Title: Visit Eastern Iceland: Best of Eastern Iceland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Eastern Iceland](https://expedia.com/Eastern-Iceland-Hotels.d668925463818674176.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Eastern Iceland](https://expedia.com/Eastern-Iceland-Vacation-Rentals.d668925463818674176.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Eastern Iceland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Eastern-Iceland.d668925463818674176.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Eastern Iceland](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Eastern-Iceland.d668925463818674176.Car-Rental-Guide)[Eastern Iceland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Eastern-Iceland.d668925463818674176.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Eastern Iceland ## Travel Guide ![Seydisfjordur panorama Eastern Iceland Scandinavia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/668925463818674176/a6fdaa76-8d49-475e-b5a8-d8a438b2ef45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Seydisfjordur panorama Eastern Iceland Scandinavia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/668925463818674176/a6fdaa76-8d49-475e-b5a8-d8a438b2ef45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hvalnes, Iceland Awesome and sight to behold scenery. It is a hot spot for accident as all of us are wow by the incredible scenery #BVSblue #travel #red #nationalpark #hiking #landscape #nature #water #Iceland ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054684/8e924f4f-cef8-43a4-a9ab-6b48ee8c555c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Icelandic traffic somewhere in the East Fjords.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6860/c7ee14d3-a292-48b2-b429-77df8d77924c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A little off the main ring road of Iceland, on highway 94 towards Borgarfjörður Eystri, you'll find what might be the worlds most remote vending machine. 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Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (848 reviews) Very friendly and clean environment Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=1404761&PinnedHotelID=1404761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=668925463818674176) ![Eyjólfsstaðir Guesthouse Egilsstaðir](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19650000/19643300/19643286/63d92f81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eyjólfsstaðir Guesthouse Egilsstaðir Eyjólfsstaðir Egilsstaðir Stay at this guesthouse in Egilsstaðir. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews) Cozy guesthouse. Friendly staff. Clean room. 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[](https://expedia.com/Djupivogur-Hotels-Krakhamar-Apartments.h33379582.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Studlagil Canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121850000/121842800/121842757/58e8e35d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Studlagil Canyon Grund Jökuldalsvegur Egilsstaðir Eastern Region Stay at this apartment in Egilsstaðir. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attraction Studlagil Canyon is located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Studlagil-Canyon.h121842757.Hotel-Information) ![Ásgeirsstaðir Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26696000/26695942/17015870_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ásgeirsstaðir Cottages Ásgeirsstaðir Eidar Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Eidar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attraction Vök Baths is located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews) Great cottage with everything you need! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Eastern Iceland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=668925463818674176&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13)[Mar 12 - Mar 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=668925463818674176&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=668925463818674176&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14)[Mar 13 - Mar 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=668925463818674176&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=668925463818674176&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=668925463818674176&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=668925463818674176&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=668925463818674176&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland and one of east Iceland's most stunning sights. The hike up takes roughly an hour not far off the ring road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102226/279360c2-12ab-4ef9-b6fc-b68189105ea0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hengifoss Explore the great outdoors at Hengifoss, a lovely green space in Hallormsstadur. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Hengifoss-Egilsstair.d6102226.Vacation-Attraction) #### Seydisfjordur Harbour Explore the waterfront in Seydisfjordur with a trip to Seydisfjordur Harbour. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Seydisfjordur-Harbour-Seydisfjordur.d6102230.Vacation-Attraction) #### Studlagil Canyon Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Studlagil Canyon during your travels in Egilsstaðir. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Studlagil-Canyon-Egilsstair.d641397134260633600.Vacation-Attraction) #### Vök Baths You can take time to visit Vök Baths during your travels to Egilsstaðir. