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.
This was our second visit to this property and it was just as great! We love the location and everything about this cottage is perfect. It’s so serene and the scenery is amazing. We will be back again!
This was our second visit to this property and it was just as great! We love the location and everything about this cottage is perfect. It’s so serene and the scenery is amazing. We will be back again!
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed October 18, 2019Reviewed October 18, 2019
The host unbelievably kind made our stay amazing and provided valuable advice. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to make a trip to Iceland south east coast
The host unbelievably kind made our stay amazing and provided valuable advice. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to make a trip to Iceland south east coast
This tiny house was perfect for us. Great location for whale watching in the area. Beautiful views. The home is tastefully decorated and has everything you need.
This tiny house was perfect for us. Great location for whale watching in the area. Beautiful views. The home is tastefully decorated and has everything you need.
Nancy
Reviewed October 19, 2026Reviewed October 19, 2026
Top tier spot. Clean, warm in the winter, very responsive owners. Plenty of local stuff to do nearby like waterfall walks, Caves of Hella, wool market, and a cute cafe. A great middle point for exploring golden circle and south coast.
Top tier spot. Clean, warm in the winter, very responsive owners. Plenty of local stuff to do nearby like waterfall walks, Caves of Hella, wool market, and a cute cafe. A great middle point for exploring golden circle and south coast.
Rae
Reviewed February 18, 2025Reviewed February 18, 2025
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
Askot Cottages are beyond phenomenal! Our best stay in Iceland. The cottage design is thoughtful and purposeful. Every little detail adds to the comfort and experience for the guest. The instructions are presented in a beautifully designed booklet that was clear and complete. All the amenities were stocked and high quality. I wish every place I stayed could be this perfect! Thank you Greta for an exceptional stay!
Askot Cottages are beyond phenomenal! Our best stay in Iceland. The cottage design is thoughtful and purposeful. Every little detail adds to the comfort and experience for the guest. The instructions are presented in a beautifully designed booklet that was clear and complete. All the amenities were stocked and high quality. I wish every place I stayed could be this perfect! Thank you Greta for an exceptional stay!
Rooms are small but well aware. They are cozy, comfortable with kitchenette. The restaurant on site has fantastic food! Staff was friendly and helpful!!
Rooms are small but well aware. They are cozy, comfortable with kitchenette. The restaurant on site has fantastic food! Staff was friendly and helpful!!
Jon
Reviewed January 22, 2026Reviewed January 22, 2026
This was one of the most peaceful and relaxing places I’ve stayed. The weather was rainy but for about an hour things cleared up and we sat on the deck and took everything in. My only regret was not being able to stay longer.
This was one of the most peaceful and relaxing places I’ve stayed. The weather was rainy but for about an hour things cleared up and we sat on the deck and took everything in. My only regret was not being able to stay longer.
Dawn
Reviewed September 11, 2026Reviewed September 11, 2026
The property was beautiful. Updated, and the staff is very friendly. There was no parking, so that got a little pricey if you wanted to park close to the hotel, but I think that’s the norm in Reykjavík. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone coming to Iceland.
The property was beautiful. Updated, and the staff is very friendly. There was no parking, so that got a little pricey if you wanted to park close to the hotel, but I think that’s the norm in Reykjavík. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone coming to Iceland.
My husband, son (1 year), and I stayed here in November. The studio had a wonderful bathroom with a towel warmer! Believe me, you will want it. Great kitchenette and comfy beds. The hotel provides FREE milk, juice, and cereal for your stay. Oh, and tons of free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate for FREE!
The staff was very friendly. We also hired a sitter through them for an adult visit to the Blue Lagoon. The sitter showed up 30 minutes early to meet our son and review things. She was...
My husband, son (1 year), and I stayed here in November. The studio had a wonderful bathroom with a towel warmer! Believe me, you will want it. Great kitchenette and comfy beds. The hotel provides FREE milk, juice, and cereal for your stay. Oh, and tons of free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate for FREE!
The staff was very friendly. We also hired a sitter through them for an adult visit to the Blue Lagoon. The sitter showed up 30 minutes early to meet our son and review things. She was...
Katie
Reviewed December 1, 2016Reviewed December 1, 2016
I am between providing a 4 star or 5 star review, but will tip it up to 5. It’s probably like a 4.25.
Overall was one of our favorite stays in Iceland. The cottages are so unique, it was really fun to stay here and I’m so glad we did! I would totally recommend to anyone staying in the area.
A few notes:
1. The cottage fits 2 adults comfortably. 4 adults would be a very tight squeeze and wouldn’t be a comfortable stay. There is very little storage space to stow bags for 4 adults, and the...
I am between providing a 4 star or 5 star review, but will tip it up to 5. It’s probably like a 4.25.
Overall was one of our favorite stays in Iceland. The cottages are so unique, it was really fun to stay here and I’m so glad we did! I would totally recommend to anyone staying in the area.
A few notes:
1. The cottage fits 2 adults comfortably. 4 adults would be a very tight squeeze and wouldn’t be a comfortable stay. There is very little storage space to stow bags for 4 adults, and the...
Sean
Reviewed October 20, 2022Reviewed October 20, 2022
We absolutely loved these apartments! Wonderful location, very clean and spacious! They were SO close to everything! Very comfortable bed and pillows! The only downsides were a lack of salt/pepper (most other places we’ve stayed had a few spices/seasonings) and no shampoo/conditioner. I somehow left mine at the last stop and the store was closed so not having even little toiletries was a bit of a bummer and I had to wait till the next day when the store opened.
We absolutely loved these apartments! Wonderful location, very clean and spacious! They were SO close to everything! Very comfortable bed and pillows! The only downsides were a lack of salt/pepper (most other places we’ve stayed had a few spices/seasonings) and no shampoo/conditioner. I somehow left mine at the last stop and the store was closed so not having even little toiletries was a bit of a bummer and I had to wait till the next day when the store opened.
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed February 24, 2025Reviewed February 24, 2025