ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels

Streamlined rooms & suites in a polished property offering a bright restaurant & a cozy bar. Nestled between 2 glaciers in the countryside, this modern hotel is a 5-minute walk from Systrafoss waterfall and a 15-minute walk from Kirkjugólf, a lava rock formation. Streamlined rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some include tea and coffeemaking equipment. Suites add separate living rooms. Parking is included. Amenities include an airy restaurant featuring countryside views, plus a cozy bar with colorful armchairs and terrace seating. There are also 4 meeting rooms.

Utilitarian dorms & cabins with kitchenettes, dining areas & terraces in a remote hostel. Surrounded by countryside, this remote, utilitarian hostel is 3 km from Þjófafoss waterfall, and 42 km from Búrfell (Þjórsárdal) volcano peak. It's a kilometer from Route 26. Functional dorms with bunk beds (linens not provided) feature shared cold-water bathrooms, and access to shared kitchenettes and dining areas, plus terraces. Cabins, sleeping up to 6 guests, add en suite, shower-only facilities.

Minimal rooms in a simple guesthouse with free breakfast & views of the Eyjafjöll glacier. Beneath the Eyjafjöll mountains, this simple Norwegian style guesthouse offers views of the Eyjafjöll glacier and the Northern Lights. It's 2 km from Seljavallalaug outdoor pool and 9 km from Skógafoss waterfall and the Skogar Museum. There are 6 minimal rooms featuring mountain views and private bathrooms. Breakfast and parking are free. Other amenities include a utilitarian dining area and an unfussy lounge area with a pool table. There's also a computer with high-speed Internet.

Plain rooms & bungalows in a casual hotel offering a farm-to-table restaurant & a cozy bar. Surrounded by rugged hills and sprawling fields, this relaxed hotel with annexes is 2 km from Kirkjugólf, the hexagon-shaped rock pavement, 4 km from the dramatic waterfall Systrafoss and 7 km from Route 1. Plain rooms provide Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemakers. All have a shared lounge with a leather sofa. Bungalows feature wood-paneled walls and bunk beds, as well as kitchenettes, and terraces with views of the hills and fields. Breakfast is available. There's a casual farm-to-table restaurant with landscape views, and a cozy bar with a lounge area. Activities such as caving and tours are offered.

Witness the explosive wonders of Iceland's geothermal area, where well-kept trails lead to mesmerizing geysers and hot springs amidst lively crowds.

Polished lodging featuring a cafe/bar & a buffet restaurant, plus outdoor saunas & hot tubs. This modern hotel on the Route 1 ring road is 1 km from the Ytri-Rangá river and 17 km from Icelandic HorseWorld. Streamlined rooms with wood floors provide Wi-Fi access and flat-screens. Suites offer living rooms and private hot tubs; studios and 2-bedroom apartments have kitchenettes. There are also basic TV-free rooms with washbasins and shared bathroom facilities. There's a casual cafe/bar and a buffet restaurant with views of the surrounding countryside. A garden features multiple barrel-shaped saunas and hot tubs.

"Inspired by the Icelandic landscape and dedicated to use fresh ingredients and we aim to share an dining experience that reflects the good atmosphere her at Klausturhof and our villige. Kitchen open until 21:00"

UMI Hotel offers cozy, stylish rooms with stunning ocean and mountain views, plus easy beach access, exceptional dining, and a warm, inviting ambiance.

Pared-back lodging in former farm buildings, plus an airy restaurant/bar & function rooms. Set in former farm buildings surrounded by fields, this low-key hotel in a remote, rural area is 9 km from Route 1, 10 km from Urriðafoss, a striking waterfall on the River Þjórsá, and 71 km from the famous Geysir hot spring area. Simple accommodation range from modest rooms in plain stone buildings to basic wood lodges and cottages. All offer for a fee, and some have bunk beds and/or shared bathrooms. Family rooms sleep up to 6 guests. Parking is included. Other amenities include an airy restaurant/bar, as well as function rooms set in a former barn. Breakfast is available for a fee.

The Southern Region of Iceland, home to 34,076 locals, features Selfoss as its largest town, buzzing with charm and a tight-knit community vibe.