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3-star hotels in Hveragerdi
A shortlist of 3-star stays in Hveragerdi, Iceland, drawn from hotels, guesthouses, cottages and spa apartments across the town and its surrounding countryside. It is for couples, families and short-break visitors who want a small-town base with everyday comforts and, at several properties, a pool, spa, jacuzzi or sauna.
Staying in Hveragerdi
Hveragerdi is a small Icelandic town known for its geothermal activity, with steaming ground and hot springs in and around the settlement. The 3-star hotels on this shortlist are spread across the town and the wider area: addresses name Þorlákshafnarvegur, Hverhamar, Varmahlíd 15, Grænumork 10, Breiðamörk 25, Heiðmörk 27, Olfus 801 and Vellir inside or beside Hveragerdi, along with more rural spots such as Nupar 3, Gljúfur, Miðdalskot, Akurgerði, Hvoll 1 and Arnarbælisvegur Grænhóll. That means a visitor can choose between being close to the town centre or staying in a quieter setting a short drive away.
Most properties offer free Wifi and free car parking, and many have family rooms, cots or high chairs, which suits couples and families travelling by car. For business or short-break travellers, options such as Hótel Kvika, Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel, Hotel Eldhestar and Hotel Hlid combine rooms with bars and dining, and some provide express check-in or check-out. A group of apartments and cottages adds kitchens, dishwashers and microwaves for longer, self-catering stays, while Heilsustofnun Spa Apartments, Hotel Hlid, Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel and several countryside guesthouses offer spa, pool, sauna, steam room or jacuzzi facilities for rest and relaxation.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hótel Kvika
Þorlákshafnarvegur, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHótel Kvika suits travellers who want an easy, well-run base in Hveragerdi, with free car parking and free wifi covering the practical side of the stay. Rooms are carpeted and come with a bathroom, desk and cot, and breakfast can be served in the room. The bar is there for a quiet drink at the end of the day. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 545 reviews.
See Hótel KvikaHotel Eldhestar
Vellir, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSet at Vellir, Hotel Eldhestar draws guests who want space for a group or an occasion: there is a banquet room alongside the bar and family rooms for those travelling with children. Fishing is available for anyone keen to spend time by the water, and breakfast, cots and daily cleaning are all part of the stay. It holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 1032 reviews.
See Hotel EldhestarFrost and Fire Boutique Hotel
Hverhamar, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
Why stay hereFrost and Fire Boutique Hotel on Hverhamar is for guests who like a bit of comfort with their breakfast: a buffet and coffee are served, bathrobes are provided, and some rooms have a balcony. There is also a banquet room and a bar, so the hotel works for small celebrations as well as ordinary nights. It scores 4.4 out of 5 from 466 reviews.
See Frost and Fire Boutique HotelHotel Hlid
Olfus 801 Hveragerdi Iceland, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHotel Hlid at Olfus 801 is the pick for guests who want to slow down: a spa, a restaurant and a bar or lounge are all on site, and there is a garden to sit in. Babysitting service and express check out make it manageable for families and for anyone on a tight schedule. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and it is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 59 reviews.
See Hotel HlidNúpar Cottages
Nupar 3, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchenette
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNúpar Cottages at Nupar 3 gives guests a self-contained stay, with a kitchenette, a jacuzzi and a bathroom in each cottage. Free wifi and free car parking cover the basics, and non-smoking rooms and a TV round out the space. It is a good fit for couples or small groups who prefer their own front door. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 82 reviews.
See Núpar CottagesVarmi Guesthouse Apartments & rooms
Varmahlíd 15, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereVarmi Guesthouse Apartments & rooms on Varmahlíd 15 works well for longer stays, since apartments come with a kitchen that includes a dishwasher. Guests have a garden to use, coffee on hand, and a golf course for those who play. Free wifi, free car parking and high chairs for young children are all provided, and a concierge is available to help with plans.
See Varmi Guesthouse Apartments & roomsGljúfurbústaðir Holiday Homes
Gljúfur, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGljúfurbústaðir Holiday Homes at Gljúfur is aimed at guests who want their own house rather than a room, with a kitchen including a dishwasher and a separate bathroom. Coffee, a cot and cleaning are provided, and there is a garden plus a golf course nearby. Fishing is an option for guests who want it, and free wifi and free car parking are included.
See Gljúfurbústaðir Holiday HomesHeilsustofnun Spa Apartments
Grænumork 10, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHeilsustofnun Spa Apartments on Grænumork 10 is built around its wellness facilities: a spa, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and both an indoor and an outdoor pool. A restaurant on site means guests do not have to go far for a meal, and laundry service is useful on a longer trip. Free car parking is available for those arriving by car.
