Tehúsið Hostel & Guesthouse

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Tehúsið Hostel & Guest house in Egilsstadir offers family rooms with ground-floor units and shared bathrooms. Each room features tiled floors and a private entrance. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a terrace, restaurant, and bar. The family-friendly restaurant serves continental, buffet, and à la carte breakfasts with juice, fresh pastries, and cheese. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available. Amenities and Activities: The property includes a shared kitchen, coffee shop, picnic area, and free WiFi. Cycling enthusiasts can explore nearby attractions such as Hengifoss (21 mi) and Gufufoss (15 mi). Egilsstaðir Airport is 1.2 mi away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its bar, attentive staff, and excellent kitchen facilities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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See what guests loved the most:

Richard
United States United States
“It was everything I would expect from a hostel. There was even a laundry right next to it. There is a restaurant in the premises. The menu is limited, but the prices were reasonable”
Trausti
Iceland Iceland
“The location, the dorm, the bed, the kitchen and other facilities, the lounge and the very nice staff.”
Surin
United States United States
“Friendly staff and cozy room. Very close to Bonus supermarket and gas station. Overall good value.”
Anirudh
India India
“Great location, plenty of common spaces, spacious rooms, comfortable beds and friendly staff”
Leah
United States United States
“There were plenty of showers and toilets...the kitchen was well supplied”
Trausti
Iceland Iceland
“My room, number 6, my bed, number 12 out of 12, the sitting room, the kitchen, the restaurant, the food they offer, the STAFF, their friendliness and helpfulness, prima, prima.”
Heidi
United States United States
“It was welcoming and warm atmosphere, the food was was tasty, I don’t think that I could find more amazing hosts!!!I appreciated all of the amenities . If you’re planning a stay in Eglisstadir, and using the bus system, study the schedule...”
Aimee
United States United States
“Decent value given the location - in Egilsstadir. The beds were comfy. You have to be creative in rooms for your luggage and belongings since there is no space or closets. (We lucked out with a room with 6 beds so we used an empty bed for all...”
Pamela
United States United States
“Comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen available for use. Family-friendly with comfortable lounge with entertainment options for all ages. Appreciated that they value sustainability.”
Kimm
United States United States
“Such a warm, friendly and comfortable place. Honestly, the best hostel I’ve ever seen worldwide”

Managed by Agnes & Halldór

Company review score: 9Based on 958 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Family owned business run by Agnes & Halldór Waren. Our goal is to make customers feel welcome and enjoy the stay at the hostel.

Property info

Tehúsið Hostel (Teahouse Hostel) is located 0.5 km from Ring Road 1, in the center of Egilsstaðir. In the Hostel are private rooms, family, twin, quatro. Also dorms Mixed and female. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen and guests can relax in the guest rooms. Free WiFi is provided. Breakfast can be ordered, it’s includes local delicacies. A good café and bar is in the Hostel with some activity. The hostel focuses on the environment and fair trade. All garbage is recycled. Our values are joy, sustainability and honesty. The hostel offers simple, tidy, rooms with good beds. Bathroom facilities are shared. Linens and towels are provided.

Neighborhood info

The accommodation is located centrally next to the Egilsstaðir camping site and information center. The area around is popular for hiking, swimming and town walks. Egilsstaðir Airport is 3 km from the property. Buses to the north and south stop at the property and next to it is the Cultural Center of Fljótsdalshérað, the Slaughterhouse (Sláturhúsið). Egilsstaðir is the crossroads of eastern Iceland, both of which are close to recreation and excursions to the fjord and the tide. We know the area well and are happy to help with travel planning. We speak your language!

Languages Spoken

English,Icelandic

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Veitingastaður #1
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Tehúsið Hostel & Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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