Olafsvellir Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Olafsvellir

Hotel Selfoss
Room was clean. Ate breakfast in town and dinner. Across the street from hotel is food hall with excellent lunch options. Walkable to breakfast spots and dinner. Beautiful town. Close to Lava Tunnel and great stopping point on ring road. Only two hours to Vik
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Hotel South Coast
Great location to stop if you are heading south. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and modern. Breakfast was an added bonus and was pretty good.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Bella Apartments & Rooms
I booked this hotel from 12 to 16 February but was forced to leave on 13 February due to the condition of the room. The cleanliness was completely unacceptable. After the room was “cleaned”, dirty cloths and sponges were left on top of the bathroom surfaces. The toilet was in very poor condition ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Aurora Igloo South
It was a really nice experience, room was warm with three heaters and also included heated beds. Had some beverage sachets such as hot choc, coffee machine. Included shower amenities with towels as well. Bathroom was clean and warm as well.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Uthlid Cottages
We arrived very late, they left instructions on the reception window and a message here. Very nice to walk into a warm cabin and the hot tub. Plenty of kitchen equipment. Fast wifi, clean bathroom etc. Check out as easy as the check in. Will be back in the summer for sure and stay here
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Camp Boutique- Glamping
Popular places to visit
Kerid Crater
Explore the great outdoors at Kerid Crater and enjoy the northern lights views during your trip to Selfoss. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Urridafoss Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Urridafoss Waterfall during your travels in Selfoss. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Nesjavellir
After visiting Nesjavellir, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Selfoss. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Turf House
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Turf House in Selfoss. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Selfoss Church
You can find out about the history of Arborg when you stop by Selfoss Church. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Old Dairy Food Hall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Old Dairy Food Hall during your visit to Arborg. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Things to do

The Old Turf Farm at Keldur: Want to Travel Back in Time?

Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik





