South Iceland, Iceland
Black Beach Suites
Wake up where the glaciers meet the black sand. Self-catering suites in Vík with private terraces, minutes from Reynisfjara's basalt columns and roaring Atlantic surf.
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Places to stay
Independent stays, honestly picked
Small, owner-run places we'd actually book — with a bias toward independent resorts and, wherever we can, sending you direct to the owner rather than a booking giant.
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Capital Region, Iceland
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavík City Centre
A design-led boutique in the beating heart of Reykjavík's 101 — steps from the rainbow street, Hallgrímskirkja and the old harbour, with a local, characterful feel to bookend an Iceland road trip.
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Streymoy, Faroe Islands
Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands
A calm, modern harbour in the heart of Tórshavn — full-service comfort with green-valley views, and the whole of the Faroes (cliffs, lakes and grass-roofed villages) within a day's drive.
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South Iceland, Iceland
Midgard Base Camp
The warmest launchpad in South Iceland — a design-led hotel-and-hostel in Hvolsvöllur with a rooftop hot tub, a buzzing bar, and every waterfall, volcano and highland track within reach.
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Southeast Iceland, Iceland
Viking Café & Guesthouse
Sleep at the foot of Vestrahorn, one of Iceland's most photographed mountains. A cosy guesthouse-and-café on the wild Stokksnes peninsula — coffee, warm rooms, and a black-sand skyline at your door.
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