Birta Guesthouse  

Tucked just off Road 1 on Iceland’s Ring Road in Egilsstaðir, about 1 km from the town centre. A short drive puts you at the East Iceland Heritage Museum and Fardaga Waterfall, with Stuðlagil, Hengifoss and the Vök baths within easy reach—perfect base for East Iceland adventures.

A homely, no-fuss guesthouse with eight simple rooms and a laid-back vibe. Rooms come with made-up beds, towels and flat-screen TVs; two twin rooms have private bathrooms while most rooms use shared bathrooms (three shared bathrooms with walk-in showers). There’s a terrace and garden to stretch out in after a day of hiking.

Free Wi‑Fi across the property, a communal kitchen where you can cook your own meals, complimentary self-parking, daily housekeeping, and outdoor access to a terrace and garden. Short walk to restaurants, supermarkets and the local outdoor swimming pool.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the guesthouse and free on-site self parking.

Breakfast is available daily for a fee, and the shared/communal kitchen lets you prepare your own meals. Numerous local restaurants and cafés are just a short walk away.