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Borealis Hotel

3.0 star property
Escape to tranquility by day and savor evening cocktails at this haven near Kerid Crater.

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Nestled near the breathtaking Kerid Crater, Borealis Hotel offers a serene retreat with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, and picturesque garden. Connect to WiFi in your room or unwind on the terrace with tour assistance at your fingertips; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Selfoss is home to Borealis Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kerid Crater and Thingvellir National Park. Nesjavellir and Almannagja are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Selfoss travel guide
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Efri-Brú, Selfoss, Southern Region, 801

What's nearby

  • 0_71562047
    Thingvellir National Park
    17 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Kerid Crater
    16 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Old Dairy Food Hall
    22 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Skyrland Museum
    22 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Selfoss Church
    23 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barton and Guestier
    8 min drive
  • Skagalundur
    7 min drive
  • Ægisbúa Höllin
    5 min drive
  • Black Sheep Viking Soup
    13 min drive

About this property

Borealis Hotel

Hotel near Kerid Crater
Consider a stay at Borealis Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Borealis Hotel feature comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and heating

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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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Borealis Hotel Hotel
Borealis Hotel Selfoss
Borealis Hotel Hotel Selfoss

Frequently asked questions

Is Borealis Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Borealis Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Borealis Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Borealis Hotel located?

Situated in Selfoss, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Kerid Crater, Thingvellir National Park, and Nesjavellir. Almannagja and Reykjadalur Valley are also within 25 mi (40 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

Borealis Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to check in and breakfast was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the Borealis Hotel is a gem. It has a very nice sitting area in the main house; the restaurant was good, and the room we had was clean and comfortable. The staff was good and the service excellent. I also enjoyed the fact that the hotel had a bar. I highly recommend this hotel. WBW
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location was extremely quiet, unique and has a pretty scenery. The included breakfast was AMAZING!! They did an absolutely fantastic job with the food. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist, Roe, was outstanding. Grand welcome, very attentive & friendly. Decor is wonderful, arty. Dinner was outstanding. Grounds beautiful surrounded by mountains with wide open fields. Room was clean & comfortable. Loved the dogs who loved to play fetch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff, good breakfast and a hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay, and location for the golden circle. Staff very friendly and helpful and food available very good. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, excellent dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
food was amazing and the staff and people were very nice! the area around is beautiful as well with easy access to cool destinations
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a pleasant surprise of a hotel! Gorgeous location, friendliest staff and the dinner is not to be missed!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JINHE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner and breakfast are very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A special atmosphere because of antique furniture. Very rich breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was delicious, and gave me ideas for new meals at home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Iceland trip

This was a fantastic place to stay in Iceland! The place was very clean and the staff was super nice. Good breakfast options as well. Would highly recommend staying here and I would come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Indira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff. Very clean. Enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top service and very friendly :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great double cabin. Spacious and warm. Comfortable beds. Very nice dinner at a reasonable price. Lovely gentlemen on reception who were very helpful and friendly. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JINGWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soutsakhone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the black dog!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HICHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very secluded property. In the middle of nayire. Very friendly staff and good breakfast. A perfect gateway to escape and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb. Good food Personale Owner😉👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is simple, but efficient at what it is providing: a clean, hospitable place to crash for the night. The staff were more than accommodating, and we particularly enjoyed seeing the family-style way the business was run, where the staff were taking care of many things and were personable and friendly. The location is stellar for people with a car to get to many popular sights in Iceland. We enjoyed our stay, and would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay in the area of Golden Circle

Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was clean and well prepared for our arrival. Location of the hotel is excellent, in the heart of Golden Circle so all interesting places are close and to be reached easily by car. Breakfast very good. There is also a hot tub but we did not try it. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A warm welcome and ideal location

We had a wonderful stay at the Borealis. Our hosts could not have made us feel more welcome. The room was clean, cozy and comfortable. The location of the hotel within the Golden Circle is ideal--just 10 minutes from Kerid crater and 15 min or so from Thingvellir National Park. We also enjoyed a very nice buffet dinner in the dining room and a great breakfast in the morning. An extremely convenient place to stay and a great experience with wonderful hosts!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Large rooms

Close to Pingvellir NP, cute lodge-looking hotel with large rooms ( compared to other similar priced rooms in Iceland). Delicious Large buffet breakfast ( continental breakfast means no hot items, but still many fresh items to choose from). Small hot tub outside. And we saw the Northern Lights!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022