Is there a bathroom in the bubble?

No — the bubble itself is a sleeping space. There's a shared service house about 30–50 meters from each bubble with two toilets and showers for guests to use. The service house is centrally located, heated, and open all night.

Will I actually see the Northern Lights?

There's no guarantee. The aurora is a natural phenomenon and depends on solar activity, cloud cover, and the season. Best chances are September through early April, on clear nights, away from city lights. Our locations are dark-sky friendly and your bubble faces the sky directly, so when conditions are right, you'll see them from your bed. We send guests an aurora forecast for their stay night so you know what to expect.

How warm is it inside? Will I freeze?

Each bubble has a heating pad in the bed and the bed is made with a double duvet — your own duvet plus a second one layered on top. When it's really cold outside the bubble interior can be a little chilly, but once you're in bed with the heating pad on and both duvets over you, you'll be properly warm. Guests stay through Icelandic winters at −10°C and below without issue. Bring warm clothes for moving between the bubble and the service house.

Can people see in from outside?

The bubble is transparent so during daylight, yes — though our locations are in private forest with no public access, so practically no one is around. At night with the interior lights on, you'd be visible from outside. With the lights off, you have full privacy and the sky above is at its most beautiful. Each bubble is also positioned with significant distance from neighbors.

What's included when I book direct?

Book direct on buubble.com with the non-refundable rate and the welcome package is included free — your choice of prosecco, local beer, or non-alcoholic (selected at booking), plus Icelandic chocolate, waiting in your bubble. You'll also get your host's direct phone number for anything you need during your stay. The welcome package is exclusive to direct non-refundable bookings — it's not available through Booking.com, Expedia, or other third parties. It can be added to standard-rate bookings for €29.

What's the cancellation policy?

Two options at booking. Standard rate: free cancellation up to 5 days before arrival, no fee — welcome package available as €29 add-on. Non-refundable rate: a lower price, the full amount is charged at booking and isn't refundable for changes or cancellations — welcome package included free. Most direct bookers choose non-refundable for the savings plus the free welcome package.

Golden Circle · Near Reykholt

It's not a room. It's a night you'll talk about for years.

Name: Buubble – The 5 Million Star Hotel
Address: Iceland

A transparent bubble in a private Icelandic forest, just for the two of you — with the whole sky above your bed.

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from €229 / night

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A night under the open sky

Fall asleep beneath the stars, warm in a real bed.

The bubble is a clear dome set on its own among the spruce — comfortable and heated in every season, completely private, with nothing between you and the sky but the curve of the dome. Just the two of you, the forest, and the night above.

Your bubble

What's inside

A real double bed for two180 cm, made up with warm bedding
Heated & cosy, all nightComfortable even when it's below freezing out
180° transparent domeAn uninterrupted view of the sky overhead
Toilet & showerIn a service house a short walk away
A private spot in the forestTucked among the trees, away from the road

Sheltered & safe

The forest is your wall.

The bubble sits in a clearing ringed by spruce on every side. The trees break the wind and weather, so even in a winter storm you're tucked into a quiet, sheltered pocket of forest — watching it all from somewhere warm.

Sheltered from the elementsSurrounded by dense forest that breaks the wind — calm inside while the weather passes by outside.

Nothing out there to fearIceland has no bears, no snakes, no dangerous wildlife — only the trees, the quiet, and the sky.

Private by the treesEach bubble has its own pocket of forest. The spruce are the walls between you and everyone else.

Where you'll be

In the heart of the Golden Circle

Hrosshagi sits right among Iceland's most famous sights — so you can see the Golden Circle by day and return to the bubble each night, instead of driving back to the city.

Geysir 20 min Gullfoss 30 min Þingvellir 25 min Secret Lagoon 25 min Reykholt 10 min

From Reykjavík it's an easy 1h30 drive (~110 km): east on Route 1, then north on Route 35 into the Golden Circle. Detailed directions follow when you book.

Through the seasons

The same bubble, all year round

Good to know

Honest details

The bubble

Up to 2 guests in a 180 cm double bed. A service house with toilets and showers sits a short walk away. No food or drink sold on site — we're happy to point you to nearby spots.

Check-in & out

No formal reception — a host meets you. Check-in 17:00–20:00, check-out before 10:00.

Children

Under 6 can share the bed with parents; over 6 need a second bubble.

Cancellation

Flexible: free up to 5 days before arrival. Non-refundable: charged at booking, not refundable.

Questions

Good to know, before you book

Can you see the northern lights from the bubble?

From roughly September to April, when the sky is dark and clear, the aurora can appear right above you through the dome — no need to leave your bed. They're a natural phenomenon, so we can't promise them on any given night, but we'll send you the night's forecast so you know your chances.

Will I be warm enough in winter?

Yes. The bubble is heated and the bed is made up warm for Icelandic nights, so you stay cosy even when it's below freezing outside.

Where is the bathroom?

There's a service house with toilets and showers a short walk from the bubble — around 30–50 metres away.

Is it really private?

Each bubble sits on its own, tucked into the forest and away from the road. The clear dome looks up at the sky, not out at anyone — and the trees screen you from the other bubbles.

How does check-in work?

There's no formal reception — a host meets you on arrival between 17:00 and 20:00. Please arrange a check-in time with us by email beforehand and keep a working phone with you.

Can we bring children or pets?

Children under 6 can share the bed with their parents; over 6 will need a second bubble.

Spend a night under the open sky

The forest, the quiet, and the whole sky above your bed — waiting for the two of you on the Golden Circle.

Find your night

Free cancellation available · Best rate when you book direct.

Hrosshagi · from €229 / night