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Hotel Smyrlabjörg, hotel in Skálafell

Situated next to Iceland’s Ring Road, this family-run farm hotel offers brightly decorated rooms with a TV and a private bathroom. The Hoffell Hot Springs are 25 km away.

Huge room on the first floor, with a great view to the front of the hotel. Great beds, really comfortable. Very nice restaurant with enough options, good breakfast.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,545 reviews
Price from€ 266.18per night
Guesthouse Skálafell, hotel in Skálafell

Set on a farm by Vatnajökull National Park, just 600 metres from the Ring Road, is this family-owned guest house. It offers a furnished terrace and an on-site restaurant with bar.

Breakfast was included and there and you can hiking in the national park from Skalafell.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
724 reviews
Price from€ 255.20per night
Guesthouse Stekkatún, hotel in Skálafell

Located on an old farm, Guesthouse Stekkatún is 600 metres from Vatnajökull National Park. It offers free parking and basic rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Thorbergssetur Museum is 25 km away.

Recommend this place so much! Very helpful owner and delicious breakfast, homemade cake in the morning :) Place is very good located if you want to go to the glacier tour.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
287 reviews
Price from€ 204per night
Vagnsstadir Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

Vagnsstadir Guesthouse offers accommodation in Borgarhöfn. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. The guesthouse has pet horses living on site. Jökulsárlón is just a 20-minute drive away.

Very good place for overnight. Self check-in as usually in Iceland, so contact only by email but very good one. Comfortable beds. Decent breakfast, but I would prefer more vegetables.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,856 reviews
Price from€ 237.49per night
Lækjarhus Farm Holidays, hotel in Skálafell

Featuring sea and mountain views, Lækjarhus Farm Holidays is set in Borgarhöfn. Guests can watch the farm animals run freely in the yard. This property is 26 km from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

Nice space for a family of four. For four adults I think it would be cramped. Kitchen is good, shower also. Hotel in 10 mins drive for breakfast/dinner. Reasonable price. Very beautiful surroundings.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,038 reviews
Price from€ 67.81per night
HH Gisting/Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

Set in Hólmur and only 46 km from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, HH Gisting/Guesthouse offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Beautiful accommodation, you have the feeling of being immersed in nature. The room was a little small having two suitcases but very well equipped and clean. The view from the room was amazing and it was the perfect place to see the Northern Lights!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
26 reviews
Price from€ 153per night
Vagnsstadir, hotel in Skálafell

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Vagnsstadir is set in Borgarhöfn, 27 km from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. This guest house offers free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

It's close to the diamond beach and the kitchen is properly equipped. The structure looks quite basic, including rooms, but beds are comfortable: for one night is completely fine.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
28 reviews
Price from€ 139.37per night
Lilja Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

Located at the foot of Vatnajökull National Park, Lilja Guesthouse offers accommodation along Ring Road 1 in Flatey. Höfn is 28.5 km away from the property and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 51 km...

Comfortable bed and room overall, cleanliness, very good breakfast.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,550 reviews
Price from€ 263.29per night
Lambhus Glacier View Cabins, hotel in Skálafell

Lambhus Glacier View Cabins is situated 30 km west of Höfn and features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Great location with a view of multiple arms of the glacier; owners were responsive and the property is very well maintained; kitchenette has everything you need; there are horses onsite to visit
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
835 reviews
Price from€ 145.61per night
Brunnholl Country Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

This family-run guesthouse is set on a working farm, 30 km from Höfn in south-eastern Iceland. It offers a common room with free WiFi, along homemade ice cream from their dairy farm.

Saw northern lights Great good Great staff Comfortable
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
934 reviews
Price from€ 194per night
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What guests said about Skálafell:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We stayed for one night as part of our South Iceland road...

    We stayed for one night as part of our South Iceland road trip. Comfortable and clean rooms, good beds and even Netflix provided on the in-room television. We enjoyed really great food cooked in-house (both dinner and breakfast) which was delicious and authentically local. Staff were friendly, location was ideal. Access to the rooms was easy, being able to park right next to the door (useful when carrying bags in the snow).
    Stephanie
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    There are many hiking trails and the staff at the visitors...

