Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital and largest city, is known for its thrilling wilderness adventures and at the same time its vibrant city life. The city is both modern and historic, lively and relaxed. There are tons of activities to do in the city, from whale watching on its shores to drinking like a true Viking at Ölgerðin Brewery. Tourist destinations such as Jökulsárlón and Hjalparfoss Waterfall are accessible from Reykjavik as well, so you should give them a visit. You don’t always have to be up and running though. If you want to have a unique Icelandic experience, opt for a farm stay for a more laid-back trip without going too far away from the capital. Read on to learn about the top farm stays near Reykjavik, Iceland, for great experiences.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Serene rental unit in Thingvellir (from USD 108)
This farm stay in Thingvellir has three bedrooms that can sleep a total of eight guests. So, if you’re looking for a place where you and your loved ones can reconnect and recharge, this is the place for you. Although the hosts live on the upper floor of the house, you will have no problem with privacy since there are separate entrances on each floor.
The property is just a 30-minute drive away from Reykjavik, but you can have a lot of quiet time here. The farm keeps horses and guests can pet them if they want to. They have dogs and cats too! If you want to get to know the place more, you may visit the nearby Thingvellir Visitor Center to figure out all the spots and lter head to the Thingvellir Church for the relaxing ambiance.
Thingvellir, Iceland
38.29 km (23.8 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaSuperhost
Accommodates: 8
Top guest reviews
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the rooms are perfect only had to move to my own room for perfect wifi receptiongood apartment with an awesome viewbeautiful art work on the walls and kitchen well equippedkjartan's place was very comfortable with a well-stocked kitchenCleanliness:
the place was clean comfortable and very peacefulspacious and well appointed apartment that was clean and well litthe place is very cleanthe place had everything we needed and was very cleaneasy to find clean with everything you need in the kitchenHost:
kjartan is a perfect hostkjartan was the perfect hostlinda was a wonderful host and was so accommodatingthe hosts are very friendlythe hosts linda rós and kjartan were super friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location within thingvellir national parklocation is absolutely fantastic for touring hiking and/or fishing in the golden circlebeautiful location and very convenient for visiting thingvellircute easy place to staycomfortable stay near thingvellir everything was in place
2. The Club House (from USD 710)
Who said staying on a farm cannot be luxurious? The Club House, which is located at Hvammsvik Nature Resort & Hot Springs in the town of Mosfellsbær, is just a 40-minute drive from Reykjavik. This rental is a renovated farmhouse with a rustic yet elegant design. It has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A maximum of seven guests can stay on this property.
This property is part of the Hvammsvik estate which has old farm establishments and a barn, all of which have been newly renovated to accommodate guests. While staying here, you only need to pay 50% of the admission fees to the eight hot springs on the estate. You can get closer to wildlife while staying here, for there are more than 30 types of birds in the area.
Mosfellsbær, Kjósarhreppur, Iceland
30.48 km (19.0 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaAccommodates: 7
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two tvs and lots of natural area to walk explore and photo opportunitiesloved the views and the facilities with the use of hot spings and games roomwe were a party of five and had plenty of room to spread outRead more reviewsLocation:
striking location and a really beautiful housegreat location to tour iceland’s natural beautythis location was gorgeous our family of 7 really enjoyed our staythis is a comfortable stylish house in which to hang out and enjoy the stunning scenery and location
3. Ásahraun (from USD 133)
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like sleeping in a barrel, then you’re in for a treat at this property. The small farm of Ásahraun is located in Selfoss, a town by the banks of the Olfusá river, which is one of Iceland’s largest rivers. Selfoss is 31 mi (50 km) away from Reykjavik.
The farm has three sleeping barrels and each barrel can accommodate up to two guests. Surely, you’ll have a unique and cozy experience here. There is a kitchenette inside each barrel, but there’s also a shared kitchen on the premises where you can cook freely. After acquainting yourself with the sheep, horses, and ducks on the farm, you can take advantage of the shared outdoor hot tub and shower house for a relaxing evening.
Selfoss, Iceland
60.1 km (37.4 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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the cottage itself was the perfect amount of space for two people and so cozywe were so comfortable and slept so well and enjoyed meeting torfi and his dogsthe beds were comfy and the shower house was greatadorable and most of all comfortable accommodations a beautiful and private rural settingthe beds were like clouds so comfortable and cozy we slept until sunriseCleanliness:
the shower was clean and relaxingthe cabins are spotlessly clean thoughtfully designed and well equippedamazing stay very cleanher place was clean unique and cozysúsanna’s place was adorable extremely clean and cozyHost:
lovely surroundings and great hoststorfi was a friendly and relaxed hostunique experience and nice hosttorfi was a great host and very responsive giving advice on things to do in the areatorfi was such a thoughtful host and showed me around the farm and made my stay unforgettableRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was good for exploring the golden circle and close to grocery shopping in selfossthe location is just a few minute drive into selfoss which had cute little places to eatgreat location to start your iceland journeylocation was awesome the barrels are just as cute as you imaginewe had the best time staying at súsanna's place
4. Esjan (from USD 173)
Get the best of both worlds at Esjan where you’ll be surrounded by magnificent sea and mountains. You might even get the chance to see the magical northern lights!
Aside from wonderful views, this accommodation offers a unique experience as guests will be staying in renovated buses. Each room has a seating area and kitchenette and can sleep up to four adults. You can bring your pets here too, free of charge. If you have some work emergency, don’t worry since WiFI is readily available in the area. To maximize your stay here, you can engage in various activities such as horseriding and hiking. The property is located in Kjalarnes, which is 30 minutes away from Reykjavik.
Esjan
Address: Skrautholar 4
11.61 km (7.3 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
Have the ultimate getaway in Iceland
They say that Reykjavik is the gateway to exploring the untouched beauty of Iceland. With the wonderful places, food, activities, and people the city has, you will definitely have a lovely trip here. After touring the city, allow yourself to just kick back and relax in one of these wonderful farm stays near Reykjavik. It’s the best way to complete your stay in Iceland.
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