Top 10 Hotels Near Vatnajökull National Park in for 2026

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A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of a grassy field and distant hills.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern black building with multiple windows, situated in a barren landscape with a rocky hill in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a reception desk.

1. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

73.1 km from Vatnajökull National Park

STEPHEN

RM896

RM1,022 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden cabin with a view of a calm lake and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

A modern building with large windows and wooden exterior, surrounded by snow and mountains.

A cozy room with a large window, wooden ceiling, and rustic furniture.

2. Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

62.4 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Michael

RM1,484

RM1,674 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A yellow house with a balcony, reflecting in a calm body of water.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a long table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Hali Country Hotel

63.4 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Laurel

RM969

RM1,103 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A dining area with a leather sofa, red chairs, and a glass display case with bird figurines.

A hotel lobby with a leather armchair, a wooden cabinet, and a bookshelf.

A bar area with a wine rack, shelves with bottles, and a counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Hotel Smyrlabjorg

68.5 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Xiaoai

RM715

RM851 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, potted plants, and lanterns.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden-paneled room with a sofa, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a bed.

A wooden cabin bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a towel hanging on the wall.

5. Arnanes Country Hotel

86.6 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Susannah

RM442

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a grey facade, a wooden accent wall, and a large window.

A conference room with large windows, a whiteboard, and a poster of animals.

A reception area with a fireplace, a baby changing station, and a map of the hostel.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a toaster. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with a view of the outside.

6. Höfn HI Hostel

88 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Anna

RM349

RM414 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a window overlooking a church and a rural landscape.

A bedroom with two beds, a window with a view of trees, a radiator, a sink, and a small table.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a vase with flowers, and a bench.

A wooden staircase leading to a reception area with a sign above the door.

7. Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

64.5 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Vinh

RM528

RM613 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A small, single-story house with a steeply pitched roof, situated on a grassy slope with a mountain in the background.

A view through a window with a snowy landscape, including mountains and a clear sky.

A stone staircase leading up to a building, surrounded by greenery and rocks.

8. Adventure Hotel Hof

71.5 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Rick

RM755

RM865 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern building with a dark exterior, a sliding glass door, and wooden benches with potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a window with a view of a landscape.

A wooden bench with a potted plant, a modern building with large windows, and a gravel ground.

A modern, dark-colored building with large windows and a wooden deck.

9. HH Gisting

74.6 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Lisa

RM630

RM726 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern, white, curved-roofed building with a triangular extension, set against a night sky with visible stars and the aurora borealis.

A conference room with a table, chairs, and abstract paintings on the wall.

A calm harbor at dusk with boats anchored, a clear sky, and calm water reflecting the boats.

A white, ornate side table with a potted plant in front of a brick wall and a framed certificate on a wooden floor.

10. Apotek guesthouse

88.4 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Claire

RM316

RM378 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and modern furniture.

A window with a view of a green field and mountains.

A modern building with large glass windows and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A spacious bar area with a long counter and multiple bar stools.

11. Fosshotel Vatnajokull

82.2 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Anna

RM814

RM930 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Three rustic wooden houses with gabled roofs, surrounded by rocks and vegetation.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a mountain view, and pendant lights.

Large ice formations on a beach with the ocean in the background.

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a view of mountains, and wooden walls.

12. Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse

76.6 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Marla

RM446

RM522 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A building with multiple windows and a flat roof, surrounded by trees and a clear night sky.

A white building with a gravel path leading to it, surrounded by green grass and mountains in the background.

A corridor with a row of windows, wooden flooring, and seating areas.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a wooden interior.

13. Hotel Skaftafell

61.5 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Katherine

RM923

RM1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a view of a green landscape.

A reception desk with a wooden slat design, a lamp, a vase with flowers, framed pictures on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

A buffet table with various food items and containers.

A kitchen counter with various food and drink items, including a carton of Nesquik, a jug of orange juice, a bottle of Tropi, and a coffee maker.

14. Guesthouse Skálafell

67.9 km from Vatnajökull National Park

James

RM498

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A building with large windows and a central glass door, set against a backdrop of the Northern Lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a view of a mountainous landscape, a chair, and a lamp.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, situated in a snowy landscape with mountains in the background.

