East Iceland - Iceland - page 602

( GOOGLE MAP ; 897 1524; www.seydis.is ; cottages for 2/6 people Ikr16,000/18,500)
Book very early for these amazing-value three-bedroom cottages, sleeping up to six in a
whole lot of comfort - including a kitchen, lounge and hot-pot on the deck with astound-
ing views. They're about 2km north of Aldan reception.
Post Hostel GUESTHOUSE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 898 6242; www.posthostel.com ; s/d without bathroom Ikr11,400/15,900;
)
The name is a little misleading - this guesthouse (in yet another old post office) has
smallish rooms, including some family-friendly ones, plus kitchen and laundry facilities.
There's also a large, luxurious three-bedroom apartment for rent (Ikr45,000). In the
pipeline are new en-suite rooms.
Eating & Drinking
Skálinn FAST FOOD
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Hafnargata 2; 8am-10pm Mon-Fri, from 9am Sat, from 10am Sun)
The grill bar at the petrol station does fast-food regulars, as well as inexpensive hot lunch
and dinner mains.
Skaftfell Bistro INTERNATIONAL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; http://skaftfell.is/en/bistro ;Austurvegur 42;meals Ikr1200-3100; from
11.30am daily, kitchen closes 10pm; )
This fabulous bistro-bar-cultural-centre is perfect for chilling, snacking and/or meeting
locals. There's a short, daily-changing menu, plus popular pizza options (including
'reindeer bliss' and 'langoustine feast'). Be sure to check out the exhibitions in the gallery
space upstairs.
Hótel Aldan ICELANDIC
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 472 1277; www.hotelaldan.is ;Norðurgata 2;lunches Ikr1550-2600, dinner
mains Ikr3500-9400; 7am-9pm mid-May-mid-Sep)