Welcome to the
5 Million Star Hotel.
The world's original bubble hotel — where it all started. Let your childhood dream of sleeping under the stars come true.
Two locations in South Iceland.
Each bubble sits in its own clearing in the evergreen forest, private and screened by the trees — heated, secluded, and completely yours. Pick the one closest to where you want to wake up.
We can't promise the aurora — but our self-drive trips increase your chances.
Designed so that if the northern lights appear, you've put yourself in a good position to see them. How we increase your chances →
Golden Circle & Laugarás Lagoon, ending in a bubble.
A guided day across Iceland’s greatest sights — Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and a soak in the Laugarás Lagoon — in a private luxury SUV, just six of you. Then a night in a transparent bubble, and back in Reykjavík by around 10:30 the next morning.
- Private luxury SUV, English-guided · max 6 guests
- Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss & Laugarás Lagoon entry included
- Departures twice a week · spots limited
For the nights that have to be perfect.
Your own guide, your own vehicle, your own pace — built around the occasion you’re celebrating.
Custom occasion packages are available only on private tours.
Plan your private tour
Open creator trips · updated weeklyCreate with us — your stay is on the house.
We partner with a small number of established travel creators each month. If you're selected, the operators hosting you cover your stay, rentals, and experiences — you just cover flights.
- Free stays & experiencesThe bubble, car, and activities are covered — only flights are on you.
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The moments people remember.
Real photos, real nights — nothing here is AI-generated.
60,000+ stays. Here's what a few of them remember.
"Staying at the Bubble Hotel was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Watching the Northern Lights dance above our heads from the comfort of our bubble was absolutely magical."
"I spent my birthday there and it was just magical. I felt very secluded and enjoyed the northern lights when we arrived… magical!"
"An incredible experience! We were welcomed by Luna and her human — the cutest welcome ever. The view was incredible — we got to see the northern lights while laying in a cozy bed!"
"We were absolutely blown away by the care Tomas provided as a driver and guide. One of the most charismatic and personable people we've ever met — accommodating, on schedule, and warm."
Frequently asked.
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?
Honestly — 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 is actively heated — we blow warm air in continuously, so the inside stays comfortable. In winter, on top of that, the bed has a heating pad and a double duvet — your own duvet plus a second layered on top — for extra warmth. 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 in daylight you can be seen — but each bubble sits in its own private clearing in the evergreen forest, on private grounds with no public access, so in practice no one is around. At night, with the interior lights on you'd be visible from outside; with the lights off you have complete privacy and the sky above is at its most beautiful. You can see just how secluded each bubble's forest setting is in this short video.
Why book direct on buubble.com?
Booking direct gets you our best available rate with no third-party fees, and you'll get your host's direct phone number for anything you need during your stay. You can choose the non-refundable rate for the lowest price, or the standard rate for flexible cancellation.
What's the cancellation policy?
Two options at booking. Standard rate: free cancellation up to 5 days before arrival, no fee. Non-refundable rate: a lower price, the full amount is charged at booking and isn't refundable for changes or cancellations. Most direct bookers choose non-refundable for the savings.
