Bubble Hotel Iceland - Hrosshagi - Hrosshagi

Matt C.

Overall, it was a good experience since the bubbles are a unique concept and allowed beautiful view of the sky when going to sleep and waking up for a sunrise. However, the service building was pretty dirty, overflowing basket of dirty towels, and our provided handheld lantern to light the path to our bubble when we arrived was missing batteries so not very useful. If you’re looking to stay just for the experience of the bubble, it was worth it I would say, but if you’re looking for a high quality stay overall with any sort of service support, this would not be the stay for you.

tstefanatos

I've never done anything like this before. I went during the summer - where its 24 hour daylight. The staff did offer eye covers - but I came prepared and had my own. This place is exactly what I expected. To be out - in a clear bubble to embrace all that was around me! The bed was comfortable. The temp inside the Bubble was fine. I slept really well, and LOVED waking up multiple times in the night to see the day - night sky. The common area where the showers and toilet were was clean. The water was hot and refreshing. I'd totally do this again!

Nicolas L.

Nous avons réservé cet hôtel pour bien finir notre road trip islandais en 4x4 et tente de toit afin de profiter d’une belle nuit.
L’accueil : lamentable . Une jeune homme nous attends dans la salle commune de petit déjeuner, pas aimable, pas souriant, aucune explication sur le fonctionnement de la bulle avec le sas à respecter. Heureusement nous connaissions le fonctionnement ayant déjà fait l’expérience en France.
La chambre : la chambre était fonctionnelle et propre mais aucun charme, aucune décoration et aucun mobilier extérieur pour profiter d’un moment de plein air avant de passer une belle nuit étoilée. Les équipements sont vieillissants et la bulle est rafistoler avec des morceaux de plastique … pas de salle de bain privative, pas de WC privatifs non plus.
Les lieux : bon emplacement paisible avec une belle vue, mais aucune intimité car les bulles sont proches les unes des autres. Une salle commune bien équipée qui répond à son emploi pour prendre un petit déjeuner, une douche .. mais sans aucun intérêt.
Déçu par cette expérience qui ne vaut pas du tout son prix. J’ai déjà réalisé cette expérience en France pour un niveau de qualité bien plus élevée et un prix plus bas.

Paola A.

L’esperienza è carina e l’idea pure. I problemi - enormi - sono due:
1) due soli bagni per 20 persone;
2) l’enorme sproporzione tra prezzo e servizi offerti.
Noi, ad agosto, abbiamo pagato quasi 500€ (rimborsabile) e a quel prezzo mi sarei aspettata più servizi igienici (sapevo fossero in comune, ma non immaginavo di doverli condividere con tutti gli ospiti presenti) e, soprattutto, mi aspettavo fossero pulitissimi, cosa che non è accaduta.
Nelle bubble, invece, mancano tutti i servizi di base: niente cestino, niente appendiabiti, nulla di nulla… una vera sofferenza!!! Anche in Puglia abbiamo sistemazioni simili, ma sono super attrezzate per rendere il soggiorno piacevole.
Sconsigliatissima!!!!

Kev Z.

It's interesting reading the other reviews because it's clearly a mixed experience for folks.

This is basically a glamping experience and should be treated like staying in a fancy tent with communal bathrooms and kitchen.

Perfect if you are looking for a unique experience and value immersion in nature. We got to wake up to light filtering through trees and birds chirping about. Was really magical even though we didn't get to see any aurora due to weather. Location is convenient on the golden circle and a good jumping off point for trips around the area. Beds were plush and comfortable, with the heat regulation totally fine for late August weather. Facilities were OK, nothing special but totally functional. There's 2 bathrooms, each with a shower, and a shared kitchen. The kitchen is a bit tight in the morning, but we had no problem eating some breakfast and had tea/coffee while hanging out on the deck outside. Got to chat with a few other international visitors during our stay and had some fun conversations.

This stay is probably not for you if you seek a hotel / townhouse / luxury sort of lodging experience. Or if you value privacy highly, I probably wouldn't recommend staying in a big transparent beach ball. If you don't like the camping / hostel life, this may not be for you.

Price is a bit high, but it's not any worse than other lodging in this popular area. Lodging in Iceland in general is expensive, so I didn't find this outside of those norms in the busy summer months.
Owner + dog were super nice and had a great stay here for 2 nights.

Franci 2. C.

È un’esperienza unica a poter dormire in una bolla in mezzo all’aria aperta.consiglio di prendere la mascherina oscurante per gli occhi. Le camere non sono nuovissime e la casetta di servizio con i gabinetti è forse un po’ piccola per tutte le camere. Comunque è un’esperienza che vale la pena di fare.

Monica M.

Stayed here for a night as a couple - absolutely LOVED it. Air in the bubble room was cool inside (despite it being sunny and warm outside). Linens were super high quality. No one else there; it was off-season (May). We only had four hours of darkness, but the trees provided shading and it was easy to get a great night sleep. Bathrooms & showers are < 1 minute walk away at the service hut. Free WiFi and coffee at the hut. Self check in. To address concerns we read in other reviews (1) Hot shower water is piped from thermal hot spring so, yes, it has smell of sulphur - but it’s part of the Golden Circle experience! (2) Lots of privacy provided by the trees (especially in spring and summer) and the scent of the pine and fir trees made the air so fresh. (3) Not a lot of food options nearby so pack your own breakfast (fridge in the service hut).

simone R.

This place has enormous potential, but unfortunately, the reality doesn’t match the high price tag. At over €300 per night, I expected a premium experience, but what I found was more of a poorly maintained concept than a functioning destination.

Facilities: The shared amenities are not sufficient. A single cabin with two showers and toilets for 9 bubble units leads to long waits and zero comfort. The water smells unpleasant, which is not acceptable at this price point.

Accommodation: The “bubbles” are air-blown plastic tents that feel flimsy and worn, with visible stitching and patchwork that suggest durability is an issue. They offer no privacy whatsoever. Entering or exiting requires zipping through two plastic layers, which is tedious and far from the seamless experience you’d expect from a luxury eco-stay.

This feels like a case of a clever idea being marketed at a premium price, without the thoughtful execution or maintenance to support it. With meaningful improvements and attention to guest comfort, it could be something special. But as it stands, the experience doesn’t come close to justifying the cost.