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Book well ahead for Wednesday nights in summer (the ferry to continental Europe leaves
on Thursday mornings). Note: prices were current at the time of writing; check websites
for up-to-date rates.
Hafaldan HI Hostel HOSTEL
( 611 4410; www.hafaldan.is ;Suðurgata 8;dm Ikr4100, d with/without bathroom Ikr15,200/11,200;
)
Seyðisfjörður's first-class budget digs are housed in two locations: the Harbour Hostel (
MAP GOOGLE MAP ) is at Ranárgata 9, a little out of town past the Blue Church; and the
Hospital Hostel ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) is the more-central summertime annexe at Suður-
gata 8. The annexe houses the main reception for both buildings from June to August.
The thin-walled, unremarkable private rooms at Ranárgata are compensated for by cosy,
view-enriched dining and lounge areas. The annexe (the town's old hospital) includes a
handful of en-suite rooms plus a beautiful kitchen-dining facility. There's Ikr600 discount
per person for members. Linen costs Ikr1250.
Campsite CAMPGROUND
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Ránargata;campsites per person Ikr1150; May-Sep; )
There are two areas for camping - one sheltered, grassy site for tents opposite the church,
and another nearby area for vans. The service building houses kitchen, showers and laun-
dry facilities.
Hótel Aldan HOTEL
( 472 1277; www.hotelaldan.com ; reception at Norðurgata 2;s/d incl breakfast from Ikr17,900/
23,900; )
This wonderful hotel is shared across three old wooden buildings: reception and bar-res-
taurant (where breakfast is served) are at the Norðurgata location. The Snæfell location (in
the old post office at Austurvegur 3) is a creaky, characterful three-storey place with the
cheapest rooms, fresh white paintwork and Indian bedspreads; a few new ground-floor
suites (sleeping four) have recently been added here. The Old Bank location (at Oddagata
6) houses a boutique guesthouse with antique furnishings and a refined air.
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