Best Cabin Stays in Egilsstaðir, East Iceland

Hengifosslodge Tiny Houses are chalets by the water near Egilsstaðir, each with a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace, a terrace and a balcony. A family gets its own space and can cook, and the garden has lake and mountain views, with a private beach area and a sun terrace. WiFi is free. The setting is quiet and the emphasis is on nature rather than services. Guests rate it 9.8 across 389 reviews.

Ormurinn Cottages are self-catering cabins in Egilsstaðir with panoramic views of Lake Lagarfljót. Each has a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a terrace, with barbecue facilities available during summer. WiFi and private parking are free, and Egilsstaðir village is a short drive away. Guests rate them 9 across 896 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a well-reviewed lakeside base for a couple or small family who like to cook and drive.

Smabot is a one-bedroom cottage, so I would suggest it for a couple or a small family rather than a group. The kitchenette handles simple meals, and the private garden and terrace give children somewhere to be outside without leaving the property. Private parking makes day trips easy, and the waterfalls Hengifoss and Gufufoss are within reach of Egilsstaðir for a morning walk. Larger families will want more bedrooms than this cottage offers.

Hótel Eyvindará is a family-run hotel in the countryside near Egilsstaðir, with rooms and cottages that have private bathrooms and private terraces. Garden views and free WiFi in the lobby come with the stay. A geothermal pool is nearby and a skiing area is a short drive away. Guests rate it 8.2 across 760 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a calm, family-run base for travellers with a car who like the countryside to the town.

Við-Bót Riverside Cottage is a two-bedroom holiday home in Egilsstaðir with a garden, a terrace and views of the lake, the garden and the mountains. The kitchen and dining area are fully usable, and a barbecue, a picnic area, free WiFi and free private parking are included. Pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.2 across 246 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a quiet cottage for a couple or a small family, with or without a dog.

Óbót 1 is a one-bedroom riverside cabin near Egilsstaðir, so it suits a couple best; a parent with a baby could manage, but a family of four would be cramped. The garden and terrace face the river and mountains, a calm place for a toddler to potter while you watch. There is one bathroom, with a bath or shower and toiletries provided. I would book it as a quiet stop in east Iceland rather than a family base.

I recommend Ábót - Riverside Cottage to families and couples who want a whole two-bedroom holiday home near Egilsstaðir. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace with outdoor seating, barbecue facilities and free WiFi, and pets are welcome. Hengifoss and Gufufoss are within reach for day trips. Guests rate it 8.0 across more than 250 reviews, a good score for a roomy, self-catering stay that gives a group its own space.

I would choose Vinland Cottage for a two-bedroom base near Egilsstaðir Airport, which suits an early flight or a late landing. The holiday home has a living room, parquet floors and a kitchenette with what you need to cook, plus free Wi-Fi, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Local waterfalls are within easy reach. It is rated 7.9 across 125 reviews, so I would expect a simple, comfortable cottage rather than polish, best for a small family or two couples.