11 BEST GLASS IGLOOS IN ICELAND FOR NORTHERN LIGHTS! (2026/2027)
JUST IMAGINE. NORTHERN LIGHTS… BUT FROM BED! 🛏🌌
OUR QUICK TOP PICKS
| Category | Top Pick(s) |
|---|---|
| 💎 Luxury glass-roofed lodge | Tiny Glass Lodge ↓ between Selfoss and the Golden Circle. |
| 🍙 For an iconic “360 igloo dome” stay | Aurora Igloo South ↓ in Hella, South Iceland. |
| 👨👩👧 Best for families / small group | Golden Circle Domes (Lake View) ↓ near Hella, South Iceland. |
THE 11 BEST ICELAND GLASS IGLOO HOTELS
(IN DETAIL)
FULLY TRANSPARENT DOMES IN ICELAND
1. AURORA IGLOO SOUTH
⭐ Rating:
8.7 / 10 Fabulous
📍 Location:
Hella, South Iceland. 2 hour drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🆓🏡 Free cancellation available:
Interested in Aurora Igloo South?
Here’s more info –
A collection of 28 transparent dome igloos set on the edge of Hella, South Iceland. Choose between premium standard igloos (shared bathroom) or the NEWER private bathroom igloos for added convenience and comfort.
We’ve recently stayed at Aurora Igloo South, and 100% recommend upgrading to the private bathroom option. It makes this once-in-a-lifetime stay much easier / stress-free.
Check availability for Aurora Igloo South ↗
Inside your igloo: Double bed under a fully transparent dome, seating area with foot heaters. In the private bathroom domes – Refreshment station (mini fridge, Nespresso machine), WC, sink and rainfall shower.
On-site perks: Free parking, large wooden privacy screens between igloos, and thoughtful design with wrap-around curtains for extra privacy.
Getting to Aurora Igloo Hella: 2 hour drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. Driving is essential, no public transport routes direct to the igloos.
Psst! 👋🏼 Want more insight?
We’ve recently stayed at Aurora Igloo South, read our full review here ↗
2. BUUBBLE HOTEL ÖLVISHOLT
⭐ Rating:
8.8 / 10 Fabulous
📍 Location:
Selfoss, South West Iceland. 1 hour 45 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🆓🏡 Free cancellation available:
Interested in Buubble Hotel Ölvisholt?
Here’s more info –
Nicknamed The 5 Million Star Hotel, Buubble Hotel Ölvisholt offers transparent domes set deep within private woodland, giving uninterrupted 360° views of the night sky.
At this Ölvisholt site (near Selfoss), you’ll find peaceful forest surroundings and easy access to the South Coast.
Check availability for Buubble Hotel Ölvisholt ↗
Inside your bubble: Cosy double bed, heating, electric blanket and tea-making facilities. Nearby shared facilities include toilets, hot showers, towels and toiletries.
On-site perks: Complimentary hot drinks, electric blankets, and thoughtful small touches to keep you warm.
Getting there: Buubble Ölvisholt is a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. Driving is essential, there’s no public transport.
3. BUUBBLE HOTEL HROSSHAGI
⭐ Rating:
8.4 / 10 Very Good
📍 Location:
Reykholt, South West Iceland. 1 hour 45 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🆓🏡 Free cancellation available:
Interested in Buubble Hotel Hrosshagi?
Here’s more info –
Nicknamed The 5 Million Star Hotel, Buubble Hotel Hrosshagi offers transparent domes set deep within private woodland, giving uninterrupted 360° views of the night sky.
At this Hrosshagi site, you’re incredibly close to Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park, right off the Golden Circle route.
Check availability for Buubble Hotel Hrosshagi ↗
Inside your bubble: Cosy double bed, heating, electric blanket and tea-making facilities. Nearby shared facilities include toilets, hot showers, towels and toiletries.
On-site perks: Complimentary hot drinks, electric blankets, and thoughtful small touches to keep you warm.
Getting there: Buubble Hotel Hrosshagi is a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. Driving is essential, there’s no public transport.
SEMI-TRANSPARENT CANVAS DOMES IN ICELAND
4. GOLDEN CIRCLE DOMES (LAKE VIEW)
⭐ Rating:
8.6 / 10 Fabulous
📍 Location:
Selfoss, South Iceland. 1 hour 30 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🆓🏡 Free cancellation available:
Interested in Golden Circle Domes (Lake View)?
Here’s more info –
A small collection of luxury domes with panoramic lake and mountain views, located just off the Golden Circle route.
Check availability for Golden Circle Domes (Lake View) ↗
Inside your dome: 1x floor level double bed and 1x “loft” double bed beneath a clear geodesic roof, private bathroom with shower, kitchenette with fridge and coffee machine and a cosy sitting area with fireplace. Up to x4 people.
On-site perks: Guests can unwind in the shared outdoor sauna and hot tub, both positioned for lake views. Every dome has private parking directly beside it for easy access.
Getting there: Golden Circle Domes (Lake View) are a 1 hour 30 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. Driving is essential, there’s no public transport.
