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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
1,636 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. There are 4 or 5 upstairs rooms, 2 upstairs bathrooms. Downstairs there is a communal kitchen, two dining room areas, living room space and 1/2 bathroom with washing machine and dryer when you can use as part of your stay. Kitchen is very well equipped for cooking and includes an espresso room if you fancy a coffee. The interior is very nicely decorated and is quite comfortable, a nice change of pace after a week of staying in our camper van. Bathrooms are spacious, showers were great. We found our room to be quite comfortable as well. Bed mattresses lean towards firm, good amount of space for luggage and hanging jackets and a few clothing items. Small work desk with chair, bedside tables, plenty of electric outlets and windows to let light into the room.

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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. The owners are very kind and helpful. The bread for breakfast is delicious. Very well equipped and comfortable kitchen. Hot tub, grill and other facilities. Views around, horses and dogs. A billiard table.

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9.4
Superb
559 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. spacious with 3 bed rooms, 2 toilets and 1 shower room. Just a few minutes drive from town. I saw aurora there. excellent

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9.2
Superb
212 reviews
Price from
US$574
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. The accommodation was really great! The view is amazing, the balcony a must. The room was very big and clean. The overall impression is very welcoming and the colorful street in front of the building is lovely. The price is absolutely fair.

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9.3
Superb
514 reviews
Price from
US$209
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. It's an absolutely beautiful room with lovely details. The hosts are insanely considerate and give an instant support.

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9.3
Superb
89 reviews
Price from
US$169
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. Owners are so friendly and warm people. Whole place was so clean. I really want to visit here again during winter time.

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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. Shower, beds, house, cleaning, etc

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8.9
Fabulous
1,519 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. Big rooms, big bed, big kitchen and everything clean. We had good stay here.

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8.5
Very good
1,909 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. The room was big, clean and comfortable. Even though there are shared bathrooms, we had a sink inside the room and it was perfect! The shared bathrooms were on every floor and they were very clean! The staff was wonderful and very helpful :) The breakfast was early, delicious and full of options :) There are huge common areas to sit, play and enjoy the evening. We had a self check-in and it was so helpful so we could arrive whenever we wanted. Everything was wonderful and we wish we had more time there.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,395 reviews

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