Vogafjós Farm Resort, Lake Mývatn

Experience traditional Icelandic agriculture in this family-run hotel on Lake Mývatn. This year-round hotel has a working farm that the same family has operated for 120 years. The hotel opened in 2005 and offers a mix of peaceful country living and convenient access to the area's most popular attractions. The volcanic fields of Dimmuborgir and the geothermal waters of Mývatn Nature Baths are just five and 10 minutes away by car. Hiking enthusiasts can drive to the nearby trail of the Hverfjall Crater in 10 minutes, and you can experience Iceland's largest waterfall, Goðafoss, within a 45-minute drive.

The hotel's 24 rooms are spread out across three loghouses and have a cabin feel, with wood furnishings, cozy textiles, and Scandinavian-style furniture. While there are modern amenities like WiFi and TV, the rooms are rustic and simple, integrating seamlessly with the overall farm vibe. Families can check out the Triple Room, which has three beds, or the Superior King, which has a sofa bed in the living room. All options have a private patio where you can enjoy views of the countryside, and bathrooms include standing showers only.

A highlight of the hotel is its farm, where guests can meet cows and baby lambs if visiting in the spring, an activity that kids in particular may love. The café offers homemade food using produce from the farm and even has windows looking into the dairy, so you can watch cows getting milked in their stalls. Don't worry if you'd rather not watch the cows while eating; the restaurant has wraparound windows overlooking the fields and lake outside.