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The least expensive type of accommodation available.

The are many campsites all over Iceland, most of them open from May until the beginning of September.

Lava Hostel
Lava Hostel offers a low-price accommodation in Hafnarfjörður a town known for elves and Vikings. In this great atmosphere, we offer rooms for up to eight people, a sleeping bag dorm for larger groups and a campsite. Guests are welcome to use our Wi-fi, laundry facility, kitchen and dining area. Lava Hostel is only 20 minutes drive from Reykjavik city center and in a walking distance from the center of Hafnarfjörður. Lava Hostel is surrounded with Lava and nature, located next to a public park. The hostel is close to bus stops, shops, restaurants, museums, swimming pool, fly bus stops and various activities. If your mind is torn between the city life and the quiet nature Lava Hostel is the place for you. We offer you the best of both worlds. If you are looking for a family friendly campsite near Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður Camping is the place for you. The campsite is close to shops, restaurants, swimming pool and many tourist activities. Bus stops for the city bus and fly bus are nearby. The airport is 30 minutes drive away. We are situated in a beautiful green park surrounded by lava near the town center of Hafnarfjörður. However, downtown Reykjavik is only a 20 minutes drive away, so you still remain close to the action. Facilities include access to WC, showers, hot and cold water, laundry facility as well as internet, kitchen and a dining area located in Lava hostel. Electricity can be rented for campervans for a small fee. Lava hostel and Hafnarfjörður camping is run by Hraunbúar scouts.
Vogar Campsite
The camping site is located by the SportsCenter in Vogar. It has good facilities for guests including, kitchen, showers, and Free Wifi. It is open all year. For further information on prices visit their website.
Gardskagi - campsite
The campsite at Garðskagi is perfect for visitors seeking freedom and open views of the ocean. It is located at Garðskagi Point and is open all year long. Garðskagi Point, the northernmost part of the Reykjanes Peninsula, offers great experience for visitors with its two lighthouses, beautiful beach, and fantastic sunsets. It is a great place to see the Northern Lights and have a good meal and a drink while waiting for them to appear. The two lighthouses help create a unique atmosphere and the weather adds up to memorable experiences, whether it be the still morning fog or the screaming, crushing winter waves. The lighthouses were built in 1897 and 1944. One is the second oldest and the other the biggest in Iceland. Garðskagi is a premium site for bird-watching where whales can also often be observed from the coast. Garðskagi is truly a hidden gem and one of the great destinations within the recently established Reykjanes Geopark. The big lighthouse, has two exhibitions, Northern Lights Show and Whale Show. Fantastic view from the top balcony. Admission is included in the museum fee. There is also a campsite on Garðskagi. Restaurant Röstin on the second floor of the Heritage and Maritime Museum offers food for a very reasonable price. Its only about 20 m from the coast and has fantastic view of the ocean. Great place to watch beautiful sunsets in the summer or to have a nice meal while waiting for the Northern Lights in the winter. Opening hours: All year For groups call manager, 893-8909 or email johann@gardskagi.com.   
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On the campsite is a servicehouse that contains a bathroom, showers, outdoor-sinks (hot and cold water), also possible to use a washer and a dryer. Handicap accessible bathrooms and showers. On the campsite is acess to electricity and service for campers.
Grindavík Campsite
Grindavík opened a brand new State of the Art campground facility in the summer of 2009 at Austurvegur 26. The campground is a pleasure-fest for the family. The campground was designed with the camping enthusiast in mind; it includes the latest in accommodations for tents, RV´s and campers. It has two playgrounds for children with swings, castles and a spider-net, family sized barbeques, and access to electricity, plus a perfect place to empty port-a-potties. Paved entrance to the camping grounds and the convenient parking area. The response from campers has been overwhelming: „Congratulations on one of the nation‘s best campgrounds. It is great to see an ambitious tourist attraction come to life." (Campground Surveys 2012). Camping passes are valid at the campgrounds. Entrance: As you enter the town, go round the circle and stright out along Víkurbraut. Turn left at Ránargata, and left at Austurvegur (by the church). Age restrictions for those traveling alone is 18 years. We are open from March 1st to 30th November. PRICE LIST: Price for adults 2.200 (tax included),  free for 14 years old and younger. Every fourth night is free. Electricity is 1.300 ISK Single wash in a washing machine kr. 800 Single use of a dryer kr. 800 Showers included in price. Just showers 500kr Groups/Family reunions pay according to agreement. Bookings are not possible.