Romantic Honeymoon Hotels in Iceland

Most cold-weather destinations and Scandinavian countries aren’t typically thought of as romantic destinations, and Iceland is no exception. The food can seem a bit strange at first, the accent doesn’t exactly make foreigners swoon, and few people look sexy in cold-weather outdoor gear.

But if beautiful vistas and the raw power of nature are what set your pulse to racing, you may find that Iceland in fact is a surprisingly prefect honeymoon destination, with lots of romantic things to do. If you’re looking for a romantic hotel or one perfect for a honeymoon in Iceland, here are a few suggestions.

Hotel Budir – Snaefellsness Peninsula

Located on the Snaefellsness Peninsula on Iceland’s west coast (just a few hours from Reykjavik), Hotel Budir is in one of the most spectacular settings in the country. The spacious rooms all have tvs, dvd players, hair dryers, clock radios and wireless internet. Some have clawfoot tubs and leather club chairs. There’s free parking and a restaurant onsite that cooks with produce from local farmers and fishermen, and the hotel is close to activities like sailing, horseback riding, hiking, golf , glacier tours, fly fishing, and mountain-jeep trips. But the real draw is the location. Each room has views of the fjords, mountains or glacier, and in winter, it’s a prime viewing spot for the northern lights.

Hotel Glymur – Southwest Iceland

About 50 minutes outside of Reykjavik in Hvalfjörður, Glymur is ideal for those who want to see the beauty of Iceland without venturing too far from the capital. It’s a simpler place than when I first wrote about it: the hotel now describes itself as an old-fashioned little countryside hotel, with 22 rooms and two outdoor hot tubs. Each room has a view of either the fjord or the mountains, and there are no TVs, which suits a honeymoon just fine.

Hotel Ranga – South Iceland

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and the holder of a Michelin Key since 2025, Hotel Ranga (top picture) offers about 50 rooms and suites in the countryside of South Iceland. Superior and deluxe rooms offer telephone, bathtub and shower,  bathrobes and slippers, desk, cabinet, mini bar, hairdryer,  heating, tv and free wifi Internet, with rooms facing either the riverside or Mt. Hekla . Most have indoor or outdoor Jacuzzis. There are also several suites themed on the continents, designed to represent locations around the world. There’s black and white Antarctica (complete with penguins) and Asia’s simplistic Cherry Blossom Suite.

The hotel is near the town of Hella and has its own observatory for stargazing and northern lights viewing. When I first wrote this, it was one of very few upscale hotels in the country; Iceland now has plenty of four- and five-star options, including The Retreat at Blue Lagoon. Rangá’s rates start at around 430 euros a night as of 2026.

Kaldbak-Kot Cottages – North Iceland

Few people would categorize the Kaldbak-Kot Cottages as luxurious. The beds and bedding are comfortable but not lavish, the couches clean but slightly worn, the bathrooms small but adequate. Yet, if you can appreciate a more rustic charm, these log cabins and their spectacular fjord-and-mountain views might just be your idea of the perfect honeymoon accommodation. There are about 15 cabins scattered across the property, and the views over Skjálfandi Bay make for beautiful sunsets. Just a 3 minute drive from the small town of Husavik, their porches and the hot tubs on the property also make for prime Northern Lights viewing spots.

Máni Apartments (formerly Room with a View) – Reykjavik

While there are other luxury hotels in Reykjavik, Room with a View was my pick for a romantic trip or a honeymoon. It has since become Máni Apartments, a self check-in apartment rental run by Heimaleiga at the same Laugavegur 18 address, right in the city center. The apartments range from studios to four bedrooms, and all have a full kitchen.

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Photo by:  tompagenet, Tania Ho