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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
1,546 reviews
Price from€ 268.11per 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.

Good location, good walk nearby. Good rooms. Good breakfast
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
734 reviews
Price from€ 221.10per 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.

Big room, easy check-in, mini fridge in room, good bed and breakfast
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,892 reviews
Price from€ 239.24per 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.

Quirky location with enough bathrooms for all the rooms! Good kitchen area, good bathrooms.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,044 reviews
Price from€ 68.31per 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!
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
32 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 was clean,and that's it.
7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
37 reviews
Price from€ 155.99per night
Guesthouse Nypugardar, hotel in Skálafell

Located 4 km off Route 1, this family-run guesthouse is 25 minutes’ drive from Höfn. Set on a sheep farm, it provides simple, fresh rooms, a home-cooked breakfast and a dinner buffet with lamb.

This was a very fun location - on a farm outside of Hofn. We enjoyed see the farm and the huge variety of birdlife on the drive to the property. Spacious, clean room and decent continental breakfast.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
2,497 reviews
Price from€ 89.10per 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...

This was the best hotel I had stayed during my Iceland trip. The selling point of this room was how close we are to the view. Be sure to book the room with mountain view. The other rooms would be face the carpark. The room is a nice big size. Breakfast was decent too, just enough. I like that it was more like a motel feel. The black outer colour gave a luxurious feel. We had come from Vik and stayed the first night here. The next day was a short drive to Vestrahorn/Stokkness/Viking village. We finished it by 3pm and rested the rest of the evening. Perfect stay if you want to visit those places. Would definitely love to stay again.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,568 reviews
Price from€ 294.69per 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€ 186.87per 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

  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,546 reviews
    A lovey family hotel in a remote, picturesque location right on the ring road. The family room was a great size, lots of room for luggage and space for children to play. The shower was a little outdated, however this didn't bother us. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant severed a variety of delicious meals and including a children's menu. The highlight was the breakfast spread, with an array of home made baked goods and preserves, hot options, cold meats and cheeses, cereals and fruit.
    Sarah
    Australia
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    Everything about this guesthouse is great! The owner was icelandic and very friendly. She even let our friend to use the showers for free and sleep in her camper van on the property! The guesthouse is well equipped (2 shared bathrooms/restrooms!) and the breakfast was yummy, with homemade products. The bedroom was roomy, with comfy beds. Everything was clean and functionnal. The location is pretty quiet and the view is nice over the fields. You can see the ocean in the distance.
    jvi74500
    France
  • From € 308 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 734 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
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    The house is extremely clean, nicely decorated and furnished with new and beautiful pieces of furniture. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. The host are kind, available and extremely helpful. The atmosphere in the house is lively and cozy at the same time. The homemade breakfast is delicious and filling. Many typical Icelandic dishes available.
    Fiorella
    Italy
  • From € 308 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 734 reviews
    Everything. We stayed in 6 different places during our two weeks in Iceland. We all agreed that this was hands-down the best. The beds are super comfortable. The view is incredible. The sounds of the river coming into the cabin all night are dreamy. The breakfast is delicious. The host is lovely. We’ll definitely be back here (someday)!
    Tracy
    United States
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,546 reviews
    The rooms were unique with some antique furniture. Hallways were full of antique furniture and needlepoint works of art. Waterfalls behind the hotel. Almost all food made from scratch Close to route 1 and easy to get to Owners and staff were great Showed us their sheep and answered all our questions
    L
    Lucinda
    United States
  • 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 € 308 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 734 reviews
    Great, cozy hotel in a beautiful and serene area. We booked the room with shared bathroom. The room and the bathroom were both neat and clean. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Great place to stay near Fjallsárlón, Diamond beach and Jökulsárlón (30 minutes away).
    Olivia
    Netherlands
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,546 reviews
    A very lovely hotel, enjoyed our stay. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was great, lots of choices of eggs, meats, cheeses, including various homemade breads and jams. I would definitely recommend Hotel Smyrlabjorg.
    S
    Sue
    Canada
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,546 reviews
    Everything!! This was the best hotel all around from our stay. Great room! Dinner was DELICIOUS! Breakfast was also great. Complimentary coffee and tea at any given time. Bathrobes. Everything was perfect. Our favorite!
    Yeni
    United States
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,546 reviews
    We had a great stay at this hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the beds were very comfortable. The breakfast was terrific each morning, and I liked that they had dining options in the evening.
    Phil
    United States
  • From € 308 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 734 reviews
    No luxury, but the purpose of the accommodation was fulfilled. Breakfast was Icelandic standard. Easy parking with plenty of space. A little overpriced like everything in Iceland.
    Panoter
    Czech Republic
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,546 reviews
    cosy & home feeling kind of hotel, even though it is not new and modern, we had a really pleasant one night stay :) Breakfast was really good and staff is nice! Would book again :)
    Ana
    Slovenia
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,546 reviews
    Nice family owned hotel with a really good breakfast. Beds were comfortable. Rooms are very clean. Personal was really helpful and nice.
    Anastasiya
    United States
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,546 reviews
    Love the furnishings and deco in the hotel. Breakfast was good too. Many corners for photographs.
    Haryati
    Singapore
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,546 reviews
    The staff was very friendly, and the hotel restaurant was good (especially the free breakfast!).
    Samantha
    United States
  • From € 308 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 734 reviews
    Breakfast was included and there and you can hiking in the national park from Skalafell.
    Joaquin
    United Kingdom
  • From € 308 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 734 reviews
    amazing location with best hike in Iceland!
    Susan
    United States
  • From € 308 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 734 reviews
    hotel with a private bathroom in the area
    Luca
    Italy