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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. The common area, the kitchen and the comfortable bed and linens were amazing. As well as the affordable price during low season (we were the only ones in the hostel). The hostel was clean, functional and the staff friendly.

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8.6
Excellent
1,245 reviews
Price from
$66
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. Very nice hotel on the coast of fjord. I guess it used to be a farm that later converted in a accomodation place. Now it still keep vintage place charm. We stopped in the family studio, that have a two floors and fully equipped kitchen. View was amazing.

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8.9
Excellent
1,165 reviews
Price from
$141
per night

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. Just the best choice in this area

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8.7
Excellent
1,739 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

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. Wonderful peaceful place , spacious kitchen, everything clean and the host is very friendly-we love her dog Aska😊 We have stayed only one night but hope we will come again when the season for riding starts

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8.9
Excellent
416 reviews
Price from
$53
per night

Hafaldan HI Hostel - Harbour Building

Seyðisfjörður

Hafaldan HI Hostel - Harbour Building offers accommodation in Seyðisfjörður. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

There is a shared kitchen at the hostel. It is possible to buy breakfast at a hotel 10 minutes' walk away. Amazing place! The history behind the building, interior design, fully equipped kitchen, very clean bathrooms, and comfortable beds. It's a hidden gem! Go & check on your own 😀

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8.3
Very Good
402 reviews
Price from
$51
per night

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. Great hostel. Everything is well thought. The kitchen had all the necessary equipment and bathrooms were clean. The room was also simple, fresh and new.

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8.3
Very Good
606 reviews
Price from
$139
per night

Fjalladýrð Hostel

Modrudalur

Situated in Modrudalur, Fjalladýrð Hostel has a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

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
81 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. Living room, big clean usable kitchen. Prince Valiant comic books 🙂

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7.8
Good
253 reviews

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