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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Hotel in Skaftafell with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785

What's nearby

  • Vatnajokull - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Skaftafell Camping - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Fjallsárlón - 39 min drive - 31.8 miles
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 47 min drive - 38.7 miles
  • The Thorbergur Center - 61 min drive - 49.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Veitingasala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffiterían Skaftafelli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glacier goodies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Matsedill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

Hotel in a national park
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a bar at Hotel Skaftafell. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 63 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Icelandic, Spanish

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center (50 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 6500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6500.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Skaftafell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Skaftafell?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Skaftafell?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Skaftafell?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Skaftafell located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Vatnajökull National Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Camping is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) away.

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Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 935 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 935 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 935 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 935 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 935 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

I would recommend this hotel. Great location and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

good food,good hiking trails
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent location for exploring the glacier region.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Close to main attraction, even has their own trail to glacier, only 20 min walking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The restaurant and breakfast were excellent! The receptionist was super helpful in recommending local attractions. The trail to the glaciers right from their property is magical! A real gem!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

A beautiful location, modern and clean. A wonderful breakfast buffet with many delicious options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

great location perhaps to view northern lights. however in summer this is a bit overpriced middle of no-where place with really crampy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Friendly staff and nice bar! Beautiful landscape!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Peaceful stay and lovely welcome to hotel. Peaceful location and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

View to the glacier from the bar as well as from the room, friendly and good service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Great location for glacier hikes and tours. The bed wasn’t very comfortable and they by far had the worst breakfast of all the places we stayed. The staff was incredible though. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the hikes and the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice stop going west for us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice hotel,great breakfast, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Clean and well kept property close to Glacier. Very friendly staff, a special recognition to Juanita at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

Front desk staff did not speak much or very welcoming. Small shower with a shower curtain. Breakfast was not very good. The oatmeal was super salty and the powder eggs not good. There were other hotels in the area that would be a better choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Good accomodation for the trip along the south coast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

The hotel is fantastic. We enjoy the breakfast and the staff. The hiking on the back of the hotel to the glacier is fantastic. We stayed 4 nights in a triple room and the only con is that there was not room for anything. The room has not one hook for the towels or almost not shelving at all. It has a hanger for clothing but not space for luggage. It has a desk with 2 chairs but the desk is not enough. We felt cramped but safe and content.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Location and access to parking. The restaurant was excellent for dinner as well as buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

We stayed here after one of our glacier hikes. It had everything you would need. The showers in the bathroom was a bit small. Other than that it was an overall good stay.

8/10

Nice hotel, includes a restaurant (complimentary brrakfast). A bit weathered, small shower, comfy beds, friendly staff who will wake you if auroras happening at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Restaurant food was good and convenient! Breakfast was nice. Location was great! Staff was friendly. Room was a little crowded for 3 adults but staff was able to provide an extra room at the last minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Loved the path behind the hotel that lead to the glacier. Great place for watching the Northern Lights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Very peaceful very nice. Very nice breakfast was included. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Excellent hotel in excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023