacious rooms, a comfortable bed, Smart TV, and a very complete breakfast. I highly recommend it!

The most underrated hotel in that area. It is modern and newly opened. We were able to see northern lights from our window

Very close to the airport terminal. Breakfast starts from 4am. It is very easy to catch early flight. Bottom of shower screen is not sealed, water can run into basin and toilet area.

The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the KEF Airport of Iceland and offers breakfast from 4:00 am, which is a great convenience for travellers catching early flights. The room was spacious and clean. A pleasant stay there!

Only 5 min walk from Airport. But if it rain, the walkway becomes very wet. So it s so hard to darg our luguages.

Nice hotel located just opposite to the airport, good choice for guests that have an early morning flight as the airport check in and security check might take a while in peak seasons. The room is big and comfortable. Food in the restaurant is fresh and delicious, reasonable price in Iceland and also great services and extra long opening hours for flight guests.

Room lacked heating. Double bed was two single mattress pushed together with uncomfortable gap between and no mattress topper. Food was ok. Only reason to stay here is the 2 minute walk to airport for the 0600 flight. Check-in and checkouts was easy

Pros: Close to the airport! Only a 4-minute walk. There's a hot water kettle. Cons: The bed is small, and the duvet is thin and short (Are all Scandinavians that short?) – it doesn't even cover my feet. The shower water temperature is terrible, not hot at all, though the sink water is warm. Crucially, I couldn't find any heating in the entire room... I was shivering in the -2 degree weather. Given...

Nice bungalows at the in northern Iceland. Functional design and clean. Good for 4 people otherwise it is very tiny. The view and outdoor hottub are perfect to relax.

A friend and I stayed here so we could attend a festival in Siglufjörður and during our stay we had to complete some remote work as well. We were welcomed by two lovely ladies at the reception who made sure that we were in need of nothing! We made good use of all the common areas and had the coffee making machine work overtime! And even though we had to work during vacation we had a wonderful time...

Nice spot for a quick over night . Owner was very attentive and made us feel secure and welcome.

We were welcomed by two young women who could not have been friendlier. Amazingly, we quickly established rapport thru common interests, common travel experiences, etc. We must have visited with them for 20 min before heading to our room. The next morning, they were not immediately on duty, but when we left about 9:30AM or so, they made a special trip out to the parking lot to see us off. This...

Very clean, confortable and pratical. The staff is particularly friendly and nice. A great place to stay if you want to explore and go whale watching in the North of Iceland.

This is a unique property. The full kitchen is available for travelers to use to cook their dinner. If we had known, we would have brought some food to cook. Rooms were nice but there is a flight of stairs for all rooms. Keep that in mind. Nice laundry facilities which we made use of. Nice common sitting areas where we chatted with other travelers. It really is in the middle of nowhere but definitely...

Easy to find. Good breakfast. Close to excellent horse riding facility. Can get road noise. Easy parking. Friendly staff

Superb and professional service. Big thank you to Wiloetta and Mateusz for making our stay so pleasant. They were very kind. Evening food was very good, perfectly cooked meat, thanks to the lady chef from Poland. Room was clean and cosy. Hotel itself well looked after. One thing about the breakfast selection, it's missing fruits. Overall top noch 👌

Lovely hotel on the Ring Road, which was extremely convenient. Room was spacious with a view of mountain in back and neighbor’s house (and greenhouse!). A shop with hand-made items is adjacent by a gas station, which was a fun stop. Breakfast had more options than most others that we experienced, and the elevator was also very convenient.

The rooms are a bit tired. That said, the bed was very comfortable, the breakfast was adequate, and the staff was friendly. Basic accommodations but for one night it was no problem.

We enjoyed our one night stay in June. Yes the place looks a bit older, but we were very happy and comfortable. Staff was excellent and friendly. Breakfast was good. I wish we would have eaten dinner there. It looked and smelled so good. (we ate at the local convenience store). Nice town, wonderful people, I'd stay there again

The location was very convenient and the room was comfortable. The only reason I gave one star off for comfort is because our room was directly above the entry door and people hung out below, and it was a little loud at times other than that it was a wonderful experience with delicious food at the restaurant. I would stay here again.

Great value for money, clean facilities, and a good location.

It’s really cozy and they have their restaurant. The room is so clean and cozy. They also have sheep’s goats and Icelandic horse that you can visit.

Check-in was at the restaurant counter, and check-in times are the same as the restaurant's operating hours. The automated email stated a shorter check-in window, but I called and confirmed that you can check in anytime before the restaurant closes. The room was huge and beautiful, with a kitchen and living room. Each room is a standalone house, and all the amenities are great. The privacy is excellent...

