Hotel Egilsen offers historic charm and contemporary comfort in Reykjavík’s Old Town, with individually styled rooms, personalised service, and bespoke excursions for discerning travellers seeking an intimate Icelandic experience.
Highlights
Personalised Service – Attentive, tailored hospitality for a truly memorable stay.
Bespoke Icelandic Adventures – Private city tours, glacier hikes, and Northern Lights trips.
Central Old Town Location – Steps from Reykjavík’s cultural, culinary, and shopping highlights.
Historic Elegance – Restored 19th-century buildings with individually styled rooms.
When to visit
Climb the hill overlooking the harbour for stunning views across the bay. In winter it is also a great place from which to try and spot the Northern Lights - just remember to take a torch with you as the path is very dark!
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The hotel is located in the small town of Stykkishólmur on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The hotel is approximately three hours' drive from the international airport.
It is a 3-hour direct flight from London to Reykjavík-Keflavík Airport.
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Whale watching from Snaefellsnes
Set sail from the Snæfellsnes Peninsula for a private whale-watching adventure, spotting orcas, humpbacks, and more against the dramatic backdrop of Snæfellsjökull Glacier and Iceland’s unspoiled coast.
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Explore Iceland’s mystical Snæfellsnes Peninsula privately, from Kirkjufell’s iconic peaks and cascading waterfalls to remote fjords and fishing villages, where geology, legend, and supernatural allure converge.
Explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
On this tour pass through the traditional fishing villages perched on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula's coast. Visit the unique Shark Museum and stop at Ölkelda where naturally carbonated water springs from the ground.
Borgarfjordur and into the glacier
Discover Iceland’s west in private luxury, from lava-carved waterfalls to the powerful Langjökull glacier, ending with an unforgettable descent into luminous blue ice caves hidden deep within the ice.
Giljabod canyon baths
Explore the beauty of western Iceland with a gentle hike through Husafell canyon, passing by incredible scenery before reaching the Giljabod pools, hidden in the canyon, to enjoy a relaxing soak in the geothermally-heated water.
