The Best Hotels Closest to Vatnajokull in - 2026 Updated Prices

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A yellow house with a balcony, reflecting in a calm body of water.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

A compact kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a white refrigerator, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

1. Hali Country Hotel

50.6 km from Vatnajokull

Laurel

Rp4.313.920

Rp4.907.305 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden cabin with a view of a calm lake and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

A restaurant with tables and chairs facing a scenic view of mountains and a body of water.

A cozy room with a large window, wooden ceiling, and rustic furniture.

2. Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

49.4 km from Vatnajokull

Michael

Rp7.457.762

Rp8.397.344 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden cabin with a porch and a lit window, set against a snowy mountain backdrop with the Northern Lights in the sky.

A wooden deck with a barbecue grill, a gas tank, and a glass door leading to an indoor dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a large window with a view, and a modern air conditioning unit.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a sink.

3. Aurora Cabins

79.9 km from Vatnajokull

Jacqueline

Rp4.531.945

Rp5.149.313 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A view through a window with a snowy landscape, including mountains and a clear sky.

A spacious living area with a wooden reception desk, multiple seating options, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A small, single-story house with a steeply pitched roof, situated on a grassy slope with a mountain in the background.

4. Adventure Hotel Hof

57.9 km from Vatnajokull

Rick

Rp3.039.899

Rp3.493.516 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A dining area with a leather sofa, red chairs, and a glass display case with bird figurines.

A building with multiple red-roofed units, a gravel driveway, and flags on the right.

A bar area with a wine rack, shelves with bottles, and a counter.

A hotel lobby with a leather armchair, a wooden cabinet, and a bookshelf.

5. Hotel Smyrlabjorg

57.8 km from Vatnajokull

Xiaoai

Rp3.725.860

Rp4.387.276 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern building with a dark exterior, a sliding glass door, and wooden benches with potted plants.

A window with a view of a mountainous landscape, including snow-capped peaks and a grassy foreground.

A wooden bench with a potted plant, a modern building with large windows, and a gravel ground.

A modern, dark-colored building with large windows and a wooden deck.

6. HH Gisting

65.3 km from Vatnajokull

Lisa

Rp2.793.022

Rp3.219.108 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, potted plants, and lanterns.

A wooden cabin bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a towel hanging on the wall.

A wooden-paneled room with a sofa, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a bed.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a table with chairs, a window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

7. Arnanes Country Hotel

78.5 km from Vatnajokull

Susannah

Rp1.964.213

Rp2.299.504 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A room with a window overlooking a church and a rural landscape.

A bedroom with two beds, a window with a view of trees, a radiator, a sink, and a small table.

A wooden staircase leading to a reception area with a sign above the door.

A rural landscape with a grassy field, a wooden fence, leafless trees, and a red-roofed building.

8. Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

52.8 km from Vatnajokull

Vinh

Rp2.345.141

Rp2.721.960 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A harbor at night with several boats docked, a Christmas tree, and buildings in the background.

A living room with a round wooden coffee table, grey armchairs, a white side table with a lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a tiled backsplash.

A coastal building with a simple, triangular roof structure, situated near a body of water.

9. Old Airline Guesthouse

79.7 km from Vatnajokull

Yingzi

Rp1.807.329

Rp2.124.989 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern building with a grey facade, a wooden accent wall, and a large window.

A patio area with round tables and chairs, potted plants, and a sliding glass door leading to an indoor space.

A reception area with a fireplace, a baby changing station, and a map of the hostel.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a toaster. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with a view of the outside.

10. Höfn HI Hostel

79.3 km from Vatnajokull

Anna

Rp2.091.373

Rp2.440.278 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A building with large windows and a central glass door, set against a backdrop of the Northern Lights.

A red building with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A modern interior with a large window offering a view of a snowy landscape. There are several seating options including a table with chairs and a sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a view of a mountainous landscape, a chair, and a lamp.

11. Lilja Guesthouse

68.6 km from Vatnajokull

Donna

Rp2.471.320

Rp2.862.555 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

Three rustic wooden houses with gabled roofs, surrounded by rocks and vegetation.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a mountain view, and pendant lights.

A wooden interior with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There are windows with a view of mountains.

Large ice formations on a beach with the ocean in the background.

12. Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse

67.9 km from Vatnajokull

Ankit

Rp2.144.711

Rp2.499.483 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A rural landscape with a small house and a grassy field under a starry night sky.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, a ladder, a wall-mounted picture, and a desk lamp.

A hallway with a white bench, a small table with a lamp, a wall-mounted mirror, and a framed map.

13. Dalshöfði Guesthouse

75.7 km from Vatnajokull

Thangavel

Rp3.468.376

Rp3.968.664 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and modern furniture.

A modern building with large glass windows and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of green fields and mountains, and hanging pendant lights.

A window with a view of a green field and mountains.

14. Fosshotel Vatnajokull

74.8 km from Vatnajokull

Anna

Rp3.804.498

Rp4.342.221 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A building with multiple windows and a flat roof, surrounded by trees and a clear night sky.

A white building with a gravel path leading to it, surrounded by green grass and mountains in the background.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a wooden interior.

A reception area with a counter, several chairs, a coffee table, and a lamp.

15. Hotel Skaftafell

48.6 km from Vatnajokull

Katherine

Rp4.102.174

Rp4.672.267 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern, white, curved-roofed building with a triangular extension, set against a night sky with visible stars and the aurora borealis.

