Iceland Hostels - Budget Accomodation in Iceland, Europe

With its glassy glaciers, hot thermal springs, spectacular geysers, active volcanoes, lava fields, stunning waterfalls and snow capped hills, Iceland is indeed the original land of fire and ice.

It is not only special and wonderful natural phenomena that intrigue visitors to this, the second biggest island in Europe, which lies close to the Arctic Circle northwest of Scotland and south of Greenland. The hardy Icelandic people, descendants of ancient Norsemen and Celts, are intriguing too, having spawned what is now renowned as the oldest surviving parliament in the world (called the Althing), founded in 930AD, and boasting a much revered literary heritage of the best medieval works, mostly based on historic heroic sagas.

Most of the countrys popular tourist features are in the south of the island near the capital, Reykjavik, in the region known as The Golden Circle. Top of the list for scenic splendour is the Gullfoss double tiered waterfall, set off with a brilliant rainbow, and the spouting hot springs of Geysir.

Reykjavik means smoky, but in the case of Icelands pristine capital (which is Europes most northerly capital city) the smoke is not smog, but rather steam from the underground springs that warm the city. Reykjavik has a well deserved reputation for being the cleanest, most invigorating city in Europe, where the standard of living is one of the highest in the world. The city may be small, but it is full of interesting attractions from galleries and museums to thermal bathing spots, and the nightlife is second to none.

What else is there to do and see in Iceland? Well, how about whale watching; chic fine dining; hiking the highlands; viewing Europes biggest glacier Vatnajokull; fishing the rivers; taming one of the great wild Icelandic horses, river rafting; exploring on a snow scooter; shopping for designer wear, souvenirs and gourmet foods; joining the descendants of the Vikings in the Summer Solstice Festival at Hafnarfjorour; visit the northerly island of Grimsey to cross the Arctic Circle; visiting the recreated medieval farm at Stong.

  Akureyri Hostels : Akureyri is the biggest town outside of the capital area in Iceland with a population of 15,000. It is settled on Eyjafjordur Fjord. Its mostly an industrial town with shipping and..

  Asafjaryur Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Asafjaryur. You can book online for free at Heydalur Holiday Farm, ..

  Borgarnes Hostels : Borgarnes is first mentioned in Egil?s Saga, but there it is called Digranes. That is where the coffin of KveldUlfur, the father of Skallagrimur, drifted ashor. Skallagrimur set up..

  Hafn Hostels : There is 2 hostels in the city of Hafn. You can book online for free at Guesthouse Hvammur, Youth Hostel Naib and R, ..

  Holmavik Hostels : Holmavik, a small town on the western shores of the Steingrimsfiord bay, has been the commercial centre for its county for more than a century. Fishing plays a major role in the vi..

  Hvammstangi Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Hvammstangi. You can book online for free at Icelandic Farm House Nedra Vatnshorn, ..

  Hvolsvallur Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Hvolsvallur. You can book online for free at Smaratun Guesthouse, ..

  Keflavik Hostels : Keflavik is a small town (as are almost all Icelandic towns) on a peninsula in the southwest corner. I lived there (more exactly, on a military base there) for 12 months (1985 1986..

  Kjolur Route Hostels : The Kjolur trail leads from the coast of Northern Iceland through a remote area filled with hot springs, glaciers, snow capped mountains, windy plateaus, moorlands and eventually a..

  Kopavogur Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Kopavogur. You can book online for free at Bb 44 Guesthouse, ..

  Lake Myvatn Hostels : A beautiful lake in Iceland. Volcanic activity takes location here. The name means Midge Lake. There are a lot of species of duck 15 in all. The volcano Krafla is nearby..

  Njardvik Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Njardvik. You can book online for free at Fit Hostel, ..

  Olafsfjordur Hostels : There is 2 hostels in the city of Olafsfjordur. You can book online for free at Brimnes Hotel, Brimnes Family Cabins, ..

  Reykjavik Hostels : Icelands capital is different from other European cities. It is the worlds northernmost capital, and one of the newest, having established itself only in the late 19th century.Reyk..

  Thingvellir National Park Hostels : The plains of parliament are settled on the continental divide (where the European and North American plates are separating. Its a protected area and one of Icelands national parks..

  Vik Hostels : Vik is a lovely little town, placed in between high hills that give it a very secluded and cosy feeling. The town gas station is a sure stop for all travellers that continue eastwa..

  Westman Islands Hostels : Vestmannaeyjar Westman Islands Vestman islands The Westman Islands are a group of 15 18 islands, depending on how they are classed, and about 30 skerries sand rock pillars, settled..

  Ytra Lon Porshofn Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Ytra Lon Porshofn. You can book online for free at Hi Youth Hostel Ytra Lon, ..