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Hótel Valaskjálf

3.0 star property
Adventure seekers find their base at this hotel near Fardaga Waterfall, where Restaurant Glóð serves delicious meals and natural beauty surrounds every activity

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Hótel Valaskjálf, near Fardaga Waterfall, offers a free continental breakfast at Restaurant Glóð. Relax on the terrace or visit the East Iceland Heritage Museum. Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, and in-room WiFi for planning your adventures.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Egilsstaðir, Hótel Valaskjálf is in the city center. Vök Baths and Seydisfjordur Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fardaga Waterfall and Skálanes. East Iceland Heritage Museum and Hengifoss are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Egilsstaðir travel guide
Map
Skogarlondum 3, Egilsstaðir, 0701

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Minjasafn Austurlands
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fardaga Waterfall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vök Baths
    8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Seydisfjordur Harbour
    26 min drive - 21.4 miles

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salt Café & Bistro
    8 min walk
  • Glóð
    2 min walk
  • SUBWAY | Egilsstöðum
    8 min walk
  • Café Nielsen
    3 min walk
  • Feiti Fíllinn
    1 min walk

About this property

Hótel Valaskjálf

Hotel near East Iceland Heritage Museum
Located close to Fardaga Waterfall, Hótel Valaskjálf provides free continental breakfast, a nightclub, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like horseback riding and hiking/biking at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Restaurant Glóð, the on-site diner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Books, tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
  • Meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and games
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hótel Valaskjálf include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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 continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ölstofan Bar
  • Restaurant Glóð

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (1,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstadir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel
Hótel Valaskjálf Egilsstadir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel
Hótel Valaskjálf Egilsstaðir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstaðir

Frequently asked questions

Is Hótel Valaskjálf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hótel Valaskjálf located?

Located in the heart of Egilsstaðir, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of East Iceland Heritage Museum and Fardaga Waterfall. Vök Baths and Seydisfjordur Harbour are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hótel Valaskjálf Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 337 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Borren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable one night stay, good dinner and breakfast at the in house restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Willow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Functional room, great breakfast, nice staff, wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Taro

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The lady at the reception was very helpful and nice. Breakfast had lot of fruits.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location, good Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being from America, our room was set up similarly to a college dorm room. It had everything we needed and was clean. Breakfast was also really good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, but with small and noise rooms. Nice restaurant and bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean and lovely! The beds absolutely comfortable, and the staff were so kind and genuine. I felt very safe here, and enjoyed the beautiful complimentary breakfast they offered! Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Rooms were just what we needed. Great restaurant attached to the hotel. Very walkable surroundings. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Convenient self check in when arriving late, quick responses, great food!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Filippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Slightly dated feel but breakfast was great with many options and room was clean and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice updated property convenient restaurant delicious food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple hotel but exactly what we wanted. Very clean and friendly staff. Included breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay. Breakfast was nice. Room was simple and clean, had everything we needed. Short walk into town for dining options (also had restaurant on site)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front staff were very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant on site has great food, happy hour 🎉 Great complimentary breakfast. Rooms are older but still great and cleaned well. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

Great place!!

Loved the happy hour. Shot a game of pool. Comfy. Nice staff. Great dinner and free breakfast was fabulous. All around perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Willow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall, the hotel was good. The breakfast was the best one during my trip to Iceland. The staff were friendly, and the room felt clean but had a strange smell in addition to the sulfur smell found in Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not realise that the bar attached to the property was also a night club, it was a little too loud for our tastes. But the staff were very friendly, the breakfast was delicious and the rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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4/10 Poor

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building. Small rooms which are definetely not soundproof. Curtains that do not darken the room in summer. Furnishing a bit old fashioned and not much space for luggage. Very kind and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingunn Maria

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

9/10

Wonderful hotel and the staff was amazing! We felt so welcome. The room we got was great but as summer nights in Iceland are very bright the curtains could be better. At least have roller blinds behind the blackout curtains. The food at the restaurant was amazing as was the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024