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Hótel Skálholt

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Skalholt Historical Site

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Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views
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Standard Double or Twin Room | 3 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Skálholt, Bláskógabyggd, Selfoss, 806
  • Skalholt Historical Site
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Skalholt Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Laugarvatn Fontana
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Room options

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Classic House | 3 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic House

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 3 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bláskógabyggd

Hótel Skálholt places you adjacent to Skalholt Historical Site. This 3-star hotel has 18 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Skalholt Historical Site - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Skalholt Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Brúarfoss - 24 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 24 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 32 min drive - 23.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Friðheimar Greenhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Mika - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Græna Kannan - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Sel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Skalholt Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hótel Skálholt

Hotel with free parking, steps from Skalholt Historical Site
Guests of Hótel Skálholt enjoy free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and express check-in. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can help with concierge services, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include express check-out, a terrace, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Desks are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Icelandic

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ISK 2,900 for adults and ISK 1,900 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hvönn Restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,399 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and January 23.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2900 for adults and ISK 1900 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hótel Skálholt Hotel
Hótel Skálholt Bláskógabyggd
Hótel Skálholt Hotel Bláskógabyggd

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hótel Skálholt?

Hótel Skálholt provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Hótel Skálholt?

This hotel is located in Bláskógabyggd and just steps from Skalholt Historical Site and Skalholt Cathedral.

Will I be able to park at Hótel Skálholt?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hótel Skálholt feature a casino at the property?

No, Hótel Skálholt doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hótel Skálholt?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hótel Skálholt a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include kitchens and mountain views.

Are there hot tubs at Hótel Skálholt?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hótel Skálholt have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hótel Skálholt serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Hvönn Restaurant.

Does Hótel Skálholt allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hótel Skálholt.

Are there connecting rooms at Hótel Skálholt?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hótel Skálholt?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hótel Skálholt.

Hótel Skálholt Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely comfortable and clean hotel. Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel and staff

The hotel was nice, had hot tubs, a bar and restaurant. The rooms were nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We ate at the restaurant, opting to try all of the sharing board options which were all great. The Mushroom Soup main was also lovely. Great hotel and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zorina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay at the beautiful hotel remotely located in nature. It had a wonderful breakfast and staff were friendly. Accessibility: There are a series of a few small steps on the main floor which make it difficult when traveling with a stroller and luggage. There is a back door that is accessible with no stairs involved. It has access to the rooms located at the end of the hotel. Perhaps guests with children can request a room at the end near the back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dah

Staff and foods here are amazing definitely would recommend to anyone:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall pretty good stay here! A bit of an older building that seems to have gotten a few facelifts. The room was clean and comfortable, but had a bit of an odd smell to it. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great spread for breakfast - glad I added it on. Hot tub was awesome and you could probably see the Northern Lights while in it. Unfortunately it was quite wet and cloudy during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very disappointed to get to the hotel and find out they had been trying the credit card that I held the property with. It was supposed to be a pay upon arrival and they charged my credit card two days early. My understanding of pay upon arrival is that you pay upon arrival. Other than that, a very nice hotel other than the fact the breakfast is much too expensive for what you receive. I’ve stayed in many many hotels in Iceland and this is one I will most likely, not return to because of the reason stated above. Not cool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was duch a cute plsce to stay! I loved the room, the restaurant, the staff, the area, and being able to see the Northern Lights from the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel

Very nice hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was a good size, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a gorgeous setting, with big, bright rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unexpected gem. The hotel room was pretty small and unremarkable, but it was clean and comfortable. I got the best night's sleep of my trip so far. The surprise was the church museum on the grounds and the extensive history of this location going back 1000 years. Fascinating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel - highly recommended!

Fantastic hotel with quirky decor, a greenhouse style restaurant (complete with bougainvillea!) and delicious food - we loved the home make Kampuchea!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean with lots of natural light. The restaurant was nice and breakfast was available for purchase.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff for a quiet and relaxing stay. Plenty of parking and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and stay all around. Staff are very engaging and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just in a heart of the Golden circle
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Small, simple, but extremely cozy with delicious breakfast and very kind staff! Hope to stay there again when in Iceland again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslav

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was fantastic stay. Very functional. Really enjoyed stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel to Ourselves

The hotel is very remote, but quite comfortable. It has a meandering floor plan with a couple cozy common rooms. No TV in the bedroom, but there was one in the common room that got a few channels. We felt like we had the hotel to ourselves, because for the most part we did. Because the hotel is so remote, we had dinner at the hotel restaurant. The ambience there was wonderful, but dinner was pricey!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly, centrally located for the golden circle, clean simple rooms, shower with great water pressure, and the dinner we had there was fantastic (but it's only on weekends during the off season). Perfect for our trip going to places around the golden circle area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023