Title: Hvalfjarðarsveit Travel Guide: Best of Hvalfjarðarsveit, Western Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hvalfjarðarsveit](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvalfjararsveit-Hotels.d3000029373.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Hvalfjarðarsveit](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvalfjararsveit-Holiday-Rentals.d3000029373.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Hvalfjarðarsveit](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hvalfjararsveit.d3000029373.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hvalfjarðarsveit Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hvalfjararsveit.d3000029373.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hvalfjarðarsveit Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvalfjararsveit.d3000029373.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hvalfjarðarsveit Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![This beautiful waterfall is a hard climb but so worth the beauty at the top. Biggest tip i can advise is always bring some water and snacks because the elevation is high and the lack of civilization makes it difficult to get more water. #LifeAtExpediagroup](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029373/22805382-0c3e-4a7b-bff9-9cb2ff860ec0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This beautiful waterfall is a hard climb but so worth the beauty at the top. Biggest tip i can advise is always bring some water and snacks because the elevation is high and the lack of civilization makes it difficult to get more water. #LifeAtExpediagroup](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029373/22805382-0c3e-4a7b-bff9-9cb2ff860ec0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#OnTheRoad from Kirkjufell to Reykjavik, we were granted with one rainbow after the other. This road trip on road #1 was the best ever and we would go back in a heartbeat!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029373/7efcb58e-2358-4395-b8ca-e8b19ccbdc7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Double rainbow! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029373/06ad10ce-1e47-4f9b-859c-e3f18a8d22f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If you take the long way from Reykjavík to Borgarnes, you can pull off and make a couple hour hike up to Iceland's second tallest waterfall, Glymur. #waterfall #iceland #hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029373/58765696-7bbc-4943-964d-920dde306680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hvalfjarðarsveit Things to do - Top hotels in Hvalfjarðarsveit - Top Holiday Rentals in Hvalfjarðarsveit ![Grandi by Center Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45670000/45668900/45668818/b1a57485_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grandi by Center Hotels Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik £163 2 Feb - 3 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,424 reviews) Clean and staff super friendly. Rooms spaciousm Only issue was the heating which was a bit fiddly. Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=45668818&PinnedHotelID=45668818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000029373) ![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 £334 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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 in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (575 reviews) Excellent and friendly staff. The best service ever! Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=71618236&PinnedHotelID=71618236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000029373) ![Center Hotels Plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1379300/1379245/e01fc18c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Center Hotels Plaza Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik £120 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,437 reviews) Everything!!! The room was so clean & spacious. The staff was absolutely amazing & so informative. The location was top tier for us. Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=1379245&PinnedHotelID=1379245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000029373) [See all 1,420 properties in Hvalfjarðarsveit](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026®ionId=3000029373) 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. ![Hotel Laxarbakki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4482300/4482295/f3669ccf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Laxarbakki Laxarbakki Hvalfjarðarsveit Stay at this aparthotel in Hvalfjarðarsveit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews) Great room and amenities. Helpful staff. Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvalfjararsveit-Hotels-Hotel-Laxarbakki.h4482295.Hotel-Information) ![Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44430500/44430496/d9383bcd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik Akranes Stay at this cottage in Hvalfjarðarsveit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. 10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews) Loved our stay at Brekka. Wonderfully remote and scenic, loved the hot tub and general location of the property worked for us as we did not want to be in the City. Hosts were amazing, from initial booking to visiting us when we were there to help us sort out a small mouse challenge! Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvalfjararsveit-Hotels-Stunning-Country-Ocean-View-Location.h44430496.Hotel-Information) ![Reykjavik Residence Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4100000/4099900/4099809/658fb6cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Reykjavik Residence Hotel Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,177 reviews) The apartment was clean and spacious. The staff was so kind and willing to help. The included breakfast basket was nice as well. I would stay here again and recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Iceland. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Hvalfjarðarsveit hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000029373&startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30)[29 Jan - 30 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000029373&startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000029373&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31)[30 Jan - 31 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000029373&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000029373&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000029373&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000029373&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000029373&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Glymur Waterfall 4.5/5(7 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glymur Waterfall during your travels in Hvalfjarðarsveit. Discover the area's northern lights views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Glymur-Waterfall-Hvalfjararsveit.d6297099.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Woman with outstretched arms at edge of lake with Northern Lights above in Reykjavik](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/180673/012d2248-3a58-46f3-9bba-4c66a8a94a06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Northern Lights Mystery Tour with Expert Guide £54 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/northern-lights-mystery-tour-with-expert-guide.a180673.activity-details) ![Day view of guests visiting Thingvellir National Park ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/522163/a78b1935-9116-4e39-8451-4b4b511c4f2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Circle Afternoon Tour £66 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/golden-circle-afternoon-tour.a522163.activity-details) ![Golden Circle Afternoon Small Group Tour From Reykjavik](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/761456/1361411e-555f-4a68-adcd-059b1e899c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Circle Afternoon Small Group Tour From Reykjavik £79 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/golden-circle-afternoon-small-group-tour-from-reykjavik.a761456.activity-details) ![Freedive Iceland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/991941/5cacb1ae-6aa4-4b8d-86d1-4f1097048139.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Freedive Silfra Half Day Tour £167 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/freedive-silfra-half-day-tour.a991941.activity-details) ![Geological Golden-Circle Tour / Small group adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5017311/58e7e34a-8b13-48f7-886c-6c5a1fc34fda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Geological Golden-Circle Tour / Small group adventure £172 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/geological-golden-circle-tour-small-group-adventure.a5017311.activity-details) ![Small Group Golden Circle Tour & Horse Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/522177/d97918ce-5dbd-4f34-ba11-5f71fdaf3f3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group Golden Circle Tour & Icelandic Horse Show £86 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-golden-circle-tour-icelandic-horse-show.a522177.activity-details) [See all activities in Hvalfjarðarsveit](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hvalfjararsveit.d3000029373.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Hvalfjarðarsveit ![Iceland Norther Lights Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047826/599ae5af-7251-4680-8ccd-d86afd42e77e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Borgarnes ![Seeing Aurora Borealis should be on everyones #bucketlist, it is one of the craziest phenomena I have ever witnessed. Visiting Iceland you have a window of time to see the #northernlights dance across the sky, out of our 10 day trip we were lucky enough to see them in their full glory on the last night. This campsite was a great place to stay and explore the nearby areas while watching the lights. #lifeatexpediagroup](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/d9ece170-e853-4fb8-be9a-777e46521ff5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Akranes ![This is one of my favorite pictures from Iceland. We were just traveling down the road and decided to stop and stretch our legs once we crossed the bridge. Beautiful country. 11/20/19](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974560141/4eb9a990-1a8e-4597-af64-d261335530f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kjósarhreppur ![First day of my first visit to Iceland, after a bleary-eyed 48 hour travel fiasco, we did the Golden Circle tour and stopped at Þingvellir National Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976063132/677131be-5a9c-444b-80ce-791909f9c34b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bláskógabyggd ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Other - [Akranes Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Akranes-Hotels.d6145186.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Bifroest Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bifroest-Hotels.d6140424.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Borgarbyggd Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borgarbyggd-Hotels.d3000366211.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Cottages in Borgarnes ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borgarnes-Cottages.d6047826-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Hotels with Laundry Service in Borgarnes ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borgarnes-Hotels-Hotel-With-Laundry-Service.0-0-d6047826-thotelwithlaundryservice.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - 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