Hotel Highland

This hotel is surrounded by the unique, volcanic landscape of Iceland’s southern highlands. Relaxation options include a sauna and outdoor hot tub, while more active guests can try off-road driving.

The simply furnished guest rooms at Hotel Highland have private bathrooms. Some include wooden floors, a TV and kitchen facilities. Free Wi-Fi internet is available in public areas.

Highland’s restaurant serves gourmet cuisine made from fresh, locally produced ingredients. The à la carte menu offers both traditional Icelandic and international dishes.

The popular Landmannalaugar hiking trails and Mount Hekla volcano are 30 km from Highland Hotel. Glaciers, waterfalls and geothermal pools are found throughout the area. The small town of Hella is a 1-hour drive away.

Free parking places are available, and guests can also use the on-site helicopter pad.

Rooms: 24
Rate: 112 - 319 EUR

Hotel Highland is situated 64°12´00.82 N and 19°15´14.29 W, in the highland of Iceland, north east of the Mt. Hekla the volcano and is within walking distance of the Hrauneyjarfoss Power Plant and the falls and rapids of Hrauneyjarfoss.

The conference room seats up to 42 people in different arrangements and is equipped with all the modern facilities. From Hotel Highland it is only a short distance to many of the most beautiful and popular tourist attractions in the highlands including Landmannalaugar, Thjorsadalur, Mount Hekla, Sprengisandur, Veidivotn and Fjallabak.

The hotel has 2 suites, 2 family suites and 16 double rooms with twin beds and all rooms include bathroom facilities.

Adjacent to the hotel are four additional apartments and 17 double rooms offering sleeping bag accommodation with cooking facilities which is also part of The Hrauneyjar Highland Centre.

The in house restaurant has received wide acclaim and features gourmet cuisine using the purest and finest ingredients available and prepared by international chefs.

This area provides an opportunity to explore the abundance of adventure and offers a comfortable base for guests to visit Iceland’s most impressive and active volcanic area.

Trout and char fishing in this pristine area are world class and relatively uncharted by guests from outside Iceland. Hiking through this region is an attractive option.

The hotel is easily reached by paved road all year round. The vastness and lack of human impact on the surrounding area makes it truly one of the last places in Europe where freedom, natural beauty and solitude are combined in a breathtakingly powerful experience.

Directions from Reykjavik:
Take Highway Road one, which is the main ring road around Iceland, east through the mountains towards Selfoss. Pass through Selfoss and drive east towards Hella. 10 km east of Selfoss turn left onto road no. 30.

Continue 15 km following the signs for Sprengisandur and then turn right onto road no. 32. This road will take you 60 km to an intersection where you find road no. 26 (F26), follow road F26 and after 10 km you find the Highland Centre & Guesthouse Hrauneyjar on your right hand side and Hotel Highland 1.4 km further on your left.

Directions from Keflavik:
Take the main road towards Reykjavik and look for signs for road one on your right hand side. Upon reaching the junction (roundabout) take Highway Road one (main ring road around Iceland) east through the mountains towards Selfoss.
Pass through Selfoss and drive east towards Hella. 10 km east of Selfoss turn left onto road no. 30. Continue 15 km following the signs for Sprengisandur and then turn right onto road no. 32.
This road will take you 60 km to an intersection where you will find road no. 26 (F26), follow road F26 and after 10 km you find the Highland Centre & Guesthouse Hrauneyjar on your right hand side and Hotel Highland 1.4 km further on your left.

Distances & driving time:
Keflavik Airport: 190 km north east 190 minutes.
Reykjavik: 150 km north east 120 minutes.

Buses and taxis are available.

The Hotel is open from May 15 to September 15 for individuals and all year round for minimum booking of 10 rooms.