Mountain Villa is a beautiful cabin located on large private property.
10/10 Excellent
"This was a perfect home base for us to explore Iceland. Walking distance to town, a mountain with a lake to hike across the road, quick drives to many spots allowing us to linger and savor Iceland. The kitchen was fully stocked, five bedrooms and two baths clean and welcoming. A large table for eating together and playing games but also enough space to spread out between the dome, outside seating, and the hot tub/sauna. I am thankful to our hosts for creating such a place and sharing it."
"Very cozy cabin with scenic view. Has everything needed for a comfortable stay. We slept very well on the comfortable bed. The horses in the pasture were amazing. If any questions or anything is needed, host is very responsive and helps quickly. Thank you for the stay!"
"Unfortunately there was no host, we had to check in next door. The place was very clean but the hospitality area was never open again we had to go to the hotel next door for information. Had I known this I would not have booked this place even with the great location."
"Great location on the far side of Thingvellir National Park close to the new Laugarás Lagoon. Freya Farm is truly a family owned farm by a wonderful young family. They were so kind and the property is absolutely stunning. The owner took us for a short hike around their backyard to an amazing river. This is truly a hidden jem."
"This is a very unique property - glass walls from floor to ceiling on two sides with a beautiful view of the Hekla volcano. We really enjoyed it. The hot tub was great and the sauna was nice as well. Hot water and great water pressure. The house is nicely decorated in a modern style. Lovely setting. Not very much hanging space for clothes. It is remote so just know that you need to bring food for dinner and breakfast. I didn't get the notification so I had to go to the store - about 20-25 minutes away which was fine but try to plan ahead so this doesn't happen to you. Host was responsive to questions. Enjoy!"
"We stayed at The Hill in late April 2026. It's a great central location to go to Gullfoss, Geysir, several hikes (some that are only accessible in the summer), the only mushroom farm in Iceland and has a cafe, a dairy farm with cafe, and the Secret Lagoon. There's also a great restaurant ten minutes away that specialized in chocolate and langostines. Our room was quite large, which we appreciated. However, we could hear everything other guest were doing - walking or running down the hall, moving hangers in the closet, talking, etc. Our room did not face the courtyard, so to access the area, we would have had to walk to a common doorway - not really that big of a deal. There weren't many common areas for sitting outside of the room, and the room wasn't comfortable for just sitting. The hot tubs were small and kind of distanced from the common doorway. Our patio was small, and you have to access it via a door in the shower. We were given one very flat pillow each, and this was incredibly uncomfortable. Wifi worked well. Hot water ran out for one of my showers, and I had only been in there for three minutes max when my water turned cold. Breakfast was decent, and we chose to eat other meals elsewhere. Overall, good location, nice looking facility, but somethings were just not well conceived or comfortable."
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Strokkur during your travels in Bláskógabyggd. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Gjáin, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This scenic area is known for its beautiful beaches and hiking.
What's the best hotel to stay near Gjáin?
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 14 mi (22.5 km) from Gjáin. Other good options in the area include Hótel Leirubakki and Freya Farm.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gjáin, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Gjáin.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gjáin?