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Hotels and Guesthouses

Representative of typical Scandinavian charm, Reykjavik hotels include the convenience and services guests expect, along with the unique appeal of a distinct culture and a beautiful land. All the hotels are well-situated for accessing Reykjavik's many restaurants, shops and attractions.

There are hotels and guesthouses to suit all tastes and budgets, from the most luxurious to the simple and sufficient. Several travel agencies and airlines have special
accommodation offers that can only be purchased outside
Iceland. Children�s discounts are also widely available.
Contact your booking office for further information. The
Icelandic Hotel and Restaurant Association publishes a
yearly brochure with a list of all major hotels and
guesthouses in Iceland. Contact the Icelandic Tourist
Board for more information.

Prices for hotels and guesthouses vary according to facilities and services offered, but prices for a single room with shower/bath range from US$ 50-170 (breakfast is usually included), and for a double room with shower/bath from US$ 70-230.

Farmhouses

Icelandic Farm Holidays is the central booking office for farms and country hotels in Iceland. IFH gives you the choice of about 120 farms all around the country offering accommodation in 2.700 beds, meals and all kinds of recreation. The accommodation is diverse and for people who choose to be independent in their travels IFH offers self-drive packages- rental car and farm accommodation. The farms offer; horse riding, fishing, hunting, sailing, swimming, glacier tours, golf, etc. etc. For a new brochure or booking, contact a travel agent or Icelandic Farm
Holidays: [email protected]

Youth and Family Hostels

There are 27 Hostelling International Hostels around Iceland, open to people of all ages. They offer budget accommodation in a clean and comfortable lodging with opportunity for self-service, so travellers can keep travelling cost at a minimum. All the hostels have a well-equipped guest kitchen and family rooms. The Travel Section arranges travels in Iceland and provides different tours. The Travel Section also offers packages which consist of rental car or bus tickets and hostel overnight vouchers. The Travel Section is a central booking office for all Hostelling International Hostels in Iceland for individuals and groups. For further information see the brochure "Hostelling in Iceland" or contact Hostelling International Iceland Sundlaugavegur 34. IS-105 Reykjavík, Iceland. E-mail: [email protected].

Camping

There are 125 registered campsites in Iceland. Camping grounds are normally open from the beginning of June until the end of August or middle of September depending on location. The price for camping in the National Parks supervised by the Nature Conservation Council, is US$ 6 for adults, half-price for pensioners and free of charge for children under 16. Other campsites range in price from US $5-7 depending on facilities available. For a special brochure contact the tour operators or Icelandic Tourist Board offices. Please note that camping outside designated campsites is not allowed.

Classification

All lodging facilities in Iceland have the opportunity to be classified. The classification in voluntary and is divided into five categories, i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 stars, and is by no means an all embracing assessment of the quality of the accommodation in question. It is solely based on factors which can be objectively measured. The grading consists of more than 100 different items. The Icelandic Tourist Board is in charge of the classification. Look for the blue-red sign placed near the entrance which indicates the present classification of the facility.Three appointed by the Icelandic Tourist Board and three appointed by the Icelandic Travel Industry Association. Look for the blue-red sign placed near the entrance which indicates the present classification of the facility.

One star:
All rooms are equipped with a washbasin and there is at least one bathroom for every 10 rooms. There is access to a public telephone, breakfast is available and guests can come and go any time of the day or night.

Two stars:
In addition to the one-star facilities, there is a telephone booth or a public telephone where the quests can speak in privacy. There is a bar or service counter where it is possible to buy light refreshments, as well as a dining room where breakfast is served, and other meals depending on circumstances. The rooms may be equipped with a private bathroom, but this is not obligatory.

Three stars:
In addition to the class above, all rooms are equipped with private bathroom, telephone, television, radio, and desk. There is a service counter open during the day and it is possible to buy small items, reading material etc. Goods and services can be paid for by credit card. There is a lift in the building, if guest rooms are on three or more levels above the reception.

Four stars:
In addition, there are easy chairs in all rooms, TV with remote control, satellite channels and a movie or video channel. There is room service day and night, or a minibar, and "a la carte" restaurant, and breakfast can be ordered in guest�s rooms. There is also a laundry service. There is a lift in the building, if the guest rooms are two or more levels above the reception.

Five stars:
In addition, the interior decor is luxurious. There are safe compartments in the rooms. There is a lift, if the building has more the one floor. Meals can be ordered in rooms until 23:00. Secretarial services can be provided. There is an indoor swimming pool or an exercise facility with professional staff. There is a shop on location where gifts and souvenirs may be purchased and guests' luggage can be taken to their rooms.