Draflastadir Guesthouse

After a long day of travel, it was nice to have a cozy lounge where we could sit and unwind. The rooms were spacious, modern, and clean, and free Wi-Fi was available. The setting was lovely and peaceful, the service very friendly, and breakfast came with a great view.

The food was excellent and the service friendly. We loved the magical setting, with incredible views and a level of peace and quiet that's hard to beat. Thanks for making our stay a five-star experience, from the Saunders family in South Africa.

The rooms were great, and there was a jacuzzi in the little garden. Breakfast was excellent, better than you often find at an Icelandic hotel. This was probably the quietest place I had to stop on my travels. It's tucked a little away from the busy trails, and if you're heading to north-east Iceland, I'd recommend staying here. The surrounding nature is gorgeous, as it is elsewhere in Iceland.

We used the guesthouse as a base for exploring the Myvatn Lake area. Our family of four was my wife, me, and our boys, aged 9 and 11. The valley is beautiful, with a wild river below and snowcapped mountains around it even in late July. Akureyri, Godifoss, a beautiful waterfall, Husavik and the nearby Puffins, and the Myvatn valley are all nearby. On July 22nd, my 11-year-old and I hiked behind the property up to the snow line and enjoyed the view before breakfast in the barn. It really is a magical place.