A white, ornate side table with a potted plant in front of a brick wall and a framed certificate on a wooden floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a radiator, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A calm harbor at dusk with boats anchored, a clear sky, and calm water reflecting the boats.

16. Apotek guesthouse

79.5 km from Vatnajokull

Claire

Rp2.457.231

Rp2.846.380 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A sunset over a flat landscape with distant mountains.

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a wall-mounted light, and two wooden hand-shaped stools.

A room with two chairs, a table with a book, a window with a view of a gas station, and a large map on the wall.

A breakfast buffet setup with various food items, utensils, and a coffee station.

17. Höfn Inn Guesthouse

79.6 km from Vatnajokull

juseo

Rp2.016.328

Rp2.357.490 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a table with drinks and snacks, and a lamp.

A coastal landscape with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a building in the background.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views.

A spacious living area with large windows, a modern kitchen, and a view of the city.

18. Höfn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

79.8 km from Vatnajokull

Ricardo

Rp2.654.328

Rp3.065.532 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A room with a view of a mountainous landscape and a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a chair, a small round table, and a window.

A reception area with a stone counter, wooden reception desk, and a mounted television.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a plant in the corner.

19. Glacier World - Hoffell

70.7 km from Vatnajokull

Michael

Rp4.108.455

Rp4.679.239 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden deck, and a door.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a window, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a wooden exterior and a sign reading "Pakkhus."

A spacious hallway with a carpeted floor, a staircase, a white radiator, and two potted plants.

20. Guesthouse Dyngja

79.9 km from Vatnajokull

Cheuk ling

Rp2.537.675

Rp2.935.673 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Vatnajokull

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hali Country Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 949 reviews	View
Aurora Cabins	9.4 Exceptional 152 reviews	View
Adventure Hotel Hof	8.4 Very good 630 reviews	View
Hotel Smyrlabjorg	9.2 Wonderful 545 reviews	View

Top Vatnajokull Hotel Reviews

HH Gisting

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable stay with a really beautiful view. The bed was very comfortable, and everything was well maintained. Would definitely stay here again!"

Hotel Smyrlabjorg

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely experience overall. The place itself is clean and comfy, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was the best we had while in Iceland. Highly recommended!"

Hotel Skaftafell

10/10 Excellent

"Great room, great breakfast"

Adventure Hotel Hof

8/10 Good

"Great place to see the northern lights - unfortunately we didn’t get to see them, but nice place outside the city"

Ekra Glacier Lagoon

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great location, quiet, awesome view."

Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

8/10 Good

"Charming guesthouse in an older farmhouse - great location, clean, comfortable. We had a nice stay, did not opt in for the breakfast at an additional cost. Very quiet despite most rooms being full. As mentioned in other reviews, there are ALOT of house rules. This didn't bother us but may deter guests who prefer a more relaxed stay."

Guesthouse Stekkatún

10/10 Excellent

"The house is superbly well-kept by the owner. She makes sure that it is a quiet and relaxing place for all the guests. She prepares excellent breakfast with all sorts of homemade stuff. Everything was perfect. Thank you very much❤️"

Guesthouse Skálafell

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful property located close to many things. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was very kind and welcoming. It felt very cozy and homey and I was sad to leave!"

Old Cottage - Reynivellir II

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and no frills hotel used during our road-trip through Iceland. Received instructions on how to pick up keys at a different location. We didn't realize that the bathroom was to be shared (knew about the kitchen). Water temperature was confusing as it immediately became extremely hot and then cold if you are not careful."

Other attractions near Vatnajokull

Graenalon

9.4/10 (26 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Graenalon, a lovely green space in Skaftárhreppur.

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Svartifoss Waterfall

10.0/10 (8 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Svartifoss Waterfall during your travels in Skaftafell. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Svínafellsjökull Glacier

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Svínafellsjökull Glacier during your travels in Fagurholsmyri. While in this trendy area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Skaftafell Visitor Centre

You can learn about the history of Skaftafell with a visit to Skaftafell Visitor Centre. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants.

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Skaftafell Camping

9.8/10 (166 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Skaftafell Camping, a lovely green space in Skaftafell. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Vatnajokull?

Vatnajokull is located in an area that travellers like for its glaciers. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay close to Vatnajokull?

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 30.7 mi (49.4 km) from Vatnajokull. Other good options in the area include Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon and Hotel Skaftafell.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Vatnajokull, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Vatnajokull.

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Our top choices for Vatnajokull hotels

1. Hali Country Hotel

2. Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

3. Aurora Cabins

4. Adventure Hotel Hof

5. Hotel Smyrlabjorg

6. HH Gisting

7. Arnanes Country Hotel

8. Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

9. Old Airline Guesthouse

10. Höfn HI Hostel

11. Lilja Guesthouse

12. Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse

13. Dalshöfði Guesthouse

14. Fosshotel Vatnajokull

15. Hotel Skaftafell

16. Apotek guesthouse

17. Höfn Inn Guesthouse

18. Höfn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

19. Glacier World - Hoffell

20. Guesthouse Dyngja

Compare popular hotels close to Vatnajokull

Top Vatnajokull Hotel Reviews

HH Gisting

Hotel Smyrlabjorg

Hotel Skaftafell

Adventure Hotel Hof

Ekra Glacier Lagoon

Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

Guesthouse Stekkatún

Guesthouse Skálafell

Old Cottage - Reynivellir II

Other attractions near Vatnajokull

Graenalon

Svartifoss Waterfall

Svínafellsjökull Glacier

Skaftafell Visitor Centre

Skaftafell Camping

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