Searching for scenic homestays in Iceland

Iceland has a small population, and accommodation is often in short supply. Vacation homes have obvious advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness and can offer unique landscapes. They are often equipped with kitchens, so you can cook your own food and save a considerable amount of money, which can reduce the cost of traveling to Iceland by a lot.

Whale Fjord: Panorama Glass Lodge

Located deep in Reykjavik, you can observe the aurora borealis and starry sky in winter, and enjoy the midnight sun in summer.

Hella Town: Glacier view and ideal location

The homestay is near a farm where you can see Icelandic horses, and its location, far from light pollution, is perfect for observing the Northern Lights.

Hvammstangi Cottages

Located between Akureyri and Reykjavik, 200 kilometers from each; only 6 kilometers from Route 1 Ring Road, the perfect midpoint between the northern and southern capitals

Seyðisfjörður: LANGAHLID

Just a few kilometers away from the town of Seyðisfjörður, where the movie 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' was filmed, you can enjoy a hot spring at the foot of the fjord mountains.

Húsavík: VeturSetur

Cozy style, not far from the whale watching capital of Europe - Húsavík town; this cabin is just outside Húsavík town, only a 5-minute drive away

Dalvík: Elsti

Located in the town of Dalvík, a 5-minute drive to the local ski resort, with opportunities for hiking, whale watching (departing from Hauganes, 12 km away), and bird watching. If you are not driving, this place also offers a pick-up service from Akureyri for an additional fee. Contact the host after booking for arrangements.

Kaldrananeshreppur: Bær 3 Cottage

The holiday home is located in Drangsnes, in the northeast corner of the Westfjords. If you are traveling counterclockwise around the island from Akureyri towards the Westfjords, most people choose to stay overnight in Hólmavík. Drangsnes is not far north of Hólmavík and can be an alternative to Hólmavík.