Icelandic hotels are representative of typical Scandinavian charm. In Reykjavík and other urban centers, they are well-situated for accessing restaurants, shops and attractions. Several travel agencies and airlines have special accommodation offers that can only be purchased outside Iceland.

Hotels in Iceland vary in size, location, and personality. Many well-known international chains have hotels in Reykjavik. There are also numerous family-owned and operated hotels, especially in the countryside, each with their own special character. You can find trendy boutique hotels, rooms in stately listed buildings, and hotels which cater to large groups or for conferences. Nearly all hotels should have wireless internet access and the larger ones will have equipped business centers.

Hotels in the Reykjavik area are generally open year-round, but there are some in the countryside which operate only during the summer months. These hotels are often boarding schools or training centers during the rest of the year. Best of all, many hotels have rooms “with a view”: of the sea, the cliffs, or rivers and mountains.

Double rooms in Iceland sometimes come as one room with two single beds. If you want a room with a double bed, please specify this when you are booking (it shouldn’t cost any extra). Some hotels include a buffet breakfast with their room price; others don’t. Most will have parking facilities and will be able to assist you with booking tours and excursions.