The Volcano Hotel is a relaxed bed-and-breakfast with seven affordable rooms that all have private bathrooms. It's not the kind of place to spend an entire vacation, but there's just enough here to make it a worthwhile stop for a short stay. A full breakfast is included and dinners with limited menus can be pre-arranged in the lounge, but there's no full restaurant or any other facilities. The owners run guided tours into the glaciers, and their hospitality combined with the quiet pastoral setting help make this one of Iceland's most popular small hotels. The Grand Guesthouse Gardakot nearby has rooms with a bit more character, though only two of them have private bathrooms.
The Volcano Hotel is a relaxed bed-and-breakfast with seven affordable rooms that all have private bathrooms. It's not the kind of place to spend an entire vacation, but there's just enough here to make it a worthwhile stop for a short stay. A full breakfast is included and dinners with limited menus can be pre-arranged in the lounge, but there's no full restaurant or any other facilities. The owners run guided tours into the glaciers, and their hospitality combined with the quiet pastoral setting help make this one of Iceland's most popular small hotels. The Grand Guesthouse Gardakot nearby has rooms with a bit more character, though only two of them have private bathrooms.
Hotel Edda - Vik i Myrdal is the less expensive sister property to the Icelandair Hotel Vik, with which it shares a restaurant, bar, and other common spaces. Its small rooms and cottages have only basic amenities, and there's an extra charge for Wi-Fi. The location is convenient for travelers looking for a short-term base camp to explore the region's natural wonders, but there aren't any perks like geothermal hot tubs to recommend a longer stay. For a room upgrade, compare with the more varied options at the Icelandair Hotel Vik. Otherwise, Hotel Katla is a few minutes' drive out of town and offers free breakfast.
Hotel Edda - Vik i Myrdal is the less expensive sister property to the Icelandair Hotel Vik, with which it shares a restaurant, bar, and other common spaces. Its small rooms and cottages have only basic amenities, and there's an extra charge for Wi-Fi. The location is convenient for travelers looking for a short-term base camp to explore the region's natural wonders, but there aren't any perks like geothermal hot tubs to recommend a longer stay. For a room upgrade, compare with the more varied options at the Icelandair Hotel Vik. Otherwise, Hotel Katla is a few minutes' drive out of town and offers free breakfast.
The most prominent hotel in the small town of Vik, the upscale, 46-room Icelandair Hotel Vik is also the most expensive. Built in 2014, its rooms are simple but modern, with floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the view. It's a worthy spot for tourists looking for a base camp to explore the region's natural wonders, or to recharge during short stays in the middle of a road trip. There's a restaurant and a bar, but no geothermal hot tubs or other amenities to make it worth the trip on its own. Budget travelers and those just passing through for the night should compare with the lower rates right next door at Hotel Edda - Vik i Myrdal, also owned by Icelandair.
The most prominent hotel in the small town of Vik, the upscale, 46-room Icelandair Hotel Vik is also the most expensive. Built in 2014, its rooms are simple but modern, with floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the view. It's a worthy spot for tourists looking for a base camp to explore the region's natural wonders, or to recharge during short stays in the middle of a road trip. There's a restaurant and a bar, but no geothermal hot tubs or other amenities to make it worth the trip on its own. Budget travelers and those just passing through for the night should compare with the lower rates right next door at Hotel Edda - Vik i Myrdal, also owned by Icelandair.
Hotel Katla is essentially in the middle of nowhere, and that's its draw. The three-pearl property is sprawling, but fairly basic and feels a bit like summer camp. It has some of the key the amenities travelers are looking for here: namely a sauna and outdoor geothermal hot tub with drink service from the lobby bar. There's also a traditional restaurant that serves local cuisine and free breakfast. Its 72 guest rooms are either dated -- yet appealingly rustic -- or boring, with bland, contemporary decor, though suites are stylish and modern. Travelers looking for accommodations in town can consider Hotel Edda - Vik i Myrdal, within walking distance of the area's few bars and restaurants.
Hotel Katla is essentially in the middle of nowhere, and that's its draw. The three-pearl property is sprawling, but fairly basic and feels a bit like summer camp. It has some of the key the amenities travelers are looking for here: namely a sauna and outdoor geothermal hot tub with drink service from the lobby bar. There's also a traditional restaurant that serves local cuisine and free breakfast. Its 72 guest rooms are either dated -- yet appealingly rustic -- or boring, with bland, contemporary decor, though suites are stylish and modern. Travelers looking for accommodations in town can consider Hotel Edda - Vik i Myrdal, within walking distance of the area's few bars and restaurants.
