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Icelandair Hótel Hérað HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 471 1500; www.icelandairhotels.is ;Miðvangur 5-7;r from Ikr30,000;
)
This stylish, friendly, business-standard hotel is kitted out with the expected bells and
whistles, and appealing splashes of colour. The restaurant (mains Ikr2700 to Ikr7250) here
is a good place to indulge (house speciality: reindeer).
Eating
Refuelling motorists don't have to look far - quick eats can be found at the busy Sölusk-
álinn ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 8am-11.30pm) inside the N1 service station on the Ring
Road. Those heading to the fjords can try Skálinn ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Fagradalsbraut;
8am-10pm Mon-Fri, 9am-10pm Sat & Sun) at the Shell station.
Bókakaffi Hlöðum CAFE
( www.bokakaffi.is ;Helgafelli 2;soup buffet Ikr1590; 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; )
In Fellabær, at the western end of the bridge across the river from Egilsstaðir, is this sweet,
low-key cafe: quality coffee, retro furniture, vinyl records, secondhand books and baked
treats.
Fjóshornið CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2-6pm Mon-Fri Jun-Aug)
For a taste of top-quality local produce, stop by 'Cowshed Corner', beside Egilsstaðir
Guesthouse, where you can buy beef, and dairy products such as skyr (a yoghurt-like
dessert), yoghurt and feta, direct from the farm. Coffee and homemade cakes are available.
Salt INTERNATIONAL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.saltbistro.is ;Miðvangur 2;meals Ikr1290-3000; 10am-11pm;
)
We totally get the appeal of this cool cafe-bistro, which offers one of the most interesting
and varied menus in regional Iceland. Unfortunately, Salt can struggle with the large