Full Board Holidays to Iceland

Reykjavik and Akureyri offer the strongest full board options because they combine hotel stock with a choice of places to eat out when you want a change.

• Reykjavik: Reykjavik is the strongest choice for full board because the city has the largest hotel stock in Iceland and a compact centre where restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets are all within walking distance. A full board package here gives you breakfast and an evening meal in the hotel, while lunch or a dinner by the waterfront can be arranged easily in the evening. We recommend Reykjavik for travellers who want flexibility, as you can eat in or out without planning every meal around a long drive. Reykjavik holidays
• Akureyri: Akureyri, the largest settlement in the north, has a smaller hotel stock than the capital but its compact centre keeps the choice of places to eat within a short walk of most properties. Full board here suits couples and families who prefer a quieter stay and want their main meals provided while they take day trips to Godafoss waterfall or go whale watching from the northern coast. The trade-off is fewer late-night options than the capital, so we suggest planning dinners in advance.
• Vik: Vik is a small settlement on the south coast roughly 180 km along the Ring Road from the capital, and its full board options are more limited than in the larger towns. Most visitors stay in one or two hotels that provide dinner as part of the package, which makes board basis essential for guests who do not want to drive far in the evening. Breakfast and dinner in the hotel work well after a day on the black sand beaches, though lunch is usually easiest to pack or buy in advance.
• Hofn: Hofn is a fishing community in southeast Iceland and the usual starting point for exploring the famous glacier lagoon, which sits roughly an hour's drive away along the Ring Road. Hotel stock here is modest, so full board is a practical choice because dining options beyond the hotel are few after the day trips finish. We find this settlement works best for travellers who value an included evening meal and a hearty breakfast before long days of driving.
• Husavik: Husavik is a small fishing settlement in North Iceland, best known for whale watching tours that set sail from its quayside and for a relaxed pace after a day on the water. Its hotel and restaurant offer is compact, so full board is a sensible choice for guests who want a warm evening meal without searching the surrounding streets after a cold trip out at sea. Lunch on the boat or a packed picnic will usually be needed, so plan for that when choosing your board basis.