Best Cabin Stays in Blönduós, North Iceland
Blönduós is a town in northern Iceland on Route 1, beside the Blanda River, and it works as a practical stop for Ring Road travelers heading through the Northwest. Cabins fit the town well, because most guests arrive by car and want a kitchen, parking and a quiet night. Four properties are listed here. Gladheimar Cottages sits next to the Ring Road with views over the Blanda and geothermal hot tubs at most units, Brekkukot Cottages offers family rooms with kitchenettes and mountain views, Cottage - two bedrooms is a practical holiday home, and Laxás Cottage is a renovated three-bedroom house a few minutes from town.
Blönduós is a small, quiet town on the Blanda River, with the Ring Road running through it and mountains and open countryside around. It is not a place with a long list of sights, and most visitors use it as a calm stop on the way across the Northwest. Evenings are peaceful, and long summer light or winter darkness gives a different mood to the river and the hills. Its role is practical, and that is a good reason to choose a cabin with a kitchen.
Where to stay
Ring Road cabins beside the Blanda River
A cabin in Blönduós is a sensible way to break a long drive across northern Iceland. You get a kitchen, parking and a view of the river or the mountains instead of a hotel corridor, and you can cook your own meal before an early start. Most of these stays are close to Route 1, so access is easy, and two of them add a hot tub for the evening. The choice suits families, couples and small groups who travel by car.
Gladheimar Cottages is the best known address, with 559 reviews, and its position right beside the Ring Road makes it very easy to reach. The individual cabins overlook the Blanda River, and each one has a private kitchen, a sofa and a furnished terrace. Most have a geothermal hot tub and a barbecue, and some have a private sauna, with free parking on site. Its rating of 7.5 is the lowest on this list, so it is best seen as a practical and distinctive stop, with the hot tub as the main attraction, rather than as a polished stay.
Brekkukot Cottages is the best rated of the larger properties, at 9.7 from 472 reviews. It offers comfortable family rooms with private bathrooms, each with a kitchenette and a dining table, plus free WiFi, a sun terrace and a patio set against mountain views. It is described as conveniently located for exploring local attractions, which makes it a good base for a night or two. Families and couples will find the layout easy, since you can prepare breakfast in your own room and then continue along Route 1 without a long morning routine.
For a full holiday home, Cottage - two bedrooms is a good pick, rated 9.4 from 169 reviews. It has a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a garden and a terrace with mountain views, ideal for outdoor dining on a long summer evening. Free private parking and WiFi are included, and it is described as a practical stop for Ring Road travelers. It suits a family of four or two couples who want more room than a hotel offers, and who plan to cook rather than go out.
Laxás Cottage is the most spacious choice if you want a house with some character. It is a renovated holiday home a few minutes from Blönduós, with three bedrooms, a living room, a private entrance, parquet floors, a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and an outdoor hot tub. Views of the sea, a lake and the mountains are a major asset. It is rated 8.9 from 155 reviews. It is the one to choose for a small group that wants a hot tub and a whole house, and that is happy to drive a few minutes into town.
A traveler's takeFor a cabin in Blönduós, I would choose Brekkukot Cottages for the highest rating and family rooms with kitchenettes, and Cottage - two bedrooms for a whole holiday home with a kitchen and a mountain-view terrace. I would pick Gladheimar Cottages if a geothermal hot tub beside the river matters most, and Laxás Cottage for a three-bedroom house with its own hot tub. Our advice is to arrive with groceries and confirm which unit has the hot tub or sauna.
CabinBrekkukot Cottages, Blönduós
Family cottages with kitchenettes and mountain views near Blönduós
Why guests love itBrekkukot Cottages in Blönduós offer family rooms with private bathrooms, each with a kitchenette and a dining table, which suits families who want to eat in. Guests also get a sun terrace, a patio, free WiFi and mountain views. The listing mentions convenient access to local attractions without naming them. Guests rate it 9.7 across 472 reviews, an excellent score on a solid sample, though nothing suggests a restaurant on site.
CabinCottage - two bedrooms
A two-bedroom cottage with mountain views and a fully equipped kitchen
Why guests love itI recommend this two-bedroom cottage to families and couples driving the Ring Road who want a practical stop in Blönduós. It has a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine, and a garden and terrace with mountain views suit outdoor dinners. Free private parking and WiFi are included. A washing machine is a real help midway through a long road trip. Guests rate it 9.4 across almost 170 reviews, a top score.
CabinLaxás Cottage
Renovated holiday home with a hot tub and sea and mountain views
Why guests love itI recommend Laxás Cottage to families and groups who want a renovated three-bedroom holiday home a few minutes from Blönduós. It has a living room, a private entrance, parquet floors, a fully equipped kitchen, air-conditioning and an outdoor hot tub, with views of the sea, the lake and the mountains. Views are the main draw here. Guests rate it 8.9 across more than 150 reviews, a good score for a roomy, comfortable house.
CabinGladheimar Cottages
Riverside cottages with private kitchens, terraces and geothermal hot tubs
Why guests love itGladheimar Cottages stand beside the Ring Road at Blönduós, facing the Blanda river. Each cabin has a private kitchen, a sofa and a furnished terrace, and most have a geothermal hot tub and a barbecue; some add a private sauna. Parking is free. Independent stays are the point here, so bring food. Check which cabin has the sauna, since only some do. Ratings are more mixed than average.
Local tips
- 1Choose Brekkukot Cottages for the best rating, 9.7, and family rooms with a kitchenette and a dining table.
- 2Pick Gladheimar Cottages for a geothermal hot tub and barbecue, but confirm which unit has a sauna, since only some do.
- 3Book Cottage - two bedrooms for a full kitchen, a washing machine and a terrace with mountain views.
- 4Choose Laxás Cottage for three bedrooms, air conditioning and an outdoor hot tub a few minutes from town.
- 5Buy groceries before you arrive, since every property here is built around cooking for yourself.
- 6Use Blönduós as a one- or two-night stop on Route 1, and plan the rest of the day by car.