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Reviews of Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse

Héradsskóli, 840 Laugarvatn, Iceland

#7 of 11 hotels in Laugarvatn

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Review score

Based on 502 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared bathroom and wc

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Historical old school with a great view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kitchen, but a very busy and noisy restaurant

    Great location and an interesting history told through interior decor

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Affordable place with a historic feel. Don't expect luxury, though.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Windows need bug screens, as there were mosquitoes (?) everywhere. The walls were super thin and we could hear all our neighbors at night. Bring some earplugs if you plan to stay here.

    Loved the old school-house feel. Super convenient to walk down to the hot springs just downhill. All the communal rooms for dining and hanging out made this place feel extra homey. The staff we met were amazing and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location for getting an early start to your Thingvellir National Park visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The WiFi signal wasn't strong enough to reach my room. There are only three toilets serving 19 rooms on the second floor. Opening/closing doors is a noisy process if people aren't careful about it. The breakfast, for an additional cost, was just okay. It should be included. (It's too bad that Laugarvatn doesn't have a bakery.)

    Very friendly and accommodating staff. Beautiful, historic building in a lovely, quiet setting. Clean, carpeted rooms and hallways (shoes off policy). Great location between Geysir and Thingvellir National Park. (You can easily tour TNP before 1000 when the first tour buses begin to arrive.) Within easy driving distance to Efstidalur II restaurant for lunch/dinner/ice cream.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Good place to stop along the Golden Circle.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms could be slightly bigger, but we had no issues with it as we were only staying one night.

    The hotel is beautifully located on top of the hill side overlooking the lake below and the wonderful nature. The hotel has small but comfortable rooms and we stayed in a room that shared a bathroom in the hall. It is all very clean and the house is decorated in an old vintage style which goes well with its history. Very comfortable beds. We did not try the restaurant or the breakfast but enjoyed a drink in their bar.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice location with a view, but no food available at premises.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wearing shoes on premises is not allowed. They should at least provide slippers. Was very cold walking barefooted. Also, they should mention their restaurant under renovation. No where near food available.

    Very beautiful old house right on the lake side with great view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some rooms should be replenish - otherwise great guesthouse that i would recommend.

    Loved the antique charme of the building. Checkin, checkout and communication were easy. The staff was wholesome and tired their best to accomodate me even though they were undergoing constructions.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay with fantastic service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doors are old and loud but not a big deal.

    Really nice guesthouse, extremely clean and has lots of accessibility for disabled persons (wheelchair lift to upper floors, stair lifts for main area). Food was great as well. Breakfast is a bit pricey, but they serve lox and other cured meats along with boiled eggs etc so it was worth it. Extremely clean bathrooms with hot showers. Rooms have decent sound proofing, you can’t hear your neighbours too well unless they’re being very loud.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower facilities are quite simple but clean and functional.

    It's a very beautiful building with an interesting history in spectacular surroundings. The communal areas are very nice and comfortable. The staff were very helpful and it's great to have a bar and kitchen on site that are open throughout the day.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms are a bit small when staying by myself and 2 beds in the room.

    Nice location out by the lake and very friendly staff and breakfast available.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice place, located in a good position

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors were very loud. Even with a reminder posted on the inside of our door and trying to close it soflty, it was impossible to do so quietly. In fact, the sound of other guests coming and going from their rooms at night, were pronounced even with earplugs in, which made it difficult to fall/stay asleep.

    The building had charm, was very clean and nicely decorated (including historical pieces). The staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. A convenient restaurant had surprisingly delicious pizza. We also had a nice dinner of lamb and fresh salads. They also offered breakfast for a small fee. A bonus was the close proximity of the Fontana Hot Springs located within a 3 minute walk across the parking lot. What a nice way to relax before bed!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    9.0
    As a first night in Iceland, expectations increase!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bedroom was slightly too small

    I liked the area where the location is situated, as well as the owners and the close SPA reachable with a short walk

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seemed to have rules posted everywhere for everything gave the feeling of being in boreding school.

    Unique and quirky guesthouse which had a lot of character. Dinner was basic but met our needs. Comfortable and spacious.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived we were told the Bistro wasn't open to guests as there was a Christmas party. They said the local restaurant was open and it wasn't..... it would have been good to know this before we arrived.

    Warm and cozy. Clean and quirky.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    9.0
    This is my second stay. Gorgeous, historical building in a brilliant area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    More fresh coffee!

    Great sized room overlooking the lake. Very clean indeed. Had breakfast there once and was lovely - good selection.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    Loved it - the decor is like a Wes Andersen film set!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great and the offer of a discount for the thermal pool was appreciated.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Huge tour group staying the same night as us. Bathroom crowded and breakfast very busy / not much food left!

    Lovely old building with original features Staff friendly and helpful when we were delayed Rooms comfortable

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Beds were comfortable, great view of the lake. Very clean and lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low cost but great views, clean and comfortable. Beautiful building and right by a Hot Springs.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    9.0
    Hot springs hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It seems to be in the middle of a weather cold spot.

    Interesting place Wonderful staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    7.0
    It is a hostel pretending to be a guesthouse, without the usual hostel servises
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bathroom on the floor of the room, no cattle to prepare tea, have to leave your shoes at the property entrance but they don't provide the promissed slipers, the floors are cold linoleum instead of the promissed hardwood floors.

    Comfortable room with carpeted floor.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    7.0
    Beautiful building, but that’s kinda it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff seemed bored; Check-in explanation was quick/fast and she was just on her phone. I do have to mention i get it a bit, cause in Iceland people often just stay 1 night. So she prob. does it 100 times a day.. Showers were on the opposite side of the building and toilets were. Bit annoying they werent together. Expensive dinner menu and breakfast was a let down. We were an half hour before breakfast buffet closes. They didnt want to make more eggs.

    Beautiful ‘historic’ building. Nearby a few beautiful sightseeings.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good rooms but no kitchen.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few showers and no Shoes allowed indoors

    Stayed in July 2023

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