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

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

A modern building with large windows and wooden exterior, surrounded by snow and mountains.

1. Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

49.4 km from Vatnajokull

Michael

S$482

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A modern black building with multiple windows, situated in a barren landscape with a rocky hill in the background.

A hot tub under a wooden deck with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a reception desk.

2. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

59.3 km from Vatnajokull

STEPHEN

S$320

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 dining area with a long table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Hali Country Hotel

50.6 km from Vatnajokull

Laurel

S$348

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

4. Hotel Smyrlabjorg

57.8 km from Vatnajokull

Xiaoai

S$266

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a vase with flowers, and a bench.

5. Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

52.8 km from Vatnajokull

Vinh

S$192

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a sink.

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.

6. Aurora Cabins

79.9 km from Vatnajokull

Jacqueline

S$362

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a window with a view of a landscape.

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

7. HH Gisting

65.3 km from Vatnajokull

Lisa

S$233

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a television.

A wooden interior with a staircase, a framed picture on the wall, and a window in the background.

8. Arnanes Country Hotel

78.5 km from Vatnajokull

Susannah

S$162

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A conference room with a table, chairs, and abstract paintings on the wall.

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

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

9. Apotek guesthouse

79.5 km from Vatnajokull

Claire

S$118

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A conference room with large windows, a whiteboard, and a poster of animals.

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

10. Höfn HI Hostel

79.3 km from Vatnajokull

Anna

S$123

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a view of a green landscape.

A buffet table with various food items and containers.

A kitchen counter with various food and drink items, including a carton of Nesquik, a jug of orange juice, a bottle of Tropi, and a coffee maker.

A reception desk with a wooden slat design, a lamp, a vase with flowers, framed pictures on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

11. Guesthouse Skálafell

57.8 km from Vatnajokull

James

S$172

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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 window with a view of a green field and mountains.

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

12. Fosshotel Vatnajokull

74.8 km from Vatnajokull

Anna

S$291

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a view of mountains, and wooden walls.

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.

13. Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse

67.9 km from Vatnajokull

Marla

S$163

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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 modern building with a flat roof and large windows, situated in a snowy landscape with mountains in the background.

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

14. Lilja Guesthouse

68.6 km from Vatnajokull

Jianan

S$168

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, and a view of boats and water.

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

15. Guesthouse Dyngja

79.9 km from Vatnajokull

Cheuk ling

S$125

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A bedroom with a large window, wooden shelving, and a view of a rocky landscape.

A hallway with wooden flooring, dark walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a bed with a wooden ladder, and large windows.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden deck area.

16. Guesthouse Gerði

50.9 km from Vatnajokull

Rachel

S$235

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

A two-story building with a large windowed porch area.

17. Glacier World - Hoffell

70.7 km from Vatnajokull

Patricio

S$329

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, two chairs, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A hallway with a wooden door, a black chair, a bulletin board with notices, a radiator, and a large landscape painting on the wall.

A hotel corridor with a bulletin board displaying travel brochures, a small white table with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

A modern building with a sign for 'HÖFN GUESTHOUSE' and a 'POSTURINN' sign.

18. Höfn guesthouse

79.6 km from Vatnajokull

Simon

S$101

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a sign that reads "HOTEL HÖHN".

A modern building with a white facade, large windows, and outdoor seating with white chairs and tables.

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a lamp, a wine glass, and a bottle.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a coat rack.

19. Hotel Höfn

79.4 km from Vatnajokull

Jill

S$181

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A sunset over a flat landscape with distant mountains.

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and a lighthouse.

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

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

20. Höfn Inn Guesthouse

79.6 km from Vatnajokull

juseo

S$150

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Vatnajokull

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 958 reviews	View
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon	9.6 Exceptional 1,061 reviews	View
Hali Country Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hotel Smyrlabjorg	9.2 Wonderful 548 reviews	View
Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse	9.0 Wonderful 160 reviews	View

Top Vatnajokull Hotel Reviews

Hotel Skaftafell

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff were very friendly. We stayed in a room in a separate area from the hotel. The room was smaller but nice. Very quiet and clean and had comfortable beds. Breakfast was good and filling."

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing experience Felt very welcome and really enjoy the food Compliments to the chef Lots of love"

Guesthouse Skálafell

8/10 Good

"Spacious room on an absolutely gorgeous property. Check-in and check-out were easy, and there was plenty of parking available. There are amazing hiking trails directly on the property, which ended up being one of our favorite parts of the stay. We stayed for 3 nights while exploring the glacier area. The property is a very convenient drive to Diamond Beach and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and it’s also only about 25 minutes from Höfn. We explored the hiking trails on our first day and were so glad we did — we ended up doing an 8 km loop that led to the glacier on a beautiful day. We had a glacier hike scheduled for the following day that unfortunately ended up being cancelled due to weather, so getting to explore the glacier on our own was a huge plus! As for improvements, I wish the room had at least a mini fridge, although we made it work without one. Breakfast was okay — nothing particularly memorable, but definitely good enough to fuel us for the day. I also wish the beds were double beds rather than two twin beds. I found the bed a little uncomfortable, although my girlfriend slept fine. Overall, we had a great experience and really enjoyed our stay. The property and location were beautiful, and we would definitely stay again."

Guesthouse Gerði

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean and the views were spectacular. Very friendly staff and the restaurant on premises was terrific. Only thing I have to add was that we were in the main house on first floor. The doors are heavy and make a lot of noise on closing so if you are going to sleep early( which most people do), people that arrive late and drag suitcases and slam doors (in other words, they are not cognizant that people are asleep), you can hear everything. Other than that, it was great."

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Had an amazing time. The place is beautiful"

Adventure Hotel Hof

8/10 Good

"Large room but it did smell of mildew. Shower is large but water went everywhere. Adjacent restaurant had an excellent dinner. Front desk staff was kind enough to put our name on the list and called when the table became available. Continental breakfast was good. Great location for access to the glacier."

Hali Country Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great country hotel with a history to tell; breakfast is always charged separately and the reception & restaurant is driving distance away from the rooms on a gravel road"

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!"

Ekra Glacier Lagoon

10/10 Excellent

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

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. Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

2. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

3. Hali Country Hotel

4. Hotel Smyrlabjorg

5. Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

6. Aurora Cabins

7. HH Gisting

8. Arnanes Country Hotel

9. Apotek guesthouse

10. Höfn HI Hostel

11. Guesthouse Skálafell

12. Fosshotel Vatnajokull

13. Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse

14. Lilja Guesthouse

15. Guesthouse Dyngja

16. Guesthouse Gerði

17. Glacier World - Hoffell

18. Höfn guesthouse

19. Hotel Höfn

20. Höfn Inn Guesthouse

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Top Vatnajokull Hotel Reviews

Hotel Skaftafell

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Guesthouse Skálafell

Guesthouse Gerði

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Adventure Hotel Hof

Hali Country Hotel

HH Gisting

Ekra Glacier Lagoon

Other attractions near Vatnajokull

Graenalon

Svartifoss Waterfall

Svínafellsjökull Glacier

Skaftafell Visitor Centre

Skaftafell Camping

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