Sveinbjarnargerdi II 2, Akureyri 601 Iceland

Set a 10-minute drive from Akureyri, Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi offers stunning views of the Eyjafordur area, its mountains and the fjord. The terrace is an idyllic location to view the summer's midnight sun and the winter's northern lights. The rooms are located in the main building or one of two annex buildings, and feature a flat-screen TV, work desk and private bathroom. The stylish in-house restaurant at Sveinbjarnargerdi Hotel has a fireplace and offers a traditional Icelandic dinner or internationally-inspired dishes all year. The relaxation area features a hot tub, tables and chairs. Sveinbjarnargerdi is a a 45-minute drive from Lake Mývatn and Húsavik.

Brekkur, 720 Borgarfjordur Eystri, Iceland

Álfheimar Hotel in Brekkubær offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can relax by the shore or enjoy the outdoor seating areas. Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, mountain or sea views, balconies, and modern amenities. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide added comfort. The family-friendly restaurant serves traditional Icelandic cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. A bar offers a selection of beverages. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional services include a minimarket, coffee shop, child-friendly buffet, and bicycle parking. Egilsstaðir Airport is 69 km away.

Smyrlabjörg, 781 Skálafell, Iceland

Situated next to Iceland’s Ring Road, this family-run farm hotel offers brightly decorated rooms with a TV and a private bathroom. The Hoffell Hot Springs are 25 km away. All rooms at Hotel Smyrlabjörg feature country house-style décor. Some rooms have views of the Atlantic Ocean, while others overlook the mountains. Homemade dishes based on local produce are served at the in-house restaurant. A breakfast buffet and lunch are also available. Drinks can be enjoyed in the bar. Free WiFi is available in public areas at Hotel Smyrlabjörg. A gift shop is located at the hotel. Staff can help arrange tours to the Vatnajökull Glacier, 1 km away. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 30 km from the hotel. Höfn town centre is a 35-minute drive away.

Brekkur, 871 Vík, Iceland

This hotel is in southern Iceland, 9 km from Vík í Myrdal. It offers free WiFi in public areas and in the rooms. The public areas and some rooms offer impressive views of the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier and Atlantic Ocean. The wood-furnished rooms at Hótel Dyrhólaey include a TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Traditional Icelandic cuisine and local beers are served in Dyrhólaey Hótel’s restaurant. There is also a terrace overlooking the Mýrdalur Valley. In summer, guests can watch puffins nest on the Dyrhólaey Cliffs. Staff can arrange snowmobile tours and hiking trips on the Mýrdalsjökull and Sólheimajökull glaciers. Hótel Dyrhólaey is situated by Iceland’s scenic Ring Road, 178 km from Reykjavík. Free parking is possible on site.

Borgartún 32, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland

Located just 700 metres to Laugardalslaug geothermal swimming pool, Hotel Cabin is in the Reykjavik East district. The Sculpture and Shore Walk promenade is just 400 metres away from the hotel, while Reykjavík city centre is 1.5 km away. Guests enjoy free private parking and WiFi. All rooms feature a TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms also have a scenic view of either the city or the sea. Cabin Hotel has a buffet restaurant and a lobby bar where guests can enjoy a drink while watching TV. The bar offers daily happy hour specials.