The hype
A stunning, modern hotel with incredibly comfortable beds and a fantastic restaurant, making it the best luxury stop on the Golden Circle.
Hotel Geysir
$250-$450/ nuit
Réservez si You want to wake up to views of erupting geysers and enjoy modern Scandinavian luxury right on the Golden Circle.
Pourquoi les gens l'adorent
- Unbeatable location steps from the Strokkur geyser
- Beautiful modern Scandinavian architecture and design
- Excellent breakfast buffet with geothermally baked rye bread
En bref : It's a gorgeous, high-end oasis in a major tourist hub, but you'll pay a premium for the location and might encounter tour bus crowds during the day.
Évalué par @Ninetoflyclub: I stayed at Hotel Geysir and getting a wake-up call to see the Northern Lights right from my window was unreal. You don't even have to leave the property to check this off your bucket list!
Ce que les clients qui ont séjourné ici ont dit
Reality check
Dinner is quite expensive, and some guests report minor noise issues from the hallways or inconsistent service at the reception.
- You want to explore the Golden Circle before or after the tour buses arrive
- You appreciate sleek, eco-friendly Nordic design
- You want a front-row seat to the Northern Lights with a wake-up call service
Propreté et entretien
9.5
- Housekeeping: Daily housekeeping is highly praised; rooms are consistently described as immaculate and meticulously maintained.
- Bathroom hygiene: Spotless bathrooms featuring designer toiletries, bidets, and walk-in showers.
- Maintenance: Excellent. The hotel is relatively new (reopened in 2019) and features high-quality, modern Scandinavian furnishings in perfect condition.
- Linens & towels: Crisp, fresh linens and extremely comfortable beds that guests rave about.
- Odors & scents: Fresh and clean, with no complaints of mustiness; the surrounding area has a natural sulfur smell from the geysers, but it doesn't permeate the rooms.
Sleepability™
8.5SILENCIEUX
0-4BRUYANT
4-7.5MODÉRÉ
7.5-10SILENCIEUX
- Foot traffic in the hallways
- Daytime crowds in the adjacent Geysir center
Avant de réserver
Bon à savoir
- The hotel connects to the Geysir Center, which has a souvenir shop, outdoor clothing store, and multiple dining options.
- There is no swimming pool at the hotel, but you can visit the nearby Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana.
- Self-parking is free and there are EV charging stations available.
Quoi emporter
- An eye mask if visiting in summer, just in case the blackout curtains let a sliver of midnight sun in.
- Sturdy, waterproof footwear for walking around the muddy geothermal vents.
- A swimsuit for nearby hot springs like the Secret Lagoon.
Génie des chambres
Meilleurs choix
- Deluxe rooms with a balcony facing the Geysir for spectacular views of the eruptions
- Rooms on higher floors for better views and less foot traffic noise
Chambres à éviter
- Standard rooms near the elevators or reception if you are a light sleeper
- Rooms facing the parking lot if you want the full nature experience
Génie de demande de chambre – copier & coller
“Could we please request a quiet room on an upper floor with a balcony facing the Geysir geothermal area?”
FAQ et astuces cachées
Tout ce que vous voulez vraiment savoir avant de réserver.
Is there an admission fee to visit the Geysir?
No, the Geysir Geothermal Area is free to enter and is located right across the street.
Does the hotel have a pool or hot tub?
No, the hotel itself does not have a pool, but the Secret Lagoon and Laugarvatn Fontana are short drives away.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a highly-rated buffet breakfast featuring geothermally baked bread is included in most room rates.
Can I see the Northern Lights from here?
Yes, in winter. The hotel even offers a Northern Lights wake-up call service so you don't miss them.
Is parking free?
Yes, there is ample free self-parking available on-site, including EV charging stations.
Are there other dining options nearby?
Besides the hotel's upscale restaurant, the adjacent Geysir Center offers a bistro, a soup station, and a coffee shop.
Conseils d'initiés
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Visit the Strokkur geyser early in the morning or late in the evening to experience it without the massive daytime tour bus crowds.
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Try the geothermally baked rye bread at breakfast—it's a local specialty cooked using the earth's heat.
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Ask the front desk to put you on the Northern Lights wake-up list during the winter months.
5 choses à savoir avant de partir
💡The hotel is BioStay certified, meaning every booking helps save rainforest acreage.
💡The property features a 9-hole golf course nearby.
💡The restaurant design is inspired by Glima, Iceland's national sport of wrestling, and displays the historic Grettisbeltið.
💡The water in the hotel's taps is heated by a local geothermal system tapping into the natural underground heat.
💡Despite the luxury price tag, you still have to walk outside to get to some of the adjacent center's amenities.
Guide local
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