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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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A bar area with a copper bowl filled with bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor. - Hótel Valaskjálf (Egilsstaðir)
A reception area with a chandelier, a bulletin board with magazines, and a purple carpet. - Hótel Valaskjálf (Egilsstaðir)
A staircase with wooden railings and purple carpet leading to a reception area with a counter and a view of the interior. - Hótel Valaskjálf (Egilsstaðir)
A modern interior with a herringbone floor, a central seating area with yellow chairs, a red lamp, and a large window with plants. - Hótel Valaskjálf (Egilsstaðir)
A bar area with a stone wall, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses. - Hótel Valaskjálf (Egilsstaðir)
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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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with a view of trees, and a wooden table with cups and a tray.

Twin Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two windows with curtains, a ceiling light, and a view of trees and buildings outside.

Triple Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, and a door leading to another room.

Single Room

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

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a mirror, a TV, and a window.

Double Standard Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 14 Double Beds
  • 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 Hengifoss and Skálanes. Fardaga Waterfall and Bakkagerdi Church 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 hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Egilsstaðir travel guide
Map
Skogarlondum 3, Egilsstaðir, 0701

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lagarfljót
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Vök Baths
    8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Seydisfjordur Harbour
    26 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • Icelandic Wartime Museum
    29 min drive - 25.0 miles

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salt Café & Bistro
    8 min walk
  • Glóð
    2 min walk
  • Askur Pizzeria
    9 min walk
  • Bókakaffi Hlöðum
    4 min drive
  • Café Nielsen
    3 min walk

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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

  • 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
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)

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 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Vök Baths and within 25 mi (40 km) of Seydisfjordur Harbour and Hengifoss. Skálanes is 27 mi (43.5 km) away.

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

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 364 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, nice restaurants, very comfy bed. Perfect other than two minor things - hot water is from a source with sulfur so has a smell to it, and the curtains were not blackout. When visiting in summer and it's light all evening this does mean that the room is a bit light for sleeping. Bring a sleeping mask!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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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8/10 Good

Janica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice basic hotel. The hotel was not the newest but it was clean. Monst of the time there was nobody at the front desk (at least in the evening and morning when I tried to ask for directions). There was a decent restaurant inside the hotel. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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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

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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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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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
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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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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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
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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