Eclipse in Iceland
Iceland
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Aug 10 - Aug 16, 2026
Even though it was cloudy for the eclipse, our trip was amazing! Hannah had our hotels and rental car booked and everything went smoothly with all the hotels and picking up the car. We stayed in Stykkishólmur for 3 nights at the Foss Hotel and saw amazing waterfalls, mountains, sheep, horses, beaches, cliffs, a lighthouse and lava field on one of our day trips. Hotel staff were great and they have a community cat who visits. We got to also explore the area around Fudir and Vik as we had great hotels in those towns too. Our hotels had a large spread for their continental breakfast. Horseback riding on the black sand beach in Vik was a highlight. The real surprise was being able to see Puffins on a walking path near Dyrhólaey. The culture and vibe of Iceland was amazing. Be prepared for a large hold to go on your credit card when you gas up. And you’ll need to pay for parking anywhere you stop that is not your hotel (waterfalls, beaches, cliffs). There are cameras everywhere, so budget a little extra for parking (versus getting a ticket). Also bring a cloth bag or two if you plan to shop at the grocery store. Restaurant food is expensive so snacks are a good thing to pack.
Hotel Reviews
Staff were great! Breakfasts had plenty of options. We blew a fuse in our room as soon as we got there, but staff quickly moved us into a different room. Everyone was kind and helpful.
Beds were comfortable. Bathroom was good size and we could head through the bathroom to the courtyard, where two hot tubs of different temperatures awaited. Staff were incredible! Very helpful and kind. The lamb shank for dinner was delicious. And there was a pretty, orange cat named Rudy who we got to pet. Breakfast was included had a really good selection of foods.
Beautiful hotel and comfortable beds, but the travelers who stayed above us kept us up for hours. Construction of the building wasn’t very soundproof. It sounded like the people above us were running a marathon until 11 PM at night. Staff were amazing. Continental breakfast was included, and it was the best that we had at all of the hotels. Mountain View room was the way to go. Loved that!
Busy part of town and no parking on site. Staff were really helpful with where to park and explained the different zones. The location of the hotel made walking.To shops a breeze.
Dear Lisa and Molly, thank you for your review! I am so glad that you enjoyed your trip despite the clouds and each day was great and full of beautiful moments.
Within you all the best!
Hanna