Best Guesthouses in Reykholt — Biggest Selection & Lowest Prices Guaranteed

Guesthouses in Reykholt offer a peaceful, homey stay and rank among the most characterful guesthouses in West Iceland. The village sits in Reykholtsdalur Valley in West Iceland, about 108 kilometers (67 miles) north of Reykjavik, or roughly a 90-minute drive.

Reykholt has a small selection of guesthouses, with additional countryside stays just outside the village. These guesthouses make convenient bases for exploring the region, with most travelers arriving on self-drive tours or by car rental. If you want more space and self-catering facilities, cottages in West Iceland are also available.

One important note: this Reykholt is in West Iceland and should not be confused with the Reykholt in South Iceland near the Golden Circle.

Read on to compare the guesthouses in and around Reykholt and find the best fit for your trip.

Best Guesthouses in and Around Reykholt

Below is a small selection of guesthouses in West Iceland that offer different countryside stays to suit your trip. Staying in the area gives you easy access to Reykholt and the wider Borgarfjordur region.

• Hotel A: Despite its name, this countryside property is an old farm refurbished as a guesthouse, beside the Hvita River between Reykholt and Husafell. Every room has a private bathroom, with breakfast buffet included in the price.

• Steindorsstadir Guesthouse: A family-run farm around 1.8 miles (3 kilometers) outside the village, with seven rooms, three shared bathrooms, and an outdoor hot tub. Breakfast is included, and there is a communal kitchen and a TV lounge.

• Laugavellir Tower Suite: A converted tower in a family-run horse farm in the Reykholtsdalur Valley, roughly 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers) from Reykholt. It features four open floors, with a bathroom and two double bedrooms. A fourth-floor kitchenette is available for preparing light meals, with views of the surrounding valley.

Tips For Choosing the Right Guesthouse in Reykholt

Choosing the right guesthouse in Reykholt depends on how you plan to spend your time in the valley. Keep these local details in mind when comparing your options.

• Stay near the village for convenience. Guesthouses near Reykholt keep you close to local shops and Snorrastofa while offering a quieter setting.

• Choose a hot tub for relaxing evenings. Some rural guesthouses have outdoor hot tubs, ideal after exploring nearby waterfalls, lava caves, and the countryside.

• Check the bathroom setup. Shared bathrooms are common at farm guesthouses, so check the room details if you prefer a private bathroom.

• Look for cooking facilities. A guest kitchen or kitchenette is useful for longer stays, as dining options around Reykholt are limited.

• Stay farther out for nearby attractions. Guesthouses around 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Reykholt put you closer to waterfalls and Vidgelmir Lava Cave.

• Check winter road conditions. Road 518 is paved and open year-round, but snow and ice can slow the drive from November to March.

• Look for outdoor space. Rural guesthouses with open views give you a good spot to watch for the northern lights between September and April. Check the northern lights forecast for aurora activity and cloud cover before heading outside.

Reykholt is a small place, and its guesthouses fill up quickly in summer and around the Christmas period. Booking ahead gives you more options, with many nearby attractions less than 30 minutes away.

Attractions Near Your Reykholt Guesthouse

Staying in Reykholt puts several of the Borgarfjordur area's major attractions within easy driving distance. The valley is compact, so you can cover many of its attractions in a day and still be back for dinner.

Within Reykholt itself, you can explore the legacy of historian and chieftain Snorri Sturluson. Snorralaug, his geothermal bathing pool, is one of the very few structures from medieval Iceland that has survived intact.

Here are some of the top attractions to visit nearby:

• Deildartunguhver Hot Spring: Produces about 39.6 gallons (180 liters) of near-boiling water every second, the highest flow rate of any hot spring in Europe.

• Krauma Spa: Next to Deildartunguhver, this geothermal spa mixes the hot spring water with cold glacial water from Raudsgil. Take the chance to bathe here with a Krauma Spa admission ticket.

• Barnafoss Waterfall: A powerful waterfall where the Hvita River rushes through a narrow rocky gorge, just a few hundred meters upstream from Hraunfossar.

• Hraunfossar Waterfall: A series of cascades flowing from beneath the lava fields into the Hvita River.

• Vidgelmir Lava Cave: Iceland's largest lava cave by volume. You can explore its colorful rock formations and underground chambers on a Vidgelmir Cave tour.

• Langjokull Glacier: Iceland's second-largest glacier, rising beyond the lava fields. You can experience the ice on an Into the Glacier tour or explore the area on other Langjokull tours, including snowmobile trips.

Find Your Guesthouse Stay in Reykholt

Reykholt guesthouses offer a peaceful base for exploring Reykholtsdalur and the wider attractions of West Iceland. Choose a property based on the facilities, location, and level of privacy you want, and you can enjoy a comfortable rural stay close to the area's highlights.

If Reykholt is fully booked, you’ll find many more accommodation options in the surrounding area. Borgarnes is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) west, roughly a 35-minute drive, and has the largest cluster of nearby options, including guesthouses and cottages in Borgarnes.