Perfect service, location is beyond, food for watching the northern light!

The rooms are amazing, the beds are really comfortable and everything is very modern. We arrived late at night and were still able to check in so that removed a lot of the pressure for us on the road.

This was a gem in the region. We booked this last minute on our day in the Snæfellsnes peninsula and boy was it a good choice. They have both independent cottages ( more expensive) and shared accommodation, but the shared accomodation was way more than we expected. Everything from the room, bathrooms and the kitchen/common area setup was amazing and for the price it was good value for money. You also...

Great place to stay on an Iceland roadtrip

The food from the restaurant is good, definitely above the average. The price is also reasonable

Great breakfast but the hotel itself looks really scary in the night. There were no lights at the hallway in the morning and worse in the night

It’s not easy to find a hotel in Iceland, and I feel like you get what you pay for. This one is considered cheap. One thing this place didn't do well was the poor WiFi signal in the room I was in. Because the mobile signal was very poor, we had to rely on WiFi. But in the whole room, only the doorway can be connected. When needed, we had to sit at the door as shown in the photo to access the internet

The hotel was clean and the service was great. We really enjoyed the breakfast as they had a variety of options, including home-made goods. Would definitely recommend!

Parking area is spacious, easy to park. Hotel is located near to tourist spot Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. About 10 mins drive. Hotel buffet breakfast is very good. Alot of handmade cookies and cakes, fresh fruits and local meal. Room is clean and tidy. Recommended to stay here.

Rustic hotel with very thin walls. Impossible to sleep without earplugs when your next door neighbour is snoring! Luckily the earplugs are provided from the hotel and can be found in the room. Nevertheless, not very pleasant if you can hear everything from the next room... The bed, however, was very comfortable and we had a very spacious room. If you have a room on the first floor you might want...

Tremendous hotel! Magical. Lovely geothermal pool. Elegant dining in an epic restaurant setting. Wonderful classic old rooms. Helpful staff. Didn’t want to leave.

Loved the natural hot springs spa which was open till late and then again before breakfast.

We booked two rooms, one of which turned out to be a loft. Both were incredibly small. Not only was the loft room easy to bump your head on, but the bathroom sink was incredibly small and unusable, and the toilet flushed with a puff of water that was completely ineffective. For nearly 2,000 yuan a night, the room wasn't even as good as a 200 yuan room in China. I've never stayed in a hotel this bad...

A small country home style hotel. I enjoyed my stay there thanks to friendly staffs. The hotel has a small hot spring next to the reception. It is notable that the in-room shower is using hot spring water, which I liked.

Nothing really bad about it, it’s just small with less amenities than usual and is a bit more dated

Perfect stay. New restored. Modern and comfortable rooms. Sparkling clean. Restaurant with coffee and tea and amazing view. We are here in January 2026 and they open. Special thanks. Kind host. We can always recommend this hotel.

A hotel located in remote Hólmavík with a view of the water. At first sight, it seemed a bit like a dilapidated building past its prime. Parking is right in front of the hotel. However, this initial impression was made up for by the room (I received an upgrade with a harbor view) and the helpfulness of the staff. I had booked a room with a double bed and breakfast because I was a little worried that...

Staff was very kind and helpful. Easy to walk to local places to eat for lunch and dinner.

Nice views from room and lobby. Breakfast included very nice. Happy hour in lobby BOGO. Enjoyed visiting with other guests. Room small. No shampoo. No mirror on a wall. Only small mirror on a shelf behind the toilet.

The hotel is cozy and suitable for low-budget travelers. The owner was very nice and she even offered bacon and scrambled eggs for breakfast. In general the breakfast was very yummy. The coffee is great because there is a Delonghi machine 😀

The Finna Hotel was a lovely place. Highly reccommend getting the breakfast there, it was fantastic!

We loved our stay at this unique property! The owner is full of life and personality and the setting of the property is gorgeous. It's charming and charismatic, we appreciated the hot tub after a long day

I absolutely loved my stay! It was beautiful and clean and the owner is so kind! It was 10 minutes away from Selfoss where I had some great meals. Thank you so much, I will definitely book again in the future.

Very nice guest house. Super clean. Quite small for three people. Our recommendation is to add window screens to limit flies.

Cottage was clean and well stocked. Bathroom had strong odor of sulpher possibly. Check in was great even late at night.

Very beautiful guesthouse with all the amenities you need and clean. Only one washroom in the home to serve 3-4 rooms though, which can become a bit frustrating.

Clean, quiet, comfortable with lovely charming rooms in the country. Cheerful and well-equipped shared kitchen with great coffee! The best part was the wonderful, welcoming hosts who cared about our experience and generously shared their home with us. Great Iceland ambassadors!

