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 Hotel Búdir
Hotel Búdir
5.0
(5)
· Comfort
Encounter Iceland's diverse landscape with a stay in this historic hotel perched on the edge of a lava field on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Located two hours from Reykjavík, the family-run Hotel Búdir first opened in 1948 and was previously a 17th-century trading post. Its location is remote: The...
Photo courtesy of Miðhraun Lava Resort
Miðhraun Lava Resort
5.0
(5)
· Comfort
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...
Photo courtesy of Fosshotel Hellnar
Fosshotel Hellnar
4.7
(12)
· Mid-range
Located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Fosshotel Hellnar is a remote property just a 25-minute drive from the Snæfellsjökull Glacier. This glacier is one of the most famous in Iceland, as it's where the characters find an entrance to the Earth's core in Jules Vernes' "Journey to the Center of the...
Photo courtesy of Fosshótel Reykholt
Fosshótel Reykholt
4.7
(10)
· Mid-range
Enjoy a modern stay in a historic village at the Fosshótel Reykholt, located almost directly between Reykjavík and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, both 1.5 hours away by car. Reykholt is best known as the home of medieval writer, historian, and politician Snorri Sturluson, one of the most important...
Photo courtesy of Hótel Snæfellsnes
Hótel Snæfellsnes
5.0
(3)
· Comfort
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 Hótel Egilsen
Hótel Egilsen
4.8
(4)
· Mid-range
Located in the fishing village of Stykkisholmur, Hótel Egilsen is a historic property on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, 2.5 hours away from Reykjavík. Its location is ideal for exploring nature and history, as the village has restaurants, galleries, and even a shark museum. Walk five minutes to the...
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,...
Photo courtesy of Dís Cottages
Dís Cottages
5.0
(1)
· 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...

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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