Nestled near the breathtaking Kerid Crater, Borealis Hotel offers a serene retreat with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, and picturesque garden. Connect to WiFi in your room or unwind on the terrace with tour assistance at your fingertips; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
Barton and Guestier - 8 min drive
About this property
Borealis Hotel
At Borealis Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Thingvellir National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Icelandic
At a glance
Hotel size
40 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Handrails in stairwells
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Hairdryer
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Borealis Hotel Hotel
Borealis Hotel Selfoss
Borealis Hotel Hotel Selfoss
Frequently asked questions
Does Borealis Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Borealis Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Borealis Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Borealis Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Borealis Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Borealis Hotel and nearby?
Borealis Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
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Borealis Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Easy to check in and breakfast was superb.
Doris
Doris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2023
Beautiful location, friendly staff, good breakfast and a hot tub
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2023
food was amazing and the staff and people were very nice! the area around is beautiful as well with easy access to cool destinations
Alexa
Alexa, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 June 2023
Friendly staff, excellent dinner.
Eileen
Eileen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2022
Great stay
Great stay, and location for the golden circle. Staff very friendly and helpful and food available very good. Would definitely stay here again.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2023
Such a pleasant surprise of a hotel! Gorgeous location, friendliest staff and the dinner is not to be missed!!
Hailee
Hailee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2023
Dinner and breakfast are very good.
JINHE
JINHE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2023
A special atmosphere because of antique furniture.
Very rich breakfast.
Elena
Elena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2023
The food was delicious, and gave me ideas for new meals at home.
Carrie
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2022
Iceland trip
This was a fantastic place to stay in Iceland! The place was very clean and the staff was super nice. Good breakfast options as well. Would highly recommend staying here and I would come again.
Alexandria
Alexandria, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2023
I think the Borealis Hotel is a gem. It has a very nice sitting area in the main house; the restaurant was good, and the room we had was clean and comfortable. The staff was good and the service excellent. I also enjoyed the fact that the hotel had a bar.
I highly recommend this hotel.
WBW
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 March 2023
Lovely hotel, great staff. Very clean. Enjoyed it!
Indira
Indira, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2023
This location was extremely quiet, unique and has a pretty scenery. The included breakfast was AMAZING!! They did an absolutely fantastic job with the food. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean.
Kelly
Kelly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2022
Quiet and relaxing.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2022
Top service and very friendly :-)
Alea
Alea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2022
Great stay
Great double cabin. Spacious and warm. Comfortable beds. Very nice dinner at a reasonable price. Lovely gentlemen on reception who were very helpful and friendly. Good continental breakfast.
Narelle
Narelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2023
Love the black dog!
Soutsakhone
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2023
Superb.
Good food
Personale
Owner😉👍
Helle
Helle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2022
Wonderful!!!
JINGWEN
JINGWEN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2022
Very secluded property. In the middle of nayire. Very friendly staff and good breakfast. A perfect gateway to escape and recharge.
HICHAM
HICHAM, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2022
The hotel is simple, but efficient at what it is providing: a clean, hospitable place to crash for the night. The staff were more than accommodating, and we particularly enjoyed seeing the family-style way the business was run, where the staff were taking care of many things and were personable and friendly. The location is stellar for people with a car to get to many popular sights in Iceland. We enjoyed our stay, and would come back!
Cristina
Cristina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2023
The receptionist, Roe, was outstanding. Grand welcome, very attentive & friendly. Decor is wonderful, arty. Dinner was outstanding. Grounds beautiful surrounded by mountains with wide open fields. Room was clean & comfortable. Loved the dogs who loved to play fetch.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 October 2022
Good place to stay in the area of Golden Circle
Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was clean and well prepared for our arrival.
Location of the hotel is excellent, in the heart of Golden Circle so all interesting places are close and to be reached easily by car.
Breakfast very good.
There is also a hot tub but we did not try it.
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2023
A warm welcome and ideal location
We had a wonderful stay at the Borealis. Our hosts could not have made us feel more welcome. The room was clean, cozy and comfortable. The location of the hotel within the Golden Circle is ideal--just 10 minutes from Kerid crater and 15 min or so from Thingvellir National Park. We also enjoyed a very nice buffet dinner in the dining room and a great breakfast in the morning. An extremely convenient place to stay and a great experience with wonderful hosts!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2022
Large rooms
Close to Pingvellir NP, cute lodge-looking hotel with large rooms ( compared to other similar priced rooms in Iceland). Delicious Large buffet breakfast ( continental breakfast means no hot items, but still many fresh items to choose from). Small hot tub outside. And we saw the Northern Lights!