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Skulagardur

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Skinnastadur with a restaurant and a bar

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Interior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Skulagardur offers a charming retreat where comfort meets nature. Guests enjoy breakfast on a sunny terrace, relax in the garden, and stay connected with complimentary WiFi. The property features a library for quiet moments and helpful concierge services to enhance the stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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Skúlagarður, Skinnastadur, 671

What's nearby

  • Ásbyrgi - 17 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Jokulsargljufur National Park - 25 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Húsavík Whale Museum - 48 min drive - 38.9 miles
  • Husavik Harbour - 49 min drive - 39.1 miles
  • Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths - 49 min drive - 39.3 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Veggur - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Skulagardur

Property highlights
At Skulagardur, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site restaurant, Skúlagarður, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Skulagardur include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Heated floors, showers, and hair dryers
  • Heating and housekeeping

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Skúlagarður

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 01 and March 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 7000 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 7000 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Skulagardur Guesthouse Kopasker
Skulagardur Guesthouse
Skulagardur Kopasker
Skulagardur Guesthouse
Skulagardur Skinnastadur
Skulagardur Guesthouse Skinnastadur

Frequently asked questions

Is Skulagardur pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Skulagardur?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Skulagardur?

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

What time is check-out at Skulagardur?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Skulagardur located?

Situated in Skinnastadur, this guesthouse is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Ásbyrgi and within 20 mi (32 km) of Jokulsargljufur National Park and Tjornes Lighthouse. Dettifoss and Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Skulagardur Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, great staff, great food, the northern lights put up quite a show . We were so happy with the stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Nice little restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very welcoming, warm and comfortable, and our host at the reception amazing and so helpful. I came in grumpy but was happy and relaxed very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, delicious dinner menu and very good breakfast. Fairly remote, so excellent for watching the northern lights!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and dinner was delicious !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the scenery were so peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baojun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view, great service, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedetto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will choose again this property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
our host was so sweet. the view was amazing and it cool to stay in an old school.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhupeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, nice view in the common area. The receptionist was really nice and the breakfast was delicious. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mischa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The stay here was fairly average, except definitely ask for a room farther down the hall. The rooms near the front of the hall are very noisy. The restaurant was just okay, however the waitress told us she could charg
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

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

If you haven’t booked yet, DO IT NOW!!!

Welcomed at checkin. Host knowledgeable total welcome atmosphere. Dinner superb. Only drawback was they forgot to turn off the sunset in order to see the northern lights.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will absolutely recommend this hotel to my friends, nice and quiet rooms, aesthetically furnished space for breakfast, reception and lounge. I guess it’s been renewed not so long ago. Photos online doesn’t look that good as it is in reality. We enjoyed our stay. View from the window also was great (expect plastic bad with garbage haha), but well yes, all was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, serene property. Staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. We had an early whale watching trip one of the mornings and the staff let us into the breakfast bar early so we could have breakfast and still make it to the boat in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property that was once a boarding school. Was there in the off-season and there were no dining options available. There is a very rustic restaurant about 10 miles North of this property. The only other option was the town of Hick 25 miles Southwest. If you were traveling to Northern or eastern Iceland, it’s wise not to let you fuel get below half a tank and keep some extra food in the car in case you find yourself in a village where everything is closed at 6 PM. Iceland is GORGEOUS and the people are lovely, but there are much fewer options in the remote areas for fuel and food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel situato in una buona posizione, camere comode e molto pulite. Ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo. Bello anche il paesaggio esterno.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Lekker en gezond ontbijt. Fijne bedden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lukas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist ein Disaster, null Organisation: Wir kamen um 15:55 Uhr am Hotel an, Check-In war ab 16 Uhr angegeben Wir fanden ein leeres Hotel vor, und selbst nach 30 Minuten gab es kein Anzeichen einer Kontaktperson, auch nicht nach mehrmaligen Anrufen bei der angegebenen Kontaktnummer. Nach einer Stunde warten (es waren 3 weitere Autos mit uns auch am warten) meldete sich eine Person zurück und sagte, sie wäre nach 10 Minuten da. Nach 10 Minuten kam diese Person auch, sagte nur ein kaltes „Sorry“ und mehr gab es da nicht, keine aufrichtige Entschuldigung, gar nichts. Wir durften dann ganz normal unsere Übernachtungsgebühr in vollem Preis bezahlen. Am nächsten Morgen ging es gleich weiter: Wir kamen zum (extra gegen Aufpreis bezahlten) Frühstück, alle Tische waren voll mit benutztem Geschirr, daraufhin mussten wir erstmal unseren Tisch selbst abräumen und abwischen. Danach durften wir wieder 15 Minuten auf Geschirr warten, da keines vorhanden war und auch keine Ansprechperson in Reichweite war. Hier wird auf die Gäste keine Rücksicht genommen und Service ein Fremdwort.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Das Hotel ist nicht direkt schlecht, aber es hat ein sehr schlechtes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Das Zimmer ist klein, hat weder ein Bild an der Wand noch einen Fernseher, noch nicht mal Trink- oder Zahnputzgläser. Dafür haben wir über 34 000 Kronen bezahlt, das sind knapp 240 Euro, und das ohne Frühstück! Das war das mit Abstand schlechteste Hotel in Island, das wir hatten
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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