Iceland Volcano Marathon

28 June 2025

Accommodation

An overview of the hotels you can choose between.

Single & Double Rooms

All package prices are per person and are based on two people sharing a room. If you are traveling with a companion and book together, you will automatically be put in the same room. If you book separately but would still like to share with a specific person, simply put the name and/or booking number of your companion in the ‘comments’ section of your booking.

If you are a solo traveler and choose the shared double room option you will be paired with another traveler of the same gender.

Any participants that wish to have a room for themselves can pay a single supplement fee in order to obtain a single room. 

 

Package Options

Iceland

The Iceland Volcano Marathon 6-day tour offers 3 accommodation options. With four nights spent in Mývatn those hotels are the main focus of this page, but further down you will also find short descriptions of the Reykjavík hotels we will stay in for the first night. Click on the name of any hotel to be redirected to their respective website. 

All hotels feature free WiFi.

Mývatn Hotels 

The hotels in Mývatn are spread around the perimeter of the lake, with Vogar Ferdathjonusta and Vogafjós Farm Resort practically right next to the finish area. SEL Hotel is located on the southern shore a short drive from the start and finish, but with the best location to explore the stunning nature around Lake Mývatn on your own. 

 

Reykjavík Hotels

At the bottom of the page you can see the hotels used for the first night in Reykjavík. Please note that the hotel combinations in the accommodation packages are fixed and cannot be amended.

 

Vogar Ferdathjonusta (Package A)

Also known as Vogar Travel Service this Guesthouse also features a Camping site. It is the location of the marathon finish. Rooms are basic, but clean and comfortable, and toilets and showers are on shared basis in the hallway. A breakfast buffet is served in the common dining area. The kitchen is open for guests and allows you to cook your own meals for lunch and dinner. Groceries available in the supermarket in the village of Reykjahlid 2 kilometers from the guesthouse.

Book this package if you:

- Travel on a budget.
- Are keen on socializing (the common dining room provide for good mingling).
- Would like the possibility of going straight to your room after finishing.

Nice to know:

- Participants staying at Vogar Ferdathjonusta will have to walk to the other side of the road for the pasta dinner at Vogafjós Farm Resort the evening before the race.
- Shoes are not allowed inside the rooms, so we recommend that you bring a pair of slippers or indoor shoes.
- Bed linen and towels are available to all guests.

Hotel webpage

Vogafjós (Package B)

Vogafjós Farm Resort is a family run guesthouse, warm and cosy, built in 2005. The guesthouse consists of two loghouses with ten rooms each and one loghouse with family rooms and smaller double rooms, all with private bathrooms - a total of 26 rooms. The rooms are well furnished. They are designed to let the guests feel relaxed while enjoying the unique natural environment Mývatn offers.

Book this package if you:

- Like peace and quiet and the charm of staying in a wooden log house.
- Would like to dine in a stylish farm restaurant with local produce.
- Prefer to stay next to the Finish area (300 meters away). 

Nice to know:

- From the Vogafjós Farm Restaurant you can see the Cows being milked every morning and afternoon.
- The reastaurant is also famous for its homemade geysir bread.

Hotel webpage

Fosshotel Mývatn (Package C)

Opened in 2017 the Fosshotel Mývatn is built almost entirely with low-environmental impact materials. Located a few kilometers north of the village of Reykjahlid the hotel overlooks Lake Mývatn from the north-east and provides stunning views from the bar and restaurant. A modern, luxurious hotel less than 10 kilometers away from the start and finish area.

Book this package if you:

- Want nice luxurious rooms.
- Like to have a short drive to the start and from the finish on race day.
- Enjoy having a view during breakfast and dinner.

Nice to know:

- The hotel has a sauna.
- The Gamli Bærinn and Mylla restaurants located roughly 45 minutes on foot from Fosshotel are the nearest alternatives if you do not wish to dine in the hotel restaurant Thursday and/or Saturday.
- Note that only standard rooms are available for the Iceland Volcano Marathon week - it is not possible to upgrade to Lake View rooms.

Hotel webpage

Berjaya Hotel (Package D)

In our opinion, this is the top-choice hotel when combining location and quality. Totally renovated and refurbished, this hotel re-opened in July 2018 and not only has luxurious and comfortable rooms, but also cutting-edge interior design and top-level dining. A real treat to put it simply.

Book this package if you:

- Want a deluxe hotel experience.
- Prefer to be close to the race start and finish.
- Enjoy fine dining.

Nice to know:

- The Gamli Bærinn restaurant is located right next door.
- The Reykjahlíð supermarket is only 500 meters up the road.
- This hotel is the first in the area to introduce a re-useable waste water system.

Hotel webpage

Reykjavík: Hotel Reykjavík Grand (Package D)

Overlooking the Reykjavík bay and the great mountain Esja, Hotel Reykjavík Grand offers excellent view along with a great location. The beautiful Hallgrímskirkja church located 2 kilometers from the hotel is within walking distance. This sophisticated hotel is equipped with all you need for your stay in Reykjavík, including a restaurant, lounges, a bar, free WiFi, and a fitness centre.

Hotel webpage

Fosshotel Húsavík (Package E)

Within walking distance from the harbor of Húsavík this well-equipped hotel is the perfect base for those who love the sea, boats, and whales. It is not without reason that Húsavík is called the “Whale Watching Capital of Europe” as the harbor provides easy access to the whale filled waters of the Greenland Sea during summer. If not on the sea looking for whales, stroll around and explore the towns restaurants, shops and museums, or take a relaxing dip in the geothermal spa sitting right on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea and islands of Flatey and Grimsey.

Book this package if you:

- Want to go whale watching.
- Like to stay in a town with shops, restaurants and museums.
- Want to experience the luxury of sitting in a hot spa at “the edge of the world”.

Nice to know:

- Húsavík is a 45 minutes drive north of Lake Mývatn
- Transportation to and from the race start/finish is of course included

Hotel webpage

Reykjavík: Hotel Cabin (Package A & B)

Overlooking the Reykjavík bay and the great mountain Esja, the Cabin Hotel offers excellent view along with a great location. The beautiful Hallgrímskirkja church located 2 kilometers from the hotel is within walking distance, and Bus line 12 stops 100 meters down the road which takes passengers to the city centre in 10 minutes. Rooms are simple and relatively small but will make sure to give you a good night's sleep! 

You will stay in a standard room at Hotel Cabin when booking accommodation package A and in a Superior room when booking package B.

Hotel webpage

Reykjavík: Fosshótel Rauðará (Package C & E)

Located in central Reykjavik, Fosshótel Rauðará is less than a 5-minute walk away from the famous shopping street of Laugavegur and the peaceful city park, Klambratún. It is the perfect location for those who want to explore the colorful city center and wake up to the peaceful chimes of Hallgrímskirkja church that reigns over the city. Rooms are simple but comfortable.  

You will stay in a standard room at Fosshotel Rauðará when booking accommodation package C or E.

Hotel webpage