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I really loved the architecture of this hotel situated in the country side. The building was brand new with a gorgeous view on lake Myvatn. The room was beautiful with nice big windows (with good curtains to keep the early sunlight out). Especially loved the rain shower. Very comfortable room. Slept very well!

Breakfast was nice with lots of options (warm and cold) to choose from. You could even bake your own waffles. Staff seemed to need more training though. They didn’t clean the tables fast enough and when some dishes ran out, you had to wait a long time before they were filled up again.

Hotel Laxa, Olnbogaas, Lake Myvatn 660, Iceland

Stayed July 2014. You can find my review about Hotel Laxa also on TripAdvisor. My scores: sleep quality 5/5, cleanliness 5/5, service 3/5.

The Laki hotel is situated on the country side close to Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The location is gorgeous and the building itself is nice. Our room was small, but clean. Bathroom was also a bit claustrophobic with a typical Japanese shower. Too bad they didn’t fix the curtain with the flowers which was hanging loose. It was possible to darken to room very well at night, so we were happy about that.

We really enjoyed the dinner buffet here. It was a real treat! So many options to choose from. (Be warned, they do serve whale.) All beautifully presented and very tasty. Loved, loved, loved the buffet!

After dinner we sat in the bar, because we found this more pleasant than sitting in our tiny room with only one chair and a small desk. We enjoyed the view on the gletsjer and the beautiful sunset. Stunning.

Also loved the breakfast buffet. Best breakfast we had during our trip in Iceland. There were so many options (hot and cold) that it was impossible to try everything. Loved the smoothies!

Staff was very friendly and professional.

Hotel Laki, Efri-Vik, Efri-Vik 880, Iceland

Stayed July 2014. You can find my review about Hotel Laki also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 3/5, rooms 3/5, service 4/5.

We stayed in by far the tiniest room of our whole trip. There was barely room to open our suitcases. The bathroom was tiny also. With the toilet being place almost in the shower. This hotel is very basic, but its location makes up for that. This is the right starting point to visit the beautiful and rugged Landmannalaugar. Actually this hotel is more a hostel, with long, unwelcoming halls.

We also had dinner here, since there were no other options around. Too bad the vegetables on our plate were cold. Probably the vegetables were placed on the plate some time before the meat. We would have send it back, but we were so hungry that we ate our cold dinner. A pity. Breakfast was also basic, but ok.

The Highland Center Hrauneyjar, Sprengisandur, Hella 851, Iceland (Formerly Hrauneyjar Guesthouse)

Stayed July 2014. You can find my review about The Highland Center Hrauneyjar also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 3/5, cleanliness 4/5, service 3/5.

It was a rather strange experience to stay in a school building. We got a strange back to school vibe. The room was spacious with lots of room to put our belongings away. The room had no decoration and was rather plane. Their was also a large desk with two chairs. The chairs were very dirty though. View wasn’t much either, since we oversaw the parking lot. Too bad we didn’t get to see the lake. There was wifi in the room, which is rather uncommon for Edda hotels, so we were happy.

The young lady at reception was super friendly and very helpful. Breakfast wasn’t anything special, just the standard Icelandic hotel breakfast.

Hotel Edda – ML Laugarvatn, Laugarvatn 840, Iceland

Stayed July 2014. You can find my review about Hotel Edda – ML Laugarvatn also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 4/5, location 3/5, service 4/5.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with North Sailing. We made online reservations, which was fast and convenient. We were lucky to have lovely weather: very sunny and a clear blue sky. We were advised to wear warm clothes though. I’m very thankful the lady at the counter stressed this, because it was very cold and windy on the boat.

It didn’t take long before we saw our first whale, no, two humpback whales swimming together. What a spectacular view! We got to see them lots of times and got to marvel at the beauty of these creatures. We also saw a minke whale.

Very succesful trip!

North Sailing, Husavik Harbour, Husavik 640, Iceland
https://www.northsailing.is/
+354 464 7272

Visited July 2014. You can find my review about North Sailing also on TripAdvisor.

We stayed in by far the tiniest room of our whole trip. There was barely room to open our suitcases. The bathroom was tiny also. With the toilet being place almost in the shower. This hotel is very basic, but its location makes up for that. This is the right starting point to visit the beautiful and rugged Landmannalaugar. Actually this hotel is more a hostel, with long, unwelcoming halls.

