Hótel Skálholt, nestled near the historic Skalholt site, offers an inviting retreat with a coffee shop/cafe, garden views from Hvönn Restaurant and a bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi and convenient perks like free self parking, tour/ticket assistance and express check-in.
Enjoy your visit to Bláskógabyggd with a stay at Hótel Skálholt. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Hvönn Restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, Icelandic
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Hot springs nearby
Working away
Conference space (1399 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Hvönn Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ISK 2500 for adults and ISK 1500 for children
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 23 and January 23.
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Hótel Skálholt Hotel
Hótel Skálholt Bláskógabyggd
Hótel Skálholt Hotel Bláskógabyggd
Frequently asked questions
Is Hótel Skálholt currently open?
The property is closed between December 23 and January 23.
Does Hótel Skálholt offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hótel Skálholt does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hótel Skálholt?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hótel Skálholt?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hótel Skálholt?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hótel Skálholt and nearby?
Hótel Skálholt has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hótel Skálholt?
Yes, Hvönn Restaurant offers local and international cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Hótel Skálholt like?
Hótel Skálholt is a short 2-minute walk from Skalholt Historical Site and 4 minutes' walk from Skalholt Cathedral.
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Hótel Skálholt Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Staff and foods here are amazing definitely would recommend to anyone:)
Dah
Dah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Wonderful hotel - highly recommended!
Fantastic hotel with quirky decor, