“sleep tight in the heart of the golden circle”

A night on the farm

 Stay the night in the peaceful environment of the farmhotel Efstidalur. Our family-run hotel is located in the heart of the Golden Circle, meaning you will have easy access to natural wonders in our region. Enjoy rustic rooms with breathtaking views of rolling hills and snow-capped glaciers at the horizon. Guests can taste our homemade meals, straight from our farm. Watch the cows from a comfortable seat in our coffeehouse or restaurant. Major attractions for your Golden Circle Iceland tour like geysers, waterfalls and hot springs are found at short drives from the farm. 

 

Double Room

Our double rooms accommodate two guests in a cozy retreat with views of the Icelandic countryside. The room features a private bathroom and a double bed, which can be made into a twin bed upon request.

Enjoy amenities including free Wi-Fi and a shared hot tub on site. Start your day with a hearty breakfast including homemade food.

Triple Room

Our triple accommodate up to three guests in a cozy retreat with views of the Icelandic countryside. The room features a private bathroom and a double bed, which can be made into a twin bed upon request, and a single bed.

 

Enjoy amenities including free Wi-Fi and a shared hot tub on site. Start your day with a hearty breakfast including homemade food.

family Room

The family room accommodates five to seven guests. The spatious room is on the first floor and offers panoramic views of the landscape, including three snowcapped volcanoes at the horizon. The family room features a private bathroom, a double bed and three single beds.

Enjoy amenities including free Wi-Fi and a shared hot tub on site. Start your day with a hearty breakfast including homemade food.

Cottage on the farm

Our cottages accommodate up to six guests in a cozy retreat. The spatious cottages are perfect for a family or a group of friends. All cottages have beautiful views of the landscape below with the Laugarvatn lake in sight. The cottage features two double beds and two single beds. 

 

BBQ

What to do at the farm

Homemade Ice Cream

Choose your favorite flavor from our homemade ice cream. We produce the ice cream in our dairy kitchen. The window from the ice cream bar provides a nice view of the stable with our beloved cows.

Horse riding

Explore the region around the farm by horse, Icelandic horse. We offer a variety of tours with different levels and lengths. You can even visit Brúarfoss by horse. Please note that horse riding is only available during the summer months.

Brúarfoss

One of your Golden Circle stops should be this blue gem, found in the backyard of our farm. It’s beautiful year round and very photogenic. You can visit easily from the farm by car or by hiking.

Farm to table

Taste true local products from Icelandic soil in our farm-to-table restaurant with cows. Enjoy lunch or dinner with fresh food while watching the cows from the window. Find the Efstidalur menu on our website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the check-in and check-out time?

• Check-in: You can check-in from 14.00 until 20.00 in the evening. If you are arriving later, please contact us. We will arrange a self check-in for you.

• Check-out: The time to check-out is 11.00 in the morning.

Do the rooms have Wi-Fi available?

Yes. We have free Wi-Fi available in all our rooms and restaurant area.

Are pets allowed?

Unfortunately, no. Although we are a farm, we do not allow pets inside the hotel or restaurant areas for hygiene reasons.

Is there a hot tub?

Yes. There’s a communual hot tub on site. Free to use for all hotel guests.

Is breakfast included?

If you book directly through our website, breakfast is included. If you book through a third party (Booking.com, Expedia, etc.) breakfast is not included.

Can I park my car?

Yes, there’s a large parking lot on site.

How can I get to the farm?

There’s no public transport in our area. You need a private transfer or rental vehicle to reach our farm. You can access our farm with any type of vehicle. There’s no need for a 4WD.

Can I request a twin room?

Yes. All double rooms can be made in a twin room on request.

Can I bring my baby?

Yes. We can provide a baby cot on request.

Do you have roll-away beds?

Unfortunately, we don’t have roll-away beds in our hotel rooms.

Can I cancel my reservation?

Cancellation is free up to one week in advance. If you decide to cancel one week or shorter before your reservation, we charge the full price.