Snæfellsnes Peninsula Hotels

Insights from kimkim local specialists for our hand-selected hotels in Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
Explore the diverse landscapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula while staying at kimkim's handpicked hotels that allow you to embrace the surrounding scenery. Miðhraun Lava Resort is a family-run, no-frills option with geothermal baths amid moss-covered lava fields. For a romantic, historical experience, choose Hotel Búdir, located near the Black Church of Búdir, offering views of Snæfellsjökull glacier and the beaches. Or opt for Fosshótel Reykholt, an excellent choice if you want to visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls and Deildartunguhver, Europe's highest-flowing hot spring.
Photo courtesy of Fosshotel Hellnar
Fosshotel Hellnar
4.7
(13)
· Mid-Range
With a dramatic location between the Snæfellsjökull glacier and the sea, Fosshotel Hellnar offers a simple, comfortable base for exploring the surrounding Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Snæfellsjökull National Park. Guests will find the fishing village of Arnarstapi just a 5-minute drive away, with...
Photo courtesy of Hótel Búðir
Hótel Búðir
4.7
(13)
· Upscale
Hótel Búðir sits on the edge of a lava field in a remote pocket of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Travelers stay in a quiet, windswept landscape two hours from Reykjavík, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side, the Snæfellsjökull glacier in view, and only a 19th-century church as a neighbor, while the...
Photo courtesy of Hótel Egilsen
Hótel Egilsen
4.8
(6)
· Mid-Range
Located in the historic fishing village of Stykkishólmur, Hótel Egilsen offers a cozy, comfortable stay on the scenic Snæfellsnes Peninsula, 2.5 hours north of Reykjavík. The family-run hotel's red wooden facade dates back to 1867, and interiors have a nostalgic, homely feel, with wood floors,...
Photo courtesy of Miðhraun Lava Resort
Miðhraun - Lava Resort
4.8
(6)
· Upscale
Located in the southern part of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, just two hours from Reykjavík, Miðhraun is a family-run hotel on a farm in the middle of Iceland's countryside. You can reach some of the area's best attractions within an hour by car, like Snæfellsjökull Glacier, Arnastapi and the arched...
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Dís Cottages
5.0
(3)
· Mid-Range
Dís Cottages offers a peaceful experience in a remote location just 10 minutes from the town of Grundarfjörður. Kirkjufell Mountain is 15 minutes away from these self-service cottages, sitting under the shadow of Eyrarfjall Mountain. This area is ideal for those wanting to experience the natural...
Photo courtesy of Hótel Snæfellsnes
Hótel Snæfellsnes
4.8
(4)
· Upscale
Hótel Snæfellsnes is a family-run countryside hotel offering a cozy and modern stay on the eastern part of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This remote location is just a 1.5-hour drive from Reykjavík, and you can conveniently explore the peninsula's famed sites from this base. The fishing village of...
Photo courtesy of Arnarstapi Hotel
Arnarstapi Hotel
4.3
(6)
· Mid-Range
Arnarstapi Hotel offers a modern and basic stay in the former fishing hub of Arnarstapi, now the gateway to the natural and mythological sites of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The village of Arnarstapi is home to basic amenities like gas stations and a few restaurants, and its geological formations,...

Hotel Advice for Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

Soak in the views from your private cottage (photo courtesy of Dís Cottages)
The 5 Best Hotels in Snæfellsnes

Black sand beaches, natural stone arches, and one of Iceland's most iconic mountains are just some of the natural sites that make up the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, so it's no surprise that the hotels all reflect different parts of the landscape and culture. Stay in a historic hotel in a lava field next to one of Iceland's oldest wooden chapels, watch the northern lights from your private deck on a plot of land made famous in the Icelandic Sagas, or take a dip in on-site geothermal baths with mountain views.

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