Northern lights above Ljosafoss Lake Guest House

Golden Circle · South Iceland

Stay by the lake.
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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

A quiet base in the heart of the Golden Circle.

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 bright room at Ljosafoss Lake Guest House

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.

Interior of a Golden Circle Dome

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Five experiences.
Across the Golden Circle.

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Guesthouse

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
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At Ljósafoss · Lake-view glamping

Golden Circle Domes — Lake View

A private geodesic dome at Ljósafoss, set above the lake with a kitchenette, private bathroom and an unforgettable view.

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Fireplace
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Nearby sister stay · Thrastalundur

Golden Circle Domes — Glamping Experience

A separate forest glamping stay near Þrastalundur, with a private bathroom, kitchenette and fireplace.

  • Private bathroom
  • Fireplace
  • Near Þrastalundur
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Private lake-view cottages

Golden Circle Luxury Cottages

A private cottage for guests who want more space, a full kitchen, a hot tub and a place to slow down.

  • Hot tub
  • Full kitchen
  • Private stay
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Hraunborgir Campsite · 805 Kiðjaberg

Hraunborgir Golden Circle Tents

A comfortable luxury-tent stay in the heart of the Golden Circle, with access to a restaurant, swimming pool and hot tubs.

  • Hot tubs & pool
  • Restaurant & bar
  • Free parking
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Golden Circle Dome in the Icelandic landscape

Your Golden Circle base

Close to the sights.
Far from the noise.

Wake up by the lake, explore Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss, then return to stillness — and, when the sky is clear, the northern lights.

22 kmto Þingvellir
5ways to stay
Freeon-site parking
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Guest reviews

What guests say about Ljósafoss.

Real comments published by guests on independent travel platforms. Follow each source to read the review in context.

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Ljosafoss Lake Guest House

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Google★★★★★ · 5/5
“Best place to watch aurora. Dark and sparse. Extremely quiet due to low occupancy, we had a good night’s rest.”
Y Heng · Google reviewView source ↗
Booking.com9/10
“Great staff! Great stay! would recommend.”
Dennis, Canada · June 2026View source ↗
Tripadvisor★★★★☆ · 4/5
“The beds are comfortable. It’s quite roomy and warm. The breakfast was quite nice.”
Lau_traveller · July 2024View source ↗
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Golden Circle Domes — Lake View

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Booking.com9/10
“The location was very scenic and the property was great. Amazing display of the northern lights.”
Kristina, United States · November 2025View source ↗
Tripadvisor★★★★★ · 5/5
“Excellent Globe with fine finishes. Beautiful bathroom! There is everything you need.”
Elisa Z · March 2025View source ↗
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Golden Circle Luxury Cottages

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Booking.com9/10
“Really nice house, with a lot of space for a large group. Very comfortable beds.”
Ana, Portugal · October 2025View source ↗
Tripadvisor★★★★★ · 5/5
“The hot tub was a wonderful way to unwind, and the fireplace added a warm, welcoming touch.”
Hatton G · July 2024View source ↗
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Golden Circle Domes — Glamping Experience

Near Þrastalundur · 801 Selfoss
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Booking.com9/10
“The property is beautiful. It sits secluded in the woods, the interior is delightfully decorated.”
Harry, United Kingdom · February 2025View source ↗
Tripadvisor★★★★★ · 5/5
“Warm and cozy with the cold weather outside. We were blown away with how elegant and stylish it is.”
Helga A · April 2024View source ↗
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Hraunborgir Golden Circle Tents

Hraunborgir Campsite · 805 Kiðjaberg
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Explore nearby

The Golden Circle starts at your door.

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.

Landscape from a Golden Circle cottage

Room to breathe

Come for the Golden Circle. Stay for the stillness.

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Good to know

Plan your stay.

What can I book at Ljósafoss?+

Choose from guesthouse rooms, lake-view domes and private cottages. Live availability is shown on our booking page.

How do I book directly?+

Select “Book your stay” or “Check availability” anywhere on this website. Your reservation is then handled securely through GoDo.

Is parking available?+

Yes, free on-site parking is available for guests.

Where is Ljósafoss located?+

Ljósafoss is at Brúarás, 805 Selfoss, in a peaceful lakeside setting within Iceland’s Golden Circle.

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