Barnafoss

Quick and easy detour on your way to Into the Glacier tours. Bright blue water gushing out of lava!
Quick and easy detour on your way to Into the Glacier tours. Bright blue water gushing out of lava!
Barnafoss - not the most well known of waterfalls in Iceland but what a stunner in Winter
The waterfall,is about 1km wide
That #blue 💙 The meaning of this waterfall is translated as "Children's waterfall". According to the saga, there were two children who were supposed to stay home while the parents went to church for Christmas Mass. When the parents returned from mass, they discovered that the children had disappeared (possibly because the children got bored and decided to go out). They then followed the children's tracks to this waterfall at the stone natural bridge where the tracks disappeared. The mother concluded that the children must have fallen into the river and drowned. Then, the mother had the arch destroyed in order to ensure no one else faces a similar fate.

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ODDSSON Downtown Hotel

ODDSSON Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Holt
Price was ￥358,504, price is now ￥296,684 per person
￥296,684
per person
Mar 10 - Mar 15
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (HND) to Reykjavik (KEF)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (223 reviews)
ODDSON Downtown is a perfect option for those looking for a quiet, understated but still comfortable and cozy stay in Rvk. If you're an ambitious walker like me who prefers privacy and adventure, this location is excellent, with easy access to 24 stores, groceries, bus stops, and dinner options. There's usually parking in the area, even if it's not the ODDSON spaces, but be careful to avoid the reserved spots directly next door. The kitchen is perfect, the bathroom is small but clean, and the bed is super cozy. With Icelandic heating, you can keep a window open at all times, which feels refreshing. The staff are responsive, my only complaint is the late check-in time, so definitely recommend booking the day before you arrive if your flight lands early in the morning.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown Reykjavik
Price was ￥440,718, price is now ￥357,114 per person
￥357,114
per person
Mar 10 - Mar 15
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (HND) to Reykjavik (KEF)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,120 reviews)
Rated high in the city for a reason -- what an amazing/unique stay! Everything was virtual so easy to access and the space was clean, charming and centrally located! Would stay again!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Center Hotels Laugavegur

Center Hotels Laugavegur

4 out of 5
Downtown Reykjavik
Price was ￥366,836, price is now ￥310,466 per person
￥310,466
per person
Mar 10 - Mar 15
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (HND) to Reykjavik (KEF)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,336 reviews)
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bathroom was really nicely done. Breakfast had some great options and made staying there really good value. Location was excellent, a lot of shops, restaurants and cafes nearby.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

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