Skálholt, 801 Skálholt, Iceland
#1 of 2 hotels in Skálholt
Guests' ChoiceBased on 257 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 2, 2023
Yolanda
United StatesI 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
Supattra
United StatesThere 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
Cherylw
United StatesNothing, 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
Josephine
United Statesfood was too bad
quiet area, relaxing area.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 16, 2023
James
United StatesGreat location beside the cathedral and historic site with a commanding view over the whole area
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 6, 2023
Céline
BelgiumJust near the golden cercle, easy acces, friendly staff, amazing food!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 4, 2023
George
United KingdomThe 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
Sorcha
IrelandThis 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
Sajini
SwitzerlandHotel, 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
Niklas
GermanyIf 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
Yuliya
GermanyThe 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
Jeffrey
United StatesHot 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
Gemma
NetherlandsMorning 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
Asasergio
BrazilNothing 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
Anna
IcelandAmazing 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
Julia
GermanyLovely 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
Thomas
United KingdomAlthough 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
Monique
NetherlandsSmall bathroom, when you shower everything gets wet.
Location. Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 14, 2023
Holly
United KingdomWe 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
Tiago
PortugalThe 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
Michael
CanadaPlugs 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
Varsha
IndiaAmazing location and aesthetics ! Staff were super friendly.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 14, 2022
Subash
United Kingdomamazing location amazing food amazing host/staffs until next time!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 11, 2022
Natalia
GermanyI 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
Kim
United KingdomWe loved this hotel. Basic but comfortable. Wonderful staff and fantastic food in the restaurant.
Stayed in October 2022
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