Best Hotels in Iceland with Volcano Views — Biggest Selection & Lowest Prices Guaranteed

Most volcanoes in Iceland sit beneath glaciers or in remote areas, so direct views are rare. Instead, these hotels place you close to volcanic landscapes, lava fields, and tour access points.

Staying near a volcano in Iceland also puts you in the best position to explore it. Most volcano tours in Iceland depart from access points right at the base. The closer you stay, the more time you spend on the lava fields and less time in the car.

The volcanoes in Iceland are spread across the island and make natural anchors for a longer trip. Some sit right off the Ring Road and are easy to fold into road trips in Iceland, while others take more planning to reach. 

Each section below covers what makes the area worth staying in, what activities are nearby, and what to expect from the hotels in Iceland with volcano views.

Hotels with Views of Hekla Volcano

Hotels near Hekla Volcano sit in the wide open landscapes of South Iceland, with the volcano's distinctive cone rising above the plains and visible for miles in every direction.

• Most famous for: Being one of Iceland's most active and frequently erupting volcanoes

• Attractions nearby: Landmannalaugar, Hekla Center Museum, Thjorsardalur Valley, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

• Activities: Hiking on Hekla, super jeep tours, lava field walks, birdwatching

• Best time to visit: June to September when the highland roads are open, and hiking trails are accessible

• Recommended stay: 1 to 2 nights

Here are the best hotels near Hekla Volcano, chosen for how close they sit to the volcano and what they offer for guests who want to explore the surrounding landscape.

Hotel Leirubakki

At Hotel Leirubakki, the restaurant and lounge face Hekla Volcano directly, so you can watch the volcano's 4,892-foot (1,491-meter) peak from your seat at dinner or over breakfast.

The on-site horse farm lets you explore the lava fields and valleys around Hekla on horseback, which is one of the most distinctive ways to see the volcanic landscape up close.

• Views of Hekla Volcano: Yes, the restaurant and lounge look directly over Hekla Volcano

• Distance to volcano access: About 6 miles (10 kilometers) to Hekla Volcano hiking trails

• Room types: Double rooms with private bathrooms

• On-site facilities: Restaurant, lounge, geothermal pool, horse farm, free Wi-Fi, and free parking

Hotels with Views of Katla Volcano

Katla Volcano sits on the South Coast beneath the Myrdalsjokull Ice Cap. This means that the volcano itself is not visible from any hotel in the area. What you will find instead are hotels within easy reach of the Katla Ice Cave and Myrdalsjokull Glacier. 

• Most famous for: Its year-round ice caves, carved by geothermal heat beneath Myrdalsjokull Glacier

• Attractions nearby: Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Vik Village, and Skogafoss Waterfall

• Activities: Katla Ice Cave tour, glacier hiking on Myrdalsjokull, South Coast tours

• Best time to visit: Year-round, Katla Ice Cave tours run in all seasons

• Recommended stay: 1 to 2 nights

Here are the best hotels near Katla Volcano, all well-placed for ice cave tours and the South Coast's main sights.

Hotel Katla by Keahotels

With 103 rooms, Hotel Katla is one of the largest hotels on the South Coast, which means availability is generally better than the smaller properties in the area, even in peak season. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach is just 16 minutes away, making it a practical base for a longer South Coast itinerary.

• Views of Katla Volcano: Katla sits beneath Myrdalsjokull Glacier and is not visible. The hotel offers mountain, glacier, and black sand views from its surroundings

• Distance to volcano access: 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Vik, where most Katla Ice Cave tours depart

• Room types: Double, triple, superior, deluxe, and junior suites, all with private bathrooms

• On-site facilities: Restaurant with evening buffet, geothermal hot pot, sauna, gym, free Wi-Fi, and free parking

Hotel Kria

The hotel sits in Vik Village itself, where many Katla Ice Cave tours depart, so you can walk to your tour pickup without needing to drive. 38 of the 73 rooms face the mountains directly, so while Katla is hidden beneath the glacier, the dramatic landscape above it fills your window.

• Views of Katla Volcano: Katla sits beneath Myrdalsjokull Glacier and is not visible; 38 rooms have direct mountain views

• Distance to volcano access: The hotel is located in Vik Village, where many Katla Ice Cave tours depart

• Room types: 34 standard double rooms, 38 mountain view rooms, and one suite

• On-site facilities: Drangar Restaurant, cocktail bar, breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, and free parking

• Reception: 24 hours

Hotels with Views of Eyjafjallajokull Volcano

Like Katla, Eyjafjallajokull Volcano sits beneath a glacier, so the volcano itself is not visible from any hotel in the area. It is currently dormant, but the surrounding landscape draws visitors year-round for glacier hikes and snowmobile tours in Iceland. Staying nearby puts you within easy reach of the South Coast's tours and activities.

• Most famous for: The 2010 eruption that shut down European airspace for weeks

• Attractions nearby: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Gljufrabui Waterfall, Skogafoss Waterfall, Thorsmork Nature Reserve

• Activities: Glacier hiking on Eyjafjallajokull, South Coast day trips, waterfall walks, horseback riding

• Best time to visit: May to September for the best weather and road conditions

• Recommended stay: 1 night

Here are some top hotels near Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, ideally located near South Coast tours. 

Skalakot Manor Hotel

One of the few four-star hotels on this stretch of the South Coast, with a spa and a restaurant using fresh, seasonal local ingredients, which sets it apart from the more basic properties in the area.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and Skogafoss Waterfall are both within easy reach, making it a practical base for a full South Coast day trip that includes Eyjafjallajokull Glacier hikes.

• Views of Eyjafjallajokull Volcano: Eyjafjallajokull sits beneath its glacier and is not visible; you can enjoy countryside and landscape views from the property

• Distance to volcano access: Approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, and close to South Coast glacier and volcano tour departure points

• Room types: Elegantly furnished rooms, all with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs

• On-site facilities: Restaurant, spa, fitness center, lounge, free Wi-Fi, and free parking

Hotels Near Askja Caldera

Askja is one of Iceland's most remote and extraordinary destinations, a vast volcanic caldera in the Central Highlands. Because it sits in the Highlands, it is only accessible in summer when the F-roads open, and only reachable by a 4WD vehicle and super jeep tours.

There are no hotels near Askja. The closest accommodation options are mountain huts within the highland interior.  They offer a basic but genuinely off-grid experience for hikers who want to stay close to the caldera overnight.

For travelers who prefer a hotel, the best approach is to book stays in the Myvatn area and join a guided super jeep tour to Askja as a day trip.

Hotels Near Krafla Volcano

Krafla is a volcanic caldera north of Lake Myvatn in North Iceland, part of a greater volcanic system famous for its rugged lava fields, bubbling geothermal areas, and the vivid blue-green Viti Crater. It is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes, having erupted around 29 times since the island was first settled. 

No hotels sit close enough to Krafla to offer direct views of the caldera, but the Myvatn area hotels below are within easy reach of the volcano and are the standard base for Krafla visits. 

Many Myvatn tours and excursions from Akureyri include a stop at Krafla, letting you experience the lava fields and crater up close without needing a 4WD.