How many hotels are in Iceland?

Iceland has 182 hotels with a total of 12,670 rooms. The hotel sector has grown significantly since 2010 to accommodate increasing tourism demand.

What is the hotel occupancy rate in Iceland?

The current hotel occupancy rate in Iceland is 78.1%. Occupancy varies significantly by season, with peak rates during summer months (June-August) often exceeding 90% in popular areas like Reykjavik.

How many overnight stays do tourists have in Iceland?

Foreign tourists account for approximately 4.9 million overnight stays in Icelandic hotels annually. The average length of stay is around 2-3 nights per visitor.

Which region in Iceland has the highest hotel occupancy?

The Capital Region (Reykjavik area) consistently has the highest hotel occupancy rates in Iceland, typically 10-20 percentage points higher than other regions. The South and Reykjanes Peninsula also see strong occupancy due to their proximity to the airport and popular attractions.

When is peak season for Iceland hotels?

Peak season for Iceland hotels is June through August (summer), when occupancy rates are highest and prices peak. Shoulder season (May, September-October) offers good availability and moderate prices. Winter (November-April) is low season for most hotels outside Reykjavik, though northern lights tourism has increased winter demand.

Iceland Hotel Statistics

Iceland has 182 hotels with 12,670 rooms.
Capital Region occupancy: 78%

Overnight stays, capacity & occupancy rates across all regions

Overnight Stays

Foreigners · TTM

4.9M

+5.5%YoY

Overnight Stays

Foreigners · Jun 2026

483k

-0.5%YoY

Capital Region Occupancy

Jun 2026

78.2%

-3.4 ppvs 2025

Hotel Rooms

182 hotels

12,670

Capacity

Overnight Stays — Foreigners

Year-over-year comparison

Jul '24 – Jun '25

Jul '25 – Jun '26

YoY %

Jul '24 – Jun '25

Jul '25 – Jun '26

YoY

Regional Performance

Jun 2026

Occupancy rates & overnight stays by region

Occupancy Rate

South

82%

-1.7pp

East

80%

+3.2pp

Capital

78%

-3.4pp

Reykjanes

77%

-0.7pp

North

76%

+1.3pp

West

68%

-0.1pp

Overnight Stays

Foreign

Domestic

Total

South

148k+11%

East

18k+0%

Capital

232k-6%

Reykjanes

38k-8%

North

59k+6%

West

38k-2%

💡 Compare occupancy rates with actual overnight stays across regions

Hotel Capacity by Region

Number of hotels, rooms, and beds · YoY change

Region	Hotels	±	Rooms	±	Beds	±
Capital region	59	-1	5,671	+50	12,461	+138
South	54	+6	3,188	+375	7,013	+714
Northeast	21	+1	1,288	+75	2,809	+186
Reykjanes	15		902	-51	1,938	-131
West	18	-1	854	-13	1,831	-9
East	10		424	-4	914	+22
Northwest	3	-1	182	-26	413	-52
Westfjords	2		161		561
Total	182	+4	12,670	+406	27,940	+868

Change (±) shows year-over-year difference vs 2025

Top Source Markets

Jun 2026

Overnight stays by nationality · YoY change

United States of America

172k nights

53.4%

-8%

Germany

48k nights

14.7%

-17%

China

34k nights

10.5%

+31%

United Kingdom

27k nights

8.4%

-4%

France

23k nights

7.1%

+4%

Canada

19k nights

5.9%

+12%

Average Stay Length

TTM

Overnight stays per visitor · Top 6 source markets

🇨🇳

China (405k nights / 117k pax)

3.5

🇩🇪

Germany (402k nights / 147k pax)

2.7

🇬🇧

United Kingdom (589k nights / 240k pax)

2.5

🇺🇸

United States of America (1.5m nights / 637k pax)

2.3

🇫🇷

France (207k nights / 101k pax)

2.0

🇨🇦

Canada (133k nights / 82k pax)

1.6

Overnight Stays per Visitor

Trend

Average overnight stays per foreign arrival

Jul '25 – Jun '26

Jul '24 – Jun '25

Room Capacity Growth

Total hotel rooms by year

2015 → 2026+72% growth

Domestic Overnight Stays

Icelandic guests · Annual totals

Normal

COVID

YTD

Data Notes

Hotel data includes only traditional hotels that are open year-round. Occupancy rates measure room utilization as a percentage of available capacity. 2025 figures are preliminary.