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Árnes

South, Selfoss area

Árnes is conveniently located close to all major tourist attractions in the South of Iceland, appr. 90 km from Reykjavík. Next door to the Hostel there is a swimming pool with a hot pot and a licenced restaurant, which provides lunch and dinner for individuals and groups. In the area around the Host...

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Ásbyrgi

East, Borgarfjörður Eystri

The Hostel in Borgarfjörður Eystri is situated in the small town Bakkagerði, with appr. 150 inhabitants. Borgarfjörður has an extremely beautiful surrounding area and majestic mountains. Bakkagerði offers services like a grocery shop, gas station, restaurant and a post office. In the area there are ...

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Akranes

West, Akranes

The history of Akranes town is long, it goes all the way back to the period of settlement. Irish people settled there around 880. For the last few hundred years Akranes main industry has been fishing, but for the last years the proportion of trade and service has grown considerably. In Akranes you w...

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Akureyri

North, Akureyri

The Hostel in Akureyri is situated in the centre of the city, by the main road "Hörgárbraut". Akureyri, the capital of the north with 17,000 inhabitants, offers many interesting and enjoyable sights and activities for the visitors. Near the Hostel you find all the service a city has to offer. Assist...

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Berunes

East, Djúpivogur area

Berunes is a farm, ideally situated at an amazing seafront under eastern mountains. The Hostel is a charming farmhouse, built at the beginning of last century and yet offers needed facilities and small double and family rooms. There are also 3 self-catering cottages, each of them can take up to 6 pe...

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Bíldudalur

Westfjords, Bíldudalur

Bíldudalur by Arnarfjörður is well situated, south on the West fjords. The town and the area around offers many various opportunities for outside activities. There are many beautiful hiking routes for both used hikers and also those who rather like to stroll around and enjoy the beauty of the magnif...

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Borgarnes

West, 310 Borgarnesi

The hostel is located at route 1, in the picturesque town of Borgarnes, only 75 km from the city centre of Reykjavík. The hostel is located next to the town’s park Skallagrímsgarður and the sport centre of Borgarnes including the Thermal spa with its waterslides, jacuzzis and swimming pools. Restaur...

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Eyrarbakki

South, 820 Eyrarbakki

Eyrarbakki is one of the oldest trading towns in Iceland but the towns’ prime time was from middle of the 18th century to the early 19th century. During that time the town expanded around the houses of the Danish trading and the population grew fast. At its peak, the inhabitants were around 1000 at ...

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Fit Hostel

Southwest, Njarðvík

Fit hostel is a former apartment building wich was changed in the year 2001, to an attractive hostel with various facilities. The hostel is situated in Njarðvík and offers good and affordable accommodation for everyone. The international airport in Keflavík is only 5 minutes away by car wich makes t...

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Fljótsdalur

South, 861 Hvolsvöllur

Visitors travelling in Iceland will enjoy staying at Fljótsdalur Hostel for it is a traditional Icelandic house with turf walls. From the house, the view of the glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull is splendid. Compared to modern standards the Hostel is rather small and primitive. The Hostel ...

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Gaulverjaskóli

South, Selfoss area

Gaulverjaskóli Hostel is in a renovated school in the low-lying agricultural region of south Iceland. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the unspoilt view of the lowlands, the birdlife, the peace and quiet, and your own good company. The hostel is close to the seashore and the hosts recommend a ...

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Grundarfjörður

West, Grundarfjörður

Grundarfjörður Hostel occupies a charming old house in a small and picturesque fishing village surrounded by amazing mountains. This small town is right in the middle of the magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula which makes it an ideal stopover from which to explore the surrounding area and points of intere...

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Hafaldan

East, Seyðisfjörður

Hafaldan Hostel accommodates people in 2 different buildings. One Is the main building at Ránargata 9 at the fjords north side with it´s homey atmosphere and good view to the fjord. That is where you check in and get the instruction how to find the other building if you stay there. The other buildin...

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Hvoll

South, Kikjubæjarklaustur

The Hostel is in a new building and is ideally located for those who want to do hiking tours in the National park in Skaftafell, visit Jökulsárlón, go to Laka or Landmannalaugur. In the surroundings of the hostel you can find many species of birds and hiking trails. The guestkitchen at the hostel is...

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Húsey

East, Egilsstaðir area

The house is a pleasant old farmhouse which has been rebuilt into a Hostel. The area around Húsey is very spectacular and a "paradise" for nature lovers. It is a breeding ground for more than 30 different kinds of birds. Here you will also find ca. 175 species of plants, wheares the country´s averag...

