Grindavik is known for its restaurants and coffeehouses, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Blue Lagoon and Kvikan Saltfish Museum.
You can stroll along Reykjavik Harbour for relaxing water views when you're in Vesturbær. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to pamper yourself at Blue Lagoon, a popular spa located 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from central Grindavik.
Our travelers also like this walkable area for its restaurants and port.If you like Blue Lagoon, you'll love Hafnaberg Cliffs, just a short drive away.
If you're interested in local religious buildings head to Downtown Reykjavik— home to Hallgrimskirkja. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Black Sand Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Black Beach.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Laugavegur in Downtown Reykjavik. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Skólavörðustígur and Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur.
We loved our stay at Magma. It's a beautiful property with lovely rooms and restaurant. Breakfast was fairly standard but the beautiful dining room made it even better. The location is great for a south coast road trip. Would definitely stay here again!
We loved our stay at Magma. It's a beautiful property with lovely rooms and restaurant. Breakfast was fairly standard but the beautiful dining room made it even better. The location is great for a south coast road trip. Would definitely stay here again!
Kristen
Reviewed February 23, 2024Reviewed February 23, 2024
The only thing I did not like was the church bell across the street that rings every 15 minutes, but the hotel provides ear plugs. They were a great help.
The only thing I did not like was the church bell across the street that rings every 15 minutes, but the hotel provides ear plugs. They were a great help.
Allen James Swirz
Reviewed February 3, 2023Reviewed February 3, 2023
The owner and staff were very accommodating and extremely helpful. They also went out of their way to make sure any questions we had were answered. Parking was free, great complimentary breakfast. Property is about a 40 minute drive from the airport, 15 min walk from the center of town. They really care about their business here. Support local small businesses. They truly care.
The owner and staff were very accommodating and extremely helpful. They also went out of their way to make sure any questions we had were answered. Parking was free, great complimentary breakfast. Property is about a 40 minute drive from the airport, 15 min walk from the center of town. They really care about their business here. Support local small businesses. They truly care.
Very well maintained hotel with great customer service. Our room was very clean with comfortable mattress.
Breakfast deserves a separate star as it was very delicious with big variety
Very well maintained hotel with great customer service. Our room was very clean with comfortable mattress.
Breakfast deserves a separate star as it was very delicious with big variety
JULIA
Reviewed October 22, 2026Reviewed October 22, 2026
We stayed for only one night, but this is one of our favorite hotels. First of all, we are family of 5 and stayed in the family room. It is more than enough to accommodate six people comfortably. The hotel is also extremely well maintained and very clean. It is directly across the street from a grocery store. Also the buffet breakfast was by far the nicest one we’ve had as we’ve driven the ring around Iceland. I could not recommend this hotel enough if you’re looking to spend a couple of days in...
We stayed for only one night, but this is one of our favorite hotels. First of all, we are family of 5 and stayed in the family room. It is more than enough to accommodate six people comfortably. The hotel is also extremely well maintained and very clean. It is directly across the street from a grocery store. Also the buffet breakfast was by far the nicest one we’ve had as we’ve driven the ring around Iceland. I could not recommend this hotel enough if you’re looking to spend a couple of days in...
I had a great experience at this hotel. The staff was excellent, very friendly and helpful. The rooms were elegant, comfortable and cozy. The breakfast buffet each morning was fabulous with lots to choose from, including smoked salmon, local cheese and fresh bread made at the bakery next door.
I was able to book a Golden Circle Tour and a day at the Sky Lagoon at the front desk, a very convenient service. For the Golden Circle Tour, the front desk staff recommended a small tour company with...
I had a great experience at this hotel. The staff was excellent, very friendly and helpful. The rooms were elegant, comfortable and cozy. The breakfast buffet each morning was fabulous with lots to choose from, including smoked salmon, local cheese and fresh bread made at the bakery next door.
I was able to book a Golden Circle Tour and a day at the Sky Lagoon at the front desk, a very convenient service. For the Golden Circle Tour, the front desk staff recommended a small tour company with...
Just wanted to say the staff here made our trip memorable. The breakfast was fantastic. Prior to arriving I let the staff know we would be arriving early due to a early flight and needed to freshen up due to me proposing. They made the accommodation. I asked while we were at dinner if they could do something special in the room and they did. The host at the restaurant was very suave with letting me know that everything in the room was ready. The restaurant was an absolute treasure and I will be...
Just wanted to say the staff here made our trip memorable. The breakfast was fantastic. Prior to arriving I let the staff know we would be arriving early due to a early flight and needed to freshen up due to me proposing. They made the accommodation. I asked while we were at dinner if they could do something special in the room and they did. The host at the restaurant was very suave with letting me know that everything in the room was ready. The restaurant was an absolute treasure and I will be...
Located very close to night life and restaurants but still in a quiet area. Close to several pickup locations for shuttle buses and tour pick up locations.
Located very close to night life and restaurants but still in a quiet area. Close to several pickup locations for shuttle buses and tour pick up locations.
Jason
Reviewed February 10, 2025Reviewed February 10, 2025
Hotel Kria was a perfect place to stay on the southern coast of Iceland. It was a cozy and welcoming environment with very nice room accommodations. The location was perfect for exploring Thorsmork, walking along the black sand beaches, and served as our home base for exploring Skaftafell national park and the glacier lagoons. Probably our favorite part of our stay was the breakfast each morning (included in the price of the stay), which was an incredible spread and prepared us for each day of...
Hotel Kria was a perfect place to stay on the southern coast of Iceland. It was a cozy and welcoming environment with very nice room accommodations. The location was perfect for exploring Thorsmork, walking along the black sand beaches, and served as our home base for exploring Skaftafell national park and the glacier lagoons. Probably our favorite part of our stay was the breakfast each morning (included in the price of the stay), which was an incredible spread and prepared us for each day of...