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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. Probably the cutest stay during our while trip! The staff was super nice and they served a really good lamb soup for a reasonable price. Everything was perfect!

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9
Superb
1,522 reviews
Price from
US$81
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. I loved the spa facilities; they were incredibly relaxing and well-maintained. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The stunning Icelandic landscape added to the overall experience.

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9.1
Superb
2,121 reviews
Price from
US$37
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. Very clean and spacious room, the guesthouse has also a living room/kitchen area with nice view. The kitchen is well equipped and we even had a coffee from a machine, enjoying our morning on the terrace. The staff - owners that we met are very friendly and open.

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9.2
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
US$94
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. This little coffee house is very beautifull. Exactly how shown in the picture. Very clean and very cozy. The host was amazing, we were there during a storm and she was so helpfull ! Would really recommend to stay more than one night to really enjoy the little farm !

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9
Superb
261 reviews
Price from
US$87
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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9.2
Superb
674 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. After a snowy winter drive, this hotel felt like a cozy mountain cabin. Warm and welcoming. The staff also was friendly.

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8.6
Fabulous
5,934 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 . Location, room size, kitchen facility, easy check in and out

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8.1
Very good
3,262 reviews
Price from
US$143
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. Perfect place to stay if you visit this part of Iceland, good wifi, parking, nice village, 10min drive to selfoss, me and my son spend 3 nights here and everything was good

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8.9
Fabulous
1,557 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. 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
Fabulous
1,591 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. Good accomodation. Restaurant food was delicious. Breakfast too. Good location

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8.4
Very good
1,464 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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