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Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir is an established, family-run hotel in a farming district. It meets all modern standards of services and amenities, quality, sophistication, and comfort. Yet it faithfully maintains its ethnic origins as the hotel was founded in 1903, providing its unique atmosphere. Guests can choose between residing in rooms decorated in a romantic style with antiques in the older part of the hotel or furnished in a stylish contemporary way located in the more recent part. Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir is built on the river banks of the great and beautiful Lagarfljót by the town of Egilsstaðir and is as such centrally situated in East-Iceland. It is comfortably located for transport via air or by land; only a stone's throw away from main route one and Egilsstaðir airport. Baðhúsið – SPA is situated on the ground floor of Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir. It features a comfortable, indoor hot tub (40°C) and a mild sauna that combines the comforts of the steam room and the dry sauna. Its humidity is around 60%, and it warms up to 65°C. There is also a cool sitting pool at 10°C. Relaxing areas are both indoors and outside. The view from Baðhúsið – SPA across the lake Lagarfljót is breathtaking. We want our guest's visit to the spa to be an enjoyable experience of tranquility, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Bathrobes and towels are provided in the dressing rooms. Pool Service can be provided at your convenience from our special Baðhúsið – SPA menu.Please note: The hotel does not guarantee the security of valuable items, such as jewelry, in the dressing rooms at the spa. The age limit for the spa is 12 years old. Eldhúsið - restaurant, the hotel's restaurant is innovative and ambitious. Eldhúsið offers Icelandic as well as international cuisine. The service is personal, cooking ingredients are fresh, local, and always of the very best quality for each season. Like the hotel itself, its cuisine is rooted in solid tradition. Still, the ingredients are now introduced with subtle changes and serve its meals with a new perspective, resulting in memorable culinary experiences. We value the quality of ingredients, and most of it is Icelandic, organic, and grown locally. Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir has cross-country skis for rent during the winter. Multiple cross-country tracks are located in close proximity to the hotel. Ask in the reception which tracks are available during your stay.

The hotel, which opened at the beginning of summer 2015, is situated in the centre of town with views across the fjord to the majestic "Holmatindur" mountain peak. Previously the premises of "Landsbanki Islands", the site that now houses Hotel Eskifjordur dates back to 1918 with the building itself dating back to 1968. Consisting of 17 double rooms, the hotel has been designed with your comfort and enjoyment a high priority and all local amenities are within short walking distance of the hotel. All of our 17 double rooms* are stylishly decorated and consist of: - en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, basin and hairdryer - flat-screen TV offering a large selection of international channels - free Wi-Fi for guests - tea/coffee making facilities - blackout curtains to ensure a good night's sleep during the "midnight sun" months - comfortable lighting * We offer a wheelchair-friendly room suitable for the disabled. * We also offer a family room which can sleep 2 adults and 2 – 3 children."

Eastern Promise Egilsstaðir, the “capital of the east” boasts its own international airport and a host of local attractions. Among thHallormsstaður, Iceland’s biggest forest, the extinct Mount Snæfell volcano, Atlavík’s sandy cove, and the beautiful Lagarfljót river, which, according to myth, is home to one mighty—but shy—monster, a distant cousin of the one in Scotland’s Loch Ness. 52 rooms, including split-level family rooms (all rooms are en-suite) On-site restaurant with marvelous river views Conference/meeting rooms 25-meter open-air swimming pool Paddling pool Golf (nine holes) Mountain and glacier tours Woodland walks Birdwatching Seal spotting Please contact us for further information or if we can help you arrange any of the above adventures or to arrange car rental. Visit www.hoteledda.is for hotel opening dates. 

Tucked between breathtaking coastal mountains and black sand beaches, Hotel Breiðdalsvík is a tranquil oasis of rustic charm amid the rugged beauty of Breiðdalsvík in East Iceland. In a comfortable atmosphere highlighted by natural wood décor, the hotel features 39 well-appointed guest rooms, a cosy fireplace lounge and library, a wellness sauna, and a superb dining room serving authentic local cuisine. For a taste of adventure that feeds the soul, guests can spend their time nature hiking, sea angling, wild reindeer trekking, Northern Lights hunting, or strolling along our beach.  Comfortable Stay in Excellent Accommodation Hotel Breiðdalsvík offers comfortable accommodation in 46 bright and spacious guestrooms, all with private facilities. Categories include standard, deluxe, triple and family.

