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Skálatjörn Guesthouse

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Skálatjörn Guesthouse provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with a vase of flowers and two glasses.

Luxury Studio, Mountain View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small dining area with a chair and a fluffy rug.

Basic Studio

  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A small, tidy room with two single beds, a small table, a window, and a radiator.

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a pink vase with flowers, a microwave, and a door with a sign.

Family Studio (Disability access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden entertainment unit with a flat-screen TV, a remote control, and a lamp.

Panoramic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 Álftavatn. Visit our Selfoss travel guide
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Skálatjörn, Selfoss, 0801

What's nearby

  • Tre Og List
    6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Urridafoss Waterfall
    18 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Old Dairy Food Hall
    20 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Selfoss Church
    22 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Turf House
    23 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
    66 min drive

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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

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).

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

Skálatjörn Guesthouse Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was great! Room nice and clean and you can do Goat tour
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

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
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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!
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and beautiful spot to stop for a night or two. Close enough to Selfoss and Kenio Crater as well the waterfalls. Love to goats and hosts were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little apartment missed the goat tour which we wanted to see but loved seeing them run out in the morning. Sweet host that came over and showed us everything when we arrived. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myungkeun

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

10/10 Excellent

Kin Hing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was nice and friendly especially the goats tour. Guesthouse was very neat clean. Just little messy when taking shower. We also enjoyed the beautiful sunset from our unit. Great stay at Iceland.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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