Home/Where to stay/Selfoss/4- and 5-star hotels
4- and 5-star hotels in Selfoss
This shortlist gathers the 4- and 5-star hotels of Selfoss, from a five-star retreat to boutique spa hotels and self-catering cottages. It is for travellers who want a rated, quality-checked base in south Iceland's Golden Circle country.
Staying in Selfoss
Selfoss sits in south Iceland, on the river Ölfusá, and its hotels work as bases for the surrounding countryside: the addresses here reach out to Geysir, Nesjavellir, Hraunmörk and Ásgardur as well as the town itself. Distances are rural, so a car is the practical way to move between the properties and the sights.
The hotels divide between those on Selfoss's own streets, such as Hotel Selfoss on Eyravegur and BSG Apartments on Engjavegur, and those standing alone in the landscape, including Torfhús Retreat at Dalsholt and ION Adventure Hotel at Nesjavellir. Couples tend to take the retreats and boutique houses, families the cottages and apartments with family rooms and cots, and short-break visitors the town hotels with 24-hour desks.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Torfhús Retreat
Dalsholt, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
Why stay hereTorfhús Retreat is the only 5-star address in this Selfoss shortlist, and guests have rewarded it with 4.9 out of 5 across 93 reviews. Beyond the standard comforts, it offers a concierge and banquet facilities, plus a bath after a day outdoors. Couples and travellers marking a special occasion will find the whole place leans towards quiet, attentive service and a slow pace. Choosing it means choosing the top category on the list rather than the widest range of amenities.
See Torfhús Retreat360 Hotel Boutique and Spa
Mosató 3, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 4-star boutique property on Mosató 3 with 4.8 out of 5 from 159 reviews, 360 Hotel Boutique and Spa pairs a spa focus with concierge service and bicycle hire, so guests can swim or ride without leaving the grounds. Banquet space and a cafe round out the common areas. It suits travellers who want a polished base in Selfoss and are happy to spend part of the day on site rather than driving out for every meal or activity.
See 360 Hotel Boutique and SpaIcelandic Cottages
Hraunmörk, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereIcelandic Cottages holds a perfect 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews, the highest guest score on this list, and the format explains it: self-contained cottages rather than hotel rooms. Each comes with a dishwasher, a balcony and free WiFi, and parking is free on site. Families and small groups who prefer to cook and keep their own schedule, with a garden to step out into, will get more from this than from a serviced hotel.
See Icelandic CottagesHotel Geysir
Geysir, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereSet at Geysir, Hotel Geysir draws the most reviews on this list by a wide margin, 1101, and holds 4.5 out of 5. It is a large, full-service 4-star with a 24 hour front desk, bars and a restaurant, and it also offers breakfast in the room. The combination suits travellers touring the Golden Circle who want a known, busy hotel close to the sights and are less interested in seclusion.
See Hotel GeysirHotel Selfoss
Eyravegur 2, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn Eyravegur 2 in central Selfoss, Hotel Selfoss is a 4-star with 4.4 out of 5 from 929 reviews and the broadest set of city-hotel services here: a business centre, barber and beauty salon, 24 hour front desk and banquet space. Guests who want to be in town, with restaurants and shops within the settlement rather than a rural drive away, are the natural fit for this one.
See Hotel SelfossHotel Grimsborgir by Keahotels
Asborgir 30, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHotel Grimsborgir by Keahotels is a 4-star with 4.4 out of 5 from 502 reviews, and it leans into its setting: canoe access and outdoor space are among its facilities, alongside a bar and breakfast. The 24 hour front desk and in-room coffee, bathrobes and balconies suit guests who want hotel service but also want to be out on the water or walking, rather than sitting in a lobby.
See Hotel Grimsborgir by KeahotelsION Adventure Hotel Nesjavellir a Member of Design Hotels
Nesjavellir, Selfoss, Iceland
Why stay hereION Adventure Hotel Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels, is a 4-star at Nesjavellir with 4.1 out of 5 from 664 reviews. Adventure is the theme: diving and scuba diving are on the facility list, and there is a bar and restaurant plus concierge service for arranging time outdoors. It fits travellers who treat the hotel as a base between activities and value design and a remote setting over an in-town location.
See ION Adventure Hotel Nesjavellir a Member of Design HotelsEldhraun Holiday Home
Syðri Steinsmýri, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereEldhraun Holiday Home is a 4-star at Syðri Steinsmýri with air conditioning, family rooms and fishing on its facility list, plus a dishwasher and cots for younger guests. It is a self-catering style stay with bars and first aid provision on site. Families, or groups who want space to spread out and to fish nearby, are the guests this property is built around.
