Hotel Varmaland

Hotel Varmaland is a beautiful, 60-room hotel located in the heart of the Borgarfjordur region of west Iceland, which opened in 2019. Ring Road travelers or those looking to stay close to some of the country’s most extraordinary sites will find this choice of accommodation very welcoming and excellently located.

Location & Nearby

Hotel Varmaland can be found almost directly between the towns of Borgarnes and Reykholt, both of which are a 20 minute drive away. These are historic settlements that are well worth exploring, although the former has more services for travelers, such as gas stations, grocery stores, and tourist information centers.

This places it in the center of Borgarfjordur, a region brimming with cultural and natural attractions. In 35 minutes, you can reach the gorgeous twin waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, whereas, in 50, you can get to the highest-flowing hot spring in Europe, Deildartunguhver. This site is home to the luxurious Krauma Spa for those seeking to unwind in Iceland’s geothermal waters.

Furthermore, in just an hour, you can reach the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, a region with so much diversity it is nicknamed Iceland in Miniature.

Facilities & Amenities

All the rooms of Hotel Varmaland are comfortable, brightly furnished, and boast flat-screen televisions, free Wifi, and en suite bathrooms with showers and toiletries. They come in several variations for travelers with different budgets, getting increasingly larger and more luxurious.

Single rooms suit solo travelers, while the economy double is the most affordable double, followed by the standard double/twin; the deluxe double/twin rooms and 27 sq m suites are even more opulent, whereas the 43 sq m Family Suite, which sleeps up to four and has two bathrooms, is the grandest.

Calor, the hotel's restaurant on the 4th floor, serves a Nordic-French à la carte menu, with kids' meals and special diet menus available, and there is also a bar with happy hour and room service. A great bonus of eating here is the spectacular panoramas that can be marveled over from the windows. There is no parking at the property. Outdoor area with two hot tubs, a cold tub and a sauna, plus a spa lounge.

Why Choose Hotel Varmaland?

Any travelers to west Iceland seeking a comfortable, modern hotel room close to many of the region’s main attractions will find Hotel Varmaland to be a top choice. Check availability by choosing a date.