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Accommodations - Hostels - South

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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