Magma Hotel

Top choice in Southeast Iceland


Winning hearts with its beautiful design, peaceful surrounds and friendly staff, this intimate new hotel is a gem. It's just a few kilometres south of Klaustur on Rte 204, by a lake and looking onto lush views. Individual turf-roofed chalets (named for volcanoes) are an ode to good taste, and each features a fridge, coffee machine and bluetooth speaker, plus a patio.

There's a stylish on-site bistro for guests.


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