Guesthouse Askja

East Iceland


In 2018, new owners took on this guesthouse by the water and freshened it up, and have even opened a small Thai restaurant downstairs. Good-value, comfortable rooms share bathrooms, and there's a guest kitchen and nice lounge area. It's also a member of the HI hostelling network, so ask about discounts if you have a membership.


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