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's northern light views. [](https://expedia.com/Vok-Baths-Egilsstair.d621437646926675968.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bakkagerdi Church After visiting Bakkagerdi Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Borgarfjordur Eystri. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Bakkagerdi-Church-Borgarfjordur-Eystri.d6311311.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hafnarhólmi Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hafnarhólmi during your travels in Borgarfjordur Eystri. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Hafnarholmi-Borgarfjordur-Eystri.d553248635967719279.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Eastern Iceland ![The mountains of Borgarfjörður Eystri in east Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/555/19ccd67c-adc6-4ef6-9922-69eaa0539d8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Borgarfjordur Eystri ![View over village of Breiddalsvik in east Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/747/7abd4421-2ba7-4b52-87f2-0024bce9b2dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Breiddalsvik ![Wonderful and high waterfall Fardagafoss near Egilsstadir on Eastern Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1110/c584ae13-2aa3-48e5-a0f0-81bc54f8ed7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Egilsstaðir ![Iceland winter landscape road sunrise in Vopnafjarðarhreppur](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3731/9b828084-6401-439d-81ce-761e62d431dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vopnafjordur - Cities near Eastern Iceland - Places of interest [Borgarfjordur Eystri](https://expedia.com/Borgarfjordur-Eystri.dx555)[Bakkafjordur](https://expedia.com/Bakkafjordur.dx591)[Breiddalsvik](https://expedia.com/Breiddalsvik.dx747)[Egilsstaðir](https://expedia.com/Egilsstair.dx1110)[Vopnafjordur](https://expedia.com/Vopnafjordur.dx3731)[Djupivogur](https://expedia.com/Djupivogur.dx6860)[Fagurholsmyri](https://expedia.com/Fagurholsmyri.dx7233)[Höfn](https://expedia.com/Hofn.dx7236)[Thorshofn](https://expedia.com/Thorshofn.dx10055)[Hallormsstadur](https://expedia.com/Hallormsstadur.dx6035419)[Seydisfjordur](https://expedia.com/Seydisfjordur.dx6053873)[Neskaupstadur](https://expedia.com/Neskaupstadur.dx6069713)[Eskifjordur](https://expedia.com/Eskifjordur.dx6127883)[Eidar](https://expedia.com/Eidar.dx6130416)[Faskrudsfjordur](https://expedia.com/Faskrudsfjordur.dx6192443)[Vallanes](https://expedia.com/Vallanes.dx3000029295)[Stöðvarfjörður](https://expedia.com/Stovarfjorur.dx3000029316)[Mjóifjörður](https://expedia.com/Mjoifjorur.dx3000029353)[Laugarfell](https://expedia.com/Laugarfell.dx3000029359)[Langanesbyggð](https://expedia.com/Langanesbygg.dx553248634866156019)[Fellabær](https://expedia.com/Fellabr.dx553248635974651070)[Fjardabyggd](https://expedia.com/Fjardabyggd.dx553248635975698100)[Stafafell](https://expedia.com/Stafafell.dx553248635977208413)[Möðrudalur](https://expedia.com/Morudalur.dx553248635977222406) - 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[East Iceland Heritage Museum ](https://expedia.com/East-Iceland-Heritage-Museum-Egilsstair.d553248622672649359.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Eggs of Merry Bay ](https://expedia.com/The-Eggs-Of-Merry-Bay-Djupivogur.d553248635976380925.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fljotsdalur Valley ](https://expedia.com/Fljotsdalur-Valley-Eastern-Region.d553248629501557565.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lagarfljót ](https://expedia.com/Lagarfljot-Egilsstair.d6102220.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skriduklauster ](https://expedia.com/Skriduklauster-Egilsstair.d6102228.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lindarbakki House ](https://expedia.com/Lindarbakki-House-Borgarfjordur-Eystri.d6311313.Vacation-Attraction) - [Icelandic Wartime Museum ](https://expedia.com/Icelandic-Wartime-Museum-Fjardabyggd.d6102232.Vacation-Attraction) - [Snaefell Mountain ](https://expedia.com/Snaefell-Mountain-Eastern-Region.d6102222.Vacation-Attraction) - [Petra's Stone Collection ](https://expedia.com/Petras-Stone-Collection-Fjardabyggd.d6102236.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tækniminjasafn Austurlands ](https://expedia.com/Tkniminjasafn-Austurlands-Seydisfjordur.d553248621533098921.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bulandstindur ](https://expedia.com/Bulandstindur-Djupivogur.d553248621532494679.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fardaga Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Fardaga-Waterfall-Egilsstair.d553248630201285102.Vacation-Attraction) - [Selardalslaug Pool ](https://expedia.com/Selardalslaug-Pool-Eastern-Region.d553248621562854383.Vacation-Attraction) - [Innra Hvannagil Gorge ](https://expedia.com/Innra-Hvannagil-Gorge-Eastern-Region.d6311305.Vacation-Attraction) - [Minjasafn Austurlands ](https://expedia.com/Minjasafn-Austurlands-Egilsstair.d553248621533098905.Vacation-Attraction) - [Papey ](https://expedia.com/Papey-Djupivogur.d6102238.Vacation-Attraction) - [Neskaupstaður's Museum House ](https://expedia.com/Neskaupstaurs-Museum-House-Fjardabyggd.d553248635976705754.Vacation-Attraction) - [Karahnjukar Dam ](https://expedia.com/Karahnjukar-Dam-Eastern-Region.d6102224.Vacation-Attraction) - [Safnahúsið ](https://expedia.com/Safnahusi-Fjardabyggd.d553248621533098923.Vacation-Attraction) - [Blaa Kirkjan ](https://expedia.com/Blaa-Kirkjan-Seydisfjordur.d553248621533098918.Vacation-Attraction) - [French in Iceland Museum ](https://expedia.com/French-In-Iceland-Museum-Fjardabyggd.d6102234.Vacation-Attraction)