Southwest Iceland & the Golden Circle - Iceland - page 203

Sleek, clean and simple is the order of the day at this residential-area B&B on the main
drag out of town.
Hótel Keflavík HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 420 7000; www.hotelkeflavik.is ;Vatnsnesvegur 12-14;d/f incl breakfast
Ikr31,000/64,000; )
Serviceable, central rooms; rates vary wildly online. The hotel also runs a small mural-
painted guesthouse ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;s/d without bathroom Ikr14,700/18,500) across the
street, which is a bit dark inside.
Bed & Breakfast Keflavík Airport HOTEL
( 426 5000; www.bbkeflavik.com ;Valhallarbraut 761;d/q incl breakfast Ikr20,000/26,200; )
In one of the former military base buildings, this large, spruced-up hotel offers an assort-
ment of simple accommodation, close to the airport.
Eating & Drinking
There are enough greasy grills in Keflavík to give you an instant burger-induced coronary.
Several good places line the main street, plus Icelandair Hotel Keflavík has an excellent
restaurant.
Thai Keflavík THAI
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 421 8666; www.thaikeflavik.is ; Hafnargata 39;mains Ikr1690-2400;
11.30am-10pm Mon-Fri, 4-10pm Sat & Sun; )
With authentic Thai dishes, this restaurant is a great choice if you're up to your eyeballs in
fish and lamb. There's outdoor seating during warm weather.
Olsen Olsen FAST FOOD
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 421 4457;Hafnargata 17;snacks Ikr950-2100; 11am-10pm)
In the 1950s, thanks to American-introduced rock 'n' roll, Keflavík was the coolest place in
Iceland. This US-style diner transports locals back to the glory days, with shiny silver
tables, red plastic seats and pictures of Elvis.