Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
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Located within the famous Golden Circle sightseeing trail, Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse overlooks Lake Laugarvatn, Hekla Volcano and the Eyjafjallajökull Glacier. A bistro, café, bar and tour desk are found on site. WiFi is free. Set in a 1920s former school building, Héradsskolinn offers both private rooms and dorms. All rooms feature bright décor, lake- or mountain views and access to a pool table and TV lounge. Guests can choose between rooms with private or shared bathrooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at Héradsskolinn’s bistro. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar or relax in the library. A children’s playroom is also found on site. Thingvellir National Park and the famous Geysir Hot Spring are within 25 km. Gullfoss Waterfall is 38 km away. Laugarvatn Geothermal Bath is right next to the guest house. Popular area activities include hiking in the Highlands and fishing in Lake Laugarvatn.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Brice
France“Breakfast was very good and not too expensive. Loved all the decorations and atmosphere there. The view over the lake is insane!!!”
Elena
United Kingdom“Property had lots of history , very clean , warm, it had everything that we needed ( paper towels , regular towels , equipped kitchen) , free wifi , free parking , friendly staff , breakfast available”
Zohreh
Russia“Cozy , beautiful . Excellent location. Nice restaurant.”- Liam United Kingdom“We had a great night in Laugarvtan! Easy and smooth check-in, parking out front, standard room with nice decor. The shared facilities were clean and tidy. It had a good atmosphere and feel to it. Lots of history and art to look at throughout. Not...”
Michaela
Netherlands“great vibe, all the old stuff, it was clean and the staff was very nice!”
Helen United Kingdom“Super quirky and fun apartment. Lots of space, everything you need to cook basic meals. Very clean. Walking distance to Fontana pools and incredible views over the lake. Easy access to other sights within short driving distance.”
Palika Netherlands“Very nice stay.. Friendly staff. Room was clean, nice view and beautiful enviroment”
Robert United Kingdom“Eclectic furniture, warm and spacious.. wonderful staff. Super tasty food- we had pizzas and the local lamb dish, which was fantastic.”
Deborah United Kingdom“Close to Fontana. Interesting building and history with lots to discover”- David United Kingdom“A really lovely small hotel. Friendly helpful staff, great location and the best fish and chips ever in the restaurant ! Warm and cosy if you're visiting in the winter time.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Heradsskolinn restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Héradsskólinn Historic GuesthouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
View
- Mountain view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Children's high chair
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Darts
- BilliardsAdditional charge
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Packed lunches
- Express check-in/check-out
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
- Danish
- German
- English
- Icelandic
- Polish
House rulesHéradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Héradsskolinn in advance.
Sleeping bags are not allowed.
If booking more than 5 rooms, special policies apply.
Please inform Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
