Our hand-picked hotels in West Iceland
Hotel Húsafell****
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Hotel Húsafell is a true four star luxury hotel that combines cozy accommodation with fine dining! Situated next to a golf course and with easy access to the next door swimming pool it offers everything you expect from a fine hotel! Hotel Húsafell sits right within the Húsafell Nature Reserve with hiking paths starting right from the hotel door. Guided tours into Lava Cave Viðgelmir or the Ice tunnel in Langjökull glacier can be joined on a daily basis. comfortable and deluxe rooms with all amenities. A fine dining restaurant offers a nordic menu, influenced by international cuisine. Hraunfossar Waterfalls and Krauma Spa are within an easy driving distance. Perfect for Northern Lights watching as it is far from light pollution!
Exploring Iceland verdict: One of our favorite hotels in West Iceland. Lovely rooms and the service is always friendly and highly professional. Wonderful food! Book hotel Húsafell |
Hotel Glymur*** in Hvalfjörður Fjord
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Hotel Glymur is a lovely Boutique hotel with executive rooms, suites and luxury self catering villas. The hotel is located in Hvalfjörður Fjord with wonderful views. The executive rooms are large and on two floors with a bathroom and a sitting room on the lower floor and the sleeping area on the upper floor. Fine dining is offered at the hotel and from the geothermal hot tubs on the veranda guests can enjoy the beautiful view over the fjord. Perfect place for northern lights watching with very little light pollution during winter.
The luxury villas are fully equipped for self catering and receive daily maintenance from the hotel. Exploring Iceland verdict: A charming hotel in the countryside for a romantic getaway. Good alternative to Reykjavík if you are keen on the Northern lights as it is only one hour drive from the capital. Book hotel Glymur |
Hotel Búðir**** Snæfellsnes Peninsula
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Hotel Búðir is a four star Boutique Hotel located on the south side of beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The iconic black Búðir Church and its most charming setting between the ocean and mountains makes it a true gem! Cozy and romantic interior and a great restaurant make it the first choice for travelers who want a bit of luxury. Perfect for nature lovers and northern lights seekers as it is set remotely in beautiful nature.
Exploring Iceland verdict: Romantic hotel in excellent location for nature lovers. Book hotel Budir. |
Guesthouse Heydalur Westfjords
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This place is all about the location! Set in Mjóifjörður between Hólmavík and Ísafjörður in the remote Westfjords it is a small paradise for nature lovers. Accommodation ranges from basic to comfort accommodation and the small restaurant located in an old barn serves home made food with love! A natural hot spring, kayaking, horseback riding, fishing and hiking can be done right from the farm grounds! The iconic pool is placed in an old greenhouse and a geothermal hot spring is right next to it.
Exploring Iceland verdict: This place grows onto you if you are a nature lover! It comes with a big heart! Heydalur is not about luxury but about experiencing the true soul of countrylife in Iceland! Book Heydalur. |
Guesthouse Ensku Husin
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This guesthouse is located in an old fishing lodge and it is super cozy! Although it may lack the typical modern hotel amenities it makes up with charm and even more charm! A fireplace and a fly tying corner still remind you of the old days! The guesthouse offers rooms with private and shared bathrooms and dinner is served as a set menu at a long table where everybody eats and chats together! The location is perfect for exploring both Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Borgarfjörður area.
Exploring Iceland verdict: Very cozy and authentic country lodge style accommodation. If you want to go back in time and meet new friends definitely a good choice! If you are posh and unsociable - don´t go! Book Guesthouse Ensku Husin |
Farmhotel Hraunsnef***
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The Hraunsnef Country Hotel is set in beautiful landscape on a working farm with sheep, cows, horses, chicken and ducks. And don´t forget the family cat that loves to greet guests from all over the world. Accommodation is cozy and offers everything you want from a hotel! Lovely breakfast and dinner. A hot tub set by the river is the ideal place to watch the midnight sun during summer and the northern lights during winter!
Exploring Iceland verdict: Very family country hotel. Great for families and animal and nature lovers. We love it and have stayed many times! Book Farmhotel Hraunsnef |
