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Our top choices for Vatnajokull hotels

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of a grassy field and distant hills.

1. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
4.0 star property
59.3 km from Vatnajokull
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,075 reviews)
"Very nice rooms and hotel decor"
Canada
Dean
The price is ￥26,798
￥30,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
A wooden cabin with a view of a calm lake and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

2. Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel
4.0 star property
49.4 km from Vatnajokull
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (988 reviews)
"Beautiful place"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥43,716
￥49,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel
A modern building with a dark exterior, a sliding glass door, and wooden benches with potted plants.

3. HH Gisting

HH Gisting
3.0 star property
65.3 km from Vatnajokull
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (228 reviews)
"Amazing :)"
Canada
Mathieu
The price is ￥22,686
￥26,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
HH Gisting
A grassy field with a flagpole and mountains in the background.

4. Milk factory

Milk factory
3.0 star property
79.6 km from Vatnajokull
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (765 reviews)
"my stay was excellent"
United States
brianna
The price is ￥21,913
￥25,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Milk factory
A modern building with a grey facade, a wooden accent wall, and a large window.

5. Höfn HI Hostel

Höfn HI Hostel
2.0 star property
79.3 km from Vatnajokull
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (418 reviews)
"It was a very nice and clean place to stay."
United States
Anna
The price is ￥12,394
￥14,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Höfn HI Hostel
A dining area with a leather sofa, red chairs, and a glass display case with bird figurines.

6. Hotel Smyrlabjorg

Hotel Smyrlabjorg
3.0 star property
57.8 km from Vatnajokull
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (565 reviews)
"Unique decoration, on site restaurant, good breakfast"
United States
Xiaoai
The price is ￥31,091
￥36,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hotel Smyrlabjorg
A building with large windows and a central glass door, set against a backdrop of the Northern Lights.

7. Lilja Guesthouse

Lilja Guesthouse
3.5 star property
68.6 km from Vatnajokull
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (673 reviews)
"Great guesthouse for two couples"
United States
Jianan
The price is ￥13,981
￥16,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Lilja Guesthouse
A building with multiple windows and a flat roof, surrounded by trees and a clear night sky.

8. Hotel Skaftafell

Hotel Skaftafell
3.0 star property
48.6 km from Vatnajokull
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay for your excursion the next morning."
United States
Marlinda
The price is ￥31,428
￥36,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Hotel Skaftafell
A modern conference room with a wooden floor, grey and black chairs, and a long table.

9. Hotel Jökull

Hotel Jökull
3.0 star property
77.3 km from Vatnajokull
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (794 reviews)
"Breakfast was awesome and the staff was super friendly"
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥28,040
￥32,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hotel Jökull
A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

10. Adventure Hotel Hof

Adventure Hotel Hof
2.5 star property
57.9 km from Vatnajokull
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (641 reviews)
"Really good place to visit the area and the glacials. Everything in very close."
United States
Cesar A
The price is ￥23,732
￥27,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Adventure Hotel Hof
A room with a view of a mountainous landscape and a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs.

11. Glacier World - Hoffell

Glacier World - Hoffell
3.5 star property
70.7 km from Vatnajokull
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (158 reviews)
"Great stay ! will come again for sure"
United States
Patricio
The price is ￥26,225
￥30,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Glacier World - Hoffell
A harbor at night with several boats docked, a Christmas tree, and buildings in the background.

12. Old Airline Guesthouse

Old Airline Guesthouse
3.0 star property
79.7 km from Vatnajokull
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (165 reviews)
"Great location， great free coffee， great 不得， very clean。"
United States
Yingzi
The price is ￥17,558
￥20,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Old Airline Guesthouse
A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a view of a green landscape.

13. Guesthouse Skálafell

Guesthouse Skálafell
3.0 star property
57.8 km from Vatnajokull
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (359 reviews)
"It is a great place to stay near Höfn. Be mindful that it's about 30 min drive from Höfn so if you need to have a dinner or buy grocery then there is quite the drive. Also, they have a Sheep dog who is friendly but will approach your car and bark at you because you are entering in the property."
Canada
Mayankkumar
The price is ￥28,375
￥32,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Guesthouse Skálafell
A room with a window overlooking a church and a rural landscape.

14. Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse
2.5 star property
52.8 km from Vatnajokull
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (164 reviews)
"Property is clean, quiet. Would recommend it."
United States
Paulina
The price is ￥23,642
￥27,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse
A modern black building with large windows and a wooden deck.

15. Ekra Glacier Lagoon

Ekra Glacier Lagoon
3.5 star property
48.7 km from Vatnajokull
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (335 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, quiet, awesome view."
United States
David J
The price is ￥36,514
￥41,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Ekra Glacier Lagoon
A modern, white, curved-roofed building with a triangular extension, set against a night sky with visible stars and the aurora borealis.

16. Apotek guesthouse

Apotek guesthouse
2.5 star property
79.5 km from Vatnajokull
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (280 reviews)
"Great location & helpful owners!"
United States
MG
The price is ￥12,161
￥14,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Apotek guesthouse
A bedroom with a large window, wooden shelving, and a view of a rocky landscape.

17. Guesthouse Gerði

Guesthouse Gerði
3.0 star property
50.9 km from Vatnajokull
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (479 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
kush
The price is ￥28,485
￥32,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Guesthouse Gerði
A sunset over a flat landscape with distant mountains.

18. Höfn Inn Guesthouse

Höfn Inn Guesthouse
3.0 star property
79.6 km from Vatnajokull
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (153 reviews)
"Everything is fine. This is guest house. But no cooking space Only sleep..."
United States
juseo
The price is ￥13,180
￥15,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Höfn Inn Guesthouse
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and large windows with curtains.

19. Hotel Höfn

Hotel Höfn
3.5 star property
79.4 km from Vatnajokull
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (932 reviews)
"Lovely relaxed vibe great MCM interior. Room was clean and quiet. Fabulous breakfast too"
Canada
Coreena
The price is ￥19,152
￥22,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Hotel Höfn
A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden deck, and a door.

20. Guesthouse Dyngja

Guesthouse Dyngja
2.0 star property
79.9 km from Vatnajokull
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (156 reviews)
"The view in the sitting room facing the harbour is stunning. We very much enjoy staying in this studio apartment."
Hong Kong SAR China
Cheuk ling
The price is ￥13,130
￥15,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Guesthouse Dyngja
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Compare top hotels near Vatnajokull

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of a grassy field and distant hills.

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

4.0 star property
59.3 km from Vatnajokull
View
A wooden cabin with a view of a calm lake and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

4.0 star property
49.4 km from Vatnajokull
View
A modern building with a dark exterior, a sliding glass door, and wooden benches with potted plants.

HH Gisting

3.0 star property
65.3 km from Vatnajokull
View
A grassy field with a flagpole and mountains in the background.

Milk factory

3.0 star property
79.6 km from Vatnajokull
View
A modern building with a grey facade, a wooden accent wall, and a large window.

Höfn HI Hostel

2.0 star property
79.3 km from Vatnajokull
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9.6
Exceptional
1,075 reviews
9.8
Exceptional
988 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
228 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
765 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
418 reviews
The price is ￥26,798
￥30,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
The price is ￥43,716
￥49,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The price is ￥22,686
￥26,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
The price is ￥21,913
￥25,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
The price is ￥12,394
￥14,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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Top Vatnajokull Hotel Reviews

Hotel Smyrlabjorg

Hotel Smyrlabjorg

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great! Good spot to see auroras since there are not many city lights. Breakfast available!"
Maria 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Smyrlabjorg

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Graenalon

9.4/10 (26 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Graenalon, a lovely green space in Skaftárhreppur.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Vatnajokull?
Vatnajokull is located in an area that travelers like for its glaciers. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.
What's the best place to stay near Vatnajokull?
Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Vatnajokull.
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