Iceland and Arctic Norway Adventure

Overview

Based in central Reykjavík, Kvosin is styled with a simple, clean and modern character and enjoys a home away from home feel.

While a keypad and code replaces your typical hotel room key, the guestrooms are reminiscent of mini apartments with bundles of space and contemporary comforts including a fully-equipped kitchenette. Adding to the hotel’s quirky vibe, accommodation sizes are divided up – not as generic rooms and suites – but as ‘Normal’, ‘Bigger’, ‘Biggest’ and an impressive ‘Larger than Life’.

A friendly team go one step further to enhance Kvosin’s amiable ambience and remind you to head up to the top-floor terrace to soak up lovely lake views and then down to the wine bar for a fantastic range of drinks.

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The Alda Hotel is located on the main shopping street, Laugavegur, in the center of Iceland’s vibrant capital city.

65 spacious, calm and stylishly Nordic rooms are available in a range of sizes, ideal for recharging your batteries after a day of exploring Iceland’s magnificent countryside or returning from the city centre, which is just one step away. Every room features access to high speed internet, HD TV and a walk-in shower in the bathroom. Fourth floor rooms allow access to a great balcony where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the colourful city and beyond to the fullest.

A gym is located on the ground floor, with access to an outdoor terrace, and offers top-of-the-line exercise equipment including a treadmill, stationary bikes, free weights and a dry sauna. In-room massages can also be arranged.

The hotel’s hip Barber Bar offers offers wine, champagne, fresh draught beer, spirits and cocktails, while a host of restaurants and the city’s vibrant nightlife are just all close by.

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Step back to yesteryear at this sophisticated property on the corner of Austurvöllur Square. Harking back to the days of the ’30s, Hotel Borg is adorned with art deco design; black and white photos line the walls and elegant fittings grace the interiors.

Fused with a Scandinavian influence, the rooms and suites feature modern style with top-notch amenities and custom-made furniture. What’s more, some enjoy lovely Austurvöllur Square views, while interconnected and superior guestrooms offer further space and luxury.

Dining-wise, the hotel boasts a Jamie’s Italian restaurant which is set in the Golden Hall, known for its unique oval ceiling mural. Here guests can enjoy everything from antipasti and nibbles, to classic sourdough pizzas and hearty pasta dishes.

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Found in the perfect spot of Southern Iceland for outdoor lovers, the log-cabin Ranga Hotel is a cocoon of warmth, ideal for relaxing after Northern Lights viewing and glacier touring.

This cosy hideaway boasts uninterrupted panoramas from all parts of the property. Guestrooms look out to the East Ranga River or Mount Helka which are best enjoyed with a soak in your private jacuzzi – drink in hand. If you fancy something a little quirkier, opt for one of the lavish suites. Themed on the seven continents, they are filled with weird and wonderful touches such as Aztec wall-hangings, a didgeridoo, bearskin and bison head.

Facing the salmon-filled river, the reputable restaurant features a farmer’s market concept. Local produce and freshly-caught seafood is prepared here to create delicious Nordic dishes with a Mediterranean twist.

Venturing outside to the barely polluted rural skies, the luxury amenities continue. Three outdoor hot tubs heated with geothermal water provide an unforgettable place to watch the aurora borealis dance across the sky, while the astronomical observatory with its roll-off roof and telescopes offers superb stargazing.

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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon is a brand new hotel in Hnappavellir, a popular climbing area. The location is perfect for nature lovers, as it is right between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, two of Iceland’s most spectacular natural attractions; a hiker’s paradise. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon offers 104 rooms with all necessary amenities as well as a restaurant and bar.

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Based in the country’s southern-most village, Hótel Vík í Mýrdal is a slice of contemporary elegance wrapped in natural wonders.

Accommodation comes in the form of swanky rooms which face cliffs, sea or the striking Reynisdrangar Pillars. These natural views are echoed in the rooms’ decor with light and natural interiors and are decked out with all the expected trimmings.

Head out to explore the magnificent but peaceful Vik village and its surrounding Myrdalur Valley on superjeep and snowmobiling tours. Look out for the resident puffins and unearth sights such as glaciers and black sand beaches, before returning to the hotel for first-rate dining at the Restaurant Berg and a cosy drink by the lobby bar’s fireplace.

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Perfectly placed along the waterside, Scandic Ishavshotel enjoys a fantastic setting just two minutes from the city’s shops and restaurants and is surrounded by beautiful mountain and Straits of Tromso views.

Soak up these vistas from your room – or balcony if you opt for a suite. Modern facilities are strewn throughout the property, from well appointed rooms to heated bathroom floors to excellent restaurants. Breakfast is an utter feast here, while traditional Norwegian specialties provide tasty meals during the rest of the day.

If you’re after a glimpse of the Northern Lights, ask reception for an Aurora wake-up call to ensure you don’t miss a second of the magical sight.

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This modern design hotel, now an important cultural venue, first opened its doors in May 2014. It occupies a privileged spot on the port in the city centre, affording it great views over the fjord and the mainland, as well as easy access to Tromso’s main attractions.

A large hotel of 290 rooms, The Edge has built a reputation for warm and intimate service. Guests will enjoy the experience of dining at the Kitchen & Table restaurant, run by Swedish Master chef Marcus Samuelsson, and there is also an atmospheric cocktail lounge in which to unwind. Each of the en suite guest rooms are furnished with the usual modern conveniences, including a television, desk, hair dryer and mini-bar.

Easily reached from the airport, The Edge is a premier choice for a stop over, but its proximity to Tromos city’s attractions – and the level of comfort you’ll encounter – mean that you may well want to stay for longer. You’ll be perfectly positioned to enjoy the centre’s nigh life and shopping, including the Nerstrand and Jekta malls. The famous Polaria Aqarium, the Polar Museum, Ishavskatedralen ‘Midnight’ Cathedral, Art Museum of Northern Norway and Mack Brewery are all also close by.