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Hotel Grimsborgir

FANTASTIC FOUR STAR HOTEL - Hotel Grimsborgir was built in 2009, consisting of six houses with a total of ten apartments and the main building with the reception and Grimsborgir Restaurant. In 2013 and 2014 a new buildings with 28 beautiful and spacious superior double rooms was added to the hotel.


Due to its ideal location in the heart of the Golden Circle, being very close to some of Iceland’s most amazing attractions such as Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir National Park, Hotel Grimsborgir is a popular and sought after place to stay for tourists all over the world.
Hotel Grimsborgir prides itself on its friendly, first class service, and always provides guests with everything they need to make their stay in Iceland more enjoyable.

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Hotel Grimsborgir offers luxury accommodation for up to 200 guests in 14 apartments, 44 superior hotel rooms and 6 Junior suites.

The hotel's superior rooms are 24 square metres in size and have a private bath with bath tub/shower. Every room has a nice terrace and access to hot tubs in a common area. Breakfast buffet for one to three guests is included in the rate and takes place in the restaurant.

Room amenities:

Terrace with sitting area
Access to hot tubs
Free wi-fi
Mini bar
Flat screen TV
Coffee and tea in the room

The hotel's junior suites are 40 square metres in size and have a private bath with bath tub  and shower. Every room has a nice terrace and access to hot tubs in a common area. Breakfast buffet for two is included in the rate and takes place in the restaurant.

Room amenities:

Terrace with sitting area
Access to hot tubs
Free wi-fi
Mini bar
50″ Flat screen TV
Coffee and tea in the room

Restaurant Grimsborgir:

Hótel Grímsborgir has a very nice restaurant with a broad a la carte menu (32 dishes) with both Icelandic and international dishes. The restaurant seats 200 guests and in the summer it is possible to sit on the beautiful terrace.

Main Course examples:

Fruit stuffed Portobello Mushroom with creamy barley and salad

Lamb with béarnaise sauce, potatoes and vegetables

Beef Tenderloin 250gram with mushroom and potatoes

T-bone steak 400gram with mushrooms and potatoes

Oven baked salmon with vegetables and white wine sauce

Pan fried Icelandic Cod with creamy barley

Lobster 300gram with fresh salad and garlic bread

Bar Grimsborgir:

Enjoy cocktails or wines in the bar with a great selection, waiters are happy to assist you on your choice.

Hotel Grimsborgir is located in South Iceland in Grímsnes, directly at the famous Golden Circle tourist route. It is a 45-minute drive from the capital Reykjavík and a 90-minute drive from the International Airport in Keflavík. The hotel is located at the river Sog which is Iceland’s largest freshwater river in terms of water volume. It is especially famous for fishing Arctic char, Atlantic salmon and brown trout.

Directions from Reykjavik to Hotel Grímsborgir

Take Road 1 heading east over the Hellisheioi pass and past Iceland’s flower village Hverageroi. Just before the town of Selfoss (which is marked “Árborg” on the map) you take a left onto Road 35 (Biskupstungnavegur) and drive along the mountainIngolfsfjall. Take a left onto Road 36 heading towards the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. You will soon see Hotel Grimsborgir’s white houses on the left hand side. The reception and restaurant is the first building to the right.