A modern interior with a large window offering a view of a snowy landscape. There are several seating options including a table with chairs and a sofa.

15. Lilja Guesthouse

77.2 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Jianan

RM555

RM642 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bedroom with a large window, wooden shelving, and a view of a rocky landscape.

A hallway with wooden flooring, dark walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden deck area.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a bed with a wooden ladder, and large windows.

16. Guesthouse Gerði

63.7 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Rachel

RM653

RM751 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A street with houses under a night sky with green aurora.

A single-bed room with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a radiator on the left.

A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white dining table, and wooden chairs. There are three windows with black frames and a radiator on the wall.

17. Heppa Apartments

88.9 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Ruddy

RM1,357

RM1,533 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden deck, and a door.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a window, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a wooden exterior and a sign reading "Pakkhus."

A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, and a view of boats and water.

18. Guesthouse Dyngja

88.8 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Cheuk ling

RM349

RM414 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern black building with large windows and a wooden deck.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a field of yellow flowers, set against a mountainous backdrop.

A remote, rugged landscape with a modern building featuring a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by sparse vegetation and a distant mountain range.

19. Ekra Glacier Lagoon

61.6 km from Vatnajökull National Park

David J

RM1,090

RM1,237 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A room with a view of a mountainous landscape and a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs.

A two-story building with a large windowed porch area.

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a chair, a small round table, and a window.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a plant in the corner.

20. Glacier World - Hoffell

77.5 km from Vatnajökull National Park

Michael

RM631

RM727 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Vatnajökull National Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon	9.6 Exceptional 1,060 reviews	View
Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 958 reviews	View
Hali Country Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hotel Smyrlabjorg	9.2 Wonderful 547 reviews	View
Arnanes Country Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 228 reviews	View

Top Vatnajökull National Park Hotel Reviews

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Had an amazing time. The place is beautiful"

Adventure Hotel Hof

8/10 Good

"Large room but it did smell of mildew. Shower is large but water went everywhere. Adjacent restaurant had an excellent dinner. Front desk staff was kind enough to put our name on the list and called when the table became available. Continental breakfast was good. Great location for access to the glacier."

Lilja Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great guesthouse for two couples"

Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view at this guesthouse. Easy access to a number of south coast attractions. The ice cream is delicious too."

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel. Nothing to complain about"

Hali Country Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great country hotel with a history to tell; breakfast is always charged separately and the reception & restaurant is driving distance away from the rooms on a gravel road"

Hotel Smyrlabjorg

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our spacious room. Very comfortable and the breakfast was amazing. Probably one of the best hotel breakfasts we had!"

Guesthouse Gerði

8/10 Good

"Staff were great. There were some minor Reno’s happening but it was just the lobby area. The room was a typical guest house room a bit larger than a typical hotel room. It was functional and clean."

HH Gisting

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable stay with a really beautiful view. The bed was very comfortable, and everything was well maintained. Would definitely stay here again!"

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Vatnajökull National Park?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Vatnajökull National Park, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This welcoming area is known for its northern lights and major shopping area.

What's the best hotel to stay near Vatnajökull National Park?

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 38.8 mi (62.4 km) from Vatnajökull National Park. Other good options in the area include Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon and Hali Country Hotel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Vatnajökull National Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Vatnajökull National Park.

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Our top choices for Vatnajökull National Park hotels

1. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

2. Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

3. Hali Country Hotel

4. Hotel Smyrlabjorg

5. Arnanes Country Hotel

6. Höfn HI Hostel

7. Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

8. Adventure Hotel Hof

9. HH Gisting

10. Apotek guesthouse

11. Fosshotel Vatnajokull

12. Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse

13. Hotel Skaftafell

14. Guesthouse Skálafell

15. Lilja Guesthouse

16. Guesthouse Gerði

17. Heppa Apartments

18. Guesthouse Dyngja

19. Ekra Glacier Lagoon

20. Glacier World - Hoffell

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Top Vatnajökull National Park Hotel Reviews

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Adventure Hotel Hof

Lilja Guesthouse

Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Hali Country Hotel

Hotel Smyrlabjorg

Guesthouse Gerði

HH Gisting

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