The best accommodations Iceland

Budget & Tips

Rates have been rising steadily in recent years. However, tourism professionals expect prices to level off in the near future. The hotel VAT rate is 7%. There is also a tourist tax, which generally amounts to 500 Kr per night. Here are a few examples of summer rates (accommodation prices drop in the off-season):

Small budget: nights in a refuge, camping orsleeping bag accommodation are the most affordable. Rates for FERÐAFÉLAG ÍSLANDS accommodation range from 2,300 Kr per night for a campsite, and between 7,500 and 13,000 Kr for a night in a refuge. Light meals (picnics) and travel by bus or hitchhiking. In short, simple tourism with strict cost control!

Average budget: 20,000 to 30,000 Kr double room in a pension (often with shared bathroom) or on a farm. Frequent bus transport (package deals) and a few extras for meals..

Big budget: from 30,000 Kr to much, much more...: hotel room with bathroom, car rental, restaurants, activities, etc.

On Black Friday, some booking platforms like Booking offer discounts and special offers for several nights.

To be booked

If you're planning a trip in July-August, it's best to book several months in advance. Especially when it comes to accommodation, the earlier you book, the more choice you'll have. Although its popularity is growing, Iceland becomes quieter from a tourism point of view from October onwards. You'll need to book much less in advance, but many establishments only open in high season.

What's very local

Many establishmentsoffer sleeping bag accommodation, where you sleep in a bed and bring your own comforter for a lower price.

Always check if the bathroom is private! Unlike our French hotels, this is not at all the norm here, and many accommodations have shared bathrooms.

Many accommodations offer saunas or hot tubs, without necessarily being more expensive than those without.

For food lovers

Breakfasts are often included, some traditional (ham, jam, bread, cheese, raw vegetables and sometimes fish) or served as a continental buffet. Coffee is sometimes available free of charge.