Title: Golden Circle Travel Guide: Best of Golden Circle, Iceland Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Golden Circle](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Circle-Hotels.d6054695.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Golden Circle](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Circle-Holiday-Rentals.d6054695.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Golden Circle](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Golden-Circle.d6054695.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Golden Circle Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Golden-Circle.d6054695.Car-Hire-Guide)[Golden Circle Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Circle.d6054695.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Golden Circle Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Gullfoss Waterfall which includes mist or fog, rapids and a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128557-Gullfoss-Waterfall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Geysir Hot Springs which includes a hot spring](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128423-Geysir.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gullfoss Waterfall showing mist or fog, a gorge or canyon and a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128545-Gullfoss-Waterfall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Geysir Hot Springs showing mist or fog and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128431-Geysir.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gullfoss Waterfall which includes a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128515-Gullfoss-Waterfall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Golden Circle Things to do - Top hotels in Golden Circle - Top Holiday Rentals in Golden Circle ![Fosshotel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9031800/9031743/4c46e13b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fosshotel Reykjavik Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg, Reykjavik £133 18 Nov - 19 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,028 reviews) Clean room | friendly staff | yummy breakfast| Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F11%2F2025&endDate=19%2F11%2F2025&selected=9031743&PinnedHotelID=9031743&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054695) ![The Reykjavik EDITION](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71620000/71618300/71618236/00208474_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Reykjavik EDITION AUSTURBAKKI 2, Reykjavik £345 26 Nov - 27 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (516 reviews) Best Hotel in Iceland, enough said Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F11%2F2025&endDate=27%2F11%2F2025&selected=71618236&PinnedHotelID=71618236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054695) ![Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12800/12750/14bcaffe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels Nautholsvegur 52, Reykjavik £144 13 Nov - 14 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Very nice hotel with friendly staff. Breakfast was great but not free as stated in the survey. Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F11%2F2025&endDate=14%2F11%2F2025&selected=12750&PinnedHotelID=12750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054695) [See all 1,654 properties in Golden Circle](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F10%2F2025&endDate=31%2F10%2F2025®ionId=6054695) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284500/8284462/7c3436be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant Minni-Borg, Selfoss Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Selfoss. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 15 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Kerid Crater is located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (390 reviews) They place was amazing, the rooms were a little cooler than expected. Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Selfoss-Hotels-Minniborgir-Cottages.h8284462.Hotel-Information) ![SAGA Circle Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116650000/116646000/116645985/a3798fcd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SAGA Circle Villas 1 Ásborgir, Selfoss, Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Selfoss. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attraction Kerid Crater is located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews) Very quiet area. Incredibly quiet. Beautiful area and stay. Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Selfoss-Hotels-SAGA-Circle-Villas.h116645985.Hotel-Information) ![Kerbyggd: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden Circle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34890000/34885800/34885789/abfdfb5a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kerbyggd: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden Circle Kerbyggð 1, Selfoss, South Iceland Stay at this 4-star cottage in Selfoss. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Kerid Crater is located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews) Great location and wonderful stay for our family to explore the Golden Circle. We would definitely recommend! ! Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Selfoss-Hotels-Kerbyggd-Luxury-House-And-Cottage-In-Golden-Circle.h34885789.