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In a good central location, dressed-in-red Olga offers five rooms that share three bath-
rooms and a kitchen - all rooms come with tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV and
fridge. Two doors down is Olga's sister, yellow Birta Guesthouse, under the same friendly
ownership and with similar high-quality facilities.
Campsite
CAMPGROUND
Camping pitches are in utilitarian rows, but it's central and facilities are reasonable -
there's a laundry, and on-site cafe, but no camper kitchen. At reception you can rent bikes
(Ikr3900 for 24 hours) or book tours through
Travel East
,
the agency based here.
Hótel Eyvindará
HOTEL, COTTAGES
23,000; Apr-Oct; )
Set 4km out of town (on Rte 94), Eyvindará is a handsome, family-run collection of new
hotel rooms, plus good motel-style units and timber cottages. The cottages sit hidden
among fir trees, while motel rooms enjoy verandahs and views. There's a decent restaurant
too.
Hótel Edda
HOTEL
Jun-mid-Aug; )
Based in the school opposite the swimming pool, this is a typically well-run Edda hotel.
Tidy, no-frills rooms have small private bathrooms, and there's a restaurant with panor-
amic views.
Egilsstaðir Guesthouse
COUNTRY HOTEL
The town was named after this farm and splendid heritage guesthouse (now big enough to
warrant the 'hotel' label) on the banks of Lagarfljót, 300m west of the crossroads. In its old
wing, en-suite rooms retain a sense of character. In contrast, a brand-new extension houses
30 modern, slightly anonymous hotel rooms. There's a great
restaurant
on site.
