Eastern Iceland Travel Guide
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Hotel 1001 Nott
"Beautiful Views of the lake and surrounding area. Staff was friendly. The owners Mrs. Christine and her Husband, who is the dinner time chef were very kind. The food at night was good. Breakfast was very good and the morning staff was super nice! Little bar for drinks in the lobby. Sitting area and ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir
"Very quiet location. The staff made an effort to make us feel welcome. The surroundings are great too. We were happy that they also offered dinner and breakfast service. Note that the location shown on Expedia is not where the hotel is but it’s rather a 30 min drive from egilstadir. Check Google ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Eyjólfsstaðir Guesthouse Egilsstaðir
"Excellent stay, friendly staff, clean rooms. Stayed at many Guesthouses during our travels in Iceland this was by far the best!!! Was a little nervous about the shared bathroom but it was not an issue and they were clean!! Thanks for taking great care of us, The site also has laundry service!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Krákhamar apartments
"Hostess was very nice. Felt like the cost paid to have 2 extra people stay with us (total of 4) was a bit steep."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Bragdavellir Cottages
"Beautiful views can be seen from this lovely and cozy cottage!!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Ásgeirsstaðir Cottages
"An unexpected gem! Quiet, clean, and very comfortable. Being next to the creek was a huge plus. A lovely stay."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Studlagil Canyon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Studlagil Canyon during your travels in Egilsstaðir. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.
Hengifoss
Explore the great outdoors at Hengifoss, a lovely green space in Hallormsstadur. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Seydisfjordur Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Seydisfjordur with a trip to Seydisfjordur Harbour. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Vök Baths
You can take time to visit Vök Baths during your travels to Egilsstaðir. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's northern lights views.
Hafnarhólmi
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hafnarhólmi during your travels in Borgarfjordur Eystri. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Hvannadalshnukur
Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Hvannadalshnukur, a lovely green space in Fagurholsmyri. While in this trendy area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
