Best Waterfall Stays in Egilsstadir, 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.

Kaldá Lyngholt offers holiday homes with wooden interiors, private bathrooms, kitchenettes with complimentary coffee and tea, and private terraces with barbecue facilities. Guests can use a sauna, a hot tub and yoga mats, all beside a river with a waterfall. The setting suits hiking and bird watching. A 9.5 rating across 85 reviews is strong. I would choose it for a family or couple who want a quiet riverside stay near Egilsstaðir.

I recommend Skipalaekur Farm Apartments to families who want space and a kitchen of their own in East Iceland. Each apartment has a private bathroom, a kitchenette and a terrace, with garden and mountain views, so breakfasts and dinners are easy to sort out between outings. Egilsstaðir Airport is close, and Hengifoss and Gufufoss are within reach by car. Guests rate it 9.4 across more than 400 reviews, which says a lot about how well it works for self-catering stays.

I recommend Hengifosslodge Skáldahús to couples and small families who want an elegant apartment near Egilsstaðir. Each apartment has a well-equipped kitchenette, a private bathroom and a dining area, and the property adds a private beach area, a sun terrace and a garden, with lake, garden and mountain views. Hengifoss waterfall is 6 km away. Guests rate it 9.4 across more than 370 reviews, a top score.

This Greystone Summerhouse in Egilsstaðir is a family apartment with a terrace, a kitchenette and a patio, plus free WiFi. Garden and mountain views come with the terrace, and a barbecue and an outdoor dining area suit summer evenings. The listing places it near Egilsstaðir Airport and local waterfalls. Guests rate it 9.2 across 369 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a well-reviewed, self-catered base for a family exploring the east.

I recommend the Finnsstaðir Holiday Home to families and groups who want a whole house near Egilsstaðir. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a hot tub, an open-air bath, a sun terrace and a garden, with free WiFi and private parking. Play areas keep children busy, and ski equipment hire is available. Guests rate it 9.1 across more than 230 reviews, a very high score for a roomy house built around outdoor time.

Skipalaekur is a plain, well-liked guesthouse for people who want a base rather than a destination. Rooms have private bathrooms, work desks and parquet floors, and guests share a kitchen, a lounge and a TV room, with a garden outside and free WiFi. Egilsstaðir Airport is close, and hiking trails and waterfalls are within easy reach. A rating of 9.0 across 897 reviews says guests rate the basics highly. I would choose it for a budget-minded family that cooks some meals.

Lakeside Apartments A is a one-bedroom apartment with a living room in Egilsstaðir, enough for a couple or a small family with one or two young children. The fully equipped kitchen and washing machine make a few nights easy, the private entrance simplifies arrivals, and the garden gives children room outside. It is close to Egilsstaðir Airport and several waterfalls, handy for exploring east Iceland. Families wanting separate bedrooms for the children will need more space.

Lagarfell Studios offers self-catering rooms in Egilsstaðir with a private bathroom, a kitchenette and parquet floors. For a family that means breakfast and simple dinners without a restaurant, plus a garden, a terrace and free private parking. The property sits near Egilsstaðir Airport and local waterfalls, so it works for a flight in or out of the East as well as for a few days of exploring. It is a set of studios, not a full-service hotel. Guests rate it 9.0.

Ormurinn Guesthouse in Egilsstaðir has family rooms, each with a private bathroom and parquet floors. Views take in the garden, the lake or the mountains depending on the room. A shared lounge and a kitchen sit alongside a garden, free WiFi and free private parking, a combination that suits families watching their budget. Guests rate it 8.9 across 636 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a sound, sociable base for a family in east Iceland.

Setberg is a self-contained apartment in Egilsstaðir that gives families more room than a hotel bedroom. It has a private bathroom, a well-equipped kitchenette and parquet floors, plus a terrace, a patio and a balcony with lake views. Free Wi-Fi is included. Hengifoss and Gufufoss are within easy reach, which makes day trips simple, and an 8.7 rating from 471 reviews is encouraging.

The Deluxe Family Apartment in Egilsstaðir lives up to its name for a family of five or six: three bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine, plus a private terrace for fresh air. Being in town means shops are close, and Egilsstaðir Airport is near if you fly in from Reykjavík. I would use it as a base for east Iceland, with waterfalls and the Lagarfljót lake area within driving distance.

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.

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.

East Guesthouse in Egilsstaðir has recently renovated rooms with mountain views. A terrace, a shared kitchen and a lounge give guests somewhere to cook and relax, and free WiFi and free private parking are included. The listing places it close to Egilsstaðir Airport, which is handy for early or late flights. Guests rate it 8.1 across 85 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a practical, budget-minded stop for a night or two in the east.

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.

Lakeside Apartments in Egilsstaðir is a comfortable one-bedroom apartment with a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine. The garden and terrace look over the lake, the mountains and the garden. Free WiFi, an outdoor play area and free private parking are included. Guests rate it 7.9 across 61 reviews, a solid score rather than a standout one.

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.

This recently renovated apartment in Egilsstaðir has one bedroom, a living room and a balcony with garden views. The kitchen is fully equipped, and air conditioning, a washing machine and free WiFi are included, with free private parking listed in its highlights. The listing puts it near Egilsstaðir Airport and suggests it for families exploring the region's waterfalls. Guests rate it 7.8 from 6 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a practical, modest base, not a showpiece.

I would choose Vinland Apartment 2 for a practical three-bedroom base near Egilsstaðir Airport. It has a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine, with free Wi-Fi and free on-site private parking, and local waterfalls are within easy reach. Guests rate it 7.3 across 57 reviews, a modest score, so I would expect a functional apartment rather than polish and would pick it for a family or group focused on space and price-conscious self-catering.