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Reviews of Hótel Skálholt This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Skálholt, 801 Skálholt, Iceland

#1 of 2 hotels in Skálholt

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 257 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: June 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant, comfortable and will use facility again and recommend it to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would love to have softer pillows, nothing else that I can think of. We were very pleased with our experience and like the option to make room darker even though it was still daylight outside. Thanks

    Our experience was very pleasant, although room was small was very well layout with a chair and lamp. We would definitely select this hotel again if traveling to region. Breakfast was also very nice with many choices.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was very few options for dinner and they are expensive. So we went to a nearby restaurant for dinner.

    The place is simple, clean, quiet and plenty of parking space. Breakfast is included. The garden is beautiful with the church nearby.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2023

    10
    Great stay close to Golden Circle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, this hotel was lovely!

    What a great little place to stay after driving the Golden Circle! Comfy beds, great staff, good breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2023

    8.0
    not for next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    food was too bad

    quiet area, relaxing area.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    8.0
    Great location for exploring the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location beside the cathedral and historic site with a commanding view over the whole area

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just near the golden cercle, easy acces, friendly staff, amazing food!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    8.0
    Iceland road trip, good hotel for one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was too hot and you can't open any windows. Opening the main door did not help, as the room is part of a long corridor.

    A lovely, comfortable, clean room with ensuite bathroom. Very quiet and peaceful setting with a church nearby.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2023

    10
    Fantastic. Charming from start to finish.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was a super cool location. It is quite remote which is even more charming, all you can see out front is fields for miles. We had a view of the church that just added to it all! The manager/owner of the hotel was wonderful, very helpful, personable and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel, corridors and rooms are so nicely decorated. We were lucky to see the northern lights just 5 minutes by car from the hotel. Room is very cozy, a bit small but efficient for 1 night on a roadtrip. Staff is super kind.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2023

    8.0
    Charming hotel in the midst of the Golden Circle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If there's anything, the heaters were quite noisy and the rooms could be soundproofed better.

    Cute hotel in the midst of beautiful nowhere, but also in the midst of the Golden Circle. Perfect as a home base for visiting many beautiful sites. Includes two charming living rooms for everybody. Thank you very much!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2023

    10
    It is a nice warm place to stay in after a long day on the Golden Circle.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very coy. The drive to the hotel is very scenic and enjoyable. I had a room with a view to the Skalholt Church and the mountain. Very atmospheric view. The staff was also very friendly. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful spot for golden loop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hot water pressure in our room was a little low, but worked fine.

    Location was great for the golden loop. Very friendly staff. Very tidy room and grounds. We can early off season and the church attached to the grounds was closed for renovations, but a small turf church was open. Converted school, so there are some nuances that may be unexpected. Great value.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Morning came with a firmaman at the door, but there was no alarm in the room, but of course you get Scary moment. Owners did not even tell sorry for the disturb

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money, I would return to Hótel Skálholt
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing unpleasant.

    I liked Hótel Skálholt, good reception, simple but pleasant facilities. Beautiful scenery in the location of the hotel. Near the extinct Vulcan Kerid, Geyser, Gullfoss, and Secret Lagoon.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing and very helpful staff, beautiful view from windows, tasty local breakfasts and silent, this was exactly what we were looking for.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2023

    9.0
    Great site
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely hotel with a great view over fields and lake and archeological site. Birds in the morning and evening and quiet and piecefull allonestanding location. Big livingroom and a wintergarden for relaxing or the evening. Breakfast was excellent with a homemade kambuchashot as a starter. The hosts are very friendly and kind with tipps for the next tour. Wish you all the best for your plans.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2023

    9.0
    Charming and in the middle of nowhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Although easy to find, it is a little remote. I suppose that might be good to some, though.

    Staff was lovely. An amazing place to stay - only wish we had time to get in breakfast before rushing off the next morning. Would recommend to anyone staying in the area. Light pollution from the nearby town's greenhouse would likely prevent any aurora sightings though, but we had cloud cover that night, so not sure.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2023

    8.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small bathroom, when you shower everything gets wet.

    Location. Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had an amazing stop here on our first night in Iceland. The hosts were extremely friendly and gave some great advice. Despite staying in the February winter and the area being particularly quiet , they put on a lovely breakfast buffet and offered us our first try of Kombucha, which was much tastier than I imagined. The hotel was nicely equipped and had some lovely views of the cathedral and surroundings. A truly beautiful and peaceful location. I would highly recommend staying here.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was a bit small, so was the bathroom.

    Clean and confortable. The staff was great! Good restaurant in the hotel. It is very well located, with beautifull surrondings.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2022

    8.0
    Church on the Hill
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Plugs need upgrade to have USB chargers so not relying on adapters for North American visitors

    Nice rooms, great restrauant, great location with views

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing location and aesthetics ! Staff were super friendly.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    amazing location amazing food amazing host/staffs until next time!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I can not find enough words to describe how good, delicious, sublime was the food. You can see the dedication of the chef on each bite of the food. The chef manage at a perfection level the fermentation technique and the food have a flavor that make you go to bed with a big smile. The hotel is located next to a historic excavation and next to it there is an church where you can find an old baseman with a tunel and some surprising miniadventure. I want to add that the building well maintained, clean and the rooms are very co for table. . Thanks hotel Skalholt for providing us such a nice stay!!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2022

    10
    Gorgeous location, comfortable and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved this hotel. Basic but comfortable. Wonderful staff and fantastic food in the restaurant.

    Stayed in October 2022

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