Hotels in Iceland

Tips For Saving on Hotels in Iceland

Iceland may not be cheap, but with proper research and planning you can visit Iceland on a budget.

Transport and accommodation expenses can be minimized by booking early, traveling off-season, and using online booking services. Food costs can also be significantly reduced by cooking meals yourself and saving money that way.

1. Book Early

Iceland can be costly; accommodation, car rentals and tours being among the largest expenses when visiting this beautiful nation.

Avoiding travel during Iceland's shoulder season can help save on hotel rooms. Not only will you experience smaller crowds and returning puffins, but powerful waterfalls will be at their most impressive.

Many hotels in Iceland offer discounted online hotel room rates to online customers, and you may qualify for corporate, military, student, frequent flier or trade union discounts.

2. Book Off-Peak

Iceland has a small population, yet is popular with tourists, which results in expensive summer prices for everything from hotels to activities.

Consider traveling outside of summer season to save on hotel prices, avoid crowds and maximize value for your money - plus, you may have better odds of spotting the Northern Lights!

3. Book Online

Many hotels and accommodation options can be found online, giving you great flexibility and choice within your budget.

If you are planning to rent a car, take into consideration carpooling services such as Samferda or Vrbo to save on costs of rental and make your trip even more affordable. This way you could even split costs with someone and reduce rental fees!

When traveling with friends or family, consider splitting costs to make everything from rental cars to meals more cost-effective.

4. Book with a Reputable Tour Operator

As an increasingly popular travel destination, Iceland can quickly become overrun with travelers and hotel rooms can fill quickly. Therefore, it is crucial that you book with a tour operator who will offer accommodations within your budget and can ensure the best possible accommodations are secured for you.

Discover reliable tour operatorss by reading online reviews and selecting one with an excellent reputation. They may also save money by booking rental cars and hotel rooms early.

5. Book a Room with a Kitchen

Installing a kitchen in your hotel can save money by cutting restaurant costs. Plus, having access to one means being able to prepare customized meals if guests have special dietary restrictions or other needs.

Iceland can offer affordable accommodations by renting rooms with kitchenettes. Before making your decision, be sure to visit both official tourism websites and recently published guidebooks to compare pricing information before booking your stay.

6. Book a Room with a View

Visit Iceland on a budget requires some pre-trip research, including reading travel blogs, the official tourism website, and recently published guidebooks that have earned praise.

Try sleeping-bag accommodation (svefnpoka gisting) at guest houses and hostels to save on room rates; carpooling can also help lower transportation costs significantly.

7. Book a Room with a Private Bathroom

Budget travelers looking for accommodations on a shoestring often turn to small timber cabins that serve as guesthouses as accommodation options. These rooms can sleep three to six people with private bathrooms. Plus, ask about corporate, student, military, frequent flyer or trade union discounts which could save even more!

Be mindful that Iceland hotel prices may double during high season; plan ahead to ensure you remain within budget.

8. Book a Room with a Fireplace

Iceland hotels tend to become busier during the summer season and prices often skyrocket, so if possible try travelling outside this period if possible.

Iceland accommodation such as hostels and guesthouses often come equipped with kitchen facilities that enable their guests to prepare meals themselves, saving money. This can reduce meal costs significantly.

Before booking, inquire about discounts available to students, military, senior citizens, frequent flyers or others.

9. Book a Room with a Jacuzzi

Keep an eye out for inaccurate (and possibly misleading) advice online; check trusted sources such as official tourism websites and well-regarded guidebooks before making your decisions based on them.

Reach out to other travelers who share similar travel interests to split costs on accommodations and activities, via travel message boards or hostels. They may even offer to host you in their home, guesthouse or apartment!

10. Book a Room with a Pool

Lodgement costs in Iceland can be prohibitively expensive, especially in Reykjavik. But you could save money by opting for a hostel or guesthouse instead of an hotel.

If you want to maximize savings when booking hotels, try staying near the Blue Lagoon. One great choice is Silica Hotel which is within 10 minutes' walking distance to its waters and features rooms that open out onto either moss fields or lagoon views.