Icelandic Farm Holidays (www.farmholidays.is) is the central booking office for farms and country hotels in Iceland. IFH gives you the choice of about 150 farms all around the country offering accommodation in 4,000 beds, meals and all kinds of recreation.

The accommodation is as diverse as the scenery you will encounter. You might be staying in the same farmhouse as the owners, in a separate area of the house, or in one of a series of summerhouses built on the property.

Some farms with IFH also have summerhouses on their property. Despite their name, summerhouses can sometimes also be used in winter. They come in various sizes, some sleeping up to 12 people, and often have an attached outdoor hot tub.

For independent travelers, IFH also offers self-drive packages with rental cars and accommodation. Many farms also offer local activities such as horse riding, fishing, hunting, sailing, swimming, glacier tours, and golf.

To request a brochure or to make a reservation, contact a travel agent or Icelandic Farm Holidays: [email protected]

Youth and Family Hostels

There are 26 Hostelling International Hostels around Iceland, open to people of all ages. They offer clean and comfortable budget accommodation with the opportunity for self-service catering. All the hostels have a well-equipped guest kitchen and family rooms. The Travel Section of HI Iceland’s website arranges travels in Iceland and can provide different tours. The Travel Section also offers packages which consist of rental car or bus tickets and hostel overnight vouchers.

Hostelling International Iceland: [email protected], www.hostel.is.