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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. Amazing landscape and friendly staff.

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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 common area, the kitchen and the comfortable bed and linens were amazing. As well as the affordable price during low season (we were the only ones in the hostel). The hostel was clean, functional and the staff friendly.

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8.2
Very good
1,138 reviews
Price from
US$64
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. I liked how welcoming the staff were. The moment we came in, they gave us a tour of the place and it was obvious how passionate they were. The kitchen was wide and spacious and had everything needed to make a splendid meal.

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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. This place is exactly in the middle of the tundra surrounded by very stunning landscapes and mountains. The atmosphere is absolutely magnificent. This actually is a whole camp with a restaurant and a café and a bar with all the infrastructure; and the hostel itself is very pleasant and nice and clean and cosy; I will definitely come back :)

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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. The harbour building is so cool and comfy, overlooking the harbour in this small town, made it a perfect place to stay the night! Will definitely recommend this hostel to any traveler!

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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. One of the best hostels I have ever visited

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8.4
Very good
600 reviews
Price from
US$196
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. Clean rooms. Well equipped kitchen. Nice and comfortable common areas.

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7.8
Good
260 reviews

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