Exploring Iceland

Hotel Hamar , Borgarnes / Days 2-3 / Not rated

The contemporary Hotel Hamar sits on a golf course a short distance from the center of Borgarnes and is a well-located base from which to visit the scenic attractions of West Iceland. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar, Internet access, laundry services, gardens, and hot tubs. Each of the 30 guest rooms has a private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Hotel Kea , Akureyri / Days 4-6 / First Class

Opened in 1944, Hotel Kea stands in the heart of Akureyri, the capital of Northern Iceland, and offers a restaurant and bar, Internet access, and laundry and dry cleaning services. Each of the 104 guest rooms has a private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Hotel Selfoss , Selfoss / Days 7-8 / First Class

This bright, modern 99-room lodging is located on the banks of the Ölfusá River amidst the stunning natural beauty of South Iceland.  The hotel offers a restaurant; bar and lounge with fireplace; café; spa with steam room, sauna, thermal hot pool, and massage services; laundry and dry cleaning services; and internet access.  Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum , Reykjavik / Days 9-10 / First Class

Opened in 2005, the Hotel Reykjavik Centrum comprises three renovated historic houses in Reykjavik’s historic city center. Designed in early 20th-century Icelandic fashion, the 89-room hotel offers a restaurant, bar, and café; Internet access; and laundry and dry cleaning services. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.