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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 staff was sweet, food was nice, beautiful scenery

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9.1
Superb
1,468 reviews
Price from
£33
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 hostel with modern design and good facilities. Spacious and comfortable rooms. Convenient located to visit attractions in the region. Great bar with signature cocktails made from local produce.

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9.2
Superb
1,936 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. It was nice, clean and í like the qouts all over. Very welcoming. I did not know what to expect because the price was not high, so it exceeded my expectation

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9.1
Superb
579 reviews
Price from
£76
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. Host was very responsive and helpful. I really appreciate her being kind and trying to help me. I had a great stay!

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9.7
Exceptional
44 reviews
Price from
£86
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. Loved the casual, social environment they have at their bar and lounge area. The rooms are comfortable and pretty nice with a modern design. The bathrooms, while shared, were kept decently clean. The place is popular among young backpackers. The hostel is just minutes from the black sand beach in Vik.

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8.7
Fabulous
5,450 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 . The location is amazing, the spot is beautiful. It's ideal to see the northern lights because is far away from the high way and light pollution

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8.1
Very good
2,822 reviews
Price from
£103
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
1,993 reviews
Price from
£85
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. Unique place, beautiful architecture, friendly and nice staff, comfy room and nice amenities. The location was also really nice, close to Laugarvatn hot water and restaurant, where the volcanic bread is a must try!

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8.5
Very good
1,319 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. 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

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. I expected a hostel room with shared bathroom, as it was written, but our room had a private bathroom, fridge, kettle. so I can say that the room exceeded my expectations. simple, but nice breakfast was also included. location was very convenient for us.

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8
Very good
330 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

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