At Fjalladýrð Tourist Services, we provide our guests with the chance to experience traditional food, culture, and accommodation in peaceful surroundings. On our premises you will find a variety of nature walks and other forms of outdoor recreation. The Fjalladýrð team is conscious about the environment and we try to meet all the environmental challenges running a tourist service constitutes. We offer personal service, with the goal of allowing our customers to get closer to their origins. We work to achieve this by offering homemade food, traditional Icelandic rural culture and further recreation options tailored to the interests of each group or person. Fjalladýrð offers accommodation for up to 70 people in rooms with dressed beds and private or shared facilities. A well serviced camping ground is also at hand. The restaurant/café Fjallakaffi - "The Mountain Café" awaits you with homemade delicacies like "kleinur" and "Ástarpungar" - Icelandic doughnuts treats, not to mention the renowned Icelandic lamb meat soup, Icelandic moss-soup, local trout, and a local lamb steak. All this and more to be found on our menu. Möðrudalur is the highest settled farm in Iceland, 469 meters ( 1548 feet) above sea-level. It has been inhabited since early settlement in Iceland. Möðrudalur has served as a presbytery for centuries. The builder of the church in Möðrudalur was Jón A. Stefánsson (1880 - 1971). He was a great farmer as well as an artist and the altarpiece is made by himself. His son was Stefán ,,Stórval" Jónsson (1908 - 1994), a one of a kind character and a painter. The panorama view from the farm is interesting in many ways - judge for yourself. Möðrudalur/Fjalladýrð is a home base of the company Volcano Heli that offers different kind of sightseeing tours: www.volcanoheli.is  Our campsite is open from June to mid-September. For campers, and RVs we offer stays throughout the year depending on weather. Last but not least we sell Icelandic woolens and handicrafts made by local people as well as some snacks.

Blábjörg Resort is located in the idyllic fishing village of Bakkagerði in Borgarfjörður eystri. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and unique nature, various hiking trails and outdoor activities can be found here both during the summer and winter seasons. Rising out of the village is the mystical Elf City, Álfaborg, where the elves watch over the town and its visitors. Hafnarhólmi, the puffin colony, is buzzing with birdlife from early April to the middle of August and is unique to experience.  At Blábjörg, we have a variety of options available for your stay. Blábjörg features a guesthouse with shared facilities, hotel rooms with private facilities, luxury apartments, a restaurant, and a spa. Frystiklefinn, our restaurant, puts great effort into our menu and includes fresh local ingredients in all our dishes. Musteri Spa offers a variety of treatments, both for your body and spirit. Our guesthouse offers 11 small, but cozy rooms with three shared bathrooms, together with the new hotel building with nine deluxe double rooms, all with private bathrooms, balconies, and picturesque views.  In addition, we offer four self-contained apartments - two studio apartments with an ocean view, a 2-bedroom apartment, and a 3-bedroom apartment.

The guesthouse Álfheimar disposes of 32 double rooms with private bathrooms. Restaurant with special dishes made out of local raw material. Convenient location for hiking tours. 1-6 days organized hiking tours in the magnificent nature are available, conducted by local guides.  Nearby Hafnarhólmi harbor is known for bird watching and an easy access to the magnificent puffins... Borgarfjörður is a fairyland with nice panorama which springs alive through countless elf stories and fairy tales from the area.

