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Midgard Base Camp

2.5 star property

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A wooden sauna with a view of the Northern Lights.
A wooden cabin with a window and a door, surrounded by string lights, under a night sky with green aurora.
A restaurant with a long table, multiple chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A person in a hot tub with a view of a sunset over a body of water and distant hills.
A modern building with the sign "MIDGARD 1" under a night sky with the Northern Lights.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $318
$281 nightly
$318 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7

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

Room options

View all photos for Bunk bed in 6 people Mixed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with curtains, a window, and a radiator.

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

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A pegboard with numbered hooks holding various items like a green garden hose, a green and black rope, and two metal tools.

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

View all photos for Bunk bed in 4 people Mixed Dormitory

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Bunk bed in 4 people Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a colorful blanket, a sign on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Family Room, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

A dorm-style room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, and a hanging plant.

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
  • ‪Hygge Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Midgard - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eldstó Art Cafè Guesthouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gallerí Pizza - ‬11 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.

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. Open daily.

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 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

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

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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

Property is also known as

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Midgard Base Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 256 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHIARA

Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sauna and hot tub were great. Room was basic but very comfortable and clean. Staff was very friendly and the restaurant had very good food! If we are fortunate enough to visit Iceland again we will definitely be staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! Very friendly staff, lovely lobby/bar area and ideal kitchen area. Room very basic but was all we needed. Loved the hot tub! Small touches like the boot dryer and the swings in the lobby were great. Would highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Owen

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Angie

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and fun environment!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

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