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Skálatjörn Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Travelers find both natural tranquility and practical amenities at this riverside retreat where scenic views complement helpful guest services

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Skálatjörn Guesthouse sits along a quiet riverbank where guests enjoy peaceful surroundings and scenic views from the garden and terrace. WiFi keeps everyone connected, self-parking is free, and the concierge staff consistently earns positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Studio | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Basic Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Studio (Disability access) | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Studio (Disability access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Panoramic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Panoramic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Selfoss, Skálatjörn Guesthouse is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. Turf House and Knarraros Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Urridafoss Waterfall and Caves of Hella.
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Skálatjörn, Selfoss, 0801

What's nearby

  • Tre Og List - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Old Dairy Food Hall - 16 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Turf House - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Selfoss Church - 18 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café María - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Vöðlakot - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bookkaffi - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Skálatjörn Guesthouse

Guesthouse by the river
Skálatjörn Guesthouse provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Skálatjörn Guesthouse include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Skálatjörn Guesthouse Selfoss
Skálatjörn Selfoss
Skálatjörn Guesthouse Selfoss
Skálatjörn Guesthouse Guesthouse
Skálatjörn Guesthouse Guesthouse Selfoss

Frequently asked questions

Is Skálatjörn Guesthouse 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 Skálatjörn Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Skálatjörn Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Skálatjörn Guesthouse located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this guesthouse is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Tre Og List and within 9 mi (15 km) of Urridafoss Waterfall and Turf House. Knarraros Lighthouse and Veiðisafnið are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Skálatjörn Guesthouse Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the goat tour with the host. Clean space with a small kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a pleasant stay. The property is on a gorgeous piece of land. It was very quiet and peaceful. The room was clean and spacious. Our bathroom was huge! It was nice to have the kitchen efficiency, as we made some breakfast in the morning before we left on our travels. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay with Helena and Stefan was wonderful. It was great to learn about the Icelandic goats and the farm is so pretty. Rooms are clean and very convenient to have kitchen amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I loved staying at Skálatjörn for our first 3 nights in Iceland! Helena is an excellent host, and we loved how quiet the property was. Plus, they have goats, a cat, and a dog!

8/10 Good

Budsaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got a room on the second floor so we had to carry our luggage by using the stair. The room was spacious for 4 persons with well-equipped kitchenwares. The host was kind and she offered us to join the goat tour of her farm for free but we couldn’t make it because we arrived there later than the tour started. It’s easy to find the place on google map.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Lovely farm 10 min from Selfoss

Lovely remote farm outside of Selfoss. Close to Golden Circle. We caught the Northern lights. Helena was friendly and welcoming. We missed her 6pm goat tour but hope to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and comfortable with a well-equipped kitchenette. It's in a perfect location for viewing the Northern Lights when the sky is clear, if you're able to stay up late enough. Helena was very attentive and responsive and even gave us a tour of the farm, introducing us to her very friendly, adorable goats and of course the barn cat that looks after them :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful property has a goat farm! The goats are very friendly and we even got a tour of their facilities. The apartment was clean with a nice fridge, stove, very comfortable bed. It was calm and peaceful and convenient to the Golden Circle. And it was very economical!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and nice goats to see. Very peaceful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quite place. We got to meet the goats which was nice for the kids. There is a very nice waterfall Urradasi short drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Wonderful and cozy stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and the room looked brand new!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Would recommend the goat tour. Thank you for the accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Solid spot

Good stay, fit our needs well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myungkeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were very clean and kitchen was very well stocked. Helena was very kind showing our group to our room. Definitely a unique experience and best place we stayed at during trip to Iceland, would come back here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The setting is wonderfully Rural. The farm is well cared for and the facilities are very nice! The location was great for seeing the south coast. The owner is fantastic and very accommodating. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helena, as the owner, wonderful. She did a tour of her goats (and the kids were so cute). The room was great, including the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the beds and shower! We wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helena was a great host who let us spend some time with the goats. Her home is very spacious and has a nice “comfty” feeling to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying in a studio apartment. It was well stocked with kitchen supplies for simple meals. We didnt get to see any animals but we did arrive later in the v evening and left in the early AM. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helena and Stephan were very accommodating and have a wonderful guesthouse on a sprawling property close to Selfoss. We shopped for breakfast groceries before checking in because the kitchenette had everything needed. Very clean and comfortable beds. One of the highlights was the goat farm tour where we met the extended family, including Max.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 4 nights while visiting Iceland. The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. It was convenient to Selfoss and easy to get to. The guesthouse is about 100 meters from where the owners stay. Need to pick up the key there. The goats and cat are cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Meh place. No goats. Nothing around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Country oasis

Beautiful large apartment with three bedrooms, bath, kitchen and dining/sitting area. Plenty of room for 5 people. Absolutely loved the location out in the countryside with great views. The host and hostess were incredibly friendly and helpful. There were goats on the property and tours were given each night at 6. Something special you would not get elsewhere that enhanced our experience in Iceland. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023