Where to Stay in Egilsstaðir: Hotels and Guesthouses

Egilsstaðir has the most accommodation in East Iceland by some margin, which is one of the main reasons to use it as a base. Options range from a well-run municipal campsite to mid-range hotels, with several guesthouses filling the space in between. Prices are typical for the Icelandic regions — lower than Reykjavík, but still at a level that makes budget planning worth doing.

Book ahead in July and August. East Iceland is less overwhelmed than the South Coast, but the best guesthouses fill up, and a late arrival to Egilsstaðir without a booking can mean a 2-hour drive to the next available bed.

Budget (Under ISK 20,000)

Gisting Egilsstaðir — A budget guesthouse option with basic private rooms, shared bathrooms, and a kitchen for self-catering. Rooms from approximately ISK 14,000–20,000 as of 2026. Simple but clean, and in a useful location for the town centre.

Egilsstaðir Campsite — The municipal site is well maintained with good shower facilities and a short walk from the town’s supermarket and fuel station. Approximately ISK 2,000 per person per night as of 2026. Open June through August (exact dates vary by year). Useful hook-ups for campervans.

Mid-Range (ISK 20,000–40,000)

Egilsstaðir Guesthouse — One of the longer-established guesthouses in town, with both private and shared-bathroom rooms. Comfortable, and breakfast is often included in the rate. Rooms from approximately ISK 18,000–26,000 as of 2026. A reasonable base for two nights.

Hótel Edda Egilsstaðir — Part of the Icelandic Edda chain, which operates seasonal hotels (typically June–August only) in school buildings and purpose-built facilities across the country. Functional, consistent standards, and a useful choice if you’re booking the East Iceland section of a Ring Road trip in advance. Doubles from approximately ISK 26,000–36,000 as of 2026.

Upper Mid-Range and Hotel (ISK 30,000+)

Hótel Valaskjálf — The main full-service hotel in Egilsstaðir, centrally located and open year-round. The most reliable choice for a standard hotel experience in East Iceland. Restaurant on site. Doubles from approximately ISK 30,000–42,000 as of 2026. Worth booking well ahead in summer.

Outside Egilsstaðir Town

For those who want a more rural experience within reach of Egilsstaðir, a few farm guesthouses and smaller properties operate along the Lagarfljót valley. These typically offer private rooms with breakfast and a quieter atmosphere than the town centre. Prices are broadly comparable to the Egilsstaðir guesthouses.

Seyðisfjörður (50km) has its own accommodation including Hótel Aldan — a restored historic hotel in a wooden building dating from the 1900s, with some of the most characterful rooms in East Iceland. Doubles from approximately ISK 32,000–48,000. If you want a more distinctive stay in the East Fjords and can plan around the mountain pass road conditions, staying one night in Seyðisfjörður is worth considering.

What to Know Before Booking

• Supermarket access: The Nettó in central Egilsstaðir is well-stocked and significantly cheaper than guesthouse meals. If you have a kitchen or camp kitchen, stock up here before heading further into the fjords.
• Year-round opening: Several guesthouses and the Hótel Edda are summer-only. If you’re travelling May or September, check opening dates carefully.
• Ring Road logistics: Egilsstaðir sits roughly at the midpoint of the East Iceland section of the Ring Road. From here, Höfn is 270km southwest (3–3.5 hours) and Mývatn is 170km northwest (2–2.5 hours). Two nights here gives a natural break on a full Ring Road circuit.

For details on what to do while you’re based here, see our Egilsstaðir things to do guide.