Best Budget Stays in Hella, Iceland

Loa's Nest in Hella offers family rooms with private bathrooms and garden or mountain views. A lounge and a shared kitchen are open to guests, and the sun terrace, garden, outdoor seating and picnic area give room to spend the evening outside. WiFi and on-site private parking are free. With a 9.7 rating across more than 2,100 reviews, it is one of the best-rated stays in the area, and a sound base for the south.

I recommend Guest House Svetlana to families and couples who want spacious family rooms with their own kitchenette in Hella. Each room has a private bathroom, a kitchenette, a dining area and a work desk, with balconies or patios looking over the sea, the garden or the mountains. There is a sun terrace, a garden and free WiFi, and pets are welcome. Seljalandsfoss is 44 km away. Guests rate it 9.5 across 160 reviews.

I recommend Hellatún Guest House to families and couples who want comfort and a kitchen in the Hella area. Rooms have private bathrooms and kitchen facilities, and there is a hot tub, a sun terrace and a garden, plus free WiFi and free private parking. An EV charging station helps electric-car travellers, and pets are welcome. Seljalandsfoss is 48 km away. Guests rate it 9.5 across more than 360 reviews, a very high score.

Ugla Gistihús is a guesthouse in Hella with rooms that have a private bathroom, air-conditioning and a kitchenette, a handy mix for families who want to make breakfast or a simple dinner themselves. There is a sun terrace and a garden, a bar and a minimarket on site, free WiFi and private parking. Seljalandsfoss is 36 km away, so it works as a practical South Coast night rather than a resort. Guests rate it 9.3.

Guesthouse Hateigi 2 in Hella has direct beachfront access and a garden. Family rooms look over the garden and the mountains, and each has a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop and a microwave. Private parking is free, and the front desk is open 24 hours with daily housekeeping. Guests rate it 9.2 across 142 reviews. Each room has its own kitchen.

Guesthouse Hateigi 3 in Hella has direct beachfront access and views of the sea and the mountains. Rooms have private entrances, parquet floors and fully equipped kitchens, and family rooms with private bathrooms are available. Free WiFi, private parking and an outdoor play area complete the setup. There is no restaurant or bar on site. Guests rate it 9 across 159 reviews.

I recommend Farmer's Guest House to families who want a countryside holiday home near Hella. The bright, modern house has a full kitchen, a TV and mountain views from every room, plus a garden with views of the Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes. Horses and sheep live on the property, which children tend to enjoy. Free WiFi and parking are included. Guests rate it 9.0 across more than 330 reviews.