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Located in Hvolsvöllur and with Seljalandsfoss reachable within 22 km, Midgard Base Camp provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a tour desk.

Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the hostel. We shared the dorm type room with 4 friends. Loved the overall vibe of the place. Each bunk bed has a curtain infront which adds a bit of privacy.

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9.1
Superb
2,119 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Located in Fludir, 25 km from Geysir, Efra Sel Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Very clean and spacious room, the guesthouse has also a living room/kitchen area with nice view. The kitchen is well equipped and we even had a coffee from a machine, enjoying our morning on the terrace. The staff - owners that we met are very friendly and open.

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9.2
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The Coffee House also boast free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a fridge. This little coffee house is very beautifull. Exactly how shown in the picture. Very clean and very cozy. The host was amazing, we were there during a storm and she was so helpfull ! Would really recommend to stay more than one night to really enjoy the little farm !

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9
Superb
251 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

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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9.2
Superb
668 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

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. The view is amazing. The bed is comfortable, and very soundproof. My room is right by the shower and toilet, but I can hear nothing. Nice and spacious kitchen

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8.6
Fabulous
5,912 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

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 . The dining room was spacious and clean. There were 3 kitchen to use. The room was comfortable and clean. The heater was very strong. Each room had a own hair dryer so you don't have to share with others. The WC was also spacious.

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8.1
Very good
3,249 reviews

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. everything was in order, friendly staff

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8.9
Fabulous
1,541 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

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

Guest rooms at Skyrhusid Guesthouse have an in-room wash basin. All have access to shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen and towels are included. We like the stay , very comfortable and feel warm. The owner make the welcome cake and drink to us.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,582 reviews
Price from
US$149
per night

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. Everything was great. The staff was very welcoming and the common areas are cool. We all slept very well here.

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8.4
Very good
1,457 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

Overlooking Höfn Harbour and Vatnajökull Glacier, this hostel features a guest kitchen, BBQ area and laundry facilities.

Höfn Hostel offer some rooms with shared bathroom and some with private bathrooms. Some rooms are accessible. - Room was fine, just about spacious for 2 people - Beds were comfortable - Bathrooms looked pretty new and clean - WiFi and heater was working fine - Sharing Kitchen was well equipped, with 3-4 electric cookers, fridge, utensils - Parking spaces available infront of the hostel

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8.9
Fabulous
2,841 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

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