Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
Héradsskóli, 840 Laugarvatn, Iceland – Excellent location - show map
Beautiful building in beautiful surroundings. Most helpful staff.
Iceland
Located within the famous Golden Circle sightseeing trail, Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse overlooks Lake Laugarvatn, Hekla Volcano and the Eyjafjallajökull Glacier. A bistro, café, bar and tour desk are found on site. WiFi is free. Set in a 1920s former school building, Héradsskolinn offers both private rooms and dorms. All rooms feature bright décor, lake- or mountain views and access to a pool table and TV lounge. Guests can choose between rooms with private or shared bathrooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at Héradsskolinn’s bistro. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar or relax in the library. A children’s playroom is also found on site. Thingvellir National Park and the famous Geysir Hot Spring are within 25 km. Gullfoss Waterfall is 38 km away. Laugarvatn Geothermal Bath is right next to the guest house. Popular area activities include hiking in the Highlands and fishing in Lake Laugarvatn.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Property practices
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Dominika
Iceland“Beautiful building in beautiful surroundings. Most helpful staff.”- TTamara
Montenegro“There is a snowy mountain view on one side, and a gorgeous lake on the other side of the hotel. There is a thermal spa a short walk from it, and the facility is very practical, warm and clean.” - Danielle
United States“We had booked the family room and we had so much space for all the kids, luggage, and still had space to move about and not bump into each other. The building itself is amazing, and the decor will take you back to says gone by in a homey and...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Heradsskolinn restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Héradsskólinn Historic GuesthouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Garden
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- BilliardsAdditional charge
- Children's playground
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Express check-in/check-out
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Danish
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Icelandic
- Lithuanian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Héradsskolinn in advance.
Sleeping bags are not allowed.
If booking more than 5 rooms, special policies apply.
Please inform Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
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Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Water park
- Horse riding
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Check-in at Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The prices at Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse is 350 yards from the centre of Laugarvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:
- Heradsskolinn restaurant
