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Þingvellir

Þingvellir

Sunset in Mosfellsbær

Sunset in Mosfellsbær

Þingvellir, Arnarfell

Þingvellir, Arnarfell

Wintermoon over Helgafell

Wintermoon over Helgafell

Wild blueberries

Wild blueberries

Þingvellir, Peningagjá

Þingvellir, Peningagjá

Faxaflói, sailing

Faxaflói, sailing

Strokkur... resting

Strokkur... resting

Strokkur... exploding, take one.

Strokkur... exploding, take one.

Strokkur... exploding take two..

Strokkur... exploding take two..

Strokkur... exploding take three...

Strokkur... exploding take three...

Strokkur... full blast

Strokkur... full blast

Strokkur erupting

Strokkur erupting

Gullfoss the face in the watherfall

Gullfoss the face in the watherfall

Gullfoss

Gullfoss

A small geysir

A small geysir

A geysir

A geysir

Geysir, the one and only

Geysir, the one and only

Þingvellir church

Þingvellir church

Brúará river

Brúará river

Grimsnes, fresh wather

Grimsnes, fresh wather

Night sky at sommertime

Night sky at sommertime

Reykjanesviti lighthouse

Reykjanesviti lighthouse

Horse basking in the spring sun

Horse basking in the spring sun

Þingvellir riders in Almannagjá

Þingvellir riders in Almannagjá

Þingvellir Flosagjá

Þingvellir Flosagjá

Reykjavík sunset

Reykjavík sunset

Sunset over Leirvogsárósar

Sunset over Leirvogsárósar

Þingvellir riders in Almannagjá

Þingvellir riders in Almannagjá

Grímsnes, river

Grímsnes, river

Grímsnes river

Grímsnes river

Stokkseyri memorial

Stokkseyri memorial

Stokkseyri

Stokkseyri

Reykjanes

Reykjanes

Reykjavik sunset

Reykjavik sunset

Reykjanes

Reykjanes

Þingvellir

Þingvellir

Grímsnes, a hut in winter

Grímsnes, a hut in winter

Stokkseyri, canoes

Stokkseyri, canoes

Laugarvatn

Laugarvatn

Sunset in Mosfellsbær

Sunset in Mosfellsbær

Þingvellir, Arnarfell

Þingvellir, Arnarfell

Wintermoon over Helgafell

Wintermoon over Helgafell

Wild blueberries

Wild blueberries

Þingvellir, Peningagjá

Þingvellir, Peningagjá

Faxaflói, sailing

Faxaflói, sailing

Strokkur... resting

Strokkur... resting

Strokkur... exploding, take one.

Strokkur... exploding, take one.

Strokkur... exploding take two..

Strokkur... exploding take two..

Strokkur... exploding take three...

Strokkur... exploding take three...

Strokkur... full blast

Strokkur... full blast

Strokkur erupting

Strokkur erupting

Gullfoss the face in the watherfall

Gullfoss the face in the watherfall

Gullfoss

Gullfoss

A small geysir

A small geysir

A geysir

A geysir

Geysir, the one and only

Geysir, the one and only

Brúará river

Brúará river

Grimsnes, fresh wather

Grimsnes, fresh wather

Night sky at sommertime

Night sky at sommertime

Reykjanesviti lighthouse

Reykjanesviti lighthouse

Horse basking in the spring sun

Horse basking in the spring sun

Þingvellir riders in Almannagjá

Þingvellir riders in Almannagjá

Þingvellir church

Þingvellir church

Þingvellir Flosagjá

Þingvellir Flosagjá

Reykjavík sunset

Reykjavík sunset

Sunset over Leirvogsárósar

Sunset over Leirvogsárósar

Þingvellir riders in Almannagjá

Þingvellir riders in Almannagjá

Grímsnes, river

Grímsnes, river

Grímsnes river

Grímsnes river

Stokkseyri memorial

Stokkseyri memorial

Stokkseyri

Stokkseyri

Reykjanes

Reykjanes

Reykjavik sunset

Reykjavik sunset

Reykjanes

Reykjanes

Grímsnes, a hut in winter

Grímsnes, a hut in winter

Stokkseyri, canoes

Stokkseyri, canoes

Laugarvatn

Laugarvatn

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Akranes hostel

Located in Akranes, south west of Iceland

The Akranes Hostel is situated in an old and respectable house which used to be the town’s pharmacy. It is located downtown, close to the town square. The rooms are comfortable and nicely furnished, with or without en-suite facilities. Our guests have access to two fully equipped kitchens and a spacious lounge.

