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Hótel Valaskjálf

3.0 star property
Adventure seekers find their base at this hotel near Fardaga Waterfall, where Restaurant Glóð serves delicious meals and natural beauty surrounds every activity

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Hótel Valaskjálf, near Fardaga Waterfall, offers a free continental breakfast at Restaurant Glóð. Relax on the terrace or visit the East Iceland Heritage Museum. Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, and in-room WiFi for planning your adventures.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Egilsstaðir, Hótel Valaskjálf is in the city centre. Vök Baths and Seydisfjordur Harbour are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fardaga Waterfall and Skálanes. East Iceland Heritage Museum and Hengifoss are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Skogarlondum 3, Egilsstaðir, 0701

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lagarfljót - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Minjasafn Austurlands - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fardaga Waterfall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seydisfjordur Harbour - 20 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Café & Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Glóð - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bókakaffi Hlöðum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Nielsen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gistihúsið Egilsstöðum - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hótel Valaskjálf

Hotel near East Iceland Heritage Museum
Located close to Fardaga Waterfall, Hótel Valaskjálf provides free continental breakfast, a nightclub and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as horse riding and hiking/biking trails, at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Restaurant Glóð, the on-site diner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A reception hall, a billiards/pool table and books
  • Games, tour/ticket information and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hótel Valaskjálf have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ölstofan Bar
  • Restaurant Glóð

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses geothermal energy

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstadir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel
Hótel Valaskjálf Egilsstadir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel
Hótel Valaskjálf Egilsstaðir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstaðir

Frequently asked questions

Is Hótel Valaskjálf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hótel Valaskjálf?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hótel Valaskjálf on 21 Jan 2026 start from AU$248.42, 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 Valaskjálf?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hótel Valaskjálf located?

Located in the heart of Egilsstaðir, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of East Iceland Heritage Museum and Fardaga Waterfall. Vök Baths and Seydisfjordur Harbour are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Hótel Valaskjálf Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 321 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Taro

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The lady at the reception was very helpful and nice. Breakfast had lot of fruits.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being from America, our room was set up similarly to a college dorm room. It had everything we needed and was clean. Breakfast was also really good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Functional room, great breakfast, nice staff, wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location, good Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, but with small and noise rooms. Nice restaurant and bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean and lovely! The beds absolutely comfortable, and the staff were so kind and genuine. I felt very safe here, and enjoyed the beautiful complimentary breakfast they offered! Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Rooms were just what we needed. Great restaurant attached to the hotel. Very walkable surroundings. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Slightly dated feel but breakfast was great with many options and room was clean and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Convenient self check in when arriving late, quick responses, great food!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice updated property convenient restaurant delicious food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay. Breakfast was nice. Room was simple and clean, had everything we needed. Short walk into town for dining options (also had restaurant on site)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front staff were very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple hotel but exactly what we wanted. Very clean and friendly staff. Included breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant on site has great food, happy hour 🎉 Great complimentary breakfast. Rooms are older but still great and cleaned well. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building. Small rooms which are definetely not soundproof. Curtains that do not darken the room in summer. Furnishing a bit old fashioned and not much space for luggage. Very kind and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

Great place!!

Loved the happy hour. Shot a game of pool. Comfy. Nice staff. Great dinner and free breakfast was fabulous. All around perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not realise that the bar attached to the property was also a night club, it was a little too loud for our tastes. But the staff were very friendly, the breakfast was delicious and the rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Willow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall, the hotel was good. The breakfast was the best one during my trip to Iceland. The staff were friendly, and the room felt clean but had a strange smell in addition to the sulfur smell found in Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingunn Maria

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

9/10

Wonderful hotel and the staff was amazing! We felt so welcome. The room we got was great but as summer nights in Iceland are very bright the curtains could be better. At least have roller blinds behind the blackout curtains. The food at the restaurant was amazing as was the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

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

Great stay in a little town.

Got caught here during a snow storm and they easily accommodated an extension. The rooms are big although we had to fully get everything out of the room so that they could clean. Breakfast was great. Decor was dated, but that would be my only minor complaint. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Small town, not much to do except for the baths and puffins (which we couldn’t see because the road was closed).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashlei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room itself was adequate. The shower is a little slippery for older folks. Beds were comfortable and the double pillows were an added bonus. The main issue was the restaurant. It appeared that service in that restaurant differs depending on the color of one’s skin which was disappointing as it put a small damper on my mother’s dream trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly I’d like to thank the wonderful staff at this hotel for the lovely birthday surprise for my Fiancé when we arrived, you went above and beyond! The lady that checked us in was lovely, helpful and we didn’t have to wait long. Room was on the smaller side but had everything we needed for 1 night on our road trip - clean and comfortable. Breakfast was basic (same as most in Iceland) but plenty to fill you up and constantly replenished. Good location, lovely pizzeria and brewery a short walk away. Ample walking. Would stay again, thank you!