Hotel software for Iceland
Iceland has two very different seasons, midnight sun summers and dark winters with northern lights, and small guesthouses must price both while guests keep moving along the ring road.
Running a small property in Iceland
Iceland's small stays include guesthouses, farm stays, cabins and apartments in Reykjavik and along the Ring Road, from the south coast to the north. Guests come from Europe and North America, with a summer peak for the midnight sun and a growing winter season for northern lights. Rural properties can be far apart and fully booked months ahead.
Owners often have few rooms, strong demand in some months and long quiet spells in others. Travellers book far ahead, so the calendar must be correct across sites well in advance. Check-ins in remote places are easier with online check-in and a clear pin code, and ISK pricing should follow the seasons.
Set up for Iceland
Online check-in
Guests complete check-in online before they arrive, which helps at remote farms and cabins with no front desk.
Smart lock pin codes
With our Sojolock link, each booking gets its own pin code automatically, so guests can enter without a key handover.
Summer and winter seasons
Build ISK rates for the midnight sun season and for northern lights winters with their own rules.
Who books in Iceland
Most visitors come from the United States, Britain, Germany, France and other European countries, travelling by rental car around the island. Stays are short, often one or two nights per stop, and booking happens months ahead for summer. Owners must handle cancellations because of weather, give very clear directions and check-in details, and keep a flexible calendar.
What shapes bookings in Iceland
Reykjavik and the Golden Circle
The capital is a base for day tours and short city stays. Demand is strong in summer and rises again for northern lights trips in winter, with stays of one to three nights.
South Coast and Vik
Waterfalls, black beaches and glaciers make this a standard stop on the ring road. Guests usually stay a single night, so turnover is high and fast cleaning matters.
Akureyri and the north
Whale watching, Lake Myvatn and winter activities bring visitors across the year. Summer is busy, and winter has dedicated guests chasing auroras and snow.
Westfjords and Snaefellsnes
Remote areas offer quiet nature for adventurous travellers. The season is short, roads can affect plans, and cancellations or late changes happen when the weather turns.
Questions from Iceland hotel owners
Which currency do I use for prices?
Iceland uses the krona, and Sojodesk can show prices in the local currency. International guests often compare in their own currency, so keep rates clear.
How can I handle guests arriving late because of weather?
Online check-in and a smart lock with an automatic pin code through Sojolock allow guests to enter without waiting for staff. This is useful on remote roads.
How do I price summer and winter differently?
Set separate seasonal prices and add occupancy rules for peak months. Closed nights let you pause when the property cannot operate.
Do local tourism taxes apply?
Taxes related to accommodation can apply, and details change over time, so check the current rules with the authorities. Mention any extra charge to guests before arrival.
Can guests get into my Icelandic cabin without me being there?
Yes, with a smart lock connected through Sojolock, each booking gets an automatic pin code. Combine it with online check-in so guests have what they need before they travel.
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