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Paradise Cave Hostel & Guesthouse

Hvolsvöllur

Set in Hvolsvöllur, 3.5 km from Seljalandsfoss, Paradise Cave Hostel & Guesthouse offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. The Guesthouse was one of the cleanest places I have ever been to, perfect location, i suggest you eat dinner there for a good price and a home made feeling.

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9.1
Superb
1,499 reviews
Price from
€ 43.03
per night

Midgard Base Camp

Hvolsvöllur

Midgard Base Camp features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Hvolsvöllur. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hostel has a sauna and evening entertainment. Everything. Staff, beds, como area, the pool, the landscapes. Very good hostel

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9.2
Superb
1,955 reviews
Price from
€ 41.90
per night

Geysir Hestar

Haukadalur

This Icelandic horse farm provides accommodation in Haukadalur Valley, 90 minutes’ drive from Reykjavik. Overlooking Geysir, it offers a guest lounge, garden and horse riding tours.

Some of Geysir Hestar’s accommodation options feature a kitchen and a seating area with sofa. Toilets and showers are either private or shared. Everything, super cozy, clean, everything you need, great location.

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9.1
Superb
584 reviews
Price from
€ 88
per night

Valkyrie Guesthouse - 1km from SELJALANDSFOSS

Hvolsvöllur

Set in Hvolsvöllur, 2 km from Seljalandsfoss, Valkyrie Guesthouse - 1km from SELJALANDSFOSS offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel has a hot tub and a shared kitchen. Beautiful, lovingly furnished and very comfortable guesthouse. The kitchen is well equipped and the owners are friendly and helpful.

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9.7
Exceptional
44 reviews
Price from
€ 100
per night

The Barn

Vík

The Barn is located near the village of Vík between the Mýrdalsjölill Glacier and the southern coast of Iceland. This hostel provides free WiFi and complimentary parking on site.

The Barn features a communal kitchen and an information desk. Guests are provided lockers for their personal belongings. A hostel bar is at your disposal. Very nice facilities. The kitchen has everything you need. There were games to play in the evening. The bathroom ans showers were clean, nice and private. Bed and linens were comfortable. Thanks for a great stay.

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8.7
Fabulous
5,511 reviews
Price from
€ 82
per night

Hvoll Hostel

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Set 26 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur in the South Iceland Region, 40 km from Fagrifoss, Hvoll Guesthouse features a barbecue and views of the mountain. Systrafoss twin falls is 24 km away.

All rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. Hvoll Guesthouse features free WiFi . Stunning location with magnificent views from the canteen area. Great location for the south coast and plenty of parking available. Very cosy comfortable stay with easy self check in. Wouldn't hesitate staying again.

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8.1
Very good
2,853 reviews
Price from
€ 119.43
per night

Bakki Apartments & Hostel

Eyrarbakki

Bakki Apartments & Hostel offers dorm rooms and self-catering apartments by the sea in Eyrarbakki village. WiFi and parking are free. Reykjavík city centre is a 50-minute drive away.

Bakki Hostel's dormitory rooms have access to shared bathrooms, a guest lounge and a communal kitchen with tea/coffee facilities. Comfortable, warm, nice kitchen and bathroom, great location

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8.8
Fabulous
2,276 reviews
Price from
€ 48
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. Welcome cookie, location, kitchen

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8.9
Fabulous
2,008 reviews
Price from
€ 115
per night

Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse

Laugarvatn

Set in a 1920s former school building, Héradsskolinn offers both private rooms and dorms. All rooms feature bright décor, lake- or mountain views and access to a pool table and TV lounge. Guests can choose between rooms with private or shared bathrooms. Beautiful building in beautiful surroundings. Most helpful staff.

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8.4
Very good
1,331 reviews
Price from
€ 99
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. easy to find, big kitchen and comfortable beds, would book again.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,094 reviews
Price from
€ 47.25
per night

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