Hótel Skálholt
Skálholt
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Why people book this hotel
“Very quiet and beautyful place”
“Comfy beds and pillows”
“Set in a beautiful, peaceful location”
“Great location in a very cosy place near the local modern church”
“The staff were friendly and welcoming and the restaurant had great food”
“Very welcoming and friendly staff”
“The room was clean and comfortable with a nice bathroom and some common areas to…”
“Lovely fresh clean modern hotel”
“Historical place of Iceland, great breakfast”
“Breakfast was okay with the normal fair of cooked meats, cheeses, pastries etc”
“Becouse basicly the price is cheper”
“The rooms size and services is excellent in comparison to the value of price dur…”
Overview
Hótel Skálholt has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Skálholt. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Geysir. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At Hótel Skálholt the rooms have bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or vegetarian options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Skálholt, like hiking. Gullfoss Waterfall is 39 km from Hótel Skálholt, while Thingvellir National Park is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 92 km from the hotel.
Traveller reviews
Elisabet sara
couple
June 8, 2026
“Not again”
Very quiet and beautyful place
Dianne
couple
June 1, 2026
“A gem of a place to stay, quiet and serene in a magical setting.”
Set in a beautiful, peaceful location. The room was clean and comfortable with a nice bathroom and some common areas to relax and enjoy the view. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the restaurant had great food. The proximity to the Cathedral and surrounds was a bonus. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Manuel
couple
May 21, 2026
“We would choose it again”
Historical place of Iceland, great breakfast
Vasily
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
“Best price/performance ratio in South Iceland. 5 min drive to hot termal spa lagoon”
Great location in a very cosy place near the local modern church. Amazing views.
Michelle
couple
April 18, 2026
“Perfect. Peaceful. Stunning building. Lovely staff.”
This hotel was stunning. We were expecting a simple place. Skalholt was beautiful. Like a guest house with lots of cozy spaces to relax in comfort and enjoy the views. The hot tubs were an added bonus. Would highly recommend this place as the best stay we have had during our Iceland travels. Close to many attractions on the Golden Circle but situated in a private and very beautiful location. Easy to find. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Bravo! 👏🏼
MONICA
couple
April 14, 2026
“Property managed with love + home made Kombucha = TOP STAY”
One of my favorite hotels in Iceland, always a pleasure to stop by. High quality food made with love, zero waste mindset and and excellent home made kombucha! Comfy beds and pillows. Surrounded by the historical church, the place has such a mystical energy that deserves the stop: you won’t regret it.
Francois
couple
April 8, 2026
We loved staying at the hotel. It is very close to laugarás lagoon so you can relax after spending time there. We probably had the best burger we ever had. Staff was very friendly.
furmi
family_with_children
March 28, 2026
Hot tube, delicious restanurant (they brew their own kombutcha) and great personnel.
Alexander
extended_group
March 17, 2026
“Great premises, very comfortable. Hot tub was good.”
Lovely fresh clean modern hotel. Nice and quiet. Room was a good size and well appointed.
Honor
family_with_children
March 16, 2026
The food was delicious and wonderfully presented. The hot tub under the Northern Lights was just incredible. The hotel was quiet and relaxed.
Kostyantyn
couple
January 19, 2026
Friendly staff and nice area
Eszter
family_with_children
December 11, 2025
We spent already one night in here the last year, so we know that this is a good hotel. Nothing change. Still great atmospheare and i love the rooms too.
ludiaThess
couple
October 23, 2025
“great place to stay, really poor breakfast”
really great place to stay. clean and comfy
Damon
solo_traveller
October 18, 2025
“Lovely Stay”
Clean, comfortable and modern Hotel near the Golden Circle. As with most of Iceland the Hotel was situated in a very pretty area next to the Skaholt Cathederal. All staff i encountered were friendly and professional. Breakfast was okay with the normal fair of cooked meats, cheeses, pastries etc. Bed very comfortable and private shower had plenty of hot water. Would definitely stay here again.
Ondřej
couple
October 15, 2025
“Hotel is a little bit hidden aside the main roads, but we were truly happy to find this place. Staff was very kind and r”
Very quiet place for relaxing Hidden at beautiful location Access to hot tubs Interesting history of the place
Jane
couple
October 15, 2025
“So lucky to see northern lights on our first night there!”
Nice and peaceful place, hot tub to soak after a long day, good location for our golden circle road trip.
Andrew
couple
September 29, 2025
“Lovely hotel with its own individual style.”
Really nice welcoming hotel which is comfortable and peaceful. Good restaurant, breakfast and great hot tub. Interesting church and museum on site and close to many Golden Circle points of interest.
Igor
solo_traveller
September 11, 2025
Everything nice, staff helpful, breakfast good, can be even quiet if the Spaniards are transferred to the isolated hall...
channa
family_with_children
September 9, 2025
I liked the place so much that I sdayed another day. The location was great. Near all the important attraction in the aria.The hotel for itself is a beutiful old building that went through interesting inovatin. Like the rofe in any room can be opend exposing the sky. Also the interior is full of caracter and bieuty. The hotel is located in beutifull surounding. Next to it standing a very nice and ancient catadrela. There are few siting place with view to a lake or river? .Among the few sitting place there is a very nice room for group meeting with a piano (I dind try the sound of it). Outside there are 2 spas. I didnt try it. I took only once a brekfast and it was very good. Breakfast is not included and I like it. Becouse basicly the price is cheper. and I can choose. The rooms are big, clean, the bed very confortale. And most important are the staf. They were the best. After 10 days in iceland this is the best hotel by far.
Ebrahim Al Nuaimi
solo_traveller
September 8, 2025
The hotel location nearby from Golden Circuit is superb. The rooms size and services is excellent in comparison to the value of price during high season.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Fishing, Solarium, Hiking, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Chapel/shrine, Heating, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Meeting/banquet facilities, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Packed lunches, Tour desk
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Among the room amenities are a wardrobe, an electric kettle and heating as well as garden views.
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