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Skálatjörn Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Riverwalk guesthouse in Selfoss with free parking

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Property grounds
Panoramic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Luxury Studio, Mountain View
Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
Front of property

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$407
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Room options

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Panoramic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Panoramic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

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Luxury Studio, Mountain View

Luxury Studio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Studio | Private kitchen

Basic Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Studio (Disability access)

Family Studio (Disability access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
Skálatjörn, Selfoss, 0801

What's nearby

  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 19 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Selfoss Church - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Turf House - 23 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Knarraros Lighthouse - 27 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Kerid Crater - 36 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Skálatjörn Guesthouse

Guest house by the river
Skálatjörn Guesthouse provides amenities, such as 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
  • A front desk safe, concierge services and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Skálatjörn Guesthouse boast perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Icelandic

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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
  • 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 lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

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.

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-authorise 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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Skálatjörn Guesthouse?

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skálatjörn Guesthouse on 28 July 2025 start from AU$407.23, 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 Skálatjörn Guesthouse?

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?

Checkout 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 miles (15 km) of Urridafoss Waterfall and Turf House. Knarraros Lighthouse and Veiðisafnið are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Skálatjörn Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Myungkeun

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

Awesome! We loved Skálatjörn Homestay!

I ONLY have great things to say about Skálatjörn Homestay. Clean room. Comfy Bed. Kitchenette to make breakfast. Beer upon arrival! Friendly kitties and goats. Friendly host. We absolutely loved our stay here. Everything was perfect, and the host has added so many nice touches to the room for you to be comfortable. We were so sad when we had to leave this charming homestay, but if we ever return, it is our only place to stay! Loved it! Thanks Helena and Stefan. We hope you enjoy the Maple Syrup!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Soutsakhone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is ok, not as impressive as we want but it served the purpose. We booked the property at the last minute and need some place to stay and cook the food ourselves. The room has very thing we need, a mini electronic cooktop, pots, and pans. Though, the road to get into the property was very rough. We came from Vik and were driving on route 1 and made exit and that was when we found out that the gravel road was difficult to drive. Other than that, every was okay.

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

Wonderful night

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jen

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

8/10 Good

FRANCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
alloggiato in monolocale adatto per ospitare 4 persone, in due letti matrimoniali - più che altro si tratta di una grossa stanza quadrata con piccola cucina e tavolo, oltre ai letti - ottima pulizia, gentilezza dei proprietari, tranquillità - buona la posizione in aperta campagna - bagno di dimensioni enormi, poco riscaldato
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024