Title: Top Design Hotels in Golden Circle from $242 - Expedia.com [Golden Circle Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Golden-Circle.dx6054695)[Hotels in Golden Circle](https://expedia.com/Golden-Circle-Hotels.d6054695.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Golden Circle](https://expedia.com/Golden-Circle-Vacation-Rentals.d6054695.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Golden Circle](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Golden-Circle.d6054695.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Golden Circle](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Golden-Circle.d6054695.Car-Rental-Guide)[Golden Circle Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Golden-Circle.d6054695.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Gullfoss Waterfall which includes a cascade, mist or fog and rapids](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062479/e008c0bb-ab97-401c-8070-c55f1d204345.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062479/e008c0bb-ab97-401c-8070-c55f1d204345.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Upfront pricing Our total price for your stay includes taxes and fees - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide with Member Prices [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Feb 5 - Feb 6](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6054695&startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Feb 6 - Feb 7](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6054695&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6054695&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6054695&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Golden Circle Design Hotels ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8400000/8393100/8393015/3158a11f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8400000/8393100/8393015/3f43abaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8400000/8393100/8393015/f235c2f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Room, Patio | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8400000/8393100/8393015/ce70bec3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels [](https://www.expedia.com/Selfoss-Hotels-ION-Adventure-Hotel.h8393015.Hotel-Information) Selfoss 8.4/10 Very Good (422 reviews) "Amazing hotel " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Cristhian $350 nightly $395 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Selfoss-Hotels-ION-Adventure-Hotel.h8393015.Hotel-Information) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18680000/18676400/18676386/fb905465.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![City Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18680000/18676400/18676386/1928598e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18680000/18676400/18676386/0d323c74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18680000/18676400/18676386/fcf43641.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ION City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels [](https://www.expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-ION-City-Hotel.h18676386.Hotel-Information) Downtown Reykjavik 9.4/10 Exceptional (277 reviews) "Amazing staff & hospitality. Can’t say enough how the front desk went above and beyond for my wife and I. 10/10 and would def recommend a stay here. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Justin $213 nightly $242 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-ION-City-Hotel.h18676386.Hotel-Information) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/909600/909595/9ad712e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, City View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/909600/909595/e0ba278e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, City View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/909600/909595/9e2afd4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/909600/909595/61bae7d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 101 Hotel, Reykjavik, a Member of Design Hotels [](https://www.expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-101-Hotel.h909595.Hotel-Information) Downtown Reykjavik 9.0/10 Wonderful (285 reviews) "The room, the staff (especially Abraham) , everything was perfect. 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Our room was spacious and just what we needed as a family of 4 when coming back each evening after travelling Reykjavík and surrounding areas. Staff were always friendly and helpful. We had a really great stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again." [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Grandi-By-Center-Hotels.h45668818.Hotel-Information) ![Center Hotels Laugavegur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36420000/36412700/36412694/bc969a26_y.jpg) ### Center Hotels Laugavegur 10/10 Excellent "Great central location, clean, fun hotel" [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-CenterHotel-Laugavegur.h36412694.Hotel-Information) ![Reykjavik Residence Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4100000/4099900/4099809/658fb6cf_y.jpg) ### Reykjavik Residence Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Rated high in the city for a reason -- what an amazing/unique stay! Everything was virtual so easy to access and the space was clean, charming and centrally located! Would stay again! " [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Reykjavik-Residence-Hotel.h4099809.Hotel-Information) ![Fosshotel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9031800/9031743/4c46e13b_y.jpg) ### Fosshotel Reykjavik 10/10 Excellent "Facilities were great, staff were very helpful and friendly " [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Fosshotel-Reykjavik.h9031743.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Reykjavík Grand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45500/45483/1f0fc067_y.jpg) ### Hotel Reykjavík Grand 10/10 Excellent "Excellent hotel, staff were friendly and very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again. " [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Reykjavik.h45483.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Viking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3137300/3137274/a1909aca_y.jpg) ### Hotel Viking 10/10 Excellent "Great room and the waffles in the breakfast buffet are amazing. I would go back just for those waffles if I have the chance. The rooms are spacious and fit many people " [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Hotel-Viking.h3137274.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Reykjavik Centrum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1174000/1173957/6dac3383_y.jpg) ### Hotel Reykjavik Centrum 10/10 Excellent "Lovely folks. Great rooms and beds. Close to everything." [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Hotel-Reykjavik-Centrum.h1173957.Hotel-Information) ![CityHub Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105690600/105690505/88505f3e_y.jpg) ### CityHub Reykjavik 10/10 Excellent "Room was great and host were amazing!" [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-CityHub-Reykjavik.h105690505.Hotel-Information) ![Alda Hotel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8120100/8120033/940267ad_y.jpg) ### Alda Hotel Reykjavik 10/10 Excellent "The staff was extremely polite and very helpful, even with matters well beyond hotel business. The property was clean and very well managed. The room was spacious and overlooked the city street with a great view! The next time I return to Iceland, I will DEFINITELY be staying at the Alda Hotel again!" [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Alda-Hotel-Reykjavik.h8120033.Hotel-Information) ## Find out more about Golden Circle ## Golden Circle Hotel Guide It’s a little tricky to stay in the middle of Golden Circle, but don’t be disheartened. There is a range of accommodation choices not too far away for you to consider. Within 6 miles, there are 2 Expedia-listed hotel options. The [Solheimar Eco-Village Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.com/Golden-Circle-Hotels-Solheimar-Eco-Village-Guesthouse.h10074475.Hotel-Information) is one of the places that vacationers generally book into if they're wanting to base themselves as close as they can to the heart of the city. Budget-minded travelers will be happy to discover that there's a solid selection of cheap and cheerful rooms and apartments in this area. The Hotel Edda ML Laugarvatn and the Guesthouse Nonni are two of the best options in this area. Two other options in the budget range are the Bitra Bed & Breakfast and the Ljósafossskóli - Hostel. Jet setters who are on the lookout for more options will be pleased to locate the Fosshotel Hekla roughly 4 miles away from central Golden Circle. The Vatnsholt - Guest House is also located in the area, 9 miles away from downtown. Looking for more to do? Spend the day exploring the Reykjadalur Valley and the Listasafn Árnesinga in Hveragerdi, 18 miles to the west of Golden Circle. The Hotel Örk and Frost and Fire are just some of the lodging options in Hveragerdi. 25 miles to the northeast of Golden Circle you'll find Kjarnholt, home to the Litli Geysir and Geysir Cottages. Strokkur and Geysir Hot Springs are just some of the more popular sites to see when visiting Kjarnholt. 60 miles from Golden Circle is Keflavik, a regional center with a population of 8,000, home to great places to see like the Viking World Museum, the Reykjanes Art Museum and Duus Hus Cultural Centre. The Víkingaheimar and the History Museum of Reykjanesbaer are also well worth your time. The Park Inn by Radisson Reykjavik Keflavik Airport and Airport Hotel Aurora Star are a selection of the places to stay in Keflavik. #### How to Get to Golden Circle Looking for the most convenient airport for your trip to Golden Circle? Keflavik International Airport is 60 miles away and the Start Hostel is a close by hotel.