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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. Confortable common areas. Serviced kitchen. Good location.

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9
Wonderful
1,616 reviews
Price from
$74
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. It is an excellent location if you are planning to visit the south coast and central highlands, with clean common areas, good rooms plus beds(not squeaky at all), warm and hospitable staff, and great food. I'll stay here again in the future.

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9.1
Wonderful
2,175 reviews
Price from
$64
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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9.1
Wonderful
679 reviews
Price from
$82
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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9.1
Wonderful
88 reviews
Price from
$128
per night

Set in Hvolsvöllur, 2 km from Seljalandsfoss, Valkyrie Guesthouse - 1km from SELJALANDSFOSS offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is allergy-free and is located 31 km from Skogafoss Waterfall.

All guest rooms come with a fridge, microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. The units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Beautiful, lovingly furnished and very comfortable guesthouse. The kitchen is well equipped and the owners are friendly and helpful.

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$235
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. Very clean, very kinf staff, good location, good for parking

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8.6
Excellent
6,072 reviews
Price from
$80
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 . Kitchen and dining room were big. Also there was a lot of bathrooms which was nice.

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8.1
Very Good
3,296 reviews
Price from
$187
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. Absolutely great value for money. Welcoming host, good facilities, very clean. It also in a cozy small town with a waterfront wall - nice for a walk along the ocean.

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8.9
Excellent
1,629 reviews
Price from
$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. Great location, friendly staff, complimentary items (juice, yogurt, tea, coffee). The kitchen was great and it was nice to have a fully functioning kitchen. The host was very friendly and even made recommendations on places to visit while staying there.

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8.8
Excellent
1,629 reviews
Price from
$205
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. The staffs are very nice and the breakfast is super delicious.

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8.4
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Price from
$168
per night

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