Located on the east coast of Iceland, Fáskrúðsfjörður is celebrated for its majestic nature and beautiful scenery. Fosshotel Eastfjords operates in 4 historic buildings previously made for French fishermen in the years between 1898-1907. The most famous of them is the French hospital, built in 1903. In 1939, the house was disassembled, moved and became deserted for almost 50 years. In 2008, a decision was made to reassemble it at its original location. The hospital has 13 rooms of the total 47 rooms at the hotel. The Doctor's house, located across from the French hospital, hosts the reception, and the Chapel, built in 1898, is alongside the reception hosting 4 rooms. In 2016, the hotel's renovations received the European Heritage Awards from the European Commission and Europa Nostra. The hotel includes L'Abri, a French-inspired restaurant and a museum devoted to the French fishermen. 47 rooms L'Abri restaurant Bar Breakfast available Free WiFi Free parking Museum Charging station Part of Íslandshótel

Hotel 1001 nott is a family-owned luxury hotel, beautifully situated in a quiet area by Lake Lagarfljót, approximately 5km from Egilsstaðir. Guests can explore the spacious hotel garden during their stay, take a walk on the sandy beach of Lake Lagarfljót, where a glacier river meets a freshwater one, or take a look at the pretty waterfall on the hotel property. The hotel offers a variety of facilities to nurture your soul and spirit. The guests are encouraged to enjoy stunning views and spectacular nature, outdoor hot tubs in a beautiful setting, local delicacies at the restaurant, Cognac lounge, bar, and other treats the hotel offers. The rooms are comfortable and spacious (22m2), each with a private entrance to the hotel garden. They are nicely designed, with large windows, double, or twin beds, private bathrooms with a shower, and they have free wi-fi. The owners, Ástvaldur and Kristín, have taken special care in designing the property, to provide maximum comfort and relaxation in harmony with nature. A perfect way to end a long day is to relax in the outdoor hot tubs, where you could find yourself watching the sunset or possibly the northern lights in wintertime. Our aspiration is that you walk away revitalized after your stay. The nearest airport is in Egilsstaðir, 5 km away from the hotel.   Restaurant   The restaurant, bar, and cognac lounge are impressively designed, with a panorama view over Lake Lagarfljót, Fljótsdalur, and Snæfell.   Our chefs aspire to offer seasonal local delicacies with fresh raw materials, organically grown salad, and a selection of excellent wines. The breakfast buffet consists of a generous selection of freshly baked pastry and homemade products.

Hotel Tangi is located in the center of the town Vopnafjordur next to the harbor. We offer 4 rooms with a private bath and a TV.One room is accessible for the disabled. There are 13 Dbl. rooms on the upper floor with a basin but shared WC and showers.On the ground floor is a sitting area with a TV, restaurant, and bar.The restaurant is open for breakfast from 07.00-10.00 and for dinner from 17.00-20.00. Read our menu here.

HÁLSAKOT LODGE is an elegant country accommodation ideally situated only 40-minutes drive north of Egilsstaðir town in the green woodland of Jökulsárhlíð country, just  15 km. away from the ring road and 45 km. away from the service centre at Egilsstaðir. It is set amidst the birch clad hills that are alive with birdsong in spring and summer and with a wonderful view across the wide Jökla river to the snow-capped mountains of Dyrfjöll to the east. Hálsakot Lodge is the perfect setout point for tours to Vopnafjörður, Fljótsdalshérað, Borgarfjörður Eystri,  Seyðisfjörður, Fjarðarbyggð and other places and towns in east Iceland. Founded back in 1988, Strengir Angling Service has today established themselves as one of Iceland´s leading companies when it comes to angling in Iceland, for tourists and locals alike. Strengir has some of Iceland´s best salmon and Trout Rivers on offer that not only offers great fishing but amazing nature as well. The rivers are Breiddalsa River, Hrutafjardara River, Minnivallalaekur River plus Jokla and Fogruhlidara River. The rivers are located in North, East and South Iceland. The skilled team of Angling Service Strengir guides provides all transport in comfortable 4x4 cars, are always there to assist you when needed. Strengir does not only offer only the best fishing rivers but also the Aurora experience, and a Mountain Quad Safari among other things. They offer some of the finest lodges in Iceland where service and comfort is the main priority. Many lodges offer rooms with private baths, satellite TV, internet connection, hot tubs and more often than not, magnificent scenery. Their lodges in Jökla and Breiðdalsá are available offseason. Located in the northeast of Iceland, a good place to see the Northern Lights. In fact, they offer specific services for visitors wishing to see the Northern Lights, as well as Mountain Quad Safaris, among other things. The lodges are perfect for meetings and conferences, weddings, special occasions or just a winter getaway. The lodge's proximity to the international airport at Egilsstaðir means getting there is quick and convenient. If you are looking for a high-quality angling service in Iceland then Strengir is surely one to take a close look at.

