Hótel Skálholt
Hótel Skálholt
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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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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Francesco
Italy
“Magic and historical place, we had a wonderful stay!” - Rene
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
“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
“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
“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
“Great rooms and hot tubs were nice, rooms well appointed too” - Morgane
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
“the structure is beautiful, welcoming and in an excellent position. the room had a beautiful view” - William
United Kingdom
“Interesting conversion. Very comfortable rooms, lovely meal in restaurant. Good location next to cathedral” - Dusan
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
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Hvönn Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Hótel SkálholtGreat 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/performanceAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Hiking
- FishingAdditional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Express check-in/check-out
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional 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 rulesHótel Skálholt takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.



The fine printNeed-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.