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Set in Hvolsvöllur, 3.5 km from Seljalandsfoss, Paradise Cave Hostel & Guesthouse offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Very close proximity to Seljalandsfoss and Gljufrabui waterfalls, about 8 minutes drive; good breakfast; clean toilets and showers; very nice decor and ambience of the place; and awesome, helpful staff-- most specially Lucia and Sole.

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9
Superb
1,510 reviews

Located in Hvolsvöllur and with Seljalandsfoss reachable within 22 km, Midgard Base Camp provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a tour desk.

Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the hostel. Very clean, good location. Hostel beds had curtains covering the entire length. Had a hot tub and sauna. Staff were all super friendly. Awesome food at the restaurant

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9.1
Superb
2,094 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Bakki Apartments & Hostel offers dorm rooms and self-catering apartments by the sea in Eyrarbakki village. WiFi and parking are free. Reykjavík city centre is a 50-minute drive away.

Bakki Hostel's dormitory rooms have access to shared bathrooms, a guest lounge and a communal kitchen with tea/coffee facilities. good location to see aurora and very clean room.

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9
Superb
1,518 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

Overlooking Höfn Harbour and Vatnajökull Glacier, this hostel features a guest kitchen, BBQ area and laundry facilities.

Höfn Hostel offer some rooms with shared bathroom and some with private bathrooms. Some rooms are accessible. Super clean and everything organized and cozy.

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9
Superb
2,823 reviews
Price from
US$53
per night

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 really enjoyed our stay at Efra Sel Hostel: the view from the property is great, the bed was really comfy and the kitchen well equipped for any meal. Truly recommend!

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9.1
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
US$127
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. Excellent place, comfortable, beautiful and good service, without a doubt if you are looking for a place to spend the night, this place is super recommended

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9.2
Superb
671 reviews

The Barn is located near the village of Vík between the Mýrdalsjölill Glacier and the southern coast of Iceland. This hostel provides free WiFi and complimentary parking on site.

The Barn features a communal kitchen and an information desk. Guests are provided lockers for their personal belongings. A hostel bar is at your disposal. it was the best hostel i’ve ever had

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8.7
Fabulous
5,870 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

Set 26 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur in the South Iceland Region, 40 km from Fagrifoss, Hvoll Guesthouse features a barbecue and views of the mountain. Systrafoss twin falls is 24 km away.

All rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. Hvoll Guesthouse features free WiFi . Loved that there was plenty of kitchens to prepare food. Showers were great after a day of traveling and spacious communal areas

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8.1
Very good
3,252 reviews

Set a 10-minute drive from Jökulsárlón Glacier, this farm Guesthouse offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and mountain views. Iceland’s Ring Road is right next to the property.

Guest rooms at Skyrhusid Guesthouse have an in-room wash basin. All have access to shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen and towels are included. The staff, the facilities and location

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8.8
Fabulous
1,533 reviews
Price from
US$150
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. Breakfast was very good and not too expensive. Loved all the decorations and atmosphere there. The view over the lake is insane!!!

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8.4
Very good
1,433 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

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