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Berunes

Located at Berufjörður in the east part of Iceland

Are you looking for a comfortable and relaxing space with stunning views? Berunes is an old farm, set on the seafront, surrounded with spectacular mountain range. There you will find a homely hostel in which to relax and unwind, enjoy the scenery or even the mystical mist.

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Bíldudalur

Located on the west fjords

Watch the harbor life from your hostel window or take a drive to Reykjafjörður where you can find a hot nature bath and a swimming pool out in wild nature 

 

Bíldudalur hostel, near Arnarfjörður, is one of the HI network of hostels in Iceland. The hostel is well situated south, on the West fjords with around 200 inhabitants. All basic services are available in the town, such as little shop, café during the summertime, a post office and a bank. The hostel is perfectly located by the harbour where guests can watch the fishing boats sail in the fjord.

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Dalvík

Located in the north part of Iceland, near Akureyri

Dalvík hostel is located in a big, beautiful house by the main street in the center of Dalvík, nicely situated above the harbour.


Dalvík is a typical fishing village with around 1.500 inhabitants. The village is surrounded by the ocean, deep valleys and the high mountains of the Tröllaskagi peninsula. 

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Gaulverjaskóli

Located in Selfoss in the south of Iceland

Renovated school in the low-lying agricultural region of south Iceland. 

The Hostel has a well equipped guest kitchen and dining room and the comfortable rooms. Breakfast is available at the hostel and for dinner delicious Icelandic meatsoup is served with homemade bread. Other options are of course available for vegetarians.

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Grundarfjörður

Located in Snæfellsnes in the vest of Iceland

Grundarfjörður, right in the palm of the majestic Snæfellsnes peninsula, is the perfect location for a whale watching. 

 

Grundarfjörður Hostel is located in a small and picturesque fishing village surrounded by amazing mountains, and the town itself is the most centrally located on the Snæfellsnes peninsula; its strategic location makes it an ideal stop from which to explore the beautiful landscape of this area characterized by majestic mountains, diverse birdlife, waterfalls, lava fields, lovely beaches, open sea and the well known Snæfellsjökull glacier. 

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Húsey

Located in east Iceland

Reindeers, seals and a week with your very own horse - Húsey hostel offers a completely unique experience in east Iceland

 

The house is a pleasant old farmhouse which has been converted to a Hostel. The area around Húsey is very spectacular and a "paradise" for nature lovers. Two large glacial rivers flow towards the sea through the wide plain around Húsey Farm. Húsey is a breeding ground for more than 30 different kinds of birds and here you will also find around 175 species of plants.

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Located on the nort east side of Iceland

Located comfortably close to Ásbyrgi and Dettifoss, Kópasker hostel is closer to many fantastic attractions than one might think

 

Kópasker is a small village in the north-east part of Iceland. It´s economy is built around services for the surrounding sheepfarms. The Hostel is located in the centre of the town with all necessary services close by.

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Laugarvatn

Located on the south side of Iceland, near Geysir

In the center of the golden circle, Laugarvatn hostel is great for a day of exploring or you can relax and get pampered at the Fontana geothermal steam baths. Laugarvatn is a village with 300 inhabitants and is located midway between Þingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir, 100 km from Reykjavík. The Hostel is located in 3 houses, all of them have well equipped guest kitchens and a living room with TV. Two of the houses have hot tubs available for the guests and the third one is next to an outdoor swimming pool. One of the buildings has rooms with en-suite facilities.

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Reykjavík City Hostel

Located in Reykjavík, Sundlaugavegur 34

Reykjavík City Hostel is right in the heart of Laugardalur Park, next door to the national sport stadiums and Iceland´s biggest Pool & Spa. It offers comfortable budget accommodation and excellent facilities, both indoors and outdoors. It is within 30 minute walking distance from the city center, along the scenic Reykjavík coastline, or 10 minutes by bike or bus. It has been an Eco certified place to stay since 2004.