The room was clean and comfortable, perfect for two people. The breakfast was good and hotel staff was friendly and welcoming. I would recommend if you plan on renting a car. It is not as convenient when you depend on the public bus and excursion pickups for transportation.

Our original room experienced a pluming issue on the 1st morning. We were moved straight away no problem. Staff on reception primarily Anna were amazing and extremely helpful, and really help us to enjoy our stay in iceland. Breakfast was a simple buffet style but for the price was ample. Would definitely come back and stay again

Lovely little hotel in a great location. Very kindly gave us a lovely upgrade too as we were there to celebrate my 30th!Thank you! Beds are really comfy too. 5 minute walk from several takeaway places & restaurants and a local shop. Easy pickups for Reykjavik Sightseeing day tours too. No restaurant at the hotel but they do a tasty buffet breakfast and have a bar.

We stayed in room 237 and the bathroom smelled like mildew / mold. I think it was coming from the sink. It made the whole room smell. I don’t think it’s healthy to breath in. We had to keep the bathroom door closed so it didn’t stink up the room. The room didn’t come with a hairdryer which is a necessity in Iceland. It’s cold out and wet hair isn’t ideal for cold weather. The free breakfast was good...

Friendly staff were so good to me. I arrived looking like a train wreck after a 9 hour flight and a few hours at the Blue Lagoon still way earlier than my check-in time (like 4 hours early) and the girl at the desk just wanted to help, no attempt to charge an extra day, nothing like that, she let me in my awesome room, asked if I needed anything and let me be. Thank you so much! You made my trip to...

We were given a very tiny room. Just enough space for a 2 person bed, a desk, a small closet - nothing more. I read a review where a guest said they couldn't open up their suitcase because there was no space. I could see that. Luckily we only had backpacks or we would've had the same problem. The room was reasonably clean. Walls are a bit thin. The opening and shutting of doors were very audible from...

We stayed at this hotel during our trip around Iceland and found it to be a comfortable and convenient stop while travelling the island. The self-service check-in was straightforward, although the booking information mentioned a latest check-in time of 9pm. We rushed to arrive before then, only to find there was no reception and entry was simple regardless - so it would have been helpful if that was...

We stayed at the hotel for one night. The room was comfy and the staff very helpful, but the location and view were what truly stood out. We even saw northern lights just outside the room, quite an incredible experience!

Small but clean rooms. Private bathroom. Nice full kitchen and tables in basement to cook or store your food. Easy check in. Central location to walk around town.

Rooms are small, but the community kitchen was nice and it was located near local restaurants. The views around this area of the mountains and waterfalls is stunning!!

This property is located in a quiet place. We drove into a parking lot labelled with the name only to discover that registration was half a block back. Other guests helped direct us where to go. The hotel looked liked it needed a coat of paint but inside it was a spacious set of rooms. Good amenities (tea, coffee, small refrigerator, separate sitting room, lots of outlets to charge electronics...

The room is sufficient for laying your head down but is much too tiny without enough room to open luggage. It is clean and has a cute communal kitchen but should be advertised as a rooming house or hostel in my opinion.

It’s a small room with full of small kitchen. We can cook a small plate in the room. The bathroom is small but not bad for a price and location.

This is not a hotel as you will expect! No tv in room and by the time you've put 2 suitcases on the floor and rack there is hardly room to move!! One has to climb over your partner to get into bed as there isn't space to walk around your bed!! The restaurant next door is excellent with good food.

Amazing location on the main street! Stylish, relaxed atmosphere. Bar & great restaurant with quality food. Extra special thank you to the wonderful Barbara who is an absolute diamond 💎 Exceptional customer service person with a twinkle in her eye and made all her customers feel very welcomed and special. You are definitely in the right job! 10/10 and give her a raise 😎👏

Luxury orientation on rooms with early released to public, no tv-excuse 'speak to each other' bold but very risky excuse to not have tv in the room, not even WiFi password....no coffee, no tea..again no explanation. Defo not worth 40k to extend for 3rd night. Especially when there is upgrade suit for 30k with mountain view next door, with elevated service ready to discover. Choices to improve are there...

Excellent location, room and amenities. The service was also good.

The only flaw is the lack of a kitchen, everything is brand new.

Breakfast was good. Basement smell. Would have been ok we we didn’t get a room in basement.

Very good stay We stayed at the Hvitsekur Hotel just overnight. Stuff was so nice, helpful and friendly. I will recomend this hotel for Round Trip in Iceland.

Super friendly staff and helpful. Simple rooms, but very comfortable bed!

