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Hotel Smyrlabjörg, hotel in Skálafell

Situated next to Iceland’s Ring Road, this family-run farm hotel offers brightly decorated rooms with a TV and a private bathroom. The Hoffell Hot Springs are 25 km away.

Breakfast was good. Dinner was AL La Carte. Reception were kind enough to warn us several large groups would be in for dinner so suggested we order before they arrived.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,554 reviews
Price fromUS$346.84per night
Guesthouse Skálafell, hotel in Skálafell

Set on a farm by Vatnajökull National Park, just 600 metres from the Ring Road, is this family-owned guest house. It offers a furnished terrace and an on-site restaurant with bar.

Good location, good walk nearby. Good rooms. Good breakfast
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
729 reviews
Price fromUS$201.92per night
Guesthouse Stekkatún, hotel in Skálafell

Located on an old farm, Guesthouse Stekkatún is 600 metres from Vatnajökull National Park. It offers free parking and basic rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Thorbergssetur Museum is 25 km away.

Recommend this place so much! Very helpful owner and delicious breakfast, homemade cake in the morning :) Place is very good located if you want to go to the glacier tour.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
287 reviews
Price fromUS$218.98per night
Vagnsstadir Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

Vagnsstadir Guesthouse offers accommodation in Borgarhöfn. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. The guesthouse has pet horses living on site. Jökulsárlón is just a 20-minute drive away.

The new Guesthouse, everything is clean, there is a private toilet and coffee and tea the whole day.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,934 reviews
Price fromUS$289.82per night
Lækjarhus Farm Holidays, hotel in Skálafell

Featuring sea and mountain views, Lækjarhus Farm Holidays is set in Borgarhöfn. Guests can watch the farm animals run freely in the yard. This property is 26 km from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

Quirky location with enough bathrooms for all the rooms! Good kitchen area, good bathrooms.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,050 reviews
Price fromUS$73.14per night
HH Gisting/Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

Set in Hólmur and only 46 km from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, HH Gisting/Guesthouse offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Nice warm sanctuary out of the wind. Heated floor was appreciated, great view from window over the bed, which was very comfortable. Handy location after visiting Glacier Lagoon so we could go back next day to Diamond Beach at low tide.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
37 reviews
Price fromUS$164.24per night
Vagnsstadir, hotel in Skálafell

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Vagnsstadir is set in Borgarhöfn, 27 km from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. This guest house offers free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

It was clean,and that's it.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
43 reviews
Price fromUS$167per night
Guesthouse Nypugardar, hotel in Skálafell

Located 4 km off Route 1, this family-run guesthouse is 25 minutes’ drive from Höfn. Set on a sheep farm, it provides simple, fresh rooms, a home-cooked breakfast and a dinner buffet with lamb.

really nice and helpful stuff, amazing surroundings, you can watch sheep directly from your window, quiet farm, rich breakfast
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
2,513 reviews
Price fromUS$95.64per night
Lilja Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

Located at the foot of Vatnajökull National Park, Lilja Guesthouse offers accommodation along Ring Road 1 in Flatey. Höfn is 28.5 km away from the property and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 51 km...

Amazing view! The hotel seems to be new or fresh renovated-we loved it! Nice breakfast too!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,572 reviews
Price fromUS$182.98per night
Guesthouse Kálfafellsstadur, hotel in Skálafell

Guesthouse Kálfafellsstadur is located in by the Route 1 Ring Road, a 17-minute drive from Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon. It offers brightly decorated rooms with free WiFi access and garden views.

The room was very tide and clean and it has the best breakfast in southern Iceland. The host was super nice and helpful, we had a wonderful time staying there.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
667 reviews
Price fromUS$244.42per night
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What guests said about Skálafell:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We stayed for one night as part of our South Iceland road...

    We stayed for one night as part of our South Iceland road trip. Comfortable and clean rooms, good beds and even Netflix provided on the in-room television. We enjoyed really great food cooked in-house (both dinner and breakfast) which was delicious and authentically local. Staff were friendly, location was ideal. Access to the rooms was easy, being able to park right next to the door (useful when carrying bags in the snow).
    Stephanie
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    There are many hiking trails and the staff at the visitors...

    There are many hiking trails and the staff at the visitors center was very helpful. We choose a 3 hours hike - to the waterfalls and a viewpoint of the glacier. It was so beautiful! it took us closer to 4 hours but this included a long stop at the view point. You don't see that many bushes and greenery in other places in Iceland - so it was also very unique. On the way back we saw some beautiful birds that stayed with us for a little white before they disappeared into the bushes. Be aware of the steep climbing that is required. However, all paths are well maintained and marked.
    Adva
    Israel

