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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. Beautiful private room with a balcony. Staff was super friendly. The adjacent spa is small, but intimate, offering hot pools, cold bath and three different types of saunas. Last but not least, the resort offers food and drinks at their restaurant (including beers from the local brewery). We loved our stay here!

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9.1
Superb
1,635 reviews
Price from
US$140
per night

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. Lovely stay. The owner is really friendly. We enjoy the stay and very nic breakfast and free for lundry for cattage guests.

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9.4
Superb
561 reviews
Price from
US$104
per night

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. We saw our life time Aurora here! Very cute animals and good location.

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9.2
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
US$573
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. Check in & out very easy without staff.

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9.3
Superb
513 reviews
Price from
US$208
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. Beautiful room with a warm atmosphere. There was a water shut down in town. The staff were immediately there for us and the whole episode was sorted out within less than an hour

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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. Finding this house let me discover a part of Iceland which I didn’t know about. It’s such a peaceful and beautiful area, a place to rest!.. I really enjoyed a feel of a local home. I find it so wonderful that a family lives there and opens their house for guests to share some icelandic vibes. The room is super clean and cozy, all house is nicely decorated and well maintained. Special time and I wish to come back again!..

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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. Great room and great location. Breakfast was MASSIVE, great value for the price. Views were amazing. Would definitely recommend and would book again for sure.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,522 reviews
Price from
US$75
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. Cleanliness All facilities for coocking

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8.5
Very good
1,921 reviews
Price from
US$123
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. Everything was great! Rooms are nice and clean, shared bathrooms on each floor *perfectly* clean. Breakfast is quiet interesting. There are a several rest rooms and one main dining area. Location is great, 15mins of driving from Egilsstadir. They also have a laundry service for a decent price.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,398 reviews

Situated in Stóri-Bakki in the East Iceland region, Lindarhóll Guesthouse features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. This guest house provides a shared lounge. Cozy, home far from home. Really nice with my 2yo.

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8.8
Fabulous
251 reviews
Price from
US$930
per night

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