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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. Tha staf was amazing. We reallh had wonderfull tome there.Thank you! We highly recommend them!

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9.1
Superb
1,457 reviews
Price from
£42
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. Great Stay, Great location, Got to see the Northern lights from our bedroom which was amazing. Breakfast was ok. Few basic items. Very clean and well maintained property

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9.2
Superb
1,920 reviews
Price from
£35
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. The place is near to the famous Geysir hotspring. And there is a camp site with a nice restaurant very close by. We had dinner there, and it was delicious. The next morning we enjoyed a wonderful horse riding. Lovely experience.

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9.1
Superb
574 reviews
Price from
£75
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. Awesome hostel, each bed has an outlet to charge phone and privacy curtain. Very clean!

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8.7
Fabulous
5,416 reviews
Price from
£66
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
2,804 reviews
Price from
£102
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. Very large 2 bedroom apartment with a very complete kitchen, comfortable dining table for 6, good living area and great indoor temperature. We did not miss anything. A pity we could only stay for 1 night.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,277 reviews
Price from
£34
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
1,984 reviews
Price from
£98
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
1,316 reviews
Price from
£77
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. Fantastic hostel. Squeaky clean. Amazingly well equipped kitchen. Roomy and well decorated. Comfy beds

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8.8
Fabulous
2,039 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Kanslarinn Hostel

Hella

Situated in Hella, 34 km from Seljalandsfoss, Kanslarinn Hostel features accommodation with a restaurant and free private parking. Free WiFi and a concierge service are available.

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom and bed linen. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The Restaurant was amazing 😄 and the staff was very friendly 😊

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8
Very good
325 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

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