understated rooms provide free wi-fi and satellite tv, as well as tea and coffeemakers. other amenities include a casual restaurant, and a lounge area with a stone fireplace. freebies include a breakfast buffet, parking and a shuttle to the blue lagoon. this relaxed inn is 2 km from the geothermal-heated blue lagoon and 5 km from the icelandic saltfish museum. there's also a balcony for viewing the northern lights. all come with en suite bathrooms featuring showers with geothermal water. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a spa has a gym, saunas, steam baths and flotation tanks Keflavík International Airport 23 min
Kvikan (Saltfish Museum) & Tourist Information Center (8 min) BIOEFFECT Greenhouse Tour (5 min) Þorbjörn (5 min) Steeped in folklore, this landmark mountain features hiking trails & stunning views from the top. Krýsuvík (30 min) Popular with hikers, this area features geothermal fields, hot springs & yellow, green & red soil. Reykjanes (25 min) Rugged peninsula with trails past lava fields & steam vents, plus a bridge spanning tectonic plates. Brimketill lava rock pool (16 min) Natural pool carved out of an eroded lava shoreline, with a viewing platform to see giant waves. Hópsnesviti (15 min) Bridge between continents (24 min) Wooden footbridge spanning the rocky fissure between the North American & European tectonic plates. Keilir (43 min) Mountain and volcano Grænavatn (59 min) Lake and volcano Viking World (16 min) Viking history museum whose star attraction is a climb-aboard replica of a 9th-century ship. The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll (16 min) Unique museum with interactive exhibits showcasing the history of pop & rock music in Iceland. Retreat Spa (1 min) Popular spa destination featuring an outdoor lagoon with mineral-rich waters in a lava field. Viking World museum (16 min) Modern museum featuring exhibits on Viking history & culture, including a replica ship. |