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Tehúsið Hostel

Egilsstadir

Tehúsið Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Egilsstadir. Located around 34 km from Hengifoss, the hostel with free WiFi is also 24 km away from Gufufoss. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen. The amenities were really good, location was ok, nearby gas station and some stores.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,160 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Skyrhusid HI Hostel

Hali

Set a 10-minute drive from Jökulsárlón Glacier, this farm hostel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and mountain views. Iceland’s Ring Road is right next to the property.

Guest rooms at Skyrhusid HI Hostel have an in-room wash basin. All have access to shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen and towels are included. The kitchen and amenities. The location is also amazing.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,001 reviews
Price from
US$125
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. Helpful staff, big kitchen, sauna, walkable location. The view was great, and they also had a washer and dryer to use for a fee.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,595 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

Höfn Hostel

Höfn

Overlooking Höfn harbour and with views towards the Vatnajökull Glacier, this hostel features a guest kitchen and laundry facilities. The staff can help arrange glacier tours and well as boat and snowmobile trips. It’s clean, great facilities (kitchen, parking etc), have good beddings. The place also near the coast which means good for aurora hunting!

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8.8
Fabulous
2,073 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

NorthEast Guesthouse

Bakkafjörður

Set in Bakkafjörður, NorthEast Guesthouse features a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. Free private parking is available and the hostel also offers bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. The spaciousness. Lots of things to do inside like sports and play. There’s a piano, good kitchen, tasty breakfast, lots of books!

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8.5
Very good
243 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

Húsey Hostel & Horsefarm

Egilsstadir

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. I've been here 10 years ago and happily came back - it is still a very special place, which is definitely worth the little detour from the main road. Go horse riding there, it is simply magical :)

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8.8
Fabulous
381 reviews
Price from
US$52
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. nice room, laundry facilities available, large kitchen, nice fellow travelers to chat with.

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8.3
Very good
391 reviews
Price from
US$44
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. The staff were amazingly nice and helpful. The other guests were pleasant and fun to be with. The kitchen was well equipped. And the highlight was the waterfalls in the backyard and the fjord in the front yard.

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8.9
Fabulous
984 reviews
Price from
US$143
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. Amazing hostel. Super clean. Well organised. Everything that you need for a night or a few was there. Clean towels, bedsheets. Essentials in the kitchen. Clean hallway. Good equipped bathroom etc. Honestly one of the best hostel I have been at! Keep the good work. Oh ! And the kind staff was also amazing 👏🏼

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8.2
Very good
548 reviews
Price from
US$136
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. Nice Building and cozy living room

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7.7
Good
193 reviews
Price from
US$233
per night

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