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Hotel Skaftafell
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell
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The price is AU$365 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$365
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Skaftafell. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Our room was very clean. The front desk worker was very friendly and efficient. We found it to be very overpriced for the room. We paid over $400 for one night. Since there were no other choices for restaurants that we found, we ate at the hotel. Our food was very good, but again, very expensive. ..."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hnappavellir, 785 Öræfi, Fagurholsmyri, Eastern Region
The price is AU$345 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$345
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Cozy room with fantastic view. There is hot Tub and sauna Area for free use, a good please to relax during trip."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Adventure Hotel Hof
Hof 1, Fagurholsmyri, South Iceland
Stay at this hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (531 reviews)
"The room was comfortable and cozy. The beds were cozy, the room had everything we needed. The woman working the front desk was beyond helpful. I highly recommend booking here!"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Aurora Cabins
Hafnavegur, Höfn, South Iceland
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cabin in Höfn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Silfurnes Golf Course and Hornafjordur Art ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
Fantastic
"Everything was very comfortable, clean, and cozy. We’ll definitely come back."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Old Cottages
Reynivellir 2, Reynivellir
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Reynivellir. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and The Thorbergur Center are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"intimate and cozy cottage"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Krákhamar apartments
Blábjörg, Djupivogur
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Djupivogur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Krakhamar was great, the owner was very friendly and helpful, the day we were supposed to leave the road was washed out, and she was very accommodating and helpful. As for the apartment, we were able to cook a fantastic dinner, and enjoyed a peaceful night sleep, despite the storm outside."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Skaftafell Camping
Explore the great outdoors at Skaftafell Camping, a lovely green space in Skaftafell. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Svartifoss Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Svartifoss Waterfall during your travels in Skaftafell. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.
Skaftafell Visitor Centre
You can learn about the history of Skaftafell with a visit to Skaftafell Visitor Centre. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants.
Activities

Small Group Easy Glacier Hiking Tour In Skaftafell
AU$168
per adult
76% of travellers recommend

Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell
AU$198
per adult

Small Group Glacier Explorer tour on Vatnajokull Glacier
AU$238
per traveller

Skaftafell Glacier Hike - 3-hour Walk
AU$176
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Airplane Flight over Vatnajökull Volcanic Eruption Sites
AU$653
per adult

Airplane tour over black sands and riverbeds from Skaftafell
AU$614
per adult