Using Bónus and Krónan Stores in Iceland: Smart Shopping While Staying with Ourhotels.is
Traveling in Iceland can be surprisingly affordable if you know a few local tricks—and one of the best is using budget-friendly supermarkets like Bónus and Krónan. Whether you’re road-tripping through West Iceland or exploring the Westfjords, combining smart grocery shopping with comfortable stays at Ourhotels.is can help you stretch your travel budget without sacrificing comfort or experience.
Bónus and Krónan are two of Iceland’s most popular low-cost supermarket chains. They’re known for good prices on essentials like bread, dairy, snacks, fresh produce, and ready-made meals. For travelers, this means you can stock up on food and drinks instead of relying solely on restaurants, which are often more expensive in Iceland.
When you stay at Hvítá Inn in Borgarfjörður (close to Borgarnes), you’re perfectly placed to use the supermarkets in Borgarnes as your main supply stop. Borgarnes has both Bónus and Krónan, making it an ideal place to fill your car with groceries before heading deeper into the countryside. Many guests at Hvítá Inn plan their route so they can shop in Borgarnes, then relax at the inn with their own snacks, picnic supplies, or breakfast items for the next day’s adventures.
The same strategy works beautifully when you continue north and west. If you’re staying at The Stykkishólmur Inn on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, you’ll find that local shops and smaller supermarkets are available, but prices can be higher and selection more limited than in larger towns. That’s why many travelers stock up at Bónus or Krónan earlier in their journey—often in Borgarnes or even Reykjavík—before settling in at The Stykkishólmur Inn. With your groceries ready, you can spend more time exploring the harbor, taking boat tours, or visiting nearby natural attractions instead of worrying about where to find your next meal.
Further north, Ísafjörður Inn in the Westfjords is another excellent base for travelers who like to self-cater. Ísafjörður is the main service town in the region and has well-stocked supermarkets where you can top up on essentials. If you’ve already learned how convenient Bónus and Krónan are earlier in your trip, you’ll find it easy to continue the same budget-friendly routine here: buy groceries, prepare simple meals, and then use the money you save on unforgettable experiences like hiking, boat trips, or exploring remote fjords.
Using Bónus and Krónan during your stay with Ourhotels.is has several advantages:
– You can keep food costs down while traveling in some of Iceland’s most scenic but remote regions.
– You have more flexibility with meal times, especially useful in winter or when you’re chasing the midnight sun.
– You can choose healthier or familiar options if you’re traveling with children or have dietary preferences.
By combining the comfort and location of Hvítá Inn in Borgarfjörður, The Stykkishólmur Inn, and Ísafjörður Inn with smart shopping at Bónus and Krónan, you can enjoy West Iceland and the Westfjords in a relaxed, affordable way. Ourhotels.is gives you welcoming bases along your route, while Iceland’s budget supermarkets help you manage daily costs—so you can focus on what matters most: waterfalls, fjords, hot springs, and the unique landscapes that make this part of Iceland so special.
