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Hótel Skálholt

3.0 star property
Start your day with breakfast at the bistro or grab a cup of coffee to go. Let the hotel's scenic surroundings inspire you.

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Hótel Skálholt, nestled near the historic Skalholt site, offers an inviting retreat with a coffee shop/cafe, garden views from Hvönn Restaurant and a bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi and convenient perks like free self parking, tour/ticket assistance and express check-in.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$296
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
3 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Bláskógabyggd, Hótel Skálholt is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Brúarfoss and Geysir Hot Springs can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Laugarvatn Fontana. Skalholt Historical Site and Thingvellir National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like hot springs.
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Map
Skálholt, Bláskógabyggd, Selfoss, 806

What's nearby

  • Skalholt Historical Site - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Skalholt Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 19 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 26 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Thingvellir National Park - 28 min drive - 50.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Friðheimar Greenhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Mika - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vínstofa Friðheima - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Græna Kannan - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fish & Chips - Reykholt Hub - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hótel Skálholt

Hotel near Skalholt Historical Site
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Hótel Skálholt. The on-site local and international cuisine bistro, Hvönn Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A banquet hall, outdoor furniture and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Hótel Skálholt boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Highchairs, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ISK 2,900 for adults and ISK 1,900 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hvönn Restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 1,399 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 23 January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ISK 2900 for adults and from ISK 1900 for children

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 cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hótel Skálholt Hotel
Hótel Skálholt Bláskógabyggd
Hótel Skálholt Hotel Bláskógabyggd

Frequently asked questions

Is Hótel Skálholt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hótel Skálholt?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hótel Skálholt on 18 Feb 2026 start from AU$295.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hótel Skálholt?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hótel Skálholt?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hótel Skálholt?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hótel Skálholt located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is steps from Skalholt Historical Site and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Brúarfoss. Laugarvatn Fontana and Geysir Hot Springs are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Hótel Skálholt Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a beautiful area Friendly and helpful staff and cozy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely comfortable and clean hotel. Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in an area where many attractions are easily accessible. The hotel was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely charming and peaceful. Staff wonderful and accommodating. Borrowed phone chargers. Sitting area and got things open 24 hours
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dah

Staff and foods here are amazing definitely would recommend to anyone:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could not been any happier with this hotel. It has matched our expectations. It has a beautiful setting and lovely staff. The grounds, especially the historic church, are well worth seeing. We enjoyed a dinner with local fish and lamb at the restaurant. The breakfast buffet included several options. We loved the beet juice served in small glasses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

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

Wonderful hotel - highly recommended!

Fantastic hotel with quirky decor, a greenhouse style restaurant (complete with bougainvillea!) and delicious food - we loved the home make Kampuchea!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luc Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location next to a small church. Breakfast was one day worth "8", the other day only "6'. We had dinner in the hotel the first night, but there are better options around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff for a quiet and relaxing stay. Plenty of parking and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

patricia

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

Very nice hotel

Very nice hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was a good size, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Small, simple, but extremely cozy with delicious breakfast and very kind staff! Hope to stay there again when in Iceland again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Great Hotel and staff

The hotel was nice, had hot tubs, a bar and restaurant. The rooms were nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We ate at the restaurant, opting to try all of the sharing board options which were all great. The Mushroom Soup main was also lovely. Great hotel and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was duch a cute plsce to stay! I loved the room, the restaurant, the staff, the area, and being able to see the Northern Lights from the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean with lots of natural light. The restaurant was nice and breakfast was available for purchase.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully designed building on an open field. Hot tubs are available with no hour restrictions facing the west. Room was hot on arrival but there was a window to open. Comfortable pillows and bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall pretty good stay here! A bit of an older building that seems to have gotten a few facelifts. The room was clean and comfortable, but had a bit of an odd smell to it. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great spread for breakfast - glad I added it on. Hot tub was awesome and you could probably see the Northern Lights while in it. Unfortunately it was quite wet and cloudy during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unexpected gem. The hotel room was pretty small and unremarkable, but it was clean and comfortable. I got the best night's sleep of my trip so far. The surprise was the church museum on the grounds and the extensive history of this location going back 1000 years. Fascinating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zorina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay at the beautiful hotel remotely located in nature. It had a wonderful breakfast and staff were friendly. Accessibility: There are a series of a few small steps on the main floor which make it difficult when traveling with a stroller and luggage. There is a back door that is accessible with no stairs involved. It has access to the rooms located at the end of the hotel. Perhaps guests with children can request a room at the end near the back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Hotel to Ourselves

The hotel is very remote, but quite comfortable. It has a meandering floor plan with a couple cozy common rooms. No TV in the bedroom, but there was one in the common room that got a few channels. We felt like we had the hotel to ourselves, because for the most part we did. Because the hotel is so remote, we had dinner at the hotel restaurant. The ambience there was wonderful, but dinner was pricey!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful! The staff was very nice and accommodating. The place is clean and quiet. We enjoyed the hot tub with a nice view of the countryside and the dinner and breakfast were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, waking up with the Skálholts church bells Sunday morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rozalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a gorgeous setting, with big, bright rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024