A nice hotel in the heart of Egilsstaðir, opposite to the East Iceland Heritage Museum, the sports ground and the local park. All 39 rooms have private bathrooms, Tv's and free internet access. There is a restaurant at the hotel. The hotel offers good facilities for meetings and gatherings of all kinds in rooms for 30, 50 and up to 300 persons.  

Hildibrand Hotel is our apartment hotel, offering spacious self-catering apartments all with their own private balcony overlooking the fjord. The Hotel is situated on the water's edge in the town centre of Neskaupstaður a beautiful, peaceful fishing village in Nordfjörður – a wonderful destination famous for its majestic mountains and calm waters where birds, seals, and whales come to play. If you have any questions, please give us a call +3544771950 or send us an email at hildibrand@hildibrand.com

Hérað | Berjaya Iceland Hotels is located in the town of Egilsstadir - the heart of east Iceland. The hotel atmosphere is warm and inviting and a great on-site Lyng restaurant, serves fresh local produce such as reindeer steaks. The hotel has 60 rooms and excellent facilities for conferences and meetings. The hotel bar is ideal for sitting down, relaxing and enjoy a view of the town and river. Although the hotel is close to all basic services, shops, and a public swimming pool, nature is just a stone’s throw away. The east fjords are a short drive from Egilsstadir as well as the highlands. Nature in the area is magnificent, with many beautiful hiking trails and attractions for the whole family. 60 rooms Great restaurant serving fresh local produce 24-hour room service Well-equipped meeting facilities Free Wi-Fi Bar with a balcony and view Sunday brunch Parking   

The hotel's emphasis is on comfort and wellness, offering various accommodation from cottages to hotel suites, in the middle of Hallormsstaður forest. As part of your Icelandic experience, the guest is invited to enjoy our spa with a sauna and outdoor jacuzzi where you can relax in the evening sun with a magnificent panorama over the Lagarfljót and the forest. Two restaurants at the hotel offer guests the choice of an extraordinary dinner buffet in the summer or a delicious Indian cuisine in our bistro.   

Hotel Eyvindará is a peaceful and forested haven in the close vicinity of town Egilsstaðir. The site enjoys a scenic view over the surrounding region; Egilsstaðir and neighboring village Fellabær. The hotel is situated just off highway no. 94, just off the crossroads to Seyðisfjörður. This is the ideal hub for day trips around the East and the neighbouring highlands. Eyvindará offers 28 newly furnished rooms with private facilities. 7 cosy cottages, kitchen facilities NOT available. Breakfast is available but no dinner for individuals. Groups above 15 can order dinner in advance. Drinks are available at the bar that you can enjoy in our lounge or outside on our terrace if the weather is good. Free wireless internet is available everywhere and laundry facilities for an extra charge. In June 2011 Eyvindará got recognition from "Tripadvisor" for having a property with an average rating of 4.0 or higher. The customer reviews show that Eyvindará Guesthouse; has been recognized by locals and travelers welcomes customers business and opinions is associated with a trusted name in restaurant & travel reviews For more information about the recognition and Tripadvisor see www.tripadvisor.com Please contact for prices and booking information.  Pets are not allowed.  

With its new wing of guest rooms and panoramic sea and mountain views, Hotel Framtid in Djupavogir offers a comfortable stay in beautiful natural surroundings. Our new wing has 18 well-designed 17 m2 rooms with shower and WC, telephone and TV. We also have 28 rooms with a basin in several buildings, four new self-catering summerhouses, 25 m2 each and three apartments which are 150 meters from the main building. The new restaurant has seating for 250 persons and is ideal for groups and special events. The old restaurant is full of charm and character and can accommodate 40, with seating for a further in the cellar bar If you have any questions, please give us a call or send us an email at framtid@simnet.is and we will be happy to help you plan your holiday in the east of Iceland.