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Höfn

South, Höfn í Hornafirði

With the sea on three sides and Vatnajökull, the biggest glacier in Europe, to the northwest, Höfn is a breathtakingly lovely town with 1500 inhabitants. The town is a bustling fishing and fish processing port as well as a commercial centre, with considerable farming in the neighbouring areas. The H...

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Korpudalur

Westfjords, Flateyri

The Hostel in Korpudalur is in a nice old farmhouse which has been renovated into a Hostel. The Hostel is located innermost in Önundarfjörður surrounded by high mountains, 17 km from Ísafjörður and 12 km from Flateyri. Around the Hostel there are many possibilities for hiking, climbing and angling i...

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Kópasker

Northeast, Kópasker

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. Appr. 33 km from Kópasker is Ásbyrgi which is part of the National Park Jökulsárg...

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Laugarvatn

South, Laugarvatn

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 ...

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Njarðvík

Southwest, Njarðvík

The Hostel has recently been completely renovated. As the Hostel is very close to the International Airport in Keflavík it is often called "the Hostel by the airport ". Njarðvík and the area around has much more to offer than easy access to the airport. A few examples of activities you can find are ...

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Ósar

Northwest, Hvammstangi area

Osar is located on the Vatnsnes Peninsula, 25 km north of road no. 1. Over the last three years the hostel has been completely renovated. An unusually beautiful sunset gives the Hostel its name. Ósar ocean beach is full of life. Seals abound and also eider ducks and other birds, and the rock Hvítser...

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Reyðarfjörður

East, 730 Reyðarfjörður

Reyðarfjörður is a town of 1500 inhabitants and conveniently located for exploring the East Fjords. All basic services are available in the town, such as supermarkets, post office, bank and cash dispensers, restaurants, etc.

The Hostel is located in two cozy houses on the same street. Vallargerði...

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Reykhólar

Westfjords, A-Barðarstrandasýslu

The Hostel is situated in beautiful landscape; mountains, moor land, natural hot springs and from the coast line you can see many small islands. Reykhólar is a perfect place for nature lovers. There is a lot of vegetation in the area and you will find hillsides covered in wild berries in the autumn....

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Reykjavík City Hostel

Capital region, 105 Reykjavík

This modern and welcoming hostel is the perfect choice for travellers seeking good company and affordable quality while enjoying all that Reykjavík has to offer. This hostel are situated in the Laugardalur Park, the city´s mains recreation area, and next door to the national football stadium and the...

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Reykjavík Downtown

Capital region, Reykjavík

Hostelling International Iceland is growing once again and we are proud to announce the grand opening of our newest building in the capital city.

The new Reykjavik Downtown Hostel is located in one of the city´s most historically rich neighborhoods, a short stroll from the old harbor, and in the ...

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Siglufjordur

North, 580 Siglufjörður

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Siglufjörður used to be the herring capital of Iceland and a thriving colourful town with a goldrush-like atmosphere. Signs of its past glory can still be seen, and an interesting museum, The Herring Era Museum, breathe life into the remarkable past of the town which peaks during th...

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Skógar

South, Hvolsvöllur area

The Hostel by Skógar is situated in the old children's school, close to Skógafoss, one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. Skógar is a popular place surrounded by great and varied nature; glaciers, mountains, black beaches, green acres, forested area, waterfalls and good hiking routes. Addition...

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Stórholt

North, Akureyri

The Hostel in Akureyri is situated in the centre of the city, by the main road "Hörgárbraut". In the hostel there are 2 kitchens with dining rooms. Rooms are available with showers and bathrooms. Akureyri Hostel also offers two new summerhouses which can accommodate 8 persons each and a cabin that t...

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Stykkishólmur

West, Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur is the largest town on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Fishing is the main occupation, but it is also an important trading centre. Stykkishólmur is surrounded by a very picturesque landscape and islands. The Hostel is in one of the oldest houses in the town and has been completely renovated...

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Sunnuhóll

South, Vestmannaeyjar

The Westman Islands is a group of 15-18 islands. The biggest one is Heimaey which is the only one inhabited with a population of 4.400. The islanders have their own traditional culture, like bird hunting, egg collecting and cliff rappelling. In January 1973 an eruption began in Heimaey and lasted un...

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Sæberg

Northwest, Hrútafjörður

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 t...

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Vagnsstaðir

South, Höfn area

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 shore, only 1500...

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Vík

South, Vík í Mýrdal

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. Activities Vík has a beautiful natu...

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Ytra Lón

Northeast, Þórshöfn

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 farmho...

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Þórsmörk

South, Hvolsvöllur area

Hostel Þórsmörk offers two kinds of accommodation. One being the small cottages for 4-5 people in bunk beds. In the cottages are cooking facilities, a table, chairs and table wear for 6 persons. A stove and a sink with running water also. The other being double/twin rooms in a seperate house. Shared...

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