We also had dinner here, since there were no other options around. Too bad the vegetables on our plate were cold. Probably the vegetables were placed on the plate some time before the meat. We would have send it back, but we were so hungry that we ate our cold dinner. A pity. Breakfast was also basic, but ok.

The Highland Center Hrauneyjar, Sprengisandur, Hella 851, Iceland (Formerly Hrauneyjar Guesthouse)

Stayed July 2014. You can find my review about The Highland Center Hrauneyjar also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 3/5, cleanliness 4/5, service 3/5.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with North Sailing. We made online reservations, which was fast and convenient. We were lucky to have lovely weather: very sunny and a clear blue sky. We were advised to wear warm clothes though. I’m very thankful the lady at the counter stressed this, because it was very cold and windy on the boat.

It didn’t take long before we saw our first whale, no, two humpback whales swimming together. What a spectacular view! We got to see them lots of times and got to marvel at the beauty of these creatures. We also saw a minke whale.

Very succesful trip!

North Sailing, Husavik Harbour, Husavik 640, Iceland
https://www.northsailing.is/
+354 464 7272

Visited July 2014. You can find my review about North Sailing also on TripAdvisor.

Cosy restaurant in the center of Ísafjördur located in a beautiful historic building. Choices on the menu are limited: hamburgers, sandwiches, soup and fish. Atmosphere is great and it is possible to sit outside on a beautiful day. I chose the fish of the day which was very good. Nice and fresh, served with a baked potato and a sauce of butter and capers. Loved the salad with the fish. Portion was big, definitely worth the money. Service could be a bit more attentive though.

Husid, Hrannargata 2, Isafjordur, Iceland
http://www.isafjordur.is/where_to_eat/
+354 456 5555

Visited July 2014. You can find my review about Husid also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 4/5, atmosphere 3/5, service 3/5, food 4/5.

Room was basic, but clean. There was only one painting in the room to decorate the white walls. The bed was very comfortable, I slept like a baby. Staff was very friendly. The hotel is beautifully located on the country side. Dinner was absolutely fantastic: best I have had in a hotel in Iceland so far. The buffet had so many things to choose from and not only traditional Icelandic food, but also Indian food. Loved the omelet too. It was clear that the cook prepared everything with love and great care.

Wifi only worked in the seating area of the hotel, which was fine by me, but since there were lots of people staying in the hotel, it got a little bit crowded.

We got to enjoy the naturally heated swimming pool and the hot tub. Both facilities were outside. The water was nice and warm. Very relaxing after a busy day of sightseeing. There were some algae in the water of the hot tub, which is normal, I guess, but made it a little less enjoyable for me.

All in all I would definitely recommend staying here.

Hotel Laugarholl, Hotel Laugarholi Bjarnarfjorour, Holmavik 510, Iceland

Stayed July 2014. You can find my review about Hotel Laugarholl also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 3/5, rooms 3/5, service 4/5.

This hotel feels dated from the moment you set food in it. Your first contact with this hotel is carrying your suitcases up some stairs at the entrance. Why nobody thought of installing a ramp is unclear to me. The whole building looks like it got stuck in the seventies. With long, unwelcoming halls and very basic rooms (no decoration in our room whatsoever). If cosiness is not important to you, the basics are ok: the room is clean, the douche cabin in the bathroom looked very new and the beds are comfortable. There is no wifi in the room though.

Staff to me seemed not very competent, since there was a problem with our booking and they didn’t succeed in researching what went wrong. We left the hotel without knowing if it got sorted out.

Breakfast was fine, though. Enough options to choose from (cheese, meat, fish, yoghurt, fresh fruit). There were even some pancakes. I did miss some fresh bread though. There was only toast bread available.

Wifi only works in the lobby. When wifi stopped working my boyfriend asked to reset the modem, but the employee at the reception didn’t even know where the modem was.

If you’re just looking for a bed to stay in, this hotel is ok. I you look for a rememberable experience, this hotel is not for you.

Edda Hotel Isafjordur, Torfnesi, Isafjordur 400, Iceland

Stayed July 2014. You can find my review about Edda Hotel Isafjordur also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 3/5, location 5/5, service 3/5.