Midgard Base Camp

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Front of property - evening/night
A modern living room with a sofa, bean bags, and a coffee table.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $293
$258 nightly
$293 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

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Dufþaksbraut 14, Hvolsvollur, Rangárþing eystra, 0860
  • Place, Saga Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lava Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Skogafoss
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heimaey (VEY-Vestmannaeyar)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

Bunk bed in 6 people Mixed Dormitory

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bunk bed in 4 people Mixed Dormitory

  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hvolsvollur

With a stay at Midgard Base Camp in Rangárþing eystra, you'll be 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Seljalandsfoss and 30 mi (48.2 km) from Skogafoss. .This hotel is within the region of Eyjafjallajokull and Hekla Volcano.

What's nearby

  • Saga Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lava Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Seljalandsfoss - 18 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Skogafoss - 45 min drive - 39.2 miles
  • Kerid Crater - 55 min drive - 49.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪N1 Hlíðarenda - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Midgard - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hygge Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Eldstó Art Cafè Guesthouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Katla Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Midgard Base Camp

Midgard Base Camp offers 16 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

There are outdoor hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Midgard Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in Scandinavian cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Midgard Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Scandinavian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Midgard Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Games
  • Outdoor hot spring
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Snow sports gear
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 102 ºF
  • Outdoor hot spring

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2017
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Midgard Base Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 242 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious meals; top quality chef; staff extremely helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay here! Friendly staff, lovely hotel, spacious rooms. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Micky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great staff! So helpful and welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped with an area to sit. The lobby was very cool. We had dinner at the restaurant and it was really good, but also very expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for start of Midgard tours in the Highlands
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place! Love the hot sauna overlooking the fields and mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thabea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team went above and beyond to accommodate me and were very open to feedback. Wish them all the best!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot with restaurant and bar. Staff a was very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strongly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun atmosphere and very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lap Tou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant atmosphere, great facilities and good vibes with other fellow travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent place to stay. Quiet but with lots to do. Bunks were comfortable and private. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was beautiful - you can sit in the hot tub and watch the horses grazing in the field behind you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was the best!!! Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, very clean, staff were friendly and super helpful, perfect location! Added on the highlands tour through Midgard and it was incredible, highlight of my time in Iceland!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for family and it has a great kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bunk beds were comfortable and loved that they supplied ear plugs. Loved the hot tub and meeting other guests. Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent basic accommodations. Perfect location when booking a tour!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the price. Stuff was super friendly and facilities were nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hostel we stayed at our whole trip truly great service and accommodation 12/10 recommend
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, they placed a nice fan in the room for me before we arrived, beds separated. Great staff, and a very fun atmosphere. I was able to see the Northern Lights for the very first time upon my departure this morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice. Restaurant has a really nice atmosphere. Not much around it and in a bit of an industrial area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025