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Hotel Leirubakki

Hella, Iceland Location

8.2Very good91 reviews

About the property

Leirubakki Hotel is a small and cozy hotel that offers great personalised service and a top location in the South of Icealand, near Hekla, the volcano. The hotel has 14 rooms, each with a private bathroom. Each room is equipped with double beds, however beds can be switched out for either two or three single beds. It is also possible to set an additional single bed alongside a double bed, all based upon the wishes of our guests.

In the building itself, guests will find a wonderful sitting area where they can sit down together after a full day of amazing adventures. There guests can also brew coffee or tea

​There is free internet access in the lobby and sitting area. Guests can enjoy the hot tub on the deck next to the hotel. The Viking Pool (Víkingalaugin) is also open to all guests at Leirubakki during the summer season.

Most popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Parking

Location

Hella, Iceland

Discover Hella

Photos, information and travel guides for your stay.

Hella is an American English slang term originating in and often associated with San Francisco's East Bay area in Northern California, possibly specifically emerging in the 1970s African-American vernacular of Oakland. It is used as an intensifying adverb such as in "hella bad" or "hella good". It was eventually added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2002, citing a 1987 first use in the Toronto Star. It is possibly a contraction of the phrase "hell of a" or "hell of a lot [of]", in turn reduced to "hell of", though some scholars doubt this etymology since its grammatical usage does not align with those phrases; or of "hellacious". It often appears in place of the words "really", "a lot", "totally", "very", and in some cases, "yes". Whereas hell of a is generally used with a noun, according to linguist Pamela Munro, hella is primarily used to modify an adjective such as "good".

As you explore Hella, you will be mesmerized by the stunning landscape that surrounds the town. From the towering mountains to the glistening glaciers, Hella is a nature lover's paradise. The town is also known for its hot springs, which provide a unique opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in the midst of nature.

One of the top attractions in Hella is the Lava Centre, a state-of-the-art museum that showcases the geological wonders of Iceland. You can learn about the country's volcanic history and witness the power of nature through interactive exhibits and simulations.

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Hotel Leirubakki

8.2 · Very good

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