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Staying in Laugar provides a convenient base for exploring North Iceland's Diamond Circle. Despite its small size, Laugar has a restaurant, fuel station, and a geothermal pool, making it a practical stop during Diamond Circle excursions and road trips in Iceland.

Laugar sits between Akureyri, Husavik, and Lake Myvatn. Staying in Laugar puts you about a 13-minute drive, or 8 miles (13 kilometers), from Godafoss Waterfall. With rental cars, you can reach Husavik in around 30 minutes for a whale watching experience, join Myvatn tours in about 25 minutes, and head to Akureyri in roughly 45 minutes.

Whether you're driving the Ring Road, traveling with family, or looking for less-crowded stays in North Iceland, Laugar offers a comfortable base away from the busiest tourist hubs. Read on to find the right stay for your North Iceland adventure.

Best Hotels in and Around Laugar

If you prefer the convenience of on-site dining and services, these hotels in Laugar provide a comfortable base for exploring Godafoss Waterfall and the Diamond Circle.

• Hotel Laugar Reykjadalur: A summer hotel in Laugar with 57 en-suite rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a daily breakfast buffet. It's just a two-minute walk from the village's geothermal swimming pool and close to a six-hole golf course.
• Fljotsbakki Farm Hotel: Located by Skjalfandafljot River, this farm stay in Laugar is about a five-minute drive from Godafoss Waterfall. Stay in double rooms inside a renovated barn and enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet and free parking.
• Hotel Godafoss: A riverside hotel at Fossholl, just a short walk from Godafoss Waterfall and about 15 minutes from Laugar. Rooms accommodate two to four guests, making it ideal for couples and small groups, with select rooms featuring private verandas overlooking the river or gardens.

Best Guesthouses in and Around Laugar

If you want to reduce travel expenses, these guesthouses in North Iceland offer kitchen access for preparing your own meals, helping you save on restaurant costs in Iceland.

• Guesthouse Brekka: Set beside the Laxa River, about 15 minutes from Laugar, it offers en-suite rooms with mountain views and cabins with kitchens. It's a great choice for families, couples, and small groups, and only a 25-minute drive from the GeoSea Geothermal Baths in Husavik.
• Guesthouse Narfastadir: Located about 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Laugar along the Ring Road, this guesthouse is ideal for road trippers. Enjoy an on-site restaurant, outdoor hot tub, and shared lounge, with a choice of private or shared bathroom facilities to suit different budgets.
• Guesthouse Hvitafell: A welcoming guesthouse in Laugar surrounded by trees, offering mountain views, kitchenettes, a hot tub, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a terrace. Its peaceful setting makes it a relaxing base after a day of sightseeing.

Best Farm Stays and Bed & Breakfasts Near Laugar

If you're looking for a countryside retreat, these North Iceland bed and breakfasts and farm stays offer peaceful surroundings and a rural experience. Enjoy dark, open skies with minimal light pollution for great aurora viewing.

• Ondolfsstadir Farm B&B: Experience an intimate rural retreat about 2 miles (3 kilometers) north of Laugar. This geothermal-heated farmhouse offers four comfortable double or twin rooms with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and a complimentary breakfast in a peaceful setting.
• CJA Guesthouse: Set on Hjalli Farm, this accommodation in Laugar is a renovated 1976 home that offers only four rooms with a maximum of nine guests. It's a peaceful base for exploring North Iceland while enjoying a slower pace.
• Vallakot Farm Guesthouse: Just 5 minutes from Laugar, this family-run farm stay offers three apartments and a cabin, making it ideal for families and small groups. Relax in the outdoor hot tub and experience Icelandic farm life, complete with homegrown vegetables and friendly farm animals.

Best Apartments and Cottages in Laugar

If you want more space, privacy, and a fully equipped kitchen, these apartments and cottages in North Iceland are ideal for families, longer stays, and self-drive travelers exploring North Iceland.

• Breidamyri Farm Apartments: Self-catering apartments in Laugar on a working dairy farm, each featuring a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, and comfortable living and dining areas. They're a great choice for families and travelers who enjoy birdwatching and the surrounding countryside.
• Einishus Cottages: Modern self-catering cottages just outside Laugar, about a five-minute drive from the village. Each cottage includes a private hot tub, a fully equipped kitchen, and beautiful valley views, making it perfect for families and small groups.
• Fermata North: An apartment in central Laugar, within walking distance of the Sundlaugin a Laugum Pool. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living area, and a convenient base for hiking and golfing.

Top Attractions Near Laugar

Laugar is conveniently located near several highlights of North Iceland's Diamond Circle, which makes it an easy base for the region's waterfalls, geothermal spots, and whale-watching. Here's what's worth the drive:

• Godafoss Waterfall is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) from Laugar, roughly a 13-minute drive, so it's an easy first stop when you leave your cottage. This wide, horseshoe-shaped cascade sits right off the Ring Road, with viewing paths on both banks.
• Lake Myvatn lies about 17 miles (28 kilometers) east, a comfortable half-day trip. The volcanic lake is ringed by craters, lava pillars, and birdlife, and it's the main destination of the Diamond Circle.
• Earth Lagoon is about 25 miles (41 kilometers) away, a 40-minute drive, and makes a perfect end to a day out. It's North Iceland's quieter, cheaper answer to the Blue Lagoon.
• Husavik is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) north, close enough for a morning whale-watching tour and back. Skjalfandi Bay is one of Europe's best places to spot humpbacks.
• Akureyri sits about 30 miles (48 kilometers) west and is handy for the restaurants, supermarkets, and shops you won't find close to Laugar, useful when you're self-catering.
• Asbyrgi Canyon is about 62 miles (100 kilometers) away and makes a scenic stop on the Diamond Circle loop, with walking trails and a horseshoe-shaped canyon steeped in Norse legend.
• Dettifoss Waterfall is about 53 miles (85 kilometers) east, best paired with Asbyrgi on a full Diamond Circle day. It's Europe's most powerful waterfall by volume.

Plan Your Stay in Laugar

Laugar is a quiet, well-placed base for exploring North Iceland, close to Godafoss, Lake Myvatn, and Husavik, and right on the Diamond Circle. A self-catering guesthouse, apartment, or cottage here lets you cook your own meals and reach the region's biggest sights early, before the day-trippers arrive.

Pair your stay with one of the available rental cars to explore at your own pace, and in winter, the dark countryside skies give you a chance at the northern lights right from your door. Book early for summer, from June to August, when the best places fill quickly.

Compare the accommodations above, pick the one that suits your group and budget, and book your stay in Laugar today.