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This weekend
6 Nov - 8 Nov
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13 Nov - 15 Nov

Our top choices for Golden Circle hotels on the lake

A wooden outdoor hot tub surrounded by snow-covered steps and landscape.

1. Hotel Grimsborgir by Keahotels

Hotel Grimsborgir by Keahotels
4.0 star property
Selfoss
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (645 reviews)
"Clean room, breakfast was excellent."
United States
Lisa
The price is £151
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hotel Grimsborgir by Keahotels
A snow-covered path leading to a wooden cabin with a lit window, surrounded by snow-laden trees.

2. Blue Hotel Fagrilundur - On The Golden Circle

Blue Hotel Fagrilundur - On The Golden Circle
3.5 star property
Bláskógabyggd
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (522 reviews)
"Excellent location near really great restaurants and the Tomato Farm was fantastic!"
United States
Marne
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Blue Hotel Fagrilundur - On The Golden Circle
A house with a clear view of the night sky, featuring the Northern Lights.

3. Bjork Guesthouse

Bjork Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Bláskógabyggd
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (236 reviews)
"Clean room, very friendly staff. Great breakfast."
United States
Irina
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Bjork Guesthouse
A wooden building with a large door and windows, situated on a grassy hill with a view of the night sky.

4. Austurey cottages

Austurey cottages
3.0 star property
Bláskógabyggd
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (154 reviews)
"Very clean, inviting and wonderful place to stay. Cosy and comfortable. Would definitely rent this again."
United States
Iris
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Austurey cottages
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a painting, and a small table with a chair.

5. Farmhotel Efstidalur

Farmhotel Efstidalur
2.5 star property
Bláskógabyggd
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (313 reviews)
"Amazing stay with a lot to do on site, would say again food was also great"
United States
Faith
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Farmhotel Efstidalur
A modern wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of the Northern Lights.

6. Green Geysir Cottage

Green Geysir Cottage
3.5 star property
Bláskógabyggð
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Lovely stay in a great location, highly recommend!"
United States
Sara
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Green Geysir Cottage
Terrace/patio

7. Blue View Cabins

Blue View Cabins
3.5 star property
Bláskógabyggd
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Great stay and we enjoyed the hot tub after a day of travelling."
Canada
Brandy
The price is £156
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Blue View Cabins
Exterior

8. Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant

Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant
3.0 star property
Selfoss
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (480 reviews)
"We loved staying here! I would definitely stay here again!"
United States
William
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant
A building with a porch, a sign reading 'BRU,' and a view of the Northern Lights.

9. Hotel Brú countryside

Hotel Brú countryside
3.0 star property
Selfoss
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (180 reviews)
"Great daily breakfast… super kind and helpful staff. Would stay again!"
United States
Karin
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hotel Brú countryside
A modern building with large windows and a wooden exterior, viewed from a hot tub.

10. Tiny Glass Lodge

Tiny Glass Lodge
2.0 star property
Selfoss
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Just wow!!! The view and how the owners managed to build such a tiny cabin (as per the description) while using every inch of the cabin to make it useful and easy to use! Great job and we wish we stayed more than one night!"
Canada
Julien
The price is £607
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Tiny Glass Lodge
A modern house with a river in front, a small waterfall, and a red door.

11. Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel

Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Hveragerdi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Convenient location with comfortable room. The restaurant is excellent for dinner, the included breakfast was great with fresh baked bread daily. We enjoyed the hot tub next to the river, including the quick dip in the river (November)."
United States
Stephen
The price is £205
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel
A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Hótel Laugarvatn

Hótel Laugarvatn
3.0 star property
Bláskógabyggd
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (624 reviews)
"It’s a very comfy hotel, a nice breakfast and a nice little bar right by some good restaurants in Laugarvatn. It’s a good location along the golden circle/Þingvellir national park. The staff is very friendly as well. I also recommend checking out the thermal spa just down the road at Fontana Laugarvatn"
United States
David
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hótel Laugarvatn
A wooden deck with a pool reflecting a sunset sky, surrounded by columns and a view of a hilly landscape.

13. ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels

ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels
4.0 star property
Selfoss
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (508 reviews)
"Loved our stay here!"
United States
Joe
The price is £252
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels
A transparent dome structure with a person standing in front.

14. Buubble Hotel - Hrosshagi

Buubble Hotel - Hrosshagi
3.0 star property
Bláskógabyggd
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (97 reviews)
"Amazing spot!"
United States
Alexander
The price is £194
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Buubble Hotel - Hrosshagi
View from room

15. SAGA Circle Villas

SAGA Circle Villas
2.0 star property
Selfoss
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"It had everything we needed and was a great place to stay while seeing the Golden Circle."
United States
Darcie
The price is £163
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
SAGA Circle Villas
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a window, and a view of green hills.

16. Miðdalskot Cottages

Miðdalskot Cottages
3.0 star property
Bláskógabyggd
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (54 reviews)
"Great location, the cottage was clean and well equipped"
United States
Rich
The price is £196
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Miðdalskot Cottages
A hot tub in a backyard with a house in the background and mountains in the distance.

17. Hotel Laxnes

Hotel Laxnes
3.0 star property
Mosfellsbær
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (820 reviews)
"Large, clean and basic room"
Italy
Francesco
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Laxnes
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Top Golden Circle Hotel Reviews

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay! We were fortunate enough to have been in the same building as the reception staff which worked out great for us. Most of the staff were very friendly, informative, and provided great service. They provided suggestions for food eateries, fresh towels and buckets of ice upon requests. There were drinks such as bottled beer available for purchase, however, it was somewhat disappointing that they did not have a bottle opener for use—hmm. We booked a spacious room which was clean and comfortable and made use of their laundry facility which thankfully was available when we had down time between our tours. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Overall, I highly recommend this place."
Robin 8-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

10/10 Excellent
"Good stay."
Mark 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Center Hotels Plaza

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