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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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Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views
Standard Double or Twin Room | 3 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Hótel Skálholt, nestled near the historic Skalholt site, offers an inviting retreat with a coffee shop/cafe, garden views from Hvönn Restaurant and a bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi and convenient perks like free self parking, tour/ticket assistance and express check-in.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

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Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Bláskógabyggd, Hótel Skálholt is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Brúarfoss and Geysir Hot Springs can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Laugarvatn Fontana. Skalholt Historical Site and Thingvellir National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like hot springs.
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Skálholt, Bláskógabyggd, Selfoss, 806

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
  • ‪Vínstofa Friðheima - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Mika - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fish & Chips - Reykholt Hub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Sel - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Hótel Skálholt

Hotel near Skalholt Historical Site
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Hótel Skálholt. The on-site local and international cuisine bistro, Hvönn Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Hótel Skálholt offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Highchairs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
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

Is Hótel Skálholt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hótel Skálholt?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hótel Skálholt?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hótel Skálholt?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hótel Skálholt located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is steps from Skalholt Historical Site and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Brúarfoss. Laugarvatn Fontana and Geysir Hot Springs are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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