Title: Visit Golden Circle: Best of Golden Circle Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Golden Circle

## Travel Guide

![Gullfoss Waterfall featuring rapids, a waterfall and mist or fog](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128557-Gullfoss-Waterfall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Geysir Hot Springs featuring a hot spring](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128423-Geysir.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Gullfoss Waterfall featuring mist or fog, a cascade and a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128545-Gullfoss-Waterfall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Geysir Hot Springs which includes tranquil scenes and mist or fog](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128431-Geysir.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Gullfoss Waterfall which includes a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128515-Gullfoss-Waterfall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Golden Circle

Things to do

- Golden Circle Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Golden Circle

![Fosshotel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9031800/9031743/4c46e13b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Fosshotel Reykjavik

Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg Reykjavik 

CA $206

CA $237 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

Everyone was very helpful and accommodating.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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![The Reykjavik EDITION](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71620000/71618300/71618236/00208474_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Reykjavik EDITION

AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik 

CA $439

CA $571 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (544 reviews)

Quiet Luxury… unforgettable style! Delicious food in restaurant. Crystal clean. Staff is nice, fast and always ready to help. I’ll definitely come back in summer and bring my friends and coworkers.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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![Alda Hotel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8120100/8120033/940267ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik 

CA $232

CA $266 total

Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,117 reviews)

Clean, warm a little noisy as we faced the street. Overall quite good

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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![Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284500/8284462/7c3436be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant

Minni-Borg Selfoss 

Stay at this aparthotel in Selfoss. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Kerid Crater is located nearby.

8.8/10 Excellent! (397 reviews)

Hot tub was the cherry on top

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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![SAGA Circle Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116650000/116646000/116645985/a3798fcd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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SAGA Circle Villas

1 Ásborgir Selfoss Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Selfoss. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attraction Kerid Crater is located ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)

Very quiet area. Incredibly quiet. Beautiful area and stay.

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/Selfoss-Hotels-SAGA-Circle-Villas.h116645985.Hotel-Information)

![Kerbyggd: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden Circle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34890000/34885800/34885789/abfdfb5a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Kerbyggd: Luxury House and Cottage in Golden Circle

Kerbyggð 1 Selfoss South Iceland

Stay at this cottage in Selfoss. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attraction Kerid Crater is located nearby.

9.8/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)

We loved our trip to Iceland, the stay at Kerbyggd really was the icing on the cake. Exceptionally clean, modern houses with everything you need for a self catering stay. Jumping in the hot tub whilst surrounded by snow was a big highlight, we even saw the northen lights out front too. And whilst ...

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Kerid Crater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/713c7e5ec1e7c8d75d264b0638a285b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kerid Crater

4/5(17 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kerid Crater and enjoy the northern light views during your trip to Selfoss. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Kerid-Crater-Selfoss.d553248621565948048.Vacation-Attraction)

![Laugarvatn Fontana](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2c5996b1202265617080e30e6eb9f492.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Laugarvatn Fontana

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Laugarvatn Fontana during your travels to Laugarvatn. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Laugarvatn-Fontana-Blaskogabyggd.d553248635974593503.Vacation-Attraction)

![Ulfarsfell Mountain](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/105d683f45281735130318f3a7c2e52a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ulfarsfell Mountain

Explore the great outdoors at Ulfarsfell Mountain and enjoy the northern light views during your trip to Lagafell. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Ulfarsfell-Mountain-Reykjavik.d6279560.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Reykjadalur Valley

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Reykjadalur Valley, a lovely green space in Sveitarfélagid Ölfus. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Reykjadalur-Valley-Sveitarfelagid-Olfus.d6297101.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Nesjavellir

4/5(2 reviews)

After visiting Nesjavellir, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Selfoss. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Nesjavellir-Selfoss.d6062507.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Brúarfoss

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brúarfoss during your travels in Bláskógabyggd. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Bruarfoss-Blaskogabyggd.d553248635976415372.Vacation-Attraction)

## Cities near Golden Circle

![Selfoss featuring a gorge or canyon, rapids and a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128003-Selfoss.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Selfoss

![Reykjavik](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128369-Harpa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Reykjavik

![Laugarvatn which includes snow, tranquil scenes and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128025-Laugarvatn.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Laugarvatn

![Photo by Spencer Collier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b114f0e7c20e63254dbc9171e4de5c12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kópavogur

- Cities near Golden Circle
- Places of interest

[Selfoss](https://expedia.ca/Selfoss.dx6024942)[Reykjavik](https://expedia.ca/Reykjavik.dx6054688)[Laugarvatn](https://expedia.ca/Laugarvatn.dx6060225)[Kópavogur](https://expedia.ca/Kopavogur.dx6084321)[Mosfellsbær](https://expedia.ca/Mosfellsbr.dx6094625)[Arborg](https://expedia.ca/Arborg.dx3000401473)[Kjalarnes](https://expedia.ca/Kjalarnes.dx553248631353575348)[Sveitarfélagid Ölfus](https://expedia.ca/Sveitarfelagid-Olfus.dx553248635976063342)

- [Kerid Crater ](https://expedia.ca/Kerid-Crater-Selfoss.d553248621565948048.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Reykjavik Harbour ](https://expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Harbour-Vesturbr.d6062509.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Laugavegur ](https://expedia.ca/Laugavegur-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6355675.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Thingvellir National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Thingvellir-National-Park-Blaskogabyggd.d6062477.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Harpa ](https://expedia.ca/Harpa-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6250435.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Gullfoss ](https://expedia.ca/Gullfoss-Southern-Region.d6062479.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hallgrimskirkja ](https://expedia.ca/Hallgrimskirkja-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6062455.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Geysir Hot Springs ](https://expedia.ca/Geysir-Hot-Springs-Blaskogabyggd.d6062481.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Reykjavik City Hall ](https://expedia.ca/Reykjavik-City-Hall-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6062473.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Perlan ](https://expedia.ca/Perlan-Reykjavik.d6062465.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool ](https://expedia.ca/Laugardalslaug-Geothermal-Pool-Laugardalur.d6205724.Vacation-Attraction)
- [National Museum of Iceland ](https://expedia.ca/National-Museum-Of-Iceland-Reykjavik.d6062459.Vacation-Attraction)

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