Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll

Very Good Hotel in Central Iceland Excellent location which is just 5 min drive (or a fantastic hike) to one of the largest geothermal areas in Iceland. Absolutely wonderful to hike around the hot steaming hills and boiling pools It's one of the more expensive hotels I've stayed in Iceland but has excellent facilities. Great geothermal spa, good rooms, lounge to relax in with beautiful views, and free hot drinks in the day with pastries. It's a very comfortable and cosy place to relax I took their transport from Reykjavik. I saw 2 broken down hire cars on the way because the roads can be brutal Evening meals and drinks are also high quality and the staff are very attentive Thank you to Manwoim, Ivam, and Oliver

On a recent stay at Highland Base, concierge Evgeniya gave an excellent briefing about the area’s hikes and filled us in on the hotel’s underground passage to the hot pools. After an exhilarating hike to an area that was a cross between Iceland’s Geysir area and Utah’s The Wave, we luxuriated in the lovely room with views of the landscape. Our dinner was good…not great…and the service was slow with inexperienced staff, but the resort’s location and beauty more than makes up for that issue. I hope to return and take family members to one of Iceland’s iconic spots.

We just arrived and are shocked at how rude the staff is. We arrived at 1:45 pm. When we asked to check in, the employee told us to « wait until 3 pm », without even suggesting we have lunch on the premises. Apparently, we were supposed to wait in t’our car, as this hotel is in a no man’s land! Then we went for lunch at the house restaurant, and waiters were just as rude. Obviously, Icelandic warmth does not operate here!

We had an unforgettable stay at Highland Base – truly one of the highlights of our Icelandic journey. The hotel is beautifully designed, perfectly located in the heart of the Kerlingarfjöll (roads are pretty tough, only 4x4 or you can use hotel transfer). From the warm hospitality to the delicious food and relaxing hot tubs with panoramic views – everything was exceptional. What made our experience truly special, however, was the private hiking tour we booked through the hotel. Our guide, Boris, exceeded all expectations. He shared fascinating stories about the landscape, geology, and Icelandic culture, all while keeping the atmosphere light, friendly, and engaging. Thanks to Boris, we discovered places we would’ve never found on our own and felt a genuine connection to the area. We highly recommend both Highland Base and the private hiking experience with Boris to anyone looking for a nice hiking with balance of challenge and enjoyment.

This place is beyond words! The hotel is located in the middle of the highlands providing a unique opportunity to fully unwind. The rooms are beautifully designed and offer ultimate comfort. The restaurant offers delicious food. The staff is kind & friendly. While staying there I signed up for a guided hike with a local guide Ruben which was a truly unforgettable experience. It was hard to leave…

Reuben was an amazing guide - patient, super knowledgeable, great stories, good fun, safety conscious, clearly super well trained. This is exactly the sort of guide you want for an adventure into unknown territory. Can't say enough about how much I enjoyed the snow shoe trek with him. This was second only to seeing the Northern Lights.