Hótel Aldan of Seyðisfjörður consists of three old but extensively renovated houses two of which are located by the little pond in the heart of this quaint old town in the Norwegian Schweitzer-style. Each house encompasses 9 rooms and a dining room as well.  Aldan restaurant has also been renovated and is now focusing even more on local Icelandic ingredients, mostly from the Eastern fjords. The third one, dating from the late 19th. century was used as banking premises for decades but has been renovated all while respecting traditional values. The house has 7 double rooms and 2 triple rooms. Most rooms have space for an additional bed and one room can accommodate a group of six. Flexible design makes it possible to combine some of the rooms to form a "suite" or family rooms for 4 to 6 persons. Next summer we will have 22 hotel rooms and two apartments that can accommodate up to 6 persons each. The apartments are situated in a building that housed the first school in town only a minutes’ walk from the main hotel building.

Hotel Staðarborg is an accommodating and recent hotel with 30 rooms, located in the heartland of eastern Iceland in the valley Breiðdalur. The hotel is by the Ring road no 1, some 625 km. from Reykjavík and 100 km from Seyðisfjörður. This makes it a suitable resting place for those traveling on the ferry Norraena. Recreational opportunities for traveler abound in this beautiful area Staðarborg opened in June 2000. It is situated in the eastern part of Iceland, in the valley Breiðdalur, between Egilsstaðir and Höfn. The building is a former schoolhouse which has now been thoroughly renovated. The hotel can accommodate 54 people in 30 spacious rooms complete with private facilities and television.The hotel restaurant offers meals a la carte, refreshments are available throughout the day. Facilities at Hotel Staðarborg include a jacuzzi and a grassy sports field. Also available: Sleeping bag accommodation and a camping site.English and Spanish spoken.

EYJAR LODGE is thought by some to offer the most luxurious accommodation in east Iceland. The are 8 en-suite bedrooms with tv and each bathroom has even heated floors! The lodge has also one master-suite and free Wifi is now included for all guests. Situated on the banks of the famous salmon river Breiddalsa it has breathtaking surroundings in one of Iceland's most beautiful valleys, the Breiddalur valley. We offer accommodation in the lodge all year round with first class service and ideal for those who want to enjoy the finer things in life. Breiddalur valley offers a variety of hiking trails for both the beginner and experienced hiker. The sauna and hot tub in the lodge are a great choice to relax after a nice day of sightseeing in the breathtaking scenery of Breiddalur valley and the East Fjords of Iceland. Sitting and dining rooms feature big fireplace with fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ring. Founded back in 1988, Strengir Angling Service has today established themselves as one of Iceland´s leading companies when it comes to angling in Iceland, for tourists and locals alike. Strengir has some of Iceland´s best salmon and Trout Rivers on offer that not only offers great fishing but amazing nature as well. The rivers are Breiddalsa River, Hrutafjardara River, Minnivallalaekur River plus Jokla and Fogruhlidara River. The rivers are located in North, East and South Iceland. The skilled team of Angling Service Strengir guides provides all transport in comfortable 4x4 cars, are always there to assist you when needed. Strengir does not only offer only the best fishing rivers but also the Aurora experience, and a Mountain Quad Safari among other things. They offer some of the finest lodges in Iceland where service and comfort is the main priority. Many lodges offer rooms with private baths, satellite TV, internet connection, hot tubs and more often than not, magnificent scenery. Their lodges in Jökla and Breiðdalsá are available offseason. Located in the northeast of Iceland, a good place to see the Northern Lights. In fact, they offer specific services for visitors wishing to see the Northern Lights, as well as Mountain Quad Safaris, among other things. The lodges are perfect for meetings and conferences, weddings, special occasions or just a winter getaway. The lodge's proximity to the international airport at Egilsstaðir means getting there is quick and convenient. If you are looking for a high-quality angling service in Iceland then Strengir is surely one to take a close look at.