Looking for an amazing Airbnb in Iceland? This post highlights your best Iceland Airbnb options!
If you’re heading off on a road trip around Iceland, or even if you’re just planning to stay in Reykjavik (also known as the capital region) taking tours and day trips, then I would highly recommend staying in any of these Airbnb vacation rentals.
Iceland has plenty to offer, with great reviews (and great design) making for an incredible stay in this European country.
To help you get the best Airbnb when traveling to Iceland, I’ve made this list of the most amazing places you’ll find here. These Airbnbs come with plenty of room, stylish design, and are surprisingly affordable.
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Airbnb in Iceland: Your Best Options
A memorable place to stay in Iceland, how could you get any more romantic than a cabin with a hot tub? You get to soak in the tub as you soak up the night sky and the surrounding mountains. Beautiful.
It's a renovated cabin—a little lodge that's in a great location for exploring. You may even be able to spot the Northern Lights from the hot tub itself; that's like, bucket list level insane.
Up to 5 guests // 1 bedroom // 4 bed // 1 bath. Prices from $190 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
When it comes to the best Airbnbs in Iceland, staying in a super cool 1930s apartment in the heart of the capital has got to be somewhere near the top.
It's beautiful and clean, features a chic design in the living area, and has a cozy bedroom. It's a great idea if you want to do day tours from the city or if you're driving the Ring Road.
This place even has a view of the Hallgrimskirkja—the iconic church.
Up to 2 guests // 1 bedroom // 1 bed // 1 bath. Prices from $196 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
For a rustic stay in an Iceland Airbnb, you should definitely consider this cabin. It's right near the Blue Lagoon and downtown Reykjavik which is a major plus!
If you're driving the Golden Circle, this cozy, comfy cabin is a great base for a night or two, complete with a fully equipped kitchen, log burning stove and warm decor throughout.
Up to 4 guests // 2 bedroom // 3 bed // 1 bath. Prices from $131 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
Pushing the boundaries of studio apartments to the limit, this incredible Airbnb is more like a house! With cutting-edge architecture that blends into the surrounding nature, this beautiful cottage is located in Akureyri, North Iceland.
There's a quiet atmosphere here, and it boasts great views over the sea, with night skies filled with the Northern Lights in winter, and midnight sun in summer.
Up to 2 guests // 1 bedroom // 1 bed // 1 bath. Prices from $129 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
I love the chic design of this Reykjavik Airbnb...from the flooring and the mid-century furniture, to the sleek bathroom, it's the perfect place for a stylish stay in the city. This downtown apartment is only a 5-minute walk from the downtown city center area!
For guests with a rental vehicle, you'll be happy to know free parking is offered as a perk at this top Iceland Airbnb. This means you can take easy day trips to places like the Glacier Lagoon—and we all know Iceland is all about those road trips.
Up to 2 guests // 1 bedroom // 1 bed // 1 bath. Prices from $106 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
For a slice of classic Icelandic design and simple tranquillity by the sea, this house is a great option. I can totally imagine chilling out here. You may even get lucky with some whale watching!
Located in Seydisfjordur, East Iceland, this property overlooks the fjord itself for majestic views. It's also a few minutes walking distance from town making it easy to get food and drinks.
A dreamy place to spend some time in Iceland, don't you think?
Up to 3 guests // 1 bedroom // 1 bed // 1 bath. Prices from $120 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
I love this place. It combines smart minimalist design with a rustic feel for a decidedly eclectic Airbnb in Iceland. Set in Borganes, this place can sleep up to six—at a stretch—making it perfect for a family trip to Iceland.
This Airbnb will definitely feel like home with everyone gathered in the living room cozied up...or outside gazing at the Northern Lights from the outdoor sauna! One to remember, for sure.
Up to 6 guests // 2 bedroom // 2 bed // 1 bath. Prices from $103 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
This beautifully renovated luxury villa is located within a traditional Icelandic black timber house. Located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, this top Airbnb in Iceland has some pretty awesome views as well and makes you feel like you're staying in a national park.
Everything about this place is gorgeously designed, with its private bathroom complete with roll-top bathtub and tiled floor, wood ceilings and gray color scheme, all topped off with a chandelier.
Up to 4 guests // 2 bedroom // 3 bed // 1 bath. Prices from $265 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
This place is set in a building that dates back to 1884 and has been renovated to perfection. There's a homely style here mixed with modern minimalism for somewhere that'll make you feel like you're staying in the pages of a design magazine.
One of the things that I like most about this place is the fact that it has its very own garden, where you can spend time soaking up some peace and quiet in the summer.
Up to 4 guests // 2 bedroom // 2 bed // 1 bath. Prices from $184 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
There you go people—my top picks for the very best Iceland Airbnbs! If you do end up booking yourself into one of these stunning apartments or private rooms, tag me in your Insta story (or a pic) so I can see what you’re up to… and miss Iceland all over again!
Planning a trip to Iceland? Be sure to check out all my Iceland guides!
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The Best Time to Visit Iceland
What to Pack for Iceland
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FAQs
Typically people love to stay in Reykjavik or Keflavik. However, there are a number of gorgeous areas to stay in Iceland.
Yes, Reykjavik is a very walkable city to explore with friends and family.
Yes, people speak English in Iceland. English tends to be taught as a second language in Iceland.
Elise Armitage is an entrepreneur and founder of What The Fab, a travel + lifestyle blog based in California. At the beginning of 2019, Elise left her corporate job at Google to chase her dreams: being an entrepreneur and helping women find fabulous in the everyday. Since then, she’s launched her SEO course Six-Figure SEO, where she teaches bloggers how to create a passive revenue stream from their website using SEO. Featured in publications like Forbes, Elle, HerMoney, and Real Simple, Elise is a firm believer that you can be of both substance and style.