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Skálafell

  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,554 reviews
    Check in was smooth and the front desk girl was friendly. This hotel is very desolate on a long stretch of road without anything on it. I'm not sure how far Hofn was past it as we were coming from Vik. They have a restaurant onsite that was really good. Breakfast was included and offered bacon, scrambled, and fried eggs in addition to the typical Iceland breakfast of cold cuts, cheeses, yogurts, etc. There were a few sheep milling around when we were there. They were just munching and didn't bother anyone.
    Kitten
    United States
  • From US$201.92 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 729 reviews
    The evening dinners were very tasty! I think the best lamb dish I had in Iceland was here. There was also a good selection at breakfast. The staff were so friendly and helpful. There was a very hospitable atmosphere to the place. Our room was a good size and, bar the curtains, had been modernised well. There was also a sink, which was helpful as we were sharing the main bathroom facilities. You really felt you were in the wildness, and from our window you could hear sheep and the nearby waterfall.
    Emily
    United Kingdom
  • From US$283.39 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    Everything about this guesthouse is great! The owner was icelandic and very friendly. She even let our friend to use the showers for free and sleep in her camper van on the property! The guesthouse is well equipped (2 shared bathrooms/restrooms!) and the breakfast was yummy, with homemade products. The bedroom was roomy, with comfy beds. Everything was clean and functionnal. The location is pretty quiet and the view is nice over the fields. You can see the ocean in the distance.
    jvi74500
    France
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,554 reviews
    Lovely family owned business! Everyone who works there was extremely welcoming, especially the receptionist who told us the history of the family run farm and hotel and about the decorations at the establishment. The meals were incredible, using as many farm to table ingredients as possible, and the rooms were big and comfortable. This is a great hotel to stay at with a great location- we were able to see the northern lights at night during our winter stay. Couldn’t recommend enough!
    L
    Lexi
    United States
  • From US$283.39 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    A really lovely guesthouse, great for an overnight stay. The place was very clean and new. The employee who was taking care of the place was really nice, showed us around and we chatted a bit about where he is from and what he is doing in Iceland. The bathrooms were large and clean, with spacious showers where you comfortably wash and toilet in the same room.
    Adriana
    Bulgaria
  • From US$201.92 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 729 reviews
    Everything. We stayed in 6 different places during our two weeks in Iceland. We all agreed that this was hands-down the best. The beds are super comfortable. The view is incredible. The sounds of the river coming into the cabin all night are dreamy. The breakfast is delicious. The host is lovely. We’ll definitely be back here (someday)!
    Tracy
    United States
  • From US$283.39 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    Well maintained guesthouse. It looked brand new when we arrived autumn 2021. The traditional corrugated iron outside suggests that the property is an old farm, but the inside is completely renovated and modern. Very clean room Good breakfast included Affordable and reasonable price in expensive Iceland
    Chris
    Netherlands
  • From US$201.92 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 729 reviews
    Our stay at Guesthouse Skalafell was lovely! Our room was comfy and clean. The breakfast meal was delicious and plentiful. We hiked along the trails with the river on one side and cliffs on the other! Spectacular! The hosts were warm and welcoming. Easy to find. We would definitely stay here again!
    Joel
    United States
  • From US$283.39 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    Our host, Jan, was friendly and very helpful. He told us about a great 3 hour hike that started right at the guest house. Although the location is about 30 minutes from Hofn there is a hotel with a good restaurant nearby. Our room had a lovely view and the shared bathrooms were spacious.
    valerie
    Canada
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,554 reviews
    Woke up with a view of waterfalls and sheep, followed by the best hotel breakfast I think I've ever had. I'm a budget traveler but spent a bit extra on this one for the location (close to glacier) and it did not disappoint! Large and comfortable room and an overall great 1 night stay.
    Julia
    United States
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,554 reviews
    Really nice hotel situated in a quiet place in the South East of Iceland close to the Jökulsárlón ice lake and diamond beach and the mulagljufur canyon. Great choice of food for breakfast, coffee always available at the entrance. Bedroom clean and spacious with TV.
    Emilie
    France
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,554 reviews
    Pretty good restaurant food and beers, and not too expensive for Iceland. They even had good vegetarian options. Hotel breakfast was also decent. Cool taxedermied animals displayed in halls, and whale skeleton outside! Person checking us in was friendly.
    Deeksha
    Netherlands
  • From US$201.92 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 729 reviews
    Beautifull place, in the green under a waterfall and near a little steam. The little houses are perfect, they make you feel at home. The staff is smiling, gentle and very helpfull. Good breakfast and nice view of the Icelandic landscape.
    Tommaso
    Italy
  • From US$201.92 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 729 reviews
    Nice location for exploring the South of Iceland. Only 30 minutes from Hofn with shops and restaurants and half an hour from Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Nice guesthouse with nice staff, good breakfast and comfortable rooms.
    Alice
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,554 reviews
    Excellent restaurant with very fresh, home-cooked food. Rooms were well-appointed and had great views of the ocean and mountains. Excellent location for exploring southern Iceland (20 minutes from Glacier Lagoon).
    Erin
    Iceland
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,554 reviews
    Excellent buffet breakfast included and nice selection in dining room the night before. Very large, comfortable en-suite room in the older section of the hotel. “Country House” feel.
    M
    United States
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,554 reviews
    Huge room on the first floor, with a great view to the front of the hotel. Great beds, really comfortable. Very nice restaurant with enough options, good breakfast.
    Carlos
    Portugal
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,554 reviews
    An old fashioned welcome at this family run hotel adds to this hotel’s ambiance. Fantastic food at dinner and a great breakfast. Beautiful location…
    Darrell
    United Kingdom
  • From US$201.92 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 729 reviews
    Friendly hosts which even serve top-quality Dinner at normal icelandic prices. Beautiful View from rooms.
    Daniel
    Germany
  • From US$201.92 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 729 reviews
    amazing location with best hike in Iceland!
    Susan
    United States