See Eldhraun Holiday HomeMerkurhraun
Hraunmörk 801 Hraunvellir, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMerkurhraun keeps it simple: a 4-star property at Hraunmörk 801 Hraunvellir with free WiFi, free car parking and a garden. No guest rating is recorded for it here, so there is no score to weigh against the others. It is best considered by travellers who have their own car and want a quiet, uncomplicated place to stay with outdoor space, rather than a full-service hotel.
See MerkurhraunBSG Apartments
Engjavegur 75, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereBSG Apartments on Engjavegur 75 is a 4-star offering apartments rather than rooms, which changes the stay entirely: dishwasher, air conditioning, family rooms and cots are all listed. It makes most sense for families or longer stays in Selfoss where cooking and separate sleeping space matter more than hotel services.
See BSG ApartmentsLax á Asgardur Cottages
Ásgardur 3, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLax á Asgardur Cottages combines fishing and horse riding among its facilities, so the outdoors is the point of staying here. This 4-star property at Ásgardur 3 also lists free WiFi and free car parking, with a dishwasher and cots indoors. It favours guests travelling with a car who want to ride, fish or simply be outside, and who are content with cottage comfort over hotel amenities.
See Lax á Asgardur CottagesThe White House
Bjarkarbraut, Selfoss, Iceland
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe White House, a 4-star at Bjarkarbraut, lists air conditioning, a balcony and a dishwasher, along with cots and family rooms, so it works for groups wanting a house rather than a room. Fishing and diving or scuba diving are also available. It suits travellers who plan their days around water and the outdoors and want a private base with free WiFi to return to.
See The White HouseKerbyggd: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden Circle
Kerbyggð 1, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereKerbyggð: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden Circle is a 4-star at Kerbyggð 1 that gives guests a whole house or cottage, with a dishwasher, family rooms and cots. Diving and scuba diving and fishing are on the facility list, and free WiFi is provided. Couples and families exploring the Golden Circle who want self-contained space and easy access to outdoor activities are the right fit.
See Kerbyggd: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden CircleParadise Cabin
Hestur 174, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereParadise Cabin is a 4-star at Hestur 174 built around a few strong features: a jacuzzi, a terrace, a garden and a picnic area, with free car parking and wheelchair access. No guest rating is recorded here, so the appeal rests on the setting itself. It suits travellers who want to soak outdoors and eat outside, and who are driving rather than relying on public transport.
See Paradise CabinÖlfus River Ranch
Byggðarhorn, Selfoss, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereÖlfus River Ranch, a 4-star at Byggðarhorn, offers express check in, family rooms, a garden and free car parking, with a dishwasher and desk indoors. Fishing and outdoor access come with the setting. It suits families and self-drive travellers who want a ranch-style base in the Selfoss area and value a quick, easy arrival over extensive hotel facilities.
See Ölfus River Ranch
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torfhús Retreat | ★★★★★ | – | Yes |
| 360 Hotel Boutique and Spa | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Icelandic Cottages | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Hotel Geysir | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
| Hotel Selfoss | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
| Hotel Grimsborgir by Keahotels | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
| ION Adventure Hotel Nesjavellir a Member of Design Hotels | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Eldhraun Holiday Home | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Merkurhraun | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| BSG Apartments | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Lax á Asgardur Cottages | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| The White House | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Kerbyggd: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden Circle | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Paradise Cabin | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Ölfus River Ranch | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Eldhraun Holiday Home, BSG Apartments, Ölfus River Ranch and Kerbyggd: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden Circle all list family rooms, and each has a cot. Three of the four add a dishwasher, which suits longer stays with children rather than a single night.
Eldhraun Holiday Home · BSG Apartments · Ölfus River Ranch · Kerbyggd: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden Circle
Top-rated stays
Icelandic Cottages holds a 5.0 guest rating from 41 reviews, Torfhús Retreat 4.9 from 93, and 360 Hotel Boutique and Spa 4.8 from 159. These are the three highest-rated properties on this list, and the smallest review counts sit with the cottages and the retreat.
Icelandic Cottages · Torfhús Retreat · 360 Hotel Boutique and Spa
For couples
Torfhús Retreat, 360 Hotel Boutique and Spa and Hotel Grimsborgir by Keahotels all provide bathrobes and baths, and the first two add a concierge. Their guest ratings of 4.9, 4.8 and 4.4 come from a mix of quiet retreat addresses and a spa hotel.
