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 [Mar 21 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6054695&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Mar 22 - Mar 23](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6054695&startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6054695&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6054695&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&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) ![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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8400000/8393100/8393015/3f43abaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8400000/8393100/8393015/f7007161.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 (436 reviews) "Amazing experience over one night. Love the northern light bar and all art designs." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Heng $345 nightly $390 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18680000/18676400/18676386/fcf43641.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) ![City Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18680000/18676400/18676386/0a38475f.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 (280 reviews) "The staff was fabulous! She went above and beyond to help us get our luggage, park our car and recommend a place for dinner. Our rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. Great location near everything." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Heather $228 nightly $260 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 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/1000000/910000/909600/909595/9e2afd4e.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) ![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) ### 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 (295 reviews) "Fantastic receptionists and a great place to stay!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Michael $212 nightly $242 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-101-Hotel.h909595.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05®ionId=6054695&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.com/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGolden-Circle-Hotels-Design-Hotels.0-0-d6054695--bDesignHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGolden-Circle-Hotels-Design-Hotels.0-0-d6054695--bDesignHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ## Top Golden Circle Hotel Reviews ![CityHub Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105690600/105690505/3a8025b6_y.jpg) ### CityHub Reykjavik 8/10 Good "Returning customer, I really liked the first experience so I had to come back. Again super clean, staff was awesome and helpful. My only complaint is parking. Other than that it’s a great stay they provided everything I needed towels, soap, shampo, conditioner and offered great recommendations." [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-CityHub-Reykjavik.h105690505.Hotel-Information) ![Center Hotels Arnarhvoll](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1770000/1769700/1769638/77a398ee_y.jpg) ### Center Hotels Arnarhvoll 10/10 Excellent "\~" [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Center-Hotels-Arnarhvoll.h1769638.Hotel-Information) ![Fosshotel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9031800/9031743/9fe940a3_y.jpg) ### Fosshotel Reykjavik 8/10 Good "Clean rooms, easy to get to city centre" [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Fosshotel-Reykjavik.h9031743.Hotel-Information) ![KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22840000/22832400/22832352/12358e93_y.jpg) ### KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik 10/10 Excellent "For a hostel it is very good" [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Kex-Hostel-Reykjavik.h22832352.Hotel-Information) ![Center Hotels Laugavegur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36420000/36412700/36412694/bc969a26_y.jpg) ### Center Hotels Laugavegur 6/10 Okay "room was clean(spotless) excellent front desk most of the tourist places were walkable resturants, bar, cafe are all close by room service was excellent, cleaned our room room was bit cold hotel didn't have enough parking(hectic finding a street parking) there were some stains on the carpet room was small (3 people). couldn' walk freely since additional bed was added, luggage on the floor " [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-CenterHotel-Laugavegur.h36412694.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Viking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3137300/3137274/e7618f09_y.jpg) ### Hotel Viking 10/10 Excellent "Smaller room but was cozy and clean." [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Hotel-Viking.h3137274.Hotel-Information) ![Grandi by Center Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45670000/45668900/45668818/41a280e5_y.jpg) ### Grandi by Center Hotels 10/10 Excellent "The spa was amazing. Staff was friendly. The bar had a great bartender who made delicious cocktails and the food was very good. " [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Grandi-By-Center-Hotels.h45668818.Hotel-Information) ![Þingholt by Center Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1601500/1601404/w2876h1620x0y0-dd64cbbc_y.jpg) ### Þingholt by Center Hotels 10/10 Excellent "The staff were so so helpful. The room was lovely. Cosy and welcoming without being small. Fabulous breakfast. Lovely welcome snacks in room when we arrived. The bar was lovely and relaxing and we Loved the spa too. Location spot on and close to everywhere. Really recommend this place. " [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Ingholt-By-Center-Hotels.h1601404.Hotel-Information) ![The Reykjavik EDITION](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71620000/71618300/71618236/9dad1cab_y.jpg) ### The Reykjavik EDITION 10/10 Excellent "Yes" [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-The-Reykjavik-EDITION.h71618236.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.