5. CAMP BOUTIQUE – BLACK BEACH AURORA DOME
⭐ Rating:
9.5 / 10 Exceptional
📍 Location:
Gaulverjabær, South West Iceland. 1 hour 35 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🆓🏡 Free cancellation available:
Interested in Camp Boutique’s Black Beach Aurora Dome?
Here’s more info –
Camp Boutique is a very unique “tent hotel”, set on a private black sand beachfront. Alongside bell tents, they have 10 premium sea-view “Black Sand Aurora Domes”.
Check availability for Camp Boutique’s Black Beach Aurora Dome ↗
Inside your dome: Spacious 205 ft², comfortable double bed, seating / dining area, outdoor furniture, BBQ, air conditioning, and electrical bed sockets.
On-site facilities: Modern facilities in service building, free private parking, 24-hour front desk, concierge service.
Getting there: Camp Boutique is a 1 hour 35 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. Driving is essential, there’s no public transport.
Book your stay at Camp Boutique’s Black Beach Aurora Dome ↗
6. HELJA STAY GLAMPING DOMES
⭐ Rating:
8.5 / 10 Very Good
📍 Location:
Hella, South Iceland. 2 hour 15 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🆓🏡 Free cancellation available:
Interested in Helja Stay’s Glamping Dome?
Here’s more info –
Helja Stay offers two beautifully designed glamping domes tucked into peaceful South Iceland countryside. They’re a private, boutique-style escape with quiet countryside views.
Check availability for Helja Stay’s Glamping Dome ↗
Inside your dome: Comfortable double bed, cosy interior furniture and decor, heating and a tea / coffee maker.
On-site facilities: Charming farmhouse restaurant, The Barn Kitchen. Shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Getting there: Helja Stay is a 2 hour 15 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. Driving is essential, there’s no public transport.
LUXURY GLASS CABINS IN ICELAND
7. TINY GLASS LODGE
⭐ Rating:
9.5 / 10 Exceptional
📍 Location:
Selfoss, South Iceland. 1 hour 40 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🆓🏡 Free cancellation available:
Interested in Tiny Glass Lodge?
Here’s more info –
A series of 4 luxury glass lodges set in the open countryside just off the Golden Circle route. We have recently stayed here for 1-night with our young son, and honestly, it was the highlight of our entire trip!!
Check availability for Tiny Glass Lodge ↗
Inside your lodge: Private hot tub, bathroom (WC, shower, washer/dryer), compact kitchenette, and a bedroom under a fully transparent glass ceiling.
On-site perks: Each lodge has its own gravel driveway for parking, plus free use of a shared barrel sauna and ice bath (with a set schedule to avoid overlap).
Getting there: Tiny Glass Lodge is a 1hr 40min drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. Driving is essential, there’s no public transport connection.
Psst! 👋🏼 Want more insight?
We’ve recently stayed at Tiny Glass Lodge, read our full review here ↗
8. PANORAMA GLASS LODGE® WEST
⭐ Rating:
4.9 / 5
📍 Location:
Akranes, West Iceland. 1 hour 26 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🛀🏻 Private hot tub included:
Interested in Panorama Glass Lodge® (West)?
Here’s more info –
While this property is “new” on Booking.com, it certainly isn’t! In fact, Panorama Glass Lodge® is a worldwide trademarked design, with its first two luxury lodges originating in Iceland back in 2017.
First is this West-side beachfront location in Akranes. (FYI – The second South Iceland option is listed further below).
These state-of-the-art glass lodges combine the feeling / experience of being out in raw, untouched nature with all the luxury and comforts you could need.
Check availability for Panorama Glass Lodge® West ↗
Inside your lodge: A high-end, spacious 248 feet² lodge with a private outdoor hot tub and hammock net on your balcony.
Inside you’ll find a modern private bathroom (WC & shower), a fully equipped kitchenette (hob, fridge with small freezer, microwave, kettle and coffee machine), plus a standout bedroom set beneath a fully transparent glass ceiling, wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows.
Around the lodge: This West site of Panorama Glass Lodge® benefits from a beachfront location, with direct access to the beach and epic sea views! Free guest parking and WiFi too.
There are only 4 lodges on-site here to maximise privacy and exclusivity between lodges, rather than feeling like a resort.
Getting there: This west location of Panorama Glass Lodge® is a 1 hour 26 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. Driving is essential, there’s no public transport connection or airport shuttle option.
9. PANORAMA GLASS LODGE® SOUTH
⭐ Rating:
10 / 10 Exceptional
📍 Location:
22 minutes inland from Hella, South Iceland. 2 hour 20 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🛀🏻 Private hot tub included:
Interested in Panorama Glass Lodge® (South)?
Here’s more info –
Same trademarked luxury glass lodge design, completely different feel! The 4 premium lodges at the South Iceland site (a 22 minute / 26km drive away from the closest town of Hella) this time are set inland – surrounded by raw, rugged Icelandic green countryside and distant mountains.
Still donning all the luxurious comforts you could need for a premium stay, the lodges are set under the darkest skies with minimal light pollution – ideal for northern lights spotting.
