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

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

A restaurant with tables and chairs facing a scenic view of mountains and a body of water.

1. Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

49.4 km from Vatnajokull

Valdemar

₹28,506

₹32,466 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

2. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

59.3 km from Vatnajokull

Mike

₹19,950

₹22,768 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

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

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.

3. Lilja Guesthouse

68.6 km from Vatnajokull

Jianan

₹10,685

₹12,485 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rural landscape with a small settlement, houses, and a river.

A wooden deck with a view of a grassy area and trees.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by a wooden deck and a fenced yard.

A window with a view of a grassy field and a body of water.

4. Hali Country Hotel

50.6 km from Vatnajokull

Ariel

₹22,765

₹25,893 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 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 kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a toaster. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with a view of the outside.

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

5. Höfn HI Hostel

79.3 km from Vatnajokull

Anna

₹7,094

₹8,605 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern, dark-colored building with large windows and a wooden deck.

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.

6. HH Gisting

65.3 km from Vatnajokull

Mathieu

₹13,722

₹15,856 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A person lying on a bed with white bedding, a dark green top, and black pants. There is a large painting of a waterfall on the wall behind them.

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils on a wooden table.

A grassy field with a flagpole and mountains in the background.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and black balusters leading to a lower level.

7. Milk factory

79.6 km from Vatnajokull

brianna

₹15,276

₹17,809 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

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

8. Hotel Smyrlabjorg

57.8 km from Vatnajokull

Xiaoai

₹18,814

₹22,199 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A stone staircase leading up to a building, surrounded by greenery and rocks.

A spacious living area with a wooden reception desk, multiple seating options, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A view through a window with a snowy landscape, including mountains and a clear sky.

9. Adventure Hotel Hof

57.9 km from Vatnajokull

Rick

₹14,770

₹17,018 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden deck, and a door.

A building with a wooden exterior and a sign reading "Pakkhus."

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.

10. Guesthouse Dyngja

79.9 km from Vatnajokull

Cheuk ling

₹7,473

₹9,031 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A wooden interior with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There are windows with a view of mountains.

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

Large ice formations on a beach with the ocean in the background.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a mountain view, and pendant lights.

11. Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse

67.9 km from Vatnajokull

Marla

₹11,177

₹13,031 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 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 wooden cabin with a red roof, a wooden fence, and a white door.

A buffet table with various food items and containers.

12. Guesthouse Skálafell

57.8 km from Vatnajokull

Mayankkumar

₹15,630

₹17,974 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

An aerial view of a rural landscape with a large building complex surrounded by green fields and a body of water.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a wooden interior.

A building with multiple windows and a flat roof, surrounded by trees and a clear night sky.

A corridor with a row of windows, wooden flooring, and seating areas.

13. Hotel Skaftafell

48.6 km from Vatnajokull

Marlinda

₹21,010

₹23,998 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A wooden cabin with a porch and a lit window, set against a snowy mountain backdrop with the Northern Lights in the sky.

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.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a sink.

14. Aurora Cabins

79.9 km from Vatnajokull

Doug

₹22,462

₹25,557 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a tiled backsplash.

A living room with a round wooden coffee table, grey armchairs, a white side table with a lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A harbor at night with several boats docked, a Christmas tree, and buildings in the background.

A coastal building with a simple, triangular roof structure, situated near a body of water.

15. Old Airline Guesthouse

79.7 km from Vatnajokull

Yingzi

₹10,423

₹12,267 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A wooden deck with string lights, a wooden fence, and flags.

A wooden building with a sign reading 'ARNANES COUNTRY HOTEL' and a reception area visible through the windows.

A wooden deck leading to a gravel area with a metal grate.

A breakfast buffet with a variety of food items, a bar area with wine glasses, and a view of the outside through large windows.

16. Arnanes Country Hotel

78.5 km from Vatnajokull

Susannah

₹10,974

₹12,804 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A rural landscape with a grassy field, a wooden fence, leafless trees, and a red-roofed building.

A wooden staircase leading to a reception area with a sign above the door.

17. Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

52.8 km from Vatnajokull

Vinh

₹13,612

₹15,734 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a mezzanine level, seating areas, and a view of the street.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table with a laptop, books, and a bottle. There are plants and a lamp on the table.

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

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and large windows with curtains.

18. Hotel Höfn

79.4 km from Vatnajokull

Coreena

₹11,593

₹13,493 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A room with two chairs, a table with a book, a window with a view of a gas station, and a large map on the wall.

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

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

19. Höfn Inn Guesthouse

79.6 km from Vatnajokull

juseo

₹7,942

₹9,440 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

20. Guesthouse Gerði

50.9 km from Vatnajokull

Lilian

₹17,237

₹19,757 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Vatnajokull

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 977 reviews	View
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon	9.6 Exceptional 1,064 reviews	View
Lilja Guesthouse	9.0 Wonderful 672 reviews	View
Hali Country Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Höfn HI Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 417 reviews	View

Top Vatnajokull Hotel Reviews

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with a fun lounge area to hang out in. Staff was polite, friendly, and would notify you of any northern light sightings. Slightly crowded but still a great spot."

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice hotel and we were able to see the northern lights. Hotel was clean and beautiful. Hot tubs were terrific and the dinner was tasty."

Hotel Skaftafell

10/10 Excellent

"The dinner at the hotel was excellent! And the breakfast buffet to start your day can't be beat. Excellent location if heading to Glacier Lagoon or Diamond Beach."

Guesthouse Gerði

8/10 Good

"Very nice location. The cabin had a problem with water leaking from the hot water tank, but the staff were taking care of it."

Hali Country Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay! The staff were very welcoming. The room was cozy & clean. We had a great view."

Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

8/10 Good

"Sur le site ça dit arrivée 17h-20h. Nous sommes arrivés à 20h20 et pas de stress, nous avons pu accéder à la chambre. Salle de bain très propre, c'était calme comme endroit"

Guesthouse Stekkatún

10/10 Excellent

"Ingeborg was a great host."

Old Cottage - Reynivellir II

8/10 Good

"Check-in is at a different location than the Cottage, so be sure to review the messages from the hotel before arrival regarding check-in location. We were the first guests to arrive for the evening. Our room was clean and tidy upon arrival, and so was the bathroom and kitchen/common area. The cottage was full and we were on the 2nd floor with 2 bathrooms. Each bathroom only had 1 bath mat, which disappeared after the 2nd person took a shower. (Each room should be provided its own bathmat, not 1 per bathroom. Besides ensuring we'd have use of a bathmat, it's more sanitary.) The bathroom doors/doorknobs were sticky and required a bit of "slam" to close, making it noisy for guests, especially those right across the hall. There should also be some indication where extra toilet paper and blow dryer are stored. When we called about it, we weren't told it was in the drawer below the sink (thought it was a false drawer so hadn't looked), but was told to look in the other bathroom. Not helpful. Other guests left food in the sink drain after cooking/eating. Sign should indicate to throw in garbage. The cottage is relatively old, even though the bathroom and kitchen area have been updated, and it sounded/felt like we were going to go through the floor when walking around in our room."

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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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. Lilja Guesthouse

4. Hali Country Hotel

5. Höfn HI Hostel

6. HH Gisting

7. Milk factory

8. Hotel Smyrlabjorg

9. Adventure Hotel Hof

10. Guesthouse Dyngja

11. Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse

12. Guesthouse Skálafell

13. Hotel Skaftafell

14. Aurora Cabins

15. Old Airline Guesthouse

16. Arnanes Country Hotel

17. Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

18. Hotel Höfn

19. Höfn Inn Guesthouse

20. Guesthouse Gerði

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Top Vatnajokull Hotel Reviews

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Hotel Skaftafell

Guesthouse Gerði

Hali Country Hotel

Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

Guesthouse Stekkatún

Old Cottage - Reynivellir II

Other attractions near Vatnajokull

Graenalon

Svartifoss Waterfall

Svínafellsjökull Glacier

Skaftafell Visitor Centre

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