All hotels and guesthouses have been handpicked by our travel experts based on their high standards and excellent ratings, as well as their proximity to Iceland’s top sights. We only work with responsible suppliers who have a positive impact on the local community.
You can choose from 3 levels of accommodation on self-drive tours: Budget, Comfort, and Quality. On other tour types, such as privately guided tours, there may be fewer options.
No matter which category of accommodation you pick, with SAMATRIP™ you’ll always get:
Below you can see examples of the kind of accommodation you can expect in each category.
Although we can’t guarantee a stay at a specific hotel or guesthouse, we’ll always make sure you stay somewhere of an equal standard in the area you’re in.
In this category, you can expect to stay in family-run guesthouses, country hotels, or even renovated farmhouses. Feel immersed in Icelandic charm while always enjoying your own private and comfortable bedroom.
Bathroom facilities are shared with other guests, though some rooms have washbasins. Each morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast on-site, always included in the cost.
Examples: Snorri Guesthouse, Cabin Hotel, Hotel Kverna, Glacier World Guesthouse
Our Comfort category offers charming rooms in country hotels, guesthouses, or farmhouses, always with private bathroom facilities.
They’re the perfect base to relax in after your day’s adventure in Iceland, and each morning before more sightseeing. You’ll also enjoy a daily breakfast buffet, included with each night’s stay.
Examples: Hótel Klettur, Hótel Dyrhólæy, Hótel Hallormsstaður
With our quality category, you’ll get the best available accommodation from our selection of hand-picked hotels. You can expect restful rooms with comfortable furnishings and private bathroom facilities.
Before each day’s adventure, fuel up with a breakfast of local specialities, always included. A lot of accommodation at this level also offers superb restaurants and bars on-site. That way, you can indulge in some evening relaxation.
Examples: Fosshótel Reykjavík standard room, Hotel Katla superior room, Hotel Kea Akureyri standard room.
Our Comfort and Quality options both offer clean and comfortable rooms with private bathroom facilities. Quality accommodation offers you that bit extra for an even better travel experience. This could be a room with a view or standard rooms in superior hotels.
With our quality category, you’ll get the best available accommodation from our selection of hand-picked hotels. You can expect restful rooms with comfortable furnishings and private bathroom facilities. Examples: Fosshótel Reykjavík standard room, Hotel Katla superior room, Hotel Kea Akureyri standard room.
Good to know: At some accommodation options, Wi-Fi might not be available in your room but should be accessible from communal areas.
Each accommodation level offers different types of rooms. We’ve described them below to help you choose the best one for you. Just keep in mind that not every hotel has all these room types available.
So we can offer you the right dates and best prices, we can’t guarantee you a stay at a specific hotel. We will always guarantee you a standard of accommodation within a specific category. So if you pay for a Comfort option, you’ll always get Comfort.
If you have a concern about staying at a particular accommodation option, please let us know within 2 days of receiving your booking confirmation. If you want us to make changes to your reservation at this stage, this may cost you more.
Let us know if you’re bringing the kids on your Iceland adventure, and we’ll arrange accommodation that’s right for your family.
If you’re traveling with 2 or more children, you’ll need to book rooms for them at additional cost.
If you have a disability that affects your mobility, please let us know when you book. That way we can make sure to offer you accessible accommodation options, so you can travel worry-free.
Good to know: To give you the most freedom on your trip, our camping packages don’t include campsite reservations or fees. At most campsites, you don’t normally need to reserve a tent pitch in advance, you can just show up!
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