Keflavik holiday travel

Keflavik is a small town in the Reykjanes region of Iceland. Its primary claim to fame is its large international airport which serves as the primary hub for all of Iceland’s international traffic. Keflavik is located a mere 31 miles from Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital and cosmopolitan epicentre.

Where to stay – hotels

The most comprehensive hotels in Keflavik are in conjunction with the airport and offer full amenities to the range of travellers heading into the country. The most affordable Keflavik hotel rates can be arranged online via advanced booking. Click here for more Keflavik hotel options.

A few more modest hotels can be found in Keflavik city centre. Keflavik is a town of only 10,000 inhabitants, and once you’ve put some distance between yourself and the airport, you’ll find that the hotel selection decreases considerably. Keflavik hotel like Hotel Keflavik at the city centre can be arranged by clicking here.

Hotels in the Keflavik area generally cater for business and holiday travellers alike. Most Keflavik hotel are outfitted with business and conference facilities to accommodate groups of moderate size.

What to do

This part of Iceland, especially as you approach Reykjavik, has gained a reputation as a lively nightspot with an endless selection of bars, restaurants and clubs to keep you up all hours. The party usually starts late at night, so be prepared to catch up on sleep the next day.

There’s a variety of outdoor activities to keep visitors engaged. Watching whales and dolphins at sea is a wonderful activity for the entire family to enjoy. Head to the harbour if you’d like to organise a whale–watching outing through a local agency.

Many tour agencies also arrange horseback riding tours of the countryside. Short excursions as well as multi–leg camping trips of varying length can be arranged inside the city.

Nearby in Reykjavik, there are several interesting museums and galleries highlighting the country’s artistic, historic and cultural achievements throughout the centuries.

What to see – by car hire

Car hire in Keflavik is a great way to stay mobile, especially if you plan to take many trips into the Reykjavik city centre. Hire cars in Keflavik makes it possible to plan your own itinerary without depending on infrequent public transportation.

Many of the outdoor activities like whale–watching and horseback riding require transit by car out of Keflavik before the activity can be taken up. A hire cars in Keflavik makes connecting with these activities much easier.

Hot springs, active geysers and similar geothermal marvels can be reached from Keflavik via a short drive by hire car.