Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
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Located within the famous Golden Circle sightseeing trail, Héradsskólinn Historic Guest house 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 16 mi. Gullfoss Waterfall is 24 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- 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
- Aaron
United States“The room was comfortable and clean. In a beautiful location. Very friendly, helpful staff. We bought dinner at the restaurant. The fish and chips was delightful.” - Daniel
United Kingdom“We were in the 3 bed apartment which was perfect for our family, felt more like our own private apartment/air bnb but with the bonus of the hostel restaurant and communal areas to use. Great views out of every window It’s a little tired in some...” 
Lawrence United States“Quaint bucolic setting near all points in the golden circle.”- CCourtney United States“This space is just so gorgeous. I'm a sucker for a historic location, and the property included so many lovely touches as an homage to its former life. The location was PERFECT (loved that we got a discount at Fontana down the road), and...”
Steven United States“The property was great! It had the fun community space and dining which was great in the evening before bed. The bedroom was wonderful. We stayed in the exclusive rooms with a private bathroom which was all very spacious and comfortable.”
Enrique
Netherlands“Warm, clean room with very comfortable beds. Breakfast at extra cost but complete, more than enough to have a good start of the day. Very friendly receptionist and staff, in general.”- NNancy United States“Room - it's modest but it had everything i needed. The bed was comfortable, the room was warm and the bathroom was clean. I had a great view from the room to the outside as it was the last room in the hall. Breakfast, lunch, dinner - I had...”
- Cara United States“This place was wonderful, it’s right next to a spa they suggested to us. All of the staff was soo nice!”
Terry United States“The room cleanliness and comfort was exceptional. The shower was wonderful. Breakfast was delicious.”
Mary United States“Charm. Location. Historical significance. A former school, this property was so interesting and charming I’m surprised they didn’t offer a tour. Very comfortable common areas to relax. Short walk to the very nice Fontana thermal bath and located...”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Heradsskolinn restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Héradsskólinn Historic GuesthouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- Mountain view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- High chair
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Darts
- Pool tableAdditional charge
- Game room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Packed lunches
- Express check-in/out
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- 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 all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
