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Hótel Skálholt has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Skálholt. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a hot tub. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. The rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen fitted with a fridge. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and vegetarian options. Guests at Hótel Skálholt will be able to enjoy activities in and around Skálholt, like hiking. Geysir is 29 km from the accommodation, while Gullfoss Waterfall is 39 km from the property. Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 92 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Skálholt

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Francesco
    Italy Italy
    Magic and historical place, we had a wonderful stay!
  • Rene
    Malta Malta
    One of the best stays in Iceland !! As a group leader for 7 years in this stunning country I can highly recommend this place . The owners are super nice and well done to the chef for his dedication!
  • Alejandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The homemade kombucha based food was on of the highlights. The property and grounds are picturesque and well maintained. Great hairdryer and shower! The church within the grounds had a lovely organ sing a long
  • Ana
    Portugal Portugal
    The remote location on such a significant village on Iceland’s history. The room was comfortable, the heated bathroom floor was a plus and the hot tub even though it was too hot for my taste… The restaurant had yummy food for dinner and breakfast...
  • Vikki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location. Beautiful rooms with calm atmosphere. Very well equipped. Friendly and helpful staff. Great dinner in Hvonn the onsite restaurant and good breakfast too. Loved the peace and quiet and the surroundings.
  • Darcy
    Canada Canada
    Great rooms and hot tubs were nice, rooms well appointed too
  • Morgane
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice place ! Nested in a tiny village of a few houses that used to be Iceland’s capital, the staff is happy to share the story of the area. Rooms are spacious, common areas have some charm, and the restaurant offers great soup. Very quiet...
  • Alessandro
    Italy Italy
    the structure is beautiful, welcoming and in an excellent position. the room had a beautiful view
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Interesting conversion. Very comfortable rooms, lovely meal in restaurant. Good location next to cathedral
  • Dusan
    Slovakia Slovakia
    This place is like from a post card, located on top of the hill with nice view, next to nice church. Room was spacious and clean and there was also a hot tub and common rooms available for relaxation. Great hotel restaurant was also a nice place...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Hvönn Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hótel Skálholt
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Solarium

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules
Hótel Skálholt takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hótel Skálholt 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.

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