The hotel
Where is Hotel Laugar located?
In the village of Laugar in Reykjadalur, North Iceland, on the Diamond Circle: Goðafoss is 15 km away, Lake Mývatn 30 km, Húsavík 40 km and Akureyri about 50 km.
Is Hotel Laugar open all year?
No. The buildings are a boarding school for most of the year, and the hotel opens in the Icelandic summer holidays. See Summer in North Iceland at Hótel Laugar.
When is Hotel Laugar open in 2027?
From 31 May to 22 August 2027.
When are check-in and check-out?
Check-in from 16:00 to 22:00, check-out by 11:00. Arriving after 22:00? Call us that day and we tell you how to check in late. Early check-in or late check-out when a room is free, for guests who book direct.
When is reception open?
From 07:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 22:00, in the main building.
How do I get to my room?
Drive up to the main building, past the swimming pool to the flags, and leave your luggage in the car: the rooms are in the other buildings. Check in and collect your key cards, then drive or walk to your house. Tröllasteinn is beside the car park with a lift. Álfasteinn is a short drive round the pool, Fjall a short drive up the hill. Both are a minute’s walk by path, and a porter is available free on request.
Is the hotel wheelchair accessible?
Tröllasteinn has a lift, direct access from the car park and two wheelchair accessible rooms. The restaurant is also accessible, by the outdoor path. Álfasteinn and Fjall are reached by stairs. If you cannot climb stairs, please let us know in advance, as not every room is reached by a lift.
Is parking free?
Yes, free and ample parking at every building.
Does Hotel Laugar have Wi-Fi?
Yes, free in all buildings. No password necessary: just connect to the network “Hotel Laugar”. The signal can drop while you walk between them.
Is there a laundry service?
Yes, laundry service is available at a cost. For a one night stay we can wash what goes in the dryer. From two nights, clothes can also air dry. Ask for laundry bags and prices at reception.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at the hotel.
Can I smoke at the hotel?
No. The property is strictly non smoking.
Rooms
What kinds of room are there?
57 rooms: one natural triple, and doubles that can be made up as twins. An extra bed for a third guest can be added on request, at extra cost, and baby cribs are available on request. Rooms take one or two guests.
What is in the room?
A private bathroom, linen, towels and a bathmat, hairdryer, soap, shampoo and body wash, a kettle with coffee and tea, and adjustable heating. There are no TVs: for most of the year the houses are a school. Wifi is free in every building.
Food & Drink
Is breakfast included?
Yes, breakfast is included with every stay: a rich buffet from 07:00 to 10:00 in the restaurant. Gluten free on request.
Does Hotel Laugar have a restaurant?
Yes, in the main building. Dinner is served from 18:00 to 21:00, with local produce such as Arctic char and Icelandic lamb, and drinks from 16:00 to 22:00.
Can I book dinner at Hotel Laugar?
Yes, and a reservation is recommended. Just call +354 844 3259 or email [email protected]; there is no online booking for the restaurant. Outside guests are welcome for breakfast and dinner too.
Is there a bar?
Drinks are served from 16:00 to 22:00, with happy hour from 16:00 to 18:00. The lounge and terrace are open to guests around the clock.
Can I get a packed lunch?
Yes, lunch packs are made on request, at a cost. Large groups, please order a day in advance.
Around
Is there a swimming pool near Hotel Laugar?
The village pool, Sundlaugin Laugum, is a minute’s walk: a big outdoor pool, two hot tubs, a children’s pool, a cold tub, a sauna and an outdoor shower. In summer it is open 10:00 to 21:00; entry is paid at the pool, and the gym upstairs is paid separately. Towels are complimentary at the hotel reception.
How far is Hotel Laugar from Lake Mývatn?
Lake Mývatn is 30 km by road.
How far is Hotel Laugar from Goðafoss?
Goðafoss is 15 km by road.
How far is Hotel Laugar from Húsavík?
Húsavík, for whale watching, is 40 km by road. Akureyri is about 50 km, Dettifoss about 90 km and Ásbyrgi about 100 km.
Is Hotel Laugar a good base for the Diamond Circle?
Yes. Laugar is close to every stop on the Diamond Circle: Goðafoss 15 km, Lake Mývatn 30 km, Húsavík and its whale watching 40 km, Dettifoss about 90 km and Ásbyrgi about 100 km.
Is Hotel Laugar suitable for families?
Yes. One room is a natural triple, an extra bed for a third guest is available on request at extra cost, and baby cribs are available on request. The village pool next door has a children’s pool.
How do I find the hotel?
Hótel Laugar, Austurhlíðarvegur, 650 Laugar, in Reykjadalur, just off the ring road between Akureyri and Mývatn. Open in Google Maps.
Booking
Can I book directly with Hotel Laugar?
Yes, right here. Choose your dates and you book on the hotel’s own booking page.
What are the benefits of booking directly?
Our best available rate, plus complimentary early check-in and late check-out when available.
Can I request early check-in or late check-out?
Yes. When you book directly, early check-in and late check-out are complimentary when available.
What are the cancellation terms?
You choose when you book: a non-refundable rate paid now, or a refundable rate secured with your card details, verified with 3D Secure. The exact terms for each are shown before you pay.
Can I book more than one room?
Yes. In the booking sheet, tick “More than one room”. The hotel’s booking page then lets you choose the number of rooms and the guests in each. For a larger group, write to us instead.
Do you take groups?
Yes. Write to [email protected] with dates and numbers.