    There are many hiking trails and the staff at the visitors center was very helpful. We choose a 3 hours hike - to the waterfalls and a viewpoint of the glacier. It was so beautiful! it took us closer to 4 hours but this included a long stop at the view point. You don't see that many bushes and greenery in other places in Iceland - so it was also very unique. On the way back we saw some beautiful birds that stayed with us for a little white before they disappeared into the bushes. Be aware of the steep climbing that is required. However, all paths are well maintained and marked.
    Adva
    Israel

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Skálafell

  • From € 236.26 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Lovely family owned business! Everyone who works there was extremely welcoming, especially the receptionist who told us the history of the family run farm and hotel and about the decorations at the establishment. The meals were incredible, using as many farm to table ingredients as possible, and the rooms were big and comfortable. This is a great hotel to stay at with a great location- we were able to see the northern lights at night during our winter stay. Couldn’t recommend enough!
    L
    Lexi
    United States
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 724 reviews
    We had a lovely stay at Skalafell! Owned and managed by a welcoming local family, we stayed in one of the units facing the sheep meadow and loved it. Breakfasts were very nice and we had delicious dinners on two nights. The best part is that the guesthouse is located at the trailhead of a loop trail that takes you up close to one of the glaciers at Vatnajokull National Park, which we hiked one morning for an unforgettable experience!
    Marc
    United States
  • From € 236.26 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Location was great. The hotel is run by a family. During our stay an orange alert was announced due to bad weather conditions. We were stuck in the hotel and the family was so kind they gave all the information for choosing a safe travel plan and they let us stay almost till the end of the day. Food was exceptional and fabulous... Thank you Ms Pirna for your support...
    INDUCHOODAN
    United Arab Emirates
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    A really lovely guesthouse, great for an overnight stay. The place was very clean and new. The employee who was taking care of the place was really nice, showed us around and we chatted a bit about where he is from and what he is doing in Iceland. The bathrooms were large and clean, with spacious showers where you comfortably wash and toilet in the same room.
    Adriana
    Bulgaria
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    Well maintained guesthouse. It looked brand new when we arrived autumn 2021. The traditional corrugated iron outside suggests that the property is an old farm, but the inside is completely renovated and modern. Very clean room Good breakfast included Affordable and reasonable price in expensive Iceland
    Chris
    Netherlands
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    Our host, Jan, was friendly and very helpful. He told us about a great 3 hour hike that started right at the guest house. Although the location is about 30 minutes from Hofn there is a hotel with a good restaurant nearby. Our room had a lovely view and the shared bathrooms were spacious.
    valerie
    Canada
  • From € 236.26 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Woke up with a view of waterfalls and sheep, followed by the best hotel breakfast I think I've ever had. I'm a budget traveler but spent a bit extra on this one for the location (close to glacier) and it did not disappoint! Large and comfortable room and an overall great 1 night stay.
    Julia
    United States
  • From € 236.26 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    The location of the hotel is great when you want to see the glaciers and diamond beach. Staff was friendly and the breakfast was very good. We were lucky to see the northern lights and the almost non existent light pollution helped in getting the best view.
    Ines
    Austria
  • From € 236.26 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Pretty good restaurant food and beers, and not too expensive for Iceland. They even had good vegetarian options. Hotel breakfast was also decent. Cool taxedermied animals displayed in halls, and whale skeleton outside! Person checking us in was friendly.
    Deeksha
    Netherlands
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 724 reviews
    Nice location for exploring the South of Iceland. Only 30 minutes from Hofn with shops and restaurants and half an hour from Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Nice guesthouse with nice staff, good breakfast and comfortable rooms.
    Alice
    United Kingdom
  • From € 236.26 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Great place, ideally located near the glacier lake. Rooms are simple but with a lot of space and well maintained. A good stop for campers looking for a rest night in a cozy hotel. Restaurant was great!
    Adrien
    Switzerland
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    The whole experience, location and quality of the rooms. Also, having the breakfast on the location with local produce topped it all. If returning to Iceland, definitely one of the spots to book again.
    Joao
    Portugal
  • From € 236.26 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    A hotel with sooo much personality! Throwback to the 60's with wood paneling, kitschy stuff all around, but it all works! Comfortable and an ample hot breakfast. Really liked this place.
    Teri
    United States
  • From € 236.26 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Great location, staff and food. Rooms clean and tidy. Ideal base to explore Hofn or Glacier Lagoon / Diamond Beach. The hotel is totally unique in its own way.
    steve
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 724 reviews
    The Chalets are incredibly cosy. Without among the most comfortable and quiet guesthouse we visited in Iceland.
    Otto Gunkel
    Germany
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 724 reviews
    Friendly hosts which even serve top-quality Dinner at normal icelandic prices. Beautiful View from rooms.
    Daniel
    Germany
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 724 reviews
    Breakfast was included and there and you can hiking in the national park from Skalafell.
    Joaquin
    United Kingdom
  • From € 236.26 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Very comfortable room with beautiful views. The restaurant in the hotel was great!
    Sarah
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 724 reviews
    amazing location with best hike in Iceland!
    Susan
    United States
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 724 reviews
    hotel with a private bathroom in the area
    Luca
    Italy