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.)

Hótel Kría

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $398 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Sléttuvegur 12-14, Hótel Kría has great rooms from $398 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, hiking, golf, and free parking. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a pool table, horse riding, laundry facilities, a tour desk, and a 24-hour desk at this relaxing hotel. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $368 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Vik
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hotel Vík í Mýrdal which has nice rooms starting at $368. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Klettsvegi, 1. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Volcano Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $341 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Volcano Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $341. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Ketilsstaðaskóli. You'll also find laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 7.6 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

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


Hotel Katla by Keahotels

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $391 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Vik

With terrific rooms from $391, Hotel Katla by Keahotels, at Mýrdalur provides a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, a spa, free parking, horse riding, and family rooms. It's located just 5.7 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Hótel Dyrhólaey

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Hótel Dyrhólaey has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $330 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Brekkum. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 7.2 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


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
$366

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 5 hotels is an affordable $366. 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: $366


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