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Location Reykjavík

Reykjavík Downtown Hostel has firmly established itself as one of the most highly recommended HI Hostels in the world, providing comfortable and classy accommodation and excellent service at an affordable price.  It is nestled a stones throw from the lively harbor area, in the heart of downtown Reykjavík, within minutes from most of Reykjavík’s  bars, clubs, cafes and restaurants, yet in a quiet residential street. It has been an Eco certified place to stay since 2010

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Reykjavík Loft Hostel

Located in Reykjavík center

Loft Hostel opened its doors in the centre of downtown Reykjavík in Spring 2013. Located on Reykjavík’s main shopping street and 5 minutes walking distance from Hallgrímskirkja, the City Pond and Harpa Concert Hall, the best of the city is just footsteps away from the hostel. Loft also boasts one of the finest views in town with its large rooftop floor terrace café overlooking the city centre – perfect for rooftop beers on one of Reykjavik’s long summer evenings or for catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in winter.

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Reyðarfjörður

Located on the east side of Iceland

Reyðarfjörður is a town of 1500 inhabitants and conveniently located for exploring the East Fjords.  The Hostel is located in two cozy houses on the same street. Vallargerði 9 houses the reception and a café where meals are served for lunch and dinner, and light refreshments and snacks are available throughout the day; Belgian waffles and crépes anre the café’s specialities. Vallargerði 14 has a guest kitchen and a barbeque, where you can prepare your own meal and mingle with your fellow travellers, and a sauna which you can use for a small price.

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Located on the east side of Iceland

Arrival and departure point for the Norröna ferry and a town full of culture - Seyðisfjörður is no ordinary village.  The hostel in Seyðisfjörður is housed in two different atmospheric wooden buildings, the one in Ránargata 9, a bit outside the village facing the harbor having only double/twin rooms and the other in a 100 year old Norvegian built hospital in the center of town at Suðurgata 8. This is were you find the reception.

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Sæberg

Located on the north side of Iceland

The hot tub and quiet surroundings makes Sæberg hostel a perfect stopover – halfway between Reykjavík and Akureyri. 

 

Halfway between Reykjavík and Akureyri, you will find Sæberg Hostel located just 1 km off highway no. 1 in Hrútafjörður. Set in a renovated farmhouse by the sea, Sæberg Hostel is one of the HI network of hostels in Iceland and is ideal for those looking for a peaceful countryside setting to reload the batteries away from the hustle and bustle of the world.

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Vagnsstaðir

Located on the south east side of Iceland

Stay at Vagnsstaðir hostel and take advantage of their amazing jeep and snowmobile tours to Vatnajökull glacier. Only 28 km from the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon

 

Vagnsstaðir is in the Suðursveit area, about 50 km west of Höfn and 28 km east of Jökulsárlón. The house is in an attractive area surrounded by a beautiful ring of mountains. Attractive hiking paths invite one into the surrounding area, using a hiking map, you get at the Hostel.The hostel also offers 4-6 bed cottages that are located 10-15 meters from the main building where guests are welcome to use all facilities.

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Vík

Located on the south side of iceland

Vík hostel is surrounded by extraordinary nature in the southest part of Iceland - with the amazing Reynisfjara beach and Dyrhólaey island close by

 

The hostel is located in Vík, a small village with appr. 300 inhabitants. From the hostel you have a very good view over the village. In the hostel you will find a guest kitchen and a dining room. All services are close by. Dyrhólaey is only 15 km from the Hostel. Vík has a beautiful nature and the area around the hostel is ideal for hiking. Museums and golf courses are close by.

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Ytra lón

Located on Langanes on the north east of Iceland

Experience nature far away from the bustle of city life

- no other hostel in Iceland is situated further from the capital than Ytra Lón

 

The unspoiled nature, many different kinds of birds and the peaceful environment makes Ytra Lón an ideal stop for nature lovers and people who are seeking a relaxed atmosphere in a family owned Hostel, with an Icelandic-Dutch family. While walking along the coast you see a number of long left farmhouses, a big variety of plants, thousands of Arctic Sterns and a close view of the Northern Gannet, breeding among theBrunnich´s Guillemot, Common Guillemot and other seabirds on the rocks.

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Ósar

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Watch seals in their natural habitant or take a short walk to the amazing Hvítserkur, a rock which some say resembles a prehistoric dinosaur 

 

Osar is located on the Vatnsnes Peninsula, 25 km north of road no. 1. In the recent years the hostel has been completely renovated.Ósar ocean beach is full of life. Seals abound and also eider ducks and other birds, and the rock Hvítserkur, which resembles a prehistoric Dinosaur, is within walking distance from the Hostel.

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