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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
1,171 reviews
Price from
AR$ 63,172
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. Thank you for this amazing stay ! We got upgraded and the apartment was perfect. Everything was clean and cozy : the little kitchen, the bathroom and the rooms. We warmly recommend this place, and the location was ideal for those who want to visit the north-east of the island the next day. If we ever come back to Iceland, we will definitly come here again !

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8.9
Fabulous
1,008 reviews
Price from
AR$ 155,453
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. best place we stayed in throughout our trip to Iceland. will definitely like to return and stay longer

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8.7
Fabulous
1,623 reviews
Price from
AR$ 44,707
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. This was a perfect place to enjoy a quiet night. The town is adorable and everyone was so sweet. I would highly recommend staying here. The restaurant was also delicious.

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8.5
Very good
246 reviews
Price from
AR$ 104,963
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
393 reviews
Price from
AR$ 54,591
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
393 reviews
Price from
AR$ 44,707
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. We loved everything about this place because the city is really charming. Room was enough for us and kitchen was well equiped.

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8.2
Very good
556 reviews
Price from
AR$ 173,190
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 Egilsstaðir Airport, 107 km from the hostel. Awesome place, surroundings and great food

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8.5
Very good
67 reviews
Price from
AR$ 42,792
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
AR$ 208,469
per night

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