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The Highland Center Hrauneyjar

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A bedroom with a large window, two beds, and bedside lamps. - The Highland Center Hrauneyjar (Rangárþing ytra)
A buffet with various fruits, vegetables, and eggs. - The Highland Center Hrauneyjar (Rangárþing ytra)
A hallway with a door leading to a view of a rocky landscape. - The Highland Center Hrauneyjar (Rangárþing ytra)
A wooden cabin with a snow-covered path leading to a scenic view of the sunset. - The Highland Center Hrauneyjar (Rangárþing ytra)
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At The Highland Center Hrauneyjar, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a sauna. The on-site restaurant, Hrauneyjar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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A bedroom with a large window, two beds, and bedside lamps.

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A single bed with white linens and a view of a barren landscape through a window.

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (Small)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large window, two beds, and bedside lamps.

Standard Triple Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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A small, well-lit room with two beds, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard twin room

  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double or Twin Room at Hotel Highland

  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A narrow hotel room with a bed, a small table, a window, and a coat rack.

Family Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Superior Family room at Hotel Highland

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double or Twin Room at Hotel Highland

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom (1)

A small, well-lit room with two beds, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom (1)

  • Mountain view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Rangárþing ytra, The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is in a rural area and in the mountains. Stong is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Thorisvatn and Gjáin. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Rangárþing ytra travel guide
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Map
Road No. 26 Sprengisandsleið, Rangárþing ytra, South Iceland, 851

What's nearby

  • Lake Thorisvatn
    26 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Stong
    32 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • Gjáin
    32 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Hjalparfoss
    33 min drive - 28.0 miles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hrauneyjar

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Highland Center Hrauneyjar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Highland Center Hrauneyjar?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Highland Center Hrauneyjar?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Highland Center Hrauneyjar located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Lake Thorisvatn and within 25 mi (40 km) of Gjáin and Stong. Hjalparfoss and Landmannalaugar are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Highland Center Hrauneyjar Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a oasis in the middle of nowhere and very close to Landmannalauger. Good breakfast, clean room. And offers all the basic amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need in the highlands. Rooms were small, bathrooms limited, but in each room. If you know that upfront and set expectations, this place delivers with an excellent staff big dining/bar areas with plenty of choices and great darkness to enjoy the northern lights. Not a resort hotel. A well run and stocked mountain hut experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations, food and amenities were all great. My issue is that the gas pump wasn't working correctly and, despite knowing that, the staff didn't post a notice about it.* I wound upnpaying $247.83 to fuel up somebody's Land Rover as a result and have no way to prove it except that my own vehicle, a Kia Sportage, can't even hold that much fuel. So yes, great place, but I wish they had at least let people know about that. * I paid for pump 1, which didn't work, so I went to the front desk, waited for 5 minutes in line, and the person there told me, "no problem, you can still pump that fuel out of pump 2 even though you paid for pump 1." As I walked out, I saw 4 guys in a Land Rover finish filling up and driving off, all laughing because they got free gas..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the middle of desert, excellent location to stay going to Landmannalauger.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean and nice for such a remote seasonal lodge. excellent service and support from staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant food was excellent, though limited in selection. Arctic char and lamb were superb. This hotel is a sleeping place in preparation for the incredible Landmannalaugur mountain and hiking area, both well worth Icelandic prices!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here!! Hotelrooms are mini but staff is super nice. The hospitality of the Polish staff is beyond anything we have had. Food is delicious too. And we could use the sauna till around 22h.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for our trip into the highlands of Iceland

This hotel was convenient for our trip to Landmannalauger. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Good breakfast and helpful staff. Rooms are very small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really far from normal tourists spots but we wanted to hike a mountain near by so I selected this location. I really enjoyed our time here and the view was pristine and untouched land. The rooms have big windows so you have a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and honest hotel close to landmanalaugar, which has no other accommodation options so close (except for camping and a sleeping bag hut in the mountains).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are good with private bathroom. We could also enjoy the sauna (shower in the sauna was not optimal as it was flooding the floor). Had a nice dinner with very good portion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for access to local area. We were actually the only people staying in the whole place that night due to weather.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable 5***** Hotel with very nice rooms, comfortable beds and very nice bathrooms. Everything was very clean. Nice Sauna and hot pool! This was our most expensive Hotel, we booked on our 12 days Island trip, but it was worth every single cent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and great food. The water heater runs out of hot water quickly so don’t take too long in the shower. Sauna was an amazing plus and the staff are very attentive and considerate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just before F208 to Landmannalaugar. Clean and modern room. Great cafe and restaurant. Very friendly personel in the reception and restaurant. Got some good tips for sights on the way back from Landmannalaugar on F225. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though the property is located in quite a remote area, it’s very well maintained and offers great value for the price. The cleanliness and upkeep really stood out. I was especially pleased to find that the breakfast included a good variety of vegetarian and vegan options. A great choice if you don’t mind a quieter, off-the-beaten-path location and valley of tears and other breathtaking locations are also close to this spot. The only caveat is you need to let the hotel know about the late checkin and sometimes they dont pick up phone being short staffed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not many choices in this location. Easy access to F roads. If you are not off roading not sure why you would want to stay up here. Fried fish dinner was burned to black dryness. No ice in the entire hotel? Breakfast ok. Room was tiny. I would only stay here for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spot to stay the night at before the Highlands
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and rundown. Feels cheap converted double wides. Rooms are the size of jail cells. Restaurant had great but ridiculously expensive food ($45 soup!)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is very good and great stop for our next early hike in Laugavegur. The only downside is no shared kitchen for self cooking, but they have a restaurant serves hot food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast buffet: cheeses, deli meat, eggs, bacon, assortment of pastries, as well as cereal and pancakes 😋 Friendly and helpful staff. The young lady at the front desk from the Czech Republic- wish I gotten her name- was very nice and helpful( she fixed my black-out shades🙏), as well as the young ladies in the restaurant. Having the gas pump on site is also very nice -diesel and Bensin. There was also a park ranger there at ~8:30 - 9 am to help with questions regarding the roads in the Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and comfortable rooms. Food was excellent also
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views, beds were comfortable, sauna was relaxing after a long hike, and the front desk staff were extremely helpful and even expedited our check in as we arrived a little early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and comfortable with all that we needed. The breakfast had a good variety and was kept filled at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025