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Hótel Skálholt has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Skálholt. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Geysir. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At Hótel Skálholt the rooms have bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or vegetarian options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Skálholt, like hiking. Gullfoss Waterfall is 39 km from Hótel Skálholt, while Thingvellir National Park is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 92 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 5:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Skálholt
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Manuel
    Portugal Portugal
    Good location, close to Golden Circle attractions (Geysir, Pingevellir NP). Good enough for a short stop.
  • Niels
    Germany Germany
    Very cosy, allbeit simple, rooms with comfortable beds. Friendly staff, decent beer and a sufficient breakfast. Location is remote, but within reasonable distance of a lot of sights to see. All in all a recommendation !
  • Olafur
    Iceland Iceland
    Breakfast was acceptable. Dinner was excellent.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Hótel Skálholt
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • 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
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules

Hótel Skálholt takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

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.

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.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Hótel Skálholt accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 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.

FAQs about Hótel Skálholt

  • Hótel Skálholt is 200 yards from the centre of Skálholt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hótel Skálholt can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Hótel Skálholt may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Hótel Skálholt include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Holiday Home

  • Hótel Skálholt offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Solarium
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Yes, Hótel Skálholt is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Hótel Skálholt is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Hótel Skálholt has 1 restaurant:

    • Hvönn Restaurant