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Featuring a restaurant and cafe on site, Blabjorg Resort is in the fishing village of Borgarfjordur Eystri, 71 km from Egilsstadir. This property offers sea-view rooms with access to a fully equipped shared kitchen. WiFi and on-site parking are free. Lovely rooms - ask for a sea facing room

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9.1
Superb
1,635 reviews
Price from
US$138
per night

Featuring mountain views, Jökla Guesthouse in Skjöldólfsstaðir features accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Everything was great. Convinient location, good amenities, beautiful deco. Owner met us and showed everything. Best stay in Iceland! Recommend.

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9.8
Exceptional
403 reviews

Boasting a sauna, Mjóanes accommodation is situated in Hallormsstaður. The property has lake and garden views, and is 17 km from Hengifoss. The guest house features mountain views, a picnic area, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Great sleep cabin with shared kitchen. Was great set up! Loved the area and adorable sheep on the property.

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9.4
Superb
560 reviews

40 km from Hengifoss in Egilsstadir, Finnstaðir offers accommodation with access to a hot tub and open-air bath. Boasting private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. It was comfortable, pretty and we could see northern lights.

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9.2
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
US$569
per night

Set in a characteristic wooden house, Við Lónið Guesthouse is an accommodation in Seyðisfjörður. Rooms feature Scandinavian minimalist design, original wood furnishings and uninterrupted views of the fjord and town. Very clean and roomy, and stylish. Plus toiletry is provided in room.

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9.3
Superb
515 reviews
Price from
US$207
per night

Curry house rooms is situated in Seyðisfjörður. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.9 km from Gufufoss.

Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. Very cute room, the bed is probably the most comfortable bed we slept in on our vacation in Iceland. The room is not huge so don’t bring too much luggage up to the room! The owner is very friendly & is available to help.

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9.3
Superb
89 reviews
Price from
US$168
per night

At the homestay, all units come with a wardrobe. All units are fitted with a shared bathroom. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Óbyggðasetur, like hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Finding this house let me discover a part of Iceland which I didn’t know about. It’s such a peaceful and beautiful area, a place to rest!.. I really enjoyed a feel of a local home. I find it so wonderful that a family lives there and opens their house for guests to share some icelandic vibes. The room is super clean and cozy, all house is nicely decorated and well maintained. Special time and I wish to come back again!..

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9.4
Superb
86 reviews

Boasting a garden, Fjalladýrð Guesthouse is set in Modrudalur and also provides a bar and a shared lounge. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. We stayed with seven friends. The spaces were adequate, the equipment excellent and the cleanliness excellent. We had the whole house at our disposal. Amazing atmosphere!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,521 reviews
Price from
US$74
per night

Lyngás Guesthouse is located by Route 1 in Egilsstadir, East Iceland. It offers free parking, a shared kitchen and basic rooms with free WiFi.

All guest rooms at Guesthouse Lyngás have a work desk and wooden floors. Guests can relax in a cosy communal lounge. Bathroom facilities are shared. Lyngas guesthouse was just great. Clean, perfectly equipped kitchen with the dinning area, room was great as well as all the facilities. I'd definitely recommend to anyone.

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8.5
Very good
1,916 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

Set in a peaceful, natural setting, Eyjólfsstaðir Guesthouse is just a 10-minute drive from Egilsstaðir and the local airport.

All rooms feature simple, modern décor and guests have access to a communal lounge, where free hot drinks are available at all times. Shared bathrooms include six showers and five toilets. Even though it has shared bathroom and shower everything was extremely clean and comfortable

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8.7
Fabulous
1,396 reviews

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