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Guesthouse Skálafell

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Vatnajokull

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Skálafell, Höfn, 0781
  • Place, Vestrahorn
  • Place, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Hornafjordur Art Museum
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hornafjordur Airport (HFN)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Cottage, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Cottage, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Höfn

Guesthouse Skálafell places you 2 mi (3.3 km) from Vatnajokull. This 10-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 37 min drive - 29.2 miles
  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 42 min drive - 33.2 miles
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 43 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Fjallsárlón - 48 min drive - 36.7 miles
  • Ósland Nature Reserve - 49 min drive - 34.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Smyrlabjörg Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Guesthouse Skálafell

Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Vatnajokull
At Guesthouse Skálafell, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Desks are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Skálafell Hofn
Skálafell Hofn
Guesthouse Skálafell Höfn
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse Höfn

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Guesthouse Skálafell provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Skálafell?

As of Oct 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Skálafell on Nov 10, 2025 start from $165.22, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Guesthouse Skálafell?

This guesthouse is located in Höfn within a short 14-minute walk of Vatnajökull National Park.

Is parking available on site at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Guesthouse Skálafell have a casino on the premises?

No, Guesthouse Skálafell doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Guesthouse Skálafell?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Guesthouse Skálafell good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some accommodations include mountain views and Netflix.

Are there hot tubs at Guesthouse Skálafell?

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

Does Guesthouse Skálafell have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Guesthouse Skálafell serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Guesthouse Skálafell allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Guesthouse Skálafell.

Does Guesthouse Skálafell have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Guesthouse Skálafell?

The closest major airport to Guesthouse Skálafell is Hornafjordur Airport (HFN), which is 22.7 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Guesthouse Skálafell?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Guesthouse Skálafell.

Guesthouse Skálafell Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 307 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot! Excellent location, plenty to do nearby and a very nice hike that starts right from the property. Service was exceptional and very friendly. Responsive and quick to help with any issues that arise. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Czarina

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We encountered no hot water at the first night as we checked in late and had to come back to the hotel in the afternoon next day to make sure there’s hot water before it ran out again. Then there was another issue in the room. The hair dryer was not working and I had to go outside with wet hair to get a working hair dryer. I sent a complaint message to the hotel but never heard back from them. The money we paid for the two nights stay is not worth for the condition. We were quite disappointed. I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Wonderful Farm Guesthouse

Great farm guest house. Clean. Friendly staff. We were in one of the new cabins and it was very modern with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positives - Room was clean, check in was easy. Food in restaurant was extremely tasty, staff very friendly. WiFi fast and reliable. No TV in room, but this great if you are looking for peace and quiet Fabulous stay! Negative - charging points for EV weren't working.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irish Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Skaftafell! The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and perfect after a long day of exploring the south coast. The room was very clean and comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing night. The location is also ideal for visiting nearby glaciers and waterfalls, and the views are stunning. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone traveling through the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only talked to the staff via email but they were responsive. Free breakfast was nice and continually restocked. Remote location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome little cottages that were very cozy and comfortable. The property is right off the ring road but tucked in a farm with a supremely friendly dog and cliffs and a river right there. The breakfast is absolutely worth it and a lovely way to start the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great TV, great hosts and wonderful location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Plymouth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is incredible; can hike to a glacier out your door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We mistakenly thought we were booking a guesthouses in Hofn. We had to drive 30 minutes each way to find an open restaurant in Hofn. The closer one Riki's was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Property was beautiful and owners were very friendly and helpful. Overall an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. They upgraded our room for free and the included breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was extremely cute and had great service. There is a gorgeous hike accessible from the property and lots of sheep to see. Breakfast was also included and very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful lodging. We really enjoyed the wonderful cabins. The breakfast was very good. The family hosts were so great. We encourage everyone to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good stay for price

Good size room for our needs, got in late and left early and was a comfortable night sleep. On a farm so there were animal smells but not noticeable in the room itself. Some farm equipment was running by 7am. Bathroom was smaller and a little dirty but an older place so expected. Cute waterfall on the property. Good breakfast. Slept well!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBYN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast spread, very nice and clean rooms. Not great toiletries but everything else amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful guesthouse on the way to hofn

Excellent guesthouse. The rooms were nice and
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit Man

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very warm and newly renovated room, love the heated towel racks in the bathroom, the breakfast was excellent feel like home, very easy parking as well

10/10 Excellent

GYUNGSOOK, Rocky Face

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights so that we could do a glacier and ice cave hike, and a glacier lagoon boat trip at Jokulsarlon. The guesthouse was in an amazing setting close to the mountains. The cabins were clean and very comfortable. The included continental breakfast was excellent. It would have been nice if they'd offered a dinner option too, but the owner was able to recommend the restaurant at the nearby Hotel Smyrlabjorg. We ate there both nights and the food was amazing. We were also lucky enough to see the northern lights both nights right from the porch outside our cabin. I would definitely recommend staying here if your are visiting the Jokulsarlon lagoon or doing the ring road.

6/10 Okay

Pavan Kumar

Hot water was limited for showers. No restaurants close by. Breakfast was available through hotel but no dinner options. Beautiful setting underneath waterfall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was enjoyable. We stayed in double room with private bathroom which was clean, comfortable, and a nice size. The breakfast each morning was very nice. The location is great especially if you like peace and quiet. Conveniently located and close to both Höfn and Jokulsarlon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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