Torfhús Retreat · 360 Hotel Boutique and Spa · Hotel Grimsborgir by Keahotels
Town convenience
Hotel Selfoss on Eyravegur, 360 Hotel Boutique and Spa at Mosató 3 and BSG Apartments on Engjavegur stand in and around the town itself. Hotel Selfoss and 360 have 24-hour front desks, BSG Apartments has air conditioning and separate apartments, and all three come with breakfast or self-catering options.
Where to stay in Selfoss
Hraunmörk
Icelandic Cottages and Merkurhraun both stand at Hraunmörk, a rural address away from the town streets. Icelandic Cottages pairs a 5.0 guest rating from 41 reviews with balconies, a garden and a dishwasher, while Merkurhraun keeps to free wifi, free car parking and a garden. This is cottage country, not a hotel quarter.
Our picks here: Icelandic Cottages · Merkurhraun
Mosató
360 Hotel Boutique and Spa is at Mosató 3, a countryside address for a spa hotel rather than a town one. The 4-star property rates 4.8 from 159 reviews and lists a bar, cafe, bicycle hire and diving among its facilities, so guests come here for the spa and the quiet around it.
Our picks here: 360 Hotel Boutique and Spa
Nesjavellir
ION Adventure Hotel Nesjavellir a Member of Design Hotels takes its address from Nesjavellir, well away from Selfoss's own streets. The 4-star hotel rates 4.1 from 664 reviews and offers a concierge, bar and diving, which makes it a base for the surrounding landscape rather than for the town.
Our picks here: ION Adventure Hotel Nesjavellir a Member of Design Hotels
Things to do near Selfoss
- Day Trips from Selfoss: South Coast Options Within Reach
- Hveragerdi to Selfoss: Geothermal Walks and South Iceland Bases
- Reykjavik to Selfoss: Driving and Bus Options Compared
- Selfoss in November: A Local's Guide to Weather, Events and Where to Stay
- Selfoss to Vík in October: Driving Times, Road Checks and Where to Stay
- Selfoss with Kids: A Family Base on Iceland's South Coast
- Where to stay in Selfoss: the South Coast staging post
Questions, answered
Which hotel in Selfoss is closest to the centre?
Hotel Selfoss on Eyravegur and BSG Apartments on Engjavegur carry plain Selfoss addresses and are the town-based options on this list. Most other properties here stand at rural addresses such as Dalsholt, Hraunmörk, Nesjavellir or Geysir, so plan on driving to the centre.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
Icelandic Cottages at Hraunmörk holds a guest rating of 5.0 from 41 reviews, the highest here. Torfhús Retreat follows with 4.9 from 93 reviews and 360 Hotel Boutique and Spa with 4.8 from 159 reviews.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
360 Hotel Boutique and Spa, Icelandic Cottages, Merkurhraun, Lax á Asgardur Cottages, Paradise Cabin and Ölfus River Ranch all list car parking, and all but 360 specify it as free. The other properties do not name parking among their facilities.
Which hotels suit families?
Eldhraun Holiday Home, BSG Apartments, Ölfus River Ranch and Kerbyggd: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden Circle each list family rooms and a cot. BSG Apartments, Eldhraun Holiday Home and Ölfus River Ranch also offer a dishwasher for longer family stays.
Is breakfast available at these hotels?
Breakfast is listed at Torfhús Retreat, 360 Hotel Boutique and Spa, Hotel Geysir, Hotel Selfoss and Hotel Grimsborgir by Keahotels; Torfhús Retreat, Hotel Geysir and Hotel Selfoss also offer breakfast in room. Cottages and apartments such as Icelandic Cottages and BSG Apartments do not list breakfast.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
360 Hotel Boutique and Spa names a spa in its own name and lists a cafe, bar and bicycle hire. Paradise Cabin lists a jacuzzi. No other property on this list names a pool or spa among its facilities.
Can I bring a pet to these hotels?
None of the hotels on this list names pets among its facilities. If you travel with an animal, the data here gives no property that confirms it accepts pets, so you would need to check directly with the hotel.
Which hotels have a 24-hour front desk?
360 Hotel Boutique and Spa, Hotel Geysir, Hotel Selfoss, Hotel Grimsborgir by Keahotels and ION Adventure Hotel Nesjavellir all list a 24-hour front desk. The cottages, apartments and cabins on this list do not.