01Guesthouse
Ljosafoss Lake Guest House
A spacious former boarding school with lake and mountain views, breakfast, family rooms and a shared kitchen.
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
- Lake view

Golden Circle · South Iceland
Guesthouse rooms, lake-view domes, private cottages and luxury tents across our Golden Circle locations near Þingvellir.
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One place, your kind of stay
Ljósafoss brings together five distinct ways to stay. Choose the social ease of our guesthouse, sleep under a wide Icelandic sky in a dome, settle into the privacy of a cottage, or choose a luxury tent at Hraunborgir Campsite. Wherever you stay, the lake, mountains and open landscape are right outside.

A place with a story
64° 07′ N
An old Icelandic boarding school, a pine-framed lakeshore and a collection of stays created for days of discovery and nights of stillness.

Find your stay
01Guesthouse
A spacious former boarding school with lake and mountain views, breakfast, family rooms and a shared kitchen.
02At Ljósafoss · Lake-view glamping
A private geodesic dome at Ljósafoss, set above the lake with a kitchenette, private bathroom and an unforgettable view.
03Nearby sister stay · Thrastalundur
A separate forest glamping stay near Þrastalundur, with a private bathroom, kitchenette and fireplace.
04Private lake-view cottages
A private cottage for guests who want more space, a full kitchen, a hot tub and a place to slow down.
05Hraunborgir Campsite · 805 Kiðjaberg
A comfortable luxury-tent stay in the heart of the Golden Circle, with access to a restaurant, swimming pool and hot tubs.
See the stay
Wide-open views, warm interiors and several ways to make this quiet corner of the Golden Circle your own.
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Your Golden Circle base
Wake up by the lake, explore Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss, then return to stillness — and, when the sky is clear, the northern lights.
Why book here
See current availability for the guesthouse, domes, cottages and tents in one place.
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Compare the different ways to stay and choose the space that suits your trip.
Guest reviews
Real comments published by guests on independent travel platforms. Follow each source to read the review in context.
“Best place to watch aurora. Dark and sparse. Extremely quiet due to low occupancy, we had a good night’s rest.”
“Great staff! Great stay! would recommend.”
“The beds are comfortable. It’s quite roomy and warm. The breakfast was quite nice.”
“The location was very scenic and the property was great. Amazing display of the northern lights.”
“Excellent Globe with fine finishes. Beautiful bathroom! There is everything you need.”
“Really nice house, with a lot of space for a large group. Very comfortable beds.”
“The hot tub was a wonderful way to unwind, and the fireplace added a warm, welcoming touch.”
“The property is beautiful. It sits secluded in the woods, the interior is delightfully decorated.”
“Warm and cozy with the cold weather outside. We were blown away with how elegant and stylish it is.”
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Hraunborgir Camping Site is listed on Tripadvisor at Hraunborgir, 805 Iceland. Guest reviews have not been published yet.
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Explore nearby
From volcanic craters and powerful waterfalls to geothermal lagoons and memorable local dining, many of South Iceland’s essential stops are within easy reach of Ljósafoss.
National park
Walk between tectonic plates in a UNESCO-listed landscape shaped by Icelandic history.
Explore ↗ 02Volcanic landscape
Circle a vivid volcanic crater lake in the Grímsnes countryside.
Explore ↗ 03Geothermal area
Watch Strokkur erupt in the famous Haukadalur geothermal area.
Explore ↗ 04Waterfall
See the Hvítá river plunge through one of Iceland’s most dramatic canyons.
Explore ↗ 05Geothermal lagoon
Unwind in two levels of geothermal pools above the Hvítá river and visit Ylja Restaurant.
Explore ↗ 06Geothermal baths
Lakefront mineral baths and natural steam rooms heated by the earth.
Explore ↗ 07Waterfall
A compact waterfall known for its remarkable blue glacial water.
Explore ↗ 08Greenhouse dining
Dine among tomato vines in a geothermal greenhouse. Advance booking recommended.
Explore ↗ 09History & culture
Visit one of Iceland’s most important historic and ecclesiastical sites.
Explore ↗ 10Restaurant
A welcoming countryside restaurant with beautiful views across the Sog river.
Explore ↗ 11Eco-village
Explore workshops, exhibitions and a peaceful community built around sustainability.
Explore ↗ 12Geothermal pool
Soak in a historic geothermal pool surrounded by steam and open countryside.
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Room to breathe
Book directly for live availability and the full choice of rooms, domes and cottages. Your reservation is handled securely through our GoDo booking system.
Book directGood to know
Choose from guesthouse rooms, lake-view domes and private cottages. Live availability is shown on our booking page.
Select “Book your stay” or “Check availability” anywhere on this website. Your reservation is then handled securely through GoDo.
Yes, free on-site parking is available for guests.
Ljósafoss is at Brúarás, 805 Selfoss, in a peaceful lakeside setting within Iceland’s Golden Circle.
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