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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 include a desk. The rooms come with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. All rooms feature a closet. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or vegetarian options. Guests at Hótel Skálholt will be able to enjoy activities in and around Skálholt, like hiking. Geysir is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Gullfoss Waterfall is 24 miles from the property. Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 57 miles away.

Couples in particular 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin 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

  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    Quiet and relaxing area. Rooms were nice and clean. A glass of wine in the hot tub after a full day of hiking was perfect.
  • George
    United States United States
    It was perfection. The initial view as you approach the property was breathtaking, Check in was wonderful and we were walked to our room and shown the amenities (first time that happened in the 2 weeks we had been in Iceland. Accommodations were...
  • Lily
    United States United States
    The venue and the setting is perfect, very serene and quaint. The cathedral right next door adds to the charm. The open fields and the lake also make a beautiful setting. The staffs were very friendly, and the food is excellent in b their...
  • Jeremy
    United States United States
    Quiet, peaceful location. Friendly staff. Lots of history on the property.
  • Wendy
    Sweden Sweden
    Cozy, clean and historic landscape. Scandi, clean, design. There was a wonderful restaurant with lots of local care. I loved the kombucha, homemade granola, fresh bread, local farm produce and traditional pickled or fermented foods. Hot tubs,...
  • Laura
    Canada Canada
    Clean and comfortable. The attached restaurant is lovely and the breakfast was great value! Staff was very friendly.
  • Armand
    United States United States
    Beauty, quite and intentional property. The staff is amazing. The food was excellent and gourmet in status. Would visit again next time I’m in Iceland. A must stay.
  • Fabrizio
    Italy Italy
    The location is amazing as well as the dinner we had in the hotel's restaurant. Super kind staff. Perfect!
  • Jeremiah
    United States United States
    We liked how homey this place felt. From the seats in the hallways to the hangout areas. The decor is superb! The sunlight lighting up the whole room was amazing.
  • Safina
    United States United States
    - Beautiful location (views from my room also) - Large common area spaces (beautiful ambiance, great for working too) - Amazing restaurant (ambiance, menu) - Amazing staff (so friendly and helpful, esp the owner/manager?) - Comfy rooms

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Hótel Skálholt
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • 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
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

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

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/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

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Solarium

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Icelandic

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

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 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.

FAQs about Hótel Skálholt