Laugavegur huts: 2026 prices, booking and what to expect
All Ferðafélag Íslands huts on the Laugavegur Trail: prices for 2026, how the booking system works, cancellation rules, facilities and tips for getting a bed in peak season.
Sleeping in the mountain huts is the classic way to hike the Laugavegur. You carry less, you have a warm kitchen at the end of the day, and you meet hikers from all over the world. The catch: there are a limited number of beds, and they’re in demand.
The huts along the trail
All huts on the standard route are run by Ferðafélag Íslands (FÍ), the Iceland Touring Association. Capacities below are FÍ’s own figures.
| Hut | Stage | Beds | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landmannalaugar | start | 78 | yes (paid) |
| Hrafntinnusker (Höskuldsskáli) | after day 1 | 52 | no — latrine only |
| Álftavatn (2 huts) | after day 2 | 72 | yes (paid) |
| Hvanngil | alternative to Álftavatn | 60 | yes (paid) |
| Emstrur / Botnar (3 huts) | after day 3 | 60 | yes (paid) |
| Þórsmörk – Langidalur (Skagfjörðsskáli) | finish | 73 | yes (paid) |
At the Þórsmörk end there are two other hut areas run by different organisations: Básar (Útivist) and Húsadalur (Volcano Huts). Both are served by the highland bus.
2026 prices
In 2026 every FÍ hut on the Laugavegur cost 17,000 ISK per person per night, up from 15,800 ISK in 2025. That’s roughly €115–120, depending on the exchange rate. Camping costs about 3,400–3,600 ISK per person per night. Showers and the day-visitor facility fee in Landmannalaugar are charged separately.
FÍ has already published its price list for 2027 (valid from 1 May 2027). Check the current amounts on the FÍ terms page before you book.
How booking works
This is the part that catches people out:
- You need a booking before you start. Hiking the Laugavegur without a confirmed hut or campsite reservation is not allowed.
- Fixed itineraries. FÍ first sells huts as fixed 3-, 4- or 5-night packages, booked in order from north to south. Emstrur, for example, can only be booked as part of such a package.
- Batch releases. Dates are released in stages through FÍ’s booking site. The first 2027 itineraries reportedly went on sale in August 2026, with more dates following. Sign up for the FÍ mailing list to hear when new batches open.
- Peak dates go fast. July and the first half of August often sell out within days of release.
Cancellation (2026 terms)
- 56 days or more before arrival: 75% refund
- 55–21 days before: 50% refund
- 20 days or less: no refund
- If the road to Landmannalaugar is closed: full refund
What’s inside a hut
- Bunks or sleeping platforms with mattresses. You’ll often share a platform with strangers. Earplugs are your friend.
- No bedding. Sleeping bags are compulsory; no blankets are provided.
- Heated common room with a kitchen, gas stoves, pots and cutlery. Campers can’t use the hut kitchens and need their own stove.
- No electricity for charging and no wifi. Bring a power bank.
- Hut wardens are present during the season. They know the conditions, can advise on rivers and weather, and may stop you from setting off in a storm.
- Rubbish can be left at Landmannalaugar, Álftavatn, Hvanngil and Þórsmörk, but not at Hrafntinnusker or Emstrur. Pack it out.
Tips for getting a bed
- Be flexible on dates. Starting on a weekday or in late August or early September gives you a much better chance.
- Consider Hvanngil. It’s an alternative stop to Álftavatn and makes the third day shorter.
- Combine hut and tent. Some hikers book the huts where the weather is harshest (Hrafntinnusker) and camp elsewhere.
- Let someone else do it. Organised trips buy hut space well in advance. If your dates are fixed and the huts are full, a hut-based trip from a specialist such as The Iceland Trail may still have bunks available, with the transport sorted as well.
Sources
FÍ – Laugavegur trail and huts, FÍ – terms and conditions, FÍ – hut rules, FÍ booking site.
