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The 10 Best East Iceland Hostels - Hostels in East Iceland, Iceland

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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. It was just awesome. No complaints, cool Hostel, comfy and clean.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,150 reviews
Price from
£47
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. It was better than we expected. Pleasant owner, big eating area, very clean, great coffe, juice, milk, even traditional cake for free for all guests! You could find some food for breakfast for very small tips. Definitely recommended-we felt like in a cozy small hotel. They even had meniu from local restaurants nearby

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8.9
Fabulous
1,991 reviews
Price from
£99
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. Everything. The place is great! The room was very clean, the beds comfy and new. The kitchen has everything you need.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,576 reviews
Price from
£34
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. Amazing! Super clean, super modern, really good kitchen equipments and beautifully decorated. Wish I could have stay multiple nights!

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8.8
Fabulous
2,051 reviews
Price from
£39
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. Repurposing a schoolhouse that had remained idle for 9 years is a great endeavour. The owner has lots of enthusiasm for the project and it is great for their community. We enjoyed our stay, the breakfast and the uniqueness of the school.

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8.5
Very good
243 reviews
Price from
£93
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. Very nice place in the middle of nowhere. The owner is very friendly and nice. Had a great time.

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8.7
Fabulous
378 reviews
Price from
£41
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. the best kitchen I’ve seen in Iceland. very nice atmosphere and position

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8.2
Very good
389 reviews
Price from
£34
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. Very special to stay at HI Hostel, because it is in an old farmer’s house. Very good dinner and very friendly staff.

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8.9
Fabulous
975 reviews
Price from
£113
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. A great, cozy, quite place with a perfect location.

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8.2
Very good
546 reviews
Price from
£107
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
£184
per night

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