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take you up to Jöklasel and then drive you to Jökulsárlón for a lagoon boat trip. Prices
vary according to what you select; contact the company for a quote.
Sleeping & Eating
The majority of places along this stretch have in-house restaurants. Self-caterers should
stock up on groceries in Kirkjubæjarklaustur or Höfn.
We list these options from west to east. Note that most prices are from 2014.
Skyrhúsid
GUESTHOUSE
( 899 8384;d from Ikr14,000; )
This cute petite guesthouse is in Hali, just past Þórbergssetur. It's a cosy place with just
nine fresh rooms (no guest kitchen), and a tiny, colourful breakfast area.
Vagnsstaðir HI Hostel
HOSTEL
( 478 1048;
www.hostel.is
;
dm/d without bathroom Ikr4300/11,400; Apr-mid-Oct; )
Snowmobiles litter this Ring Road property, HQ of Glacier Jeeps. It's a small, bunk-heavy
hostel with sunny enclosed dining area, plus there are additional six-bed cottages (each
with toilet, but not shower) next to the main building. The common complaint is that the
limited bathroom facilities and small kitchen are now inadequate for the number of beds.
Hótel Smyrlabjörg
COUNTRY HOTEL
( 478 1074;
www.smyrlabjorg.is
;s/d incl breakfast Ikr20,300/30,000; )
A good choice if you're after mod-cons but still want sheep roaming the car park, moun-
tain views, and peace and quiet. This large, welcoming hotel (recently doubled in size) has
a restaurant renowned for country hospitality and a bountiful evening buffet (Ikr6200).
Skálafell
GUESTHOUSE
( 478 1041;
www.skalafell.net
;d with/without bathroom incl breakfast Ikr23,000/19,000; )
