Best Cottages in Laugaras — Biggest Selection & Lowest Prices Guaranteed

Cottages in Laugaras give you a self-catering base in the middle of the Golden Circle. Like other cottages in South Iceland, many Laugaras cottages offer larger spaces, ranging from riverside lodges that sleep 12 to two-bedroom units. Most come with a full kitchen, free parking, and a private hot tub.

Set on the bank of the Hvita River, Laugaras is a small geothermal settlement known for its greenhouses. Since 2025, it has also been home to Laugaras Lagoon and its Ylja restaurant. 

Laugaras’ location is a major advantage. The town sits within the Golden Circle, so you can explore the route without driving far out each morning. The village is also about 90 minutes from Reykjavik and roughly half an hour from Gullfoss Waterfall. That makes a Laugaras cottage a convenient base if you’re renting a car for your Golden Circle adventures.

Read on to learn more about cottages in Laugaras and find the right stay for your Golden Circle getaway. 

Best Cottages In and Around Laugaras

There’s no shortage of places to stay around the Golden Circle, from hotels and guesthouses to self-catering properties. The Laugaras cottages below sit within the village itself and stand out for their peaceful settings and convenient locations.

• Laugaras Luxury Lodge Near The Golden Circle: A four-bedroom lodge in Laugaras sleeping 12, with river views and a hot tub that seats eight. The BBQ area and laundry room suit longer group stays.

• Golden Circle Luxury Country Villa With Hot Tub: A four-bedroom villa for nine guests in Laugaras, with two bathrooms and a garage converted into a game room with a pool table. Geysir Geothermal Area is just half an hour away.

These cottages near Laugaras offer convenient access to the Golden Circle, with each property located a short drive from the village and within easy reach of major attractions.

• Skalholt Cottages: Two-bedroom cottages for up to four guests beside the historic bishop's seat at Skalholt, about a 5-minute drive from Laugaras. Each cottage features a kitchen and hot tub. Guests can also use the restaurant and bar next to Skalholt Hotel.

• Blue View Cabins: Cabins for two to six guests in Reykholt, roughly 10 minutes north of Laugaras, each with a hot tub fed by geothermal water. Open countryside and low light pollution make it a strong winter stargazing and northern lights base.

• Golden Circle House With Hot Tub: A two-bedroom house for six with a patio hot tub overlooking Hekla Volcano. It sits a short drive from the tomato greenhouses at Fridheimar.

Why Stay in a Cottage in Laugaras

Cottages in Laugaras give you more space, privacy, and flexibility than a typical hotel stay while keeping you close to the Golden Circle and Laugaras Lagoon. Staying in a Laugaras cottage means you enjoy:

• Space and privacy: Whole cottages are ideal for families and groups, with separate bedrooms, living areas, and private hot tubs. Larger properties can sleep six to 12 guests, making it easy to stay together without booking multiple hotel rooms.

• Self-catering: Most cottages come with full kitchens, giving you the freedom to prepare your own meals. Laugaras has no grocery store, so stock up in Selfoss or Fludir before arriving.

• Golden Circle access: Staying in Laugaras puts you within the Golden Circle area rather than requiring long drives from Reykjavik each day. Kerid Crater is about 20 minutes away, while Thingvellir National Park can be reached in roughly 40 minutes.

• Dark skies: Laugaras is a small settlement with less light pollution than larger towns. On clear nights between September and April, the rural setting can offer good conditions for northern lights viewing, especially from a cottage with open views or a private hot tub.

Top Attractions Near Laugaras Cottages

Staying in a cottage in Laugaras puts you within easy reach of the Golden Circle’s main sights, along with geothermal attractions, historic landmarks, and family-friendly activities in the surrounding countryside.

• Laugaras Lagoon: Enjoy a relaxing geothermal soak right in Laugaras with a Laugaras Lagoon ticket, with views of the surrounding greenery and the on-site Ylja Restaurant.

• Slakki Petting Zoo: Visit this family-friendly attraction in Laugaras, where children can meet farm animals and enjoy indoor and outdoor activities.

• Skalholt: Visit Iceland’s historic episcopal seat, just a few minutes from Laugaras, and see Skalholt Cathedral and its cultural heritage.

• Fridheimar Tomato Farm: Visit a geothermal greenhouse and enjoy a tomato-based meal at this working horticultural farm near Reykholt.

• Geysir Geothermal Area: See Strokkur Geyser erupt and explore the steaming geothermal landscape about 30 minutes from Laugaras.

• Gullfoss Waterfall: Continue along the Golden Circle to this powerful two-tiered waterfall, roughly 35 minutes from Laugaras.

• Kerid Crater: Walk around the colorful volcanic crater lake, located about 20 minutes from Laugaras and convenient for a Golden Circle day trip.

• Thingvellir National Park: Explore the historic national park where Iceland’s parliament was founded and see the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, about 40 minutes away.

Find Your Ideal Cottage in Laugaras

Cottages in Laugaras offer a peaceful base for exploring the Golden Circle, with more space and privacy than a typical hotel stay. You’ll be close to Laugaras Lagoon, Slakki, Skalholt, and the region’s main attractions, while having the flexibility to cook, relax in a private hot tub, and enjoy the surrounding greenery.

Cottages around Laugaras stay busy from June to August and over the northern lights season, so book a few months early if your dates are fixed. Check out our Laugaras Travel Guide for more information on the village, or plan a wider trip with self-drive tours in Iceland.

Browse the available cottages to find the right fit for your group and make Laugaras your base for exploring South Iceland!