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While Iceland is a fantastic
tourist destination, there are a few things you should know about the country
and about making reservations in hotels or a guesthouse in Reykjavik.
Book
Well Ahead
Guesthouses in Reykjavik
will be difficult to find during the peak season so it is better that you make
bookings in whichever hotel you wish to stay in well in advance. This will help
you avoid unnecessary hassle on your arrival and will save you from being
overcharged as well.
Use
Credit Cards
You can use all types of
international credit cards to book hotels or pay for services in Iceland as
these are accepted at most places, even for paying for your cab. Many tourists
not aware of this find themselves queuing up at currency offices to convert
their money into Icelandic currency, which is the Kronur (ISK). No need for
this as you can pretty much buy anything using your credit card.
Learn
the Exchange Rate
Make sure you are aware of
the current exchange rate of Kronur with the currency you usually carry around
back home. Due to the economic conditions in Iceland, the value of Kronur is
very less as compared to, for example, the US dollar. This means when making
reservations in a guesthouse in Reykjavik you are quoted a few thousand
Kronurs, then it probably equals to a few hundred US dollars, or even less.
Early
Check-Ins
Do make sure whichever
guesthouse or hotel you book offers early check-ins so that you can straight
away move to your hotel when you land. This facility may not be offered by all
hotels in Reykjavik.
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