See Heilsustofnun Spa ApartmentsSKYR Guesthouse
Breiðamörk 25, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSKYR Guesthouse on Breiðamörk 25 is a simple, sociable option with a bar, a restaurant and a garden with a terrace. Free wifi keeps guests connected, and there is car parking plus a TV in the rooms. It suits travellers who want to be within easy reach of everything in Hveragerdi without paying for extras they will not use.
See SKYR GuesthouseElding Apartments
Hvoll 1, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereElding Apartments at Hvoll 1 is for guests who want to cook and settle in: each apartment has a kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher, plus a bathroom and coffee. A garden and cots make it workable for families, and high chairs are available for younger children. Free wifi, free car parking and internet access are all included.
See Elding ApartmentsMiðdalskot Cottages
Miðdalskot, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMiðdalskot Cottages suits guests who want to ride and relax: horse back riding is available, and there is a garden plus a golf course for other days out. Cottages come with a bathroom, coffee, a cot and cleaning, and express check in speeds up arrival. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, along with high chairs and a hairdryer.
See Miðdalskot CottagesAkurgerði Guesthouse 2 Country Life Style
Akurgerði, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAkurgerði Guesthouse 2 Country Life Style on Akurgerði is a country-style stay with a jacuzzi, a garden and horse back riding on hand. Each unit has a kitchen and a bathroom, with coffee, a hairdryer and a DVD player provided, and cleaning is included. Free wifi, free car parking and internet access keep the practical side covered.
See Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 Country Life StyleReykjadalur Guesthouse
Heiðmörk 27, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereReykjadalur Guesthouse on Heiðmörk 27 is a straightforward choice for families and small groups, with family rooms, a desk in the room and a bar on site. Fishing is available for guests who want it, along with free wifi and free car parking.
See Reykjadalur GuesthouseStryta Guesthouse
Arnarbælisvegur Grænhóll, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereStryta Guesthouse at Arnarbælisvegur Grænhóll is for guests who want a hot soak after a day out, with a jacuzzi among its facilities. Units include a kitchen with a dishwasher, a bathroom and a DVD player, and coffee and cleaning are provided. Fishing is also on offer, and free wifi and free car parking are included, as are a hairdryer and high chairs.
See Stryta GuesthouseAkurgerði Guesthouse 4 Country Life Style
Akurgerði, Hveragerdi, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAkurgerði Guesthouse 4 Country Life Style is the second Akurgerði house, with a jacuzzi, a garden and horse back riding for guests who want time outdoors. Each unit has a kitchen with a microwave, a bathroom, coffee and a hairdryer, and non-smoking rooms are available. Free wifi, free car parking and internet access are all included.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hótel Kvika | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Hotel Eldhestar | ★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Hotel Hlid | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Núpar Cottages | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Varmi Guesthouse Apartments & rooms | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Gljúfurbústaðir Holiday Homes | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Heilsustofnun Spa Apartments | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| SKYR Guesthouse | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Elding Apartments | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Miðdalskot Cottages | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 Country Life Style | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Reykjadalur Guesthouse | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Stryta Guesthouse | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Akurgerði Guesthouse 4 Country Life Style | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These properties list family rooms, cots or high chairs. Hótel Kvika, Hotel Eldhestar, Hotel Hlid and Reykjadalur Guesthouse all have family rooms and cots, and Hotel Hlid adds babysitting service. Elding Apartments and Miðdalskot Cottages provide cots, high chairs, kitchen or kitchenette space and gardens, which works well for families who prefer self-catering.
Hótel Kvika · Hotel Eldhestar · Hotel Hlid · Reykjadalur Guesthouse · Elding Apartments · Miðdalskot Cottages
For spa and pools
Choose these if a pool, spa, sauna or jacuzzi matters. Heilsustofnun Spa Apartments lists an indoor pool, outdoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Hotel Hlid has a spa, and Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel, Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 and 4 and Stryta Guesthouse each list a jacuzzi, several with baths or bathrobes as well.
Hotel Hlid · Heilsustofnun Spa Apartments · Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel · Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 Country Life Style · Stryta Guesthouse · Akurgerði Guesthouse 4 Country Life Style
For self-catering
Apartments and cottages for longer stays: Núpar Cottages and Varmi Guesthouse Apartments & rooms have kitchens or kitchenettes, and Elding Apartments adds a microwave. Miðdalskot Cottages, Stryta Guesthouse and Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 and 4 combine kitchens or kitchenettes with gardens and countryside addresses, with free car parking and free Wifi at each.
