Rooms
Overlooking the glacier, the mountains, the surrounding lava field, or the Atlantic Ocean, the 28 elegant and individually designed rooms have minimalist Icelandic decor, earthy tones, hardwood flooring, and walls adorned with antique prints. Modern amenities include a TV, DVD player, complimentary Wi-Fi, and en suite bathroom with a bath or shower.
Location
Set on the edge of a remote lava field on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, this secluded hotel is a great base from which to explore Iceland’s wilderness and visit glaciers, volcanoes, and lighthouses. The fishing town of Ólafsvík is a 30-minute drive away, and you can reach Reykjavík in just two hours by car.
Food and drink
Given the hotel’s location, seafood features heavily in the restaurant’s à la carte dinner menu, but meat and vegetarian dishes are also available. The hotel also serves hot and cold buffet breakfasts every morning in the elegant dining room. There’s an adjoining bar for a wide selection of wine, beer, cocktails, and whiskeys.
Facilities and activities
For guests visiting Hótel Buðir in the winter and hoping to see the northern lights, the hotel’s staff will arrange a nightly wake-up call when they are visible.