In the middle of no where…. Our first night in Iceland so that was a surprise.

A fine spot to stay for a night while passing through.

With 13 rooms. Only 2 Wc/Shower. One was very small, old, didn't even have proper hooks to hang clothes. Shower didn't drain properly. You were always in 3 " of water from start to finish.

Clean room, easy check in, perfect setup. Would love to return.

Room was clean and comfortable, heated nicely for arrival. Shower was hot and instructions for the cabin easy to understand. We arrived late and then waited to see the northern lights, which we did. A great view from the bedroom side window over the mountains. Definitely would come back here

We were comfy, warm and had what we needed. We saw the Aurora really clearly as there was no light pollution, it was amazing! The cabins are situated in such a beautiful spot with awesome views and horses nearby. This was a very special place in our Iceland adventure!!

Aurora cabins was the most expensive cabin we stayed in during our trip to Iceland and the smallest. It would be fine for a couple but it was too small for our family of four. The views were lovely but it was closer to the road than I was expecting. It was very well equipped and the shower was great but I’m glad we didn’t stay any longer than one night.

We saw the aurora during our one-night stay from our room, it was fantastic! The cabin was also lovely, with a perfect view in the morning.

Aurora cabins lived up to their name! We were able to catch the lights the night we stayed (and it was the only time we were able to during our vacation)! In regard to the lodging itself - we loved how close to ring road the cabin was. It was easily located via google maps and had a seamless self check in with a parking spot waiting for us. The cabin itself was so cute! Clearly modern Icelandic design...

Good location near a couple of restaurants. Free hotel parking and great breakfast. Our room was a family room which was really big and had a large sofa.

We stayed here for one night as part of our tour with Trolls. The room was spacious with a comfy bed and all the toiletries. Loved the shower!! Breakfast was also very nice 👍 would recommend to anyone who’d like to stay here for short term.

The hotel is located in the center of the town. Very easy access to the hotel. Nearby there is a grocery store and the fantastic Valhalla restaurant. The hotel rooms are clean and tidy. Guests have at their disposal HotTube and a restaurant. Staff very friendly and helps with everything. I recommend.

Eco friendly hotel. But great place if you want to see the Northern lights. We had gone out looking for them, and on our return, was surprised to see them above the hotel.

Only stayed for one night but had a great experience. The hotel staff were always super friendly. There is a restaurant and bar at the hotel along with a hot tub. There are also a few restaurants/shop only a 5 minute walk away.

We stayed in a triple room which was big though shows it’s aging and required some improvement. The breakfast was great with variety of selections. Loved their different flavors of yogurt. The location of this hotel is great. It’s close to route 1. Nearby there is a Lava Center which is well worth a visit.

Enjoyed the hotel and the breakfast was great. Somewhat lacking basic things like a microwave and fridge but comfy enough with a nice hiking spot across the road

Great service, especially from Lucas! He helped us with navigating the hot tub and sauna, and was very kind. The free breakfast was a huge plus too. The rooms were nice and spacious, but the blankets did have a few questionable stains.

Great hotel, has everything that’s needed, great hospitality, facilities, staff, breakfast. Everything was just on point.

The room was spacious and clean, with excellent hygiene. The view from the window was beautiful, offering sights of the sunrise and numerous small volcanic craters. Check-in and parking were convenient. The front desk even asked if we'd like to be notified about the Northern Lights, which was a very thoughtful touch. That evening, I managed to capture many photos of the aurora. We heard there's a free...

Best hotel we've been to in Iceland with very helpful staff who even wake you up at night if Northern lights are showing... only hotel so far with this service. Their home-brewed beer is also excellent. Would love to come again!

Nice hotel in a good position. Very good buffet dinner, average breakfast. Nice and comfortable room with a view. Unacceptable bathroon with large shower but unusable tiny basin where you cannot fill a small bottle, nor wash your face. Kind and friendly personnel.

This Hotel provided us with a fantastic stay. It is clean, the staff are very attentive but not overbearing. Our room was very clean, but there were a couple of small drawbacks. There was a small desk, but no wardrobe for clothes. It would have served better to do away with the desk and provide somewhere to unpack our cases and hang clothes. My wife and I lived out of our suitcases for the duration...

The hotel is in a good location and they got their own diner. One of the staff(the cat) is rude and do not respond to me. However all of other staffs are so nice! The breakfast is good. Attached with the photos of the rude staff.

The room was a bit old and had a hospital-like feel, but the location is fantastic: right by the sea with beautiful views. The staff were extremely helpful, and the restaurant exceeded all expectations.

