Best Of North Iceland 2018: Best Accommodation

Best Accommodation:

Siglo Hotel

Snorragata 3, Siglufjörður

Luxury Pick: There was no dispute over which hotel should win best accommodation. Mind the price: this is a luxury hotel, and a favourite of higher class Icelanders on a weekend ski or golf getaway. Get comfortable in their cosy, rustic looking rooms or, if you’re feeling social, walk down to the private outdoor pool with a view over the fjord. A weekend stay really doesn’t get better than this.

Runner-Up:

Hotel Laugarbakki

Hvammstangi

This hotel is the perfect stopover on your way to Akureyri. This old school was recently converted into a hotel, with spaces that make up for the exterior with classic Scandi minimalism, wooden panels and neutral hues. It’s perfect if you’re looking for an affordable place in the silent northern countryside to feel both lost and comfortably at home.

Budget Pick:

Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstræti 98, Akureyri

We know luxury hotels aren’t for everyone, but even so, Akureyri Backpackers is a palace amongst hostels. With their clean and minimal rooms, dorms for those truly on a budget, and a choice of cooking for yourself in the kitchen or eating in the cosy café-bar (try their arctic char if you can), this is a reliable choice with a lot of charm.