Núpar Cottages · Varmi Guesthouse Apartments & rooms · Elding Apartments · Miðdalskot Cottages · Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 Country Life Style · Stryta Guesthouse
For top guest ratings
The highest rated 3-star stays here are Hótel Kvika at 4.7 out of 5 from 545 reviews and Hotel Hlid at 4.6 from 59 reviews. Hotel Eldhestar follows at 4.5 from 1032 reviews, and Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel is rated 4.4 from 466 reviews, a good starting point if guest scores guide your choice.
Hótel Kvika · Hotel Hlid · Hotel Eldhestar · Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel
Where to stay in Hveragerdi
Olfus
Hotel Hlid is addressed Olfus 801 Hveragerdi, placing it in the Olfus area by Hveragerdi rather than the town streets. It lists a bar and lounge, restaurant, garden, spa, breakfast and coffee, express check out, free Wifi and free car parking, along with babysitting service and cots, which suits families and guests who want dining and spa facilities on site.
Our picks here: Hotel Hlid
Vellir
Hotel Eldhestar stands at Vellir by Hveragerdi. Its facilities include a bar, banquet space, breakfast, bath, cot, desk, family rooms, first aid, fishing, copy service and cleaning. Combined with 1032 reviews and a 4.5 out of 5 guest rating, it is one of the better-reviewed 3-star choices and works for guests who want dining and event space outside the town centre.
Our picks here: Hotel Eldhestar
Akurgerði
Two countryside guesthouses share the Akurgerði address: Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 and Akurgerði Guesthouse 4 Country Life Style. Both list gardens, jacuzzis, kitchens, coffee, hairdryers, internet access and horse back riding, with free Wifi and free car parking. They suit visitors who want a rural base with self-catering space and outdoor activities on the doorstep.
Our picks here: Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 Country Life Style · Akurgerði Guesthouse 4 Country Life Style
Things to do near Hveragerdi
- Hveragerdi in Winter: Hot Springs, the Reykjadalur Walk and Where to Stay
- Hveragerdi to Selfoss: Geothermal Walks and South Iceland Bases
- Hveragerdi with Children: Geothermal Valleys, Hot Rivers and Easy Days in South Iceland
- Three Days in Hveragerdi: Iceland's Geothermal Town
- Where to stay in Hveragerdi: greenhouse town on the hot river
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Hveragerdi?
Addresses in the town itself include Hótel Kvika on Þorlákshafnarvegur, Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel at Hverhamar, Varmi Guesthouse Apartments & rooms on Varmahlíd 15, Heilsustofnun Spa Apartments at Grænumork 10, SKYR Guesthouse on Breiðamörk 25 and Reykjadalur Guesthouse on Heiðmörk 27. Those sit among Hveragerdi's streets rather than at outlying addresses such as Nupar 3, Gljúfur or Akurgerði.
Do these hotels have free parking?
Yes. Free car parking is listed by Hótel Kvika, Hotel Hlid, Núpar Cottages, Varmi Guesthouse Apartments & rooms, Gljúfurbústaðir Holiday Homes, Heilsustofnun Spa Apartments, Elding Apartments, Miðdalskot Cottages, Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 and 4, Reykjadalur Guesthouse and Stryta Guesthouse. SKYR Guesthouse lists car parking without the word free.
Which hotels have a pool, spa or jacuzzi?
Heilsustofnun Spa Apartments lists an indoor pool, outdoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, and Hotel Hlid lists a spa. Jacuzzis also appear at Núpar Cottages, Akurgerði Guesthouse 2, Akurgerði Guesthouse 4 Country Life Style and Stryta Guesthouse. Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel, Hótel Kvika and Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 list bathrobes.
Are pets allowed at these hotels?
The facilities provided do not mention pets at any of these 3-star properties, so there is nothing in the data to confirm that pets are accepted. If travelling with a pet, check directly with the property you are considering before booking.
Which are the best-rated hotels on this shortlist?
Hótel Kvika has the highest guest rating, 4.7 out of 5 from 545 reviews, followed by Hotel Hlid at 4.6 from 59 reviews. Hotel Eldhestar is rated 4.5 from 1032 reviews and Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel 4.4 from 466 reviews. Núpar Cottages is rated 4.2 from 82 reviews.
Which hotels are best for families?
Hótel Kvika, Hotel Eldhestar, Hotel Hlid and Reykjadalur Guesthouse all list family rooms and cots, and Hotel Hlid adds babysitting service. Elding Apartments, Miðdalskot Cottages, Gljúfurbústaðir Holiday Homes and Akurgerði Guesthouse 2 list high chairs or cots, with kitchens or kitchenettes at several for self-catering family stays.
Do any of these hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed by Hótel Kvika, Hotel Eldhestar, Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel and Hotel Hlid. Hótel Kvika also lists breakfast in room, and Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel lists a buffet. The apartments, cottages and guesthouses on this shortlist generally provide kitchens, kitchenettes or coffee facilities instead.