Travel Reference
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Stracta Hótel
HOTEL
( 531 8010;
www.stractahotels.is
;Rangárflatir 4;d with/without bathroom incl breakfast from
Ikr26,500/17,000, 3-/6-person studio incl breakfast from Ikr33,000/43,200, dinner Ikr5500; )
Brand-new Stracta is first in a series of higher-end tourist hotels started by Icelandic foot-
baller Hermann Hreiðarsson. Rooms range from modern, comfortable doubles to studios
with microwaves and refrigerators, on up to two-bedroom, family-friendly apartments. The
upstairs restaurant has sweeping views of Vestmannaeyjar and volcanoes, while the bistro
(open 10am to 1am) overlooks the spa and courtyard.
Guesthouse Nonni
GUESTHOUSE
( 894 9953;
www.bbiceland.com
;Arnarsandur 3;s/d without bathroom incl breakfast Ikr16,200/
17,700; )
Run by friendly Nonni, who loves cooking a large breakfast for his guests (fresh bread and
flower-shaped waffles), this small guesthouse on a residential street has five wooden-
walled rooms tucked up a cork stairwell.
Guesthouse Brenna
HOUSE
( 487 5532;
http://guesthousebrenna.wordpress.com
;
Þrúðvangur 37;house Ikr25,000)
This adorable riverside house sleeps eight and has a little kitchen, washing machine, and a
comfy sitting room. Linen costs Ikr1000. Prices drop with additional nights. No individual
rooms rented.
Hótel Rangá
HOTEL
( 487 5700;
www.hotelranga.is
;Suðurlandsvegur;d/ste incl breakfast from Ikr48,400/89,400, lunch
mains Ikr2600-3700, dinner mains Ikr4400-9900; )
Just south of the Ring Road 8km east of Hella, Hótel Rangá looks like a log cabin but
caters to Iceland's high-end travellers. Service is top-notch, and wood-panelled rooms and
luxurious common areas cosy. The restaurant has broad windows across open pastures. To
splash out, go for a 'World Pavilion' suite.
Understated 'Asia' - which looks like a Japanese ryokan - is apparently Charlize Ther-
on's pick.
