I paid $400 to stay overnight in a transparent plastic bubble in the middle of a forest in Iceland. It was the highlight of my trip.

Talia LakritzJun 28, 2023, 18:24 IST

Outside of my bubble.Talia Lakritz/Insider

On a trip to Iceland, I stayed at Buubble by Airmango, where guests sleep in plastic bubbles.
The bubble was heated and had electricity, and a nearby cabin offered bathrooms and amenities.

I've done some pretty unusual things in the name of journalism, from staying in a Dolly Parton-themed RV to sampling vintage Jell-O recipes from a '50s cookbook. Still, spending the night in a plastic bubble in the middle of the woods in Iceland is definitely up there as one of the more adventurous tasks I've undertaken.

Whether it's to see the northern lights in the wintertime or the midnight sun during Icelandic summers, Buubble by Airmango offers guests the chance to sleep in transparent bubbles with unobstructed views of the sky at two different locations in Iceland.

I visited Buubble by Airmango's Golden Circle location in June. I wasn't sure quite what to expect, but it ended up being the highlight of my trip.

On a recent trip to Iceland, I spent a night at Buubble by Airmango, a bubble hotel in Hrosshagi located along Iceland's Golden Circle.

Buubble by Airmango in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Insider

I paid 54,900 ISK, or $403.85, for one night in a transparent plastic bubble in the middle of a forest.

The view from the bed inside my bubble.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Located about 60 miles from downtown Reykjavík, the exact location of Buubble by Airmango was emailed to me a few days before my trip.

The gravel road leading to Buubble by Airmango in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The parking lot was clearly marked with a sign.

The parking lot of Buubble by Airmango.Talia Lakritz/Insider

I was pleasantly surprised to find that my bubble for the night was heated and had electricity, but I felt exposed by the lack of privacy.

My bubble.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The bubble structure featured an entryway that led into the bubble itself.

Zipping up my bubble.Talia Lakritz/Insider

My bubble appeared to sag whenever I opened it, though it reinflated right away.

My slightly deflated bubble after I opened the zipper to exit.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The bubbles were all situated near a heated cabin with bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and amenities that functioned as a lobby of sorts.

The cabin with bathrooms and amenities at Buubble by Airmango in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The bathrooms were clean and well-stocked, and they even included a small shower.

The bathroom at Buubble by Airmango in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The kitchenette offered a fridge, stove, and a few basic cooking supplies.

The kitchenette at Buubble by Airmango in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The hotel provided eye masks to help guests sleep during the midnight sun season.

Eye masks and lanterns at Buubble by Airmango in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Despite Iceland's consistent ranking as the safest country in the world, I was nervous about sleeping in a clear bubble that didn't lock in the middle of the woods.

Like a tent, the entrance to my bubble was a zipper.Talia Lakritz/Insider

As I settled into my exceptionally comfortable bed surrounded by beautiful wilderness, I surrendered myself to the experience and was able to appreciate my surroundings.

Settling in for the night.Talia Lakritz/Insider

As I settled into my exceptionally comfortable bed surrounded by beautiful wilderness, I surrendered myself to the experience and was able to appreciate my surroundings.

This is what the sky looked like at midnight. It was pretty magical.

Iceland's midnight sun.Talia Lakritz/Insider

I woke up feeling refreshed and well-rested.

I slept well.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The next morning, I ate ramen noodles for breakfast with the couple from New York, who had brought some of their own.

Tea and ramen for breakfast.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The bubble hotel ended up being the highlight of my trip to Iceland.

Outside of my bubble.Talia Lakritz/Insider

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I paid $400 to stay overnight in a transparent plastic bubble in the middle of a forest in Iceland. It was the highlight of my trip.

On a recent trip to Iceland, I spent a night at Buubble by Airmango, a bubble hotel in Hrosshagi located along Iceland's Golden Circle.

I paid 54,900 ISK, or $403.85, for one night in a transparent plastic bubble in the middle of a forest.

Located about 60 miles from downtown Reykjavík, the exact location of Buubble by Airmango was emailed to me a few days before my trip.

The parking lot was clearly marked with a sign.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that my bubble for the night was heated and had electricity, but I felt exposed by the lack of privacy.

The bubble structure featured an entryway that led into the bubble itself.

My bubble appeared to sag whenever I opened it, though it reinflated right away.

The bubbles were all situated near a heated cabin with bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and amenities that functioned as a lobby of sorts.

The bathrooms were clean and well-stocked, and they even included a small shower.

The kitchenette offered a fridge, stove, and a few basic cooking supplies.

The hotel provided eye masks to help guests sleep during the midnight sun season.

Despite Iceland's consistent ranking as the safest country in the world, I was nervous about sleeping in a clear bubble that didn't lock in the middle of the woods.

As I settled into my exceptionally comfortable bed surrounded by beautiful wilderness, I surrendered myself to the experience and was able to appreciate my surroundings.

This is what the sky looked like at midnight. It was pretty magical.

I woke up feeling refreshed and well-rested.

The next morning, I ate ramen noodles for breakfast with the couple from New York, who had brought some of their own.

The bubble hotel ended up being the highlight of my trip to Iceland.