Mountain lodge
A hikers' base camp beside the rhyolite mountains and natural hot spring, open through the summer season.
Hot spring accessShared kitchenBunk roomsHiking trails
Typically from 14,900 ISK
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Highlands Hotels & Stays
Interior
Wild, uninhabited interior accessible only in summer.
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What Highlands is known for
Iceland's wild interior: glaciers, volcanoes, black deserts and rivers that only 4x4 vehicles can cross. Accessible only in summer.
Top things to do
- Hike the colourful rhyolite mountains at Landmannalaugar
- Drive the Sprengisandur or Kjölur routes across the interior
- Visit Askja caldera and the Víti explosion crater
- See Hveravellir geothermal area between glaciers
- Camp or stay in mountain huts along the Laugavegur trail
How to get there
Drive F-roads from the Ring Road or north coast. A 4x4 is legally required and river-crossing experience is essential on some routes.
How long to stay
One to three nights depending on the route. Many visitors do the highlands as a long day trip to Landmannalaugar or Askja.
When to visit
Mid-June to early September only. Outside this window F-roads are closed and most huts and services shut down.
Where to stay
Mountain huts run by Ferðafélag Íslands, campsites at Landmannalaugar and Hveravellir, or a few remote highland lodges. Book huts well in advance.
Hotels, guesthouses or hostels in Highlands?
Pick the stay type that matches your budget and trip style.
| Feature | Hotel | Guesthouse | Hostel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per night | ISK 25,000+ | ISK 15,000–25,000 | ISK 8,000–15,000 |
| Private bathroom | Often shared | Shared | |
| Breakfast included | Usually | Often | Rarely |
| Best for | Comfort & service | Local charm | Meeting travellers |
| Book early in summer |
Places to stay in Highlands
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Hotel in Highlands, Iceland. Compare live availability and prices for your dates.
Wi-FiFree parkingBreakfastRestaurant
Typically from 38,000 ISK
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Hotel in Highlands, Iceland. Compare live availability and prices for your dates.
Wi-FiFree parkingBreakfastRestaurant
Typically from 26,000 ISK
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