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Blue Hotel Fagrilundur

9/10

SUPERB

Hand-picked by Roman, Iceland expert

Compare prices:

Booking.com: $200
Expedia: $190
Vio.com: $180

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Alpine resort

3 stars

Spa

Sustainable

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Roman

Iceland expert

30+ destinations visited

18 curated trips

Blue Hotel Fagrilundur is a modern 3-star resort located right on the Golden Circle road. Its close proximity to most of the region's attractions makes it a convenient base for exploring the area.

The hotel features comfortable rooms and has a number of amenities that are popular with guests, including a restaurant, bar, and hot tubs.

This Blue Hotel is consistently highly rated by its guests, thanks to the hotel's location, amenities, friendly staff, and good value for money.

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