Check availability for Panorama Glass Lodge® South ↗
Inside your lodge: A premium, generously sized lodge set in Iceland’s open countryside, surrounded by highland and river views, with your own private outdoor hot tub and hammock net on the balcony.
Inside, there’s a sleek private bathroom (WC and shower), a well-equipped kitchenette (hob, fridge with small freezer, microwave, kettle and coffee machine), and a show-stopping bedroom beneath a fully transparent glass roof, framed by full-height windows for epic uninterrupted landscape views.
Around the lodge: Again, there’s just 4 lodges on-site here to maximise privacy and exclusivity between lodges. Each lodge has a private outdoor “hotpot” next to it with epic views of volanco Hekla, the Icelandic highlands and river.
Getting there: This southerly location of Panorama Glass Lodge® is a 2 hour 20 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. Driving is essential, there’s no public transport connection or airport shuttle option.
There’s not much around and no catering options are available here, so make sure you stock up on all the food / drink that you’ll see for your stay.
The closest town is Hella, directly on South Coast Highway 1, although it doesn’t have the best supermarket option, it’s more of a convenience store.
We highly suggest stopping at the Krónan supermarket in Selfoss (town before Hella). It’s larger, with more choice!
10. GLASS COTTAGES
⭐ Rating:
5 / 5
📍 Location:
Hella, South Iceland. 2 hour drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🛀🏻 Private hot tub included:
Interested in Glass Cottages?
Here’s more info –
Glass Cottages are a pair of two ultra-premium glass roof cabins set in the middle of South Iceland’s lava-field countryside, surrounded by wide-open views and total quiet.
Set in raw Icelandic lava fields (500 hectares in fact!), these ultra premium cottages allow for 2 people maximum.
Check availability for Glass Cottages ↗
Inside your lodge: High-end open plan layout, giant private hot tub, modern private bathroom (WC, shower, washer/dryer), fully equipped kitchenette and a bedroom under a fully transparent glass ceiling.
Getting there: Glass Cottages is a 2 hour drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. It is strongly advised to rent a 4X4 type vehicle during the Winter months (September to March) to better tackle Iceland’s road conditions.
Glass Cottages work closely with a local company that can offer private transfers, plus visit the South’s best attractions. Enquire with them directly to find out more.
11. ÖÖD HEKLA HORIZON – MIRROR HOUSES
⭐ Rating:
9.6 / 10 Exceptional
📍 Location:
Hella, South Iceland. 2 hour 25 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF). See distance on Maps.
🆓🏡 Free cancellation available:
Interested in ÖÖD Hekla Horizon’s Mirror Houses?
Here’s more info –
OK OK, so while these hi-spec Mirror Houses aren’t *technically* glass igloos, I couldn’t not share them as a last minute wild card.
These luxury pads come in standard, extended and family sizes. Panoramic countryside views through floor-to-ceiling windows spanning an entire side.
Check availability for ÖÖD Hekla Horizon ↗
Inside your mirror house: Double bed, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom with shower and spacious seating / dining area. Private patio area too!
Aurora-friendly extras: An exclusive “Northern Lights Lounge” for guests to relax and wait for them to appear.
Extra perks & quirks: Or, take in the show from the shared outdoor sauna and hot tub.
Getting there: ÖÖD Hekla Horizon are a 2 hour 10 minute drive from Keflavik Airport (KEF), see route. Driving is essential, there’s no public transport.
The road from Hella to ÖÖD Hekla Horizon is gravelled, so a 4×4 is recommended, Winter tyres in colder months.
It’s a 20 minute drive from Hella, the closest town. There’s no food offer on-site, guests are recommended to get food and drink supplies before arriving. Hella doesn’t have the best supermarket option though, it’s more of a convenience store.
We highly suggest stopping at the Krónan supermarket in Selfoss (town before Hella). It’s larger, with more choice!
OUR TOP TIPS FOR STAYING IN A GLASS IGLOO (AND COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID)
FINAL THOUGHTS: WHICH ICELAND IGLOO HOTEL IS BEST FOR YOU?
Every igloo hotel in Iceland comes with its own vibe, price point and level of luxury – but after comparing them all, here are the standouts depending on what you’re actually looking for:
💎 Best for a once-in-a-lifetime luxury stay
If you want “WOW” factor – book Tiny Glass Lodge. After recently staying here with our toddler in tow, we can personally vouch this luxury glass cabin has serious WOW factor, 360° countryside views and private hot tub.
💑 Best for couples
Depends on what type of couple you are! Either Tiny Glass Lodge again for that luxe experience, or opt for the full 360 igloo experience at Aurora Igloo South!
👨👩👧 Best for families / small groups
Golden Circle Domes (Lake View) is a well designed and equipped canvas igloo with 2 x double beds, perfect for up to 4 adults!
We hope you have the best time staying in Iceland, get in touch at hello@theflainstravel.com and let us know which one you end up going with! 🤩
This blog post was written by Jordie Flain!
Founder of TheFlainsTravel.com
A travel-obsessed Sagittarius creating honest, easy-to-follow guides. Powered by tea, chocolate and a slightly concerning amount of tomato ketchup.
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