Hótel Skálholt has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Skálholt. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a hot tub. 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. Geysir is 29 km from Hótel Skálholt, while Gullfoss Waterfall is 39 km from the property. Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 92 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Skálholt
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alejandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The homemade kombucha based food was on of the highlights. The property and grounds are picturesque and well maintained. Great hairdryer and shower! The church within the grounds had a lovely organ sing a long
  • Ana
    Portugal Portugal
    The remote location on such a significant village on Iceland’s history. The room was comfortable, the heated bathroom floor was a plus and the hot tub even though it was too hot for my taste… The restaurant had yummy food for dinner and breakfast...
  • Vikki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location. Beautiful rooms with calm atmosphere. Very well equipped. Friendly and helpful staff. Great dinner in Hvonn the onsite restaurant and good breakfast too. Loved the peace and quiet and the surroundings.
  • Darcy
    Canada Canada
    Great rooms and hot tubs were nice, rooms well appointed too
  • Morgane
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice place ! Nested in a tiny village of a few houses that used to be Iceland’s capital, the staff is happy to share the story of the area. Rooms are spacious, common areas have some charm, and the restaurant offers great soup. Very quiet...
  • Alessandro
    Italy Italy
    the structure is beautiful, welcoming and in an excellent position. the room had a beautiful view
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Interesting conversion. Very comfortable rooms, lovely meal in restaurant. Good location next to cathedral
  • Dusan
    Slovakia Slovakia
    This place is like from a post card, located on top of the hill with nice view, next to nice church. Room was spacious and clean and there was also a hot tub and common rooms available for relaxation. Great hotel restaurant was also a nice place...
  • Ronan
    Ireland Ireland
    Nice, comfortable room. Ate a few times in hotel restaurant, food was always good.
  • Ana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    All great, very nice and quite place. the dinner was delicious and two young guys are very nice.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Hvönn Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hótel Skálholt
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules
Hótel Skálholt takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hótel Skálholt in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hótel Skálholt

  • Check-in at Hótel Skálholt is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Hótel Skálholt may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hótel Skálholt offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Solarium
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Guests staying at Hótel Skálholt can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • Hótel Skálholt has 1 restaurant:

    • Hvönn Restaurant

  • Hótel Skálholt is 200 yards from the centre of Skálholt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hótel Skálholt include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Holiday Home

  • Yes, Hótel Skálholt is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hótel Skálholt on this page.