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Located in Fludir, 25 km from Geysir, Efra Sel Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. We stayed in the guest house and absolutely loved it! The location is very convenient — almost in the center, and only about 1–1.5 hours’ drive to Reykjavik, waterfalls, geysers, and the beach. The place was clean, warm, and very comfortable. It had everything we needed — a hairdryer, straightener, a bean-to-cup coffee machine, a Ninja multi-grill, and a dishwasher. The living room has a stunning panoramic view — the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee with the sunshine ☀️ The Wi-Fi is super fast, too. It was also really thoughtful that the hosts provided shower gels, shampoo, conditioner, makeup remover wipes, and even some feminine products — such a nice touch! There’s also a hot tub with warm water, which was a great bonus after a day of exploring.

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9.2
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The Coffee House also boast free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a fridge. We stayed at this guesthouse for just one night. We met the host, and she turned out to be a very welcoming and friendly woman. It was a real pleasure to chat with her and learn some nice little details about staying in Iceland.

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9.1
Superb
250 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

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. Pretty much everything! Amazing location surrounded by greenery on all sides, spacious room, sufficient cooking facilities and ample parking space.

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9.2
Superb
667 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

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. Good accomodation. Restaurant food was delicious. Breakfast too. Good location

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8.4
Very good
1,449 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Rooms at Selfoss Hostel have views of either the garden or Ingolfsfjall Mountain. Each has an in-room wash basin and access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.

The Bobby Fischer Chess Museum is 1 minutes’ walk away. Selfoss Golf Centre is 1.1 km from the hostel. A really nice hotel right in the heart of Selfoss. The price was on the higher side for an eight-bed dorm, but that’s pretty standard for Iceland. The rooms were comfortable, and the three-bedrooms are also a great option. I would definitely come back!

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7.8
Good
1,473 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

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