Find Hotels near EGS Airport (Egilsstadir) from $165

Put your seat in the upright position, ensure your seatbelt is securely fastened and get set to touch down at Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) in Egilsstadir.

After a long and tiring flight, take a trip to the land of nod at a hotel not too far from the airport. There aren't any properties right beside the terminal, but there are 2 candidates that are a few minutes' drive away. Take a hot shower and then crawl into bed at the Icelandair Hotel Herad, which offers 24-hour concierge. Another comfortable stop is the Hotel Edda Egilsstadir.

You don't have to stay at the airport if you're facing a long wait for your flight. There are a number of interesting attractions just minutes away. History buffs should set aside time to visit Minjasafn Austurlands, where history comes to life and paints a picture from the past. Only 0.8 miles (1.3 kilometers) away from the airport, this may be the best pick. But it's a good idea to consider the other options as well. The inviting shores of Lagarfljót are the perfect place to breathe in the fresh air and savor the beauty of the outdoors. You'll see that it's also nearby.

Now you know where you are going and what you want to do, be sure to choose your hotel right away.