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Tehúsið Hostel

Egilsstaðir

Tehúsið Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Egilsstadir. 34 km from Hengifoss and 24 km from Gufufoss, the property provides ski storage space, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen. Really comfortable beds and great staff

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8.5
Very Good
1,237 reviews
Price from
$58
per night

Berunes HI Hostel

Berunes

This hostel is located on Berunes farm by the Ring Road and is 45 km from the village of Djúpivogur. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen, and lounges. Free WiFi is available.

Activities in the area include hiking, sailing and bird watching. The nearest airport is Egilsstaðir Airport, 116 km from Berunes HI Hostel. Breiðdalsvík is 23 km away. Really nice stay here. Thank you Sigri and her dad for helping us because we (four of us) arrived quite late. Love the room and the spectacular view soooooo much and we feel sad that could not stay here for longer! Definitely recommend to all travellers!!!

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8.8
Excellent
1,201 reviews

Hafaldan HI hostel, old hospital building

Seyðisfjörður

Located in Seydisfjördur village, this hostel offers a rooms with a seating area, fjord views and free Wi-Fi. Seydisfjördur Swimming Pool is just 30 metres away. Parking is free at the hotel.

Some rooms at Hafaldan HI hostel, old hospital building feature private bathrooms, while others have an in-room wash basin and access to shared bathroom facilities. Access to a fully equipped guest kitchen, lounge and BBQ area is also offered. Laundry facilities are available. best place we stayed in throughout our trip to Iceland. will definitely like to return and stay longer

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8.6
Excellent
1,732 reviews

Húsey Hostel & Horsefarm

Egilsstaðir

Húsey Hostel & Horsefarm features accommodation 55 km from Egilsstadir. The hostel has family rooms.

At the hostel the rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower.

Guests at Húsey Hostel & Horsefarm will be able to enjoy activities in and around Húsey, like hiking. Very nice place in the middle of nowhere. The owner is very friendly and nice. Had a great time.

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8.9
Excellent
430 reviews

Framtid Hostel

Djúpivogur

Located in Djúpivogur village, this hostel offers rooms with free WiFi. The rooms are located in a separate house, while there is a shared kitchen in the main building.

All rooms at Hostel Framtid also have access to shared bathroom facilities and a lounge. Bed linen and towels are included. Located with scenic view and right next to a pool. I would highly recommend booking this place when staying in Djúpivogur!

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8.3
Very Good
644 reviews
Price from
$132
per night

Askja Hostel

Modrudalur

Situated in Modrudalur, Askja Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi.

Breakfast is available each morning, and includes Full English/Irish, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

The nearest airport is Vopnafjordur Airport, 81 km from the hostel. Awesome place, surroundings and great food

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8.5
Very Good
93 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Helgafell Hostel

Djúpivogur

Helgafell Hostel provides accommodation in Djúpivogur. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms. The beds were so ridiculously comfortable! I like legit want to know the brand. We arrived a wee bit later than we had expected and The staff were so kind and accommodating too. We were also happy with the breakfast options!

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7.9
Good
258 reviews

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