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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. - clear instructions for arrival, nice common kitchen, good showers and nice rooms

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9
Superb
1,151 reviews

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. We absolutely loved our stay at the Husey Hostel. The place is charming and our rooms were very comfortable and big. We met people from all over the world in the common areas. The staff was incredibly kind as well. Our daughter forgot her very dear doll in the bed and Elisabet and Laufey were kind enough to ship it all the way back to us. We were also able to visit the Puffin colony about an hour away from the hostel. Overall a wonderful experience.

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9
Superb
461 reviews

Set in Egilsstadir and with Hengifoss reachable within 34 km, Tehúsið Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The hostel has family rooms.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. This place was amazing, the family running the guest house were lovely and informative. We stayed in a lovely spacious room with a double bed and a window I was able to see the Aurora out of in late April. The kitchen and dining facilities were comfortable with large windows utilising the amazing location of the guesthouse. There was a fantastic 45min walk around volcanoes/frozen lakes with an amazing sunset. I was also able to see the aurora in late April which was impressive. The breakfast was fantastic with lots of local foods on display.

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8.2
Very good
1,137 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

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. Incredible Hostel, with its own spirit and aura. I have never stayed in anything like it. A little bit of the hospital atmosphere remains - old photos on the wall, used hospital buckets as garbage cans, the room is like a ward. But that added charm, unusualness. Clean, tidy, comfortable beds, huge kitchen, lots of dishes. The town is of fabulous beauty. I dream of coming here again.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,646 reviews

Situated in Modrudalur, Askja Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi.

A buffet, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast is available at the property.

Vopnafjordur Airport is 81 km from the property. Amazing location, intimate atmosphere. Magical surroundings. The staff has been great, we were even upgraded to a higher accommodation upon arrival, the restaurant serves great local specialties.

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8.8
Fabulous
145 reviews
Price from
US$51
per night

Located in Seyðisfjörður, 4.1 km from Gufufoss, Hafaldan HI Hostel - Harbour Building provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy mountain views. Absolutely lovely stay here, there is a beautiful cat there to greet you (Brossi I believe his name was). The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom was very clean. The shared kitchen and lounge area is very cosy and there are music instrument to play around with too.

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8
Very good
323 reviews

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. the staff was really nice and place was super comfortable and warm after a cold rainy day, nice kitchen and clean bathrooms :) maybe our favourite hostel in Iceland

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8.4
Very good
599 reviews
Price from
US$194
per night

Helgafell Hostel is offering 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. good games and the kitchen was nice, big and clean. Overall, good place to stay.

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7.8
Good
260 reviews

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