Domestic accommodation

Domestic accommodation

When booking accommodations, it is necessary to state at the time of booking if a person uses a wheelchair or has any special needs. Often, there are a limited number of accessible rooms at each property. It is therefore best to specify your needs, as people's understanding of accessibility varies widely. Sometimes, people refer to places as accessible simply because there are no steps at the entrance. It is also important that you ask in detail about the exact accessibility arrangements so that the venue and the room booked for you will definitely suit your needs.

Good advice

Use search engines like Google to get experience other disabled travelers to the tourist attractions and accommodations you're considering. Check out the traveler experiences in each section below.
View reviews of accommodations on Trip Advisor

Various things about accessible tourism:

European Network for Air Travel (European Network for Accessible Tourism)

United Nations (World Tourism Organization) Guidelines and manuals on accessibility in tourism

Hotels and guesthouses

Hotel Horn The hotel in Ísafjörður has two wheelchair-accessible rooms, and according to their website, the hotel is well-accessible. The building has an elevator.

Icelandair Hotel Hamar There are 4 rooms specially accessible for wheelchair users. Accessibility is generally very good at the hotel.

Travelers' Experience

Icelandair Hotel Hamar Borgarfjörður has very good accessibility (information from a wheelchair user).

Hotel Budir Has good accessibility for people who use wheelchairs.

The Old Inn in Ísafjörður. A wheelchair user noted that accessibility for wheelchair users was good there. There is a spacious room and restroom facilities in the hallway with good wheelchair access. To enter the building, you go up a ramp at the back door.

Hotel Húsafell A wheelchair user recommends this hotel, both the accommodations and the restaurant.

Icelandair Hotel Akureyri Has 12 rooms accessible to wheelchair users. Wheelchair access is generally very good throughout the property.

Travelers' Experience

Icelandair Hotel Akureyri has good facilities.

Hotel KEA has a room for people who use wheelchairs and the accessibility is decent.

Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir, There are at least six rooms designed with the needs of people with disabilities in mind.

Travelers' Experience

Icelandair Hotel Region Accessible for people who use wheelchairs in Egilsstaðir.

Lágafell – 861 Hvolsvöllur

The Backland to Lágafell – Apartment for rent specially designed with the needs of wheelchair users in mind. Sæunn Þórarinsdóttir phone: 891-8091

Hotel Eldhestar – 810 Hveragerði

Hotel Eldhestar has 26 double rooms, and some of the rooms are specially designed for guests with disabilities.

Travelers' Experience

Port Inn It's a new guesthouse. Good access from the parking lot. The room was nice and spacious, with a good bed. The shower facility was nice; a shower chair is available, but it doesn't have wheels.

Hotel Laki Accessibility at Kirkjubæjarklaustur is good for people in wheelchairs.

Hotel Westman Islands They have opened a new wing. Excellent facilities for people with disabilities and those in wheelchairs; we recommend this hotel. A shower chair is available on-site.

Á Hotel Selfoss It has good accessibility for people in wheelchairs. According to the hotel's website, 10 rooms were designed for wheelchair users.

Reykjavik

  • Grand Hotel Reykjavik is a four-star luxury hotel. Emphasis is placed on good accessibility for people with disabilities on all floors. 15 rooms were specially designed with accessibility in mind.
  • Hilton Reykjavik Nordica has 5 rooms specially accessible for wheelchairs. Parking is available for people with disabilities. Braille or raised symbols are used on the rooms. Good accessibility between areas of the hotel. Assistive devices for the hearing impaired. Please note that these services may only be available in certain rooms or units, and that additional charges may apply for specific services. 
  • Icelandair Hotel Marina Has 10-12 rooms specially accessible for wheelchair users. Accessibility is generally very good at the hotel.
  • Hotel Cabin Features a room and bathroom with a wheelchair-accessible shower. Parking is accessible for people with disabilities, and there is good accessibility between locations.
  • Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik NaturaOffers 3 wheelchair-accessible rooms. When booking a room, please specify that a guest in a wheelchair will be staying.

Travelers' Experience

  • Hotel Smári According to the family of a wheelchair user, it is very accessible in Kópavogur.
 

Reykjavik

  • Grand Hotel Reykjavik is a four-star luxury hotel. Emphasis is placed on good accessibility for people with disabilities on all floors. 15 rooms were specially designed with accessibility in mind.
  • Hilton Reykjavik Nordica has 5 rooms specially accessible for wheelchairs. Parking is available for people with disabilities. Braille or raised symbols are used on the rooms. Good accessibility between areas of the hotel. Assistive devices for the hearing impaired. Please note that these services may only be available in certain rooms or units, and that additional charges may apply for specific services. 
  • Icelandair Hotel Marina Has 10-12 rooms specially accessible for wheelchair users. Accessibility is generally very good at the hotel.
  • Hotel Cabin Features a room and bathroom with a wheelchair-accessible shower. Parking is accessible for people with disabilities, and there is good accessibility between locations.
  • Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik NaturaOffers 3 wheelchair-accessible rooms. When booking a room, please specify that a guest in a wheelchair will be staying.

Travelers' Experience

  • Hotel Smári According to the family of a wheelchair user, it is very accessible in Kópavogur.
 

The following vacation homes are accessible for people with disabilities, but as individual needs vary, we recommend calling the properties to check accessibility before booking to ensure a suitable fit. We welcome any additional information you may have.

Campsite

Camping.is is an information website about all campsites in the country. To see if the campsite is accessible Select the region you are going to, click "more" under the campground you want to view, and then click "services". The areas that are accessible are marked with a wheelchair symbol. We would like to point out that it is best to contact the campground before you leave to ensure they have the necessary facilities.

The camping map can be suitable for many who want to travel around the country inexpensively and stay in a tent, trailer, RV, or camper. The camping pass  Provides free lodging for 2 adults and 4 children under 16 at partner campsites of the Outing Card for up to 28 nights per season. Discounts are available for people with disabilities and must be checked each time.

City Farm

A good 2-room apartment is available for short-term rent in Borgartún, Reykjavik. Accessible for wheelchair users and equipped with a shower chair on wheels. It can be rented through Airbnb and Booking but it is also possible to get in touch via by email to book directly.