Tailor-made urban style in Reykjavik’s creative core
Sand Hotel
@ Sand Hotel
@ Sand Hotel
Sand Hotel is a boutique-style property that can be found in central Reykjavik is a perfect luxury stay in the city.
Why Stay at Sand Hotel?
Nestled along Reykjavik’s famed Laugavegur shopping street, Sand Hotel is a stylish retreat where Icelandic design, boutique charm, and literary history meet. Once home to a Nobel Prize-winning author and a historic shoemaker, this hotel offers a true sense of place, with a modern twist.
Your Reykjavik, Your Way
Off the Map Travel makes your Reykjavik stay as vivid or as relaxed as you want it to be. Dive into Iceland’s design scene, retreat to a local spa, or venture out to glaciers and geysers—your itinerary flows from your style.
Expect:
- Sleek, design-forward rooms with curated Icelandic touches
- Gourmet breakfasts and pastries from the famous Sandholt Bakery next door
- Access to Reykjavik’s art, fashion, and food scenes
- A boutique base for discovering Iceland’s wild and urban edges
Tailor-Made Experiences May Include:
- Private art and shopping tours, led by local creatives
- Day trips to the Golden Circle or south coast, crafted around your pace
- Nightlife or fine dining explorations, matched to your tastes
- Sauna and wellness rituals, just a short walk away
Redefining Luxury in Reykjavik’s Heart
At Sand Hotel, every detail is designed to feel considered and calm. With Off the Map Travel, we add meaning, rhythm, and personality to your city stay—crafted around who you are, and how you want to explore.
Itinerary Inspiration in Reykjavik
We can personalise your stay and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
Reykjavik & Akureyri
This short break in Iceland will help you discover the relaxing Sky Lagoon, and explore Iceland’s southern coast with a private guide.
Summer in Iceland: Lava, Lagoons & Glaciers
Luxury Iceland escape: lagoons, glaciers, whale watching and black sand beaches on a 9 day adventure of fire and ice.
Icelandic Aurora Self Drive
Iceland in the Autumn months is one of the best times to visit Iceland, and see the midnight sun!
Iceland Self Drive Adventure with Glaciers, Fjords and Geothermal Experiences
Explore Iceland on an epic self drive with glaciers, waterfalls, wildlife encounters and luxury geothermal spa experiencesExplore More Options in Iceland
Let us create your perfect Icelandic adventure – a land where fire meets ice and every turn reveals a new wonder. Stay in hand-selected countryside retreats or stylish Reykjavik hideaways, then dive into volcanic landscapes, geothermal lagoons, and thundering waterfalls. Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights or exploring lava caves and glaciers, we’ll build a unique journey that fuses adventure with comfort, always with a touch of the unexpected.
Hotel Umi
Connecting to nature, with peace and quiet in the Icelandic countryside
Panorama Glass Lodge
Amazing sunsets and sunrises, watching the northern lights from your bed
Hotel Húsafell
Relax in geothermal baths, with dark skies for seeing the Northern Lights
Hotel Rangá
A boutique hotel that go above and beyond in sustainability management
Hotel Búðir
Tailor-made Icelandic romance in a windswept coastal church hotel – designed around you.
Fosshotel Reykjavík
Tailor-made Icelandic city stays in Reykjavik’s tallest hotel – designed around you.
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Tailor-made coastal Iceland escapes at the foot of black beaches – designed around you
Eldar Lodge
A haven of comfort, luxury and tranquility, with stunning views of nature
Deplar Farm
With two helipads, arrive in style at this super-luxury accommodation
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
Luxury subterranean spa, Michelin-starred dining and private lagoon
Silica Hotel
Refined comfort and luxury in an stunning setting, private lagoon access
Hotel Reykjavík Saga
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Boutique urban retreat with easy access to Reykjavik’s culture, cuisine and city life
The Reykjavik Edition
5-star luxury hotel, explore the Blue Lagoon, and see the Northern Lights
Torfhús Retreat
Tranquillity and stunning scenery, in a place far away from the everyday
Iceland Parliament Hotel
Apotek Hotel
Overlooking Austurvöllur Square, a great place for harbourside walks
Hótel Lóa
Hótel Lóa offers modern style, warm hospitality and the South Coast’s natural wonders just outside your door.
Hotel Kea
Overlooking a stunning fjord, classic charm, in an unbeatable location
Hotel Borg
Art deco interiors, sophisticated comfort, with views over Reykjavik
Hotel Jökulsárlón
A boutique hotel that go above and beyond in sustainability management
Skalatot Hotel
Close to stunning waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and black sand beaches
Lake Hotel, Egilsstaðir
Tailor-made Icelandic romance in a windswept coastal church hotel – designed around you.
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
Anonymous
Arctic Retreat was simply magical. Graham and his team were superb. Their entire focus was on ensuring we had an outstanding experience. The accommodation, setting and food were all excellent. The team, experienced professionals, each brought their own personal touch and local nuance. It was faultless. The dog sledging trip directly from Arctic Retreat was also superb. We would return to Arctic Retreat in a heartbeat.
George
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
Exceptional service throughout the entire planning and booking process – travel agencies don’t get any better than this. A brilliant, seamless experience matched by the holiday experience itself. Would recommend ‘Off the Map Travel’ to anyone considering booking for a Nordic experience ‘par excellence’.
Chris
I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
Alex
We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
Kristen
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
Karen
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
Shelly
We – the whole family – loved the whole journey!!
The accommodations, the activities and especially the great people – thank you very much for this fantastic organisation !!!
Barbara
Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
Faith