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Golden Circle](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6054695&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kerid-Crater-Selfoss.d553248621565948048.Attraction) ![Laugarvatn Fontana](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2c5996b1202265617080e30e6eb9f492.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Laugarvatn Fontana You can take time to visit Laugarvatn Fontana during your travels to Laugarvatn. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laugarvatn-Fontana-Blaskogabyggd.d553248635974593503.Attraction) ![Ulfarsfell Mountain](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/105d683f45281735130318f3a7c2e52a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ulfarsfell Mountain Explore the great outdoors at Ulfarsfell Mountain and enjoy the northern lights views during your trip to Lagafell. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ulfarsfell-Mountain-Reykjavik.d6279560.Attraction) #### Reykjadalur Valley Explore the great outdoors at Reykjadalur Valley, a lovely green space in Sveitarfélagid Ölfus. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjadalur-Valley-Sveitarfelagid-Olfus.d6297101.Attraction) #### Nesjavellir After visiting Nesjavellir, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Selfoss. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nesjavellir-Selfoss.d6062507.Attraction) #### Brúarfoss Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brúarfoss during your travels in Blaskogabyggd. Wander the parks or discover the area's northern lights views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruarfoss-Blaskogabyggd.d553248635976415372.Attraction) ## Cities near Golden Circle ![Selfoss featuring rapids, a cascade and a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128003-Selfoss.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Selfoss [](https://expedia.co.uk/Selfoss.dx6024942) ![Thingvellir National Park which includes tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128004-Hveragerdi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hveragerdi [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hveragerdi.dx6050450) ![Reykjavik](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128369-Harpa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Reykjavik [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik.dx6054688) ![Laugarvatn which includes a river or creek, snow and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128025-Laugarvatn.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Laugarvatn [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laugarvatn.dx6060225) - Cities near Golden Circle - Places of interest [Selfoss](https://expedia.co.uk/Selfoss.dx6024942)[Hveragerdi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hveragerdi.dx6050450)[Reykjavik](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik.dx6054688)[Laugarvatn](https://expedia.co.uk/Laugarvatn.dx6060225)[Kópavogur](https://expedia.co.uk/Kopavogur.dx6084321)[Mosfellsbær](https://expedia.co.uk/Mosfellsbr.dx6094625)[Blaskogabyggd](https://expedia.co.uk/Blaskogabyggd.dx6340505)[Arborg](https://expedia.co.uk/Arborg.dx3000401473)[Kjalarnes](https://expedia.co.uk/Kjalarnes.dx553248631353575348)[Reykholt](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykholt.dx553248634825263749)[Veidilundur](https://expedia.co.uk/Veidilundur.dx553248635974560142)[Bláskógabyggd](https://expedia.co.uk/Blaskogabyggd.dx553248635976063132)[Sveitarfélagid Ölfus](https://expedia.co.uk/Sveitarfelagid-Olfus.dx553248635976063342) - [Kerid Crater](https://expedia.co.uk/Kerid-Crater-Selfoss.d553248621565948048.Attraction) - [Reykjadalur Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjadalur-Valley-Sveitarfelagid-Olfus.d6297101.Attraction) - [Nesjavellir](https://expedia.co.uk/Nesjavellir-Selfoss.d6062507.Attraction) - [Hveragerdi Church](https://expedia.co.uk/Hveragerdi-Church-Hveragerdi.d553248621560799350.Attraction) - [Varmarlaug Swimming Pool](https://expedia.co.uk/Varmarlaug-Swimming-Pool-Mosfellsbr.d6279556.Attraction) - [Reykjavik Harbour](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Harbour-Vesturbr.d6062509.Attraction) - [Laugavegur](https://expedia.co.uk/Laugavegur-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6355675.Attraction) - [Harpa](https://expedia.co.uk/Harpa-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6250435.Attraction) - [Thingvellir National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Thingvellir-National-Park-Blaskogabyggd.d6062477.Attraction) - [Gullfoss](https://expedia.co.uk/Gullfoss-Southern-Region.d6062479.Attraction) - [Hallgrimskirkja](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallgrimskirkja-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6062455.Attraction) - [Reykjavik City Hall](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-City-Hall-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6062473.Attraction) - [Geysir Hot Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Geysir-Hot-Springs-Blaskogabyggd.d6062481.Attraction) - [Sky Lagoon](https://expedia.co.uk/Sky-Lagoon-Kopavogur.d685924105468862464.Attraction) - [Perlan](https://expedia.co.uk/Perlan-Reykjavik.d6062465.Attraction) - [National Museum of Iceland](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Iceland-Reykjavik.d6062459.Attraction) - [Secret Lagoon](https://expedia.co.uk/Secret-Lagoon-Hrunamannahreppur.d553248635950836844.Attraction) - [Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool](https://expedia.co.uk/Laugardalslaug-Geothermal-Pool-Laugardalur.d6205724.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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