The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Vik

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Vik

Visiting Vik, Iceland for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Vik, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Vik based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Vik for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Vik before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Vik for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Vik for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Icelandair Hotel Vik

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

Located at 870 Vik Myrdal, Icelandair Hotel Vik has great rooms from $216 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, a hot tub, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground


Hotel Katla by Keahotels

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Vik

A great place to stay is Hotel Katla by Keahotels which has nice rooms starting at $176. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Hofdabrekka. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, golf, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.7 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Volcano Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Volcano Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $181. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Ketilsstadaskoli. You'll also find a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 7.6 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Hotel Dyrholaey

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Vik
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $149, Hotel Dyrholaey, at Brekkum provides a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, kids meals, and family rooms. It's located just 7.2 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Hotel Burfell

Guest House with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Hotel Burfell has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $145 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Steig. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 9.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service


Puffin Hotel Vik

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Vik
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Puffin Hotel Vik is 8.20 out of 10. This place has a bar, breakfast, hiking, laundry services, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $130, and it's located at Víkurbraut 24a - 26. We also love the free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, and a coffee shop which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop


For more terrific hotel ideas in Vik, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Vik, Best Hotels for One Week in Vik, or Best Hotels for One Night in Vik.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Vik?

Vik Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$166

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Vik, Iceland. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Vik, Iceland based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $166. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Vik.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $166


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