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Set in Hvolsvöllur, 3.5 km from Seljalandsfoss, Paradise Cave Hostel & Guesthouse offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. It was very clean, room was nice and close to the main waterfalls

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9
Superb
1,552 reviews
Price from
US$70
per night

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. The place was great, with lovely staff. The music show the hostel hosted was good fun as well.

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9.1
Superb
2,133 reviews
Price from
US$38
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. The place is super comfy and spotless - better than hotel. They have everything from sanitary pads to hair straightener.

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9.2
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
US$115
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. Excellent facilities, unique guesthouse on a beautiful property with Icelandic horses literally next to the front door. The owner was also extremely friendly.

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9
Superb
270 reviews
Price from
US$93
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. Great place to stay. Unique interior design, beautiful sunset view

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9.1
Superb
671 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

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. Nice place to stay with the family I really recommend the place if you wanna do that

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8.6
Fabulous
5,968 reviews
Price from
US$60
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 . The dining room was spacious and clean. There were 3 kitchen to use. The room was comfortable and clean. The heater was very strong. Each room had a own hair dryer so you don't have to share with others. The WC was also spacious.

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8.1
Very good
3,242 reviews
Price from
US$144
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. Nice facilities, nice place to see northern light.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,570 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

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 room is very small, but comfortable! Check-in couldn’t be better, as the key was already available for us in the lobby. Complimentary tea was a bless!!Overall, it was a nice stay!!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,600 reviews
Price from
US$164
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. Beautiful location in Laugarvatn, close to many main sights. Restaurants and grocery in the area are limited.

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8.4
Very good
1,474 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

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