Torfhus Retreat, ReykjavikTorfhus Retreat in Reykjavik, Iceland has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 38 hotels we score in Reykjavik. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.5.Torfhus Retreat is a small luxury eco-hotel in South Iceland, set in the Golden Circle region among geysers, waterfalls, glaciers and mossy fields. Its 25 accommodations are built like traditional Icelandic turf houses, with turf roofs, local stone and geothermal heating, including ten Torfhus suites. Guests can use geothermal pools, a hot tub and sauna, eat local cuisine at the restaurant, and book personalised adventure services. Reviews praise the staff, the food and the cosy cottages, and the setting suits travellers wanting nature and quiet rather than town life. One limitation: service is described as low touch, so guests looking for constant attention may find it too hands-off.What stands out

Basalt stone hot pools

Warm, stylish cottages

Good on-site restaurant

Near major natural attractions

Watch out for

Low-touch service experience

Remote, far from towns

Better-scored in Reykjavik

Torfhus Hotel, Reykjavik: 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms). Torfhus Hotel sits near Selfoss in Iceland's Golden Circle area, a collection of 25 turf houses built in the style of traditional Icelandic cottages.

Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by Ihg, Reykjavik: 4.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $400 a night. Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG is an extended-stay hotel in central Reykjavík, about 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Top Ccl Hotel Reykjavik Saga, Reykjavik: 4.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $511 a night. Hotel Reykjavik Saga is a four-star boutique hotel that opened in July 2022 in central Reykjavik.