Hótel Skálholt
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hótel Skálholt in Skálholt offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, work desks, and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner with seafood, local, European, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast includes fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the hot tub, solarium, or outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a lounge, terrace, and picnic area. Convenient Location: Located 57 mi from Reykjavík Domestic Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Geysir (18 mi), Gullfoss Waterfall (24 mi), Thingvellir National Park (30 mi), and Ljosifoss (24 mi). Hiking opportunities are available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Georg
Iceland
“The breakfast was adequate and suited us very well.” - Dianne
United States
“Beautiful setting on grounds of Skálholt Cathedral. Our units were extremely clean and comfortable. Lovely restaurant on site. Would stay here again!” - Rebecca
United States
“Quiet and relaxing area. Rooms were nice and clean. A glass of wine in the hot tub after a full day of hiking was perfect.” - George
United States
“It was perfection. The initial view as you approach the property was breathtaking, Check in was wonderful and we were walked to our room and shown the amenities (first time that happened in the 2 weeks we had been in Iceland. Accommodations were...” - Lily
United States
“The venue and the setting is perfect, very serene and quaint. The cathedral right next door adds to the charm. The open fields and the lake also make a beautiful setting. The staffs were very friendly, and the food is excellent in b their...” - Jeremy
United States
“Quiet, peaceful location. Friendly staff. Lots of history on the property.” - Wendy
Sweden
“Cozy, clean and historic landscape. Scandi, clean, design. There was a wonderful restaurant with lots of local care. I loved the kombucha, homemade granola, fresh bread, local farm produce and traditional pickled or fermented foods. Hot tubs,...” - Laura
Canada
“Clean and comfortable. The attached restaurant is lovely and the breakfast was great value! Staff was very friendly.” - Armand
United States
“Beauty, quite and intentional property. The staff is amazing. The food was excellent and gourmet in status. Would visit again next time I’m in Iceland. A must stay.” - Fabrizio
Italy
“The location is amazing as well as the dinner we had in the hotel's restaurant. Super kind staff. Perfect!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Hvönn Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.