Lodging in Eastern Iceland

Icelandic Stays

This selection of accommodations in Eastern Iceland spans from coastal fjord villages to the remote Lónsöræfi wilderness. It includes modern design hotels near the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, historic 19th-century buildings in Fáskrúðsfjörður, and rustic alpine huts managed by local touring clubs. Travelers will find converted agricultural buildings, farm stays with geothermal hot tubs, and highland shelters positioned at the base of Mount Snæfell and the Kverkfjöll glacier.

Seljavellir Guesthouse

Contemporary rooms located near Höfn with views of the Vatnajökull glacier.

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Modern design hotel located between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón, featuring an on-site restaurant and bar.

Hotel Skaftafell

Hotel situated near the entrance to Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park, offering views of Hvannadalshnjúkur.

Lambhús

Wooden chalets on a farm near the glacier, offering self-catering facilities and views of the ice cap.

Hótel Framtíð

Historic hotel by the harbor in Djúpivogur, with a main building dating back to 1905.

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Hótel Snæfell

Traditional hotel in Seyðisfjörður housed in a historic wooden building by the fjord.

Fosshótel Eastfjords

Located in Fáskrúðsfjörður, this hotel occupies a restored 19th-century hospital built for French fishermen.

Múlaskáli Lónsöræfi

Remote mountain hut in the Lónsöræfi wilderness, managed by the Akureyri Touring Club.

Breidá

Basic alpine shelter located near the Breiðárlón glacier lagoon.

Husavik

Alpine hut in the Borgarfjörður Eystri region, serving hikers on the Víknaslóðir trail.

Húsavíkurskáli

Mountain hiking shelter located in the remote Húsavík inlet of the Eastfjords.

Kverkfjallaskáli

Mountain hut at the edge of the Kverkfjöll glacier, providing access to geothermal ice caves.

Jöklasel

High-altitude lodge on the slopes of Vatnajökull, often used as a base for glacier excursions.

Egilssel

Highland hut in the Lónsöræfi area, situated near the river Jökulsá í Lóni.

Geldingafell

Remote highland shelter in the Lónsöræfi wilderness, accessible via 4x4 tracks.

Leirás í Múladal

Basic mountain hut located in the Múladalur valley within the Eastfjords.

Snæfell

Mountain hut located at the foot of Mount Snæfell, the highest peak in Iceland outside the glaciers.

Loðmundarfjarðarskáli

Hiking hut in the deserted fjord of Loðmundarfjörður, part of the Víknaslóðir trail network.

Karlsstadir

Farm-based accommodation located in the Berufjörður area.

Breiðuvíkurskáli

Remote hut in Breiðuvík bay, accessible by hiking trails from Borgarfjörður Eystri.

Barðsnes

Basic accommodation on the Barðsnes peninsula near Neskaupstaður.

Hótel Tangi

Village hotel in Vopnafjörður offering views over the fjord.

Gistihúsið

Guesthouse in Egilsstaðir set in a historic building near the banks of Lake Lagarfljót.

Hótel Guesthouse Svartiskógur

Rural lodging located in the Jökuldalur valley.

Icelandair Hotel Hérað

Modern hotel in Egilsstaðir featuring a restaurant known for local reindeer dishes.

Fjarðarhótel

Hotel in Stöðvarfjörður, located near the famous Petra’s Stone Collection.

Brekka í Lóni Farm Stay

Family-run farm accommodation in the Lón valley, near the Lónsöræfi wilderness.

Ormurinn Cottages

Self-catering wooden chalets overlooking Lake Lagarfljót in Egilsstaðir.

The Potato Storage

Boutique apartments converted from a former agricultural building near Skaftafell.

Hólmur

Farm guesthouse near Höfn featuring an on-site brewery and a small zoo.

Hali

Guesthouse near Jökulsárlón, home to a museum dedicated to writer Þórbergur Þórðarson.

Hoffell

Guesthouse known for its outdoor hot tubs filled with geothermal water from the Hoffellsjökull area.

Syðri-Vik

Rural guest accommodation located near Vopnafjörður.

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Bragðavellir Cottages

Secluded cottages located in a valley near Djúpivogur.

Gerði

Country hotel situated between the mountains and the sea, close to the Jökulsárlón lagoon.

Snæfellskáli

Highland hut and campsite located at the base of Mount Snæfell.

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