The rooms are located in separate buildings outside of the reception area, much like a villa-style business hotel. However, there are no elevators, only stairs, so you'll need to carry your luggage yourself.

Friendly and courteous service, well-stocked breakfast, local beer (from Höfn craft brewery), and the staff speaks 4 to 5 languages.

The room is very small. The facility is quite old as well. But the breakfast is good!

Good hotel, quite centrally located, with ample parking right on site. I really enjoyed the breakfast, but the seating there was a bit awkward – you sit too low and it's too soft.

We had a lovely stay at Hotel Muli. Patricia, who checked us in on 1st January, was very kind and helpful. After arriving on an early-morning flight, it was really nice to be greeted with a smile. Even better, our room was ready, so we were able to check in early. The room itself was clean and comfortable. One thing to note is that housekeeping is done upon request, so you’ll need to ask if you want...

The hotel room was clean and spacious, with enough room to open multiple suitcases. It included breakfast and complimentary hot drinks available at all times. There was also a dining area with utensils. The location is a bit far from the city center, but easily accessible by bus.

Very strong smell of chlorine when entered the room including chlorine smell on the towels. No cleaning services or bed sheet changing ( we stayed 2 nights ), the receptionist told us it's the policy and if we would like it changed we should go get the bed sheet/towels they provided by ourselves which was not mentioned when checked-in or when we booked. Breakfast was very basic. Despite the good location...

Luckily, there was parking available right in front of the hotel. The room was clean and tidy, and there was plenty of hot water and heating. Breakfast was excellent, and drinks were provided in the common area. Everything was great, except for getting a bit lost initially trying to find my way with the elevator directions.

Provide free coffee to traveler, friendly counter staff..

One of the best experiences on a trip. Beyond how breathtaking the country is, I had an amazing stay. All the hotel amenities were incredible, and we enjoyed food that we never expected to be so delicious. I especially want to highlight the service, Jorge, in particular, gave us great recommendations both within the hotel and about Iceland in general. He is a wonderful person, very kind, and the treatment...

We went to eat at the Green House Hotel food hall, which offers a wide variety of cuisines to suit all tastes. Afterwards, we stopped by their shops, where we were welcomed by Jorge, who also works at the hotel reception. He was extremely kind and helpful, providing excellent service and giving us great advice on the best activities in the surrounding area.

Great hotel in a really convenient location. Check in was smooth and efficient. Room was very spacious but lacking storage space, the bathroom could have also done with a full enclosure rather than the wet room style. The bathroom bin was not emptied from the previous guests. However, these are all very minor gripes in what was otherwise a perfect stay. The restaurant and bar on the ground floor was...

The Greenhouse Hotel is fantastic! We stayed there with our 10 guests for our wedding in Iceland and everything about this hotel was perfect. The suite was an excellent room to use as a bridal suite. It had a large living room for my wife to get ready and the suite balcony was perfect for us to exchange our vows and for photos. All of our guests loved the hotel and their rooms. All of the staff were...

Stayed here with my family during our Iceland vacation and we absolutely loved this stylish spot! We shared a family room and quarters were tight, but the beds were amazingly comfortable, the heated bathroom floors were a game changer and the decor was perfect. The food hall was a great place to end our first day and we loved the eclectic offerings. The shop had some great finds as well and we enjoyed...

Wonderful hotel! Fantastic location. It is a perfect place to stay for easy access to many of the waterfalls, glaciers, hot springs, geysers & black sand beaches. The rooms were well appointed & the beds are beyond comfortable. The Staff were welcoming, professional, helpful, knowledgable & friendly. The interior decoration is creative, stylish, & warm. The attention to detail is evident everywhere...

Convenient location to most places. Clean and friendly staff. Supermarket next door, very convenient. Airport bus stop 9 is closest.

The location is super convenient, and the room facilities are very clean and hygienic.

The location is very convenient, with a Little Pig supermarket downstairs. The reception staff were friendly, the room was clean, and there was a view of the landmark church from the window. Storage space was a bit limited, especially in winter when I had a bunch of coats and gloves.

The room is a good size, very clean, warm comforter, nice TV, clean bathroom. But! Poor lighting, no in-house telephone, no instructions for remote.  But,  the receptionist young man is full of information, very well spoken, and took care of my needs.  The breakfast, an avocado toast, and coffee were excellent. So good! I would recommend the hotel as its location is super.

Great location and near the rainbow street . Next to Bonus mart . Ideal for short trips.

The location is convenient. There is a Xiaozhu supermarket downstairs. It is close to bus stop No. 9, which is convenient for local tour groups to gather and pick up. The room is clean. The counter staff provides early check-in service, but the room lighting is a little dim.