Húsið

The Golden Circle


Friendly Húsið is a small guesthouse on a quiet residential cul-de-sac. There’s a hot tub, barbecue and kitchen.


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Nearby The Golden Circle attractions

1. Skálholt Church

4.52 MILES

This modern church was built to replace the Skálholt cathedral, which was demolished by an earthquake in the 1700s. The museum in the basement tells the…

2. Skálholt

4.53 MILES

For centuries (between 1056 to 1785) Skálholt was a political and cultural hub in Iceland, and one of only two areas overseen by bishops. In the wealthy…

3. Slakki Petting Zoo

4.87 MILES

For more than 20 years, this petting zoo in small-town Iceland has been a popular hang-out for families passing through the village of Laugarás. Orphaned…

4. Geysir

10.12 MILES

One of Iceland’s most famous tourist attractions, Geysir (gay-zeer; literally ‘gusher’) is the original hot-water spout after which all other geysers are…

5. Strokkur

10.12 MILES

Follow the path to where a circle of people is usually waiting in anticipation. They are here to see this magnificent geyser spurt water up to 40m in the…

6. Þjórsárstofa

10.91 MILES

The informative Þjórsárstofa, in a large white building, has an excellent display about the nearby attractions (crashing waterfalls and an atmospheric…

7. Gullfoss

13.78 MILES

Iceland’s most famous waterfall, Gullfoss is a spectacular double cascade dropping a dramatic 32m. As it descends, it kicks up magnificent walls of spray…

8. Hellnahellir

14.55 MILES

On the farm of Hellar in Landsveit, this 50m long human-made cave was built up to 11m below the soil at its deepest point. Inside a barn, visitors walk…