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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. The host was charming and very welcoming. The dinner was excellent, the chef is a real talent. The peace of the area, a bit fewer folks up this way. The views. The cute chapel on site. The very interesting history of the property.

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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. Very quiet place, with horses around, accommodation in comfy rooms in old wooden building, furnished with love, very good equipped kitchen.

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9
Superb
462 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. The amenities were really good, location was ok, nearby gas station and some stores.

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8.2
Very good
1,138 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. Omg the hostel is like a 5 star hotel the view from room was amazing with awesome facilities like kitchen and laundry

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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. Spacious,amazing landscape,cleanliness,huge kitchen.

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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. Nice house in real Icelandic style. Free parking and a well-equipped kitchen.

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8
Very good
325 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. Beautiful location up on the hill. The layout of the facility was welcoming with clean accessible bathrooms.

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8.4
Very good
600 reviews
Price from
US$195
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. 6 star kitchen with four (4!) sinks and a full size and mini fridge. Huge open common area with plenty of room to eat at tables or hang out on the different coach areas. Beautiful location in a beautiful town. Well worth the stop on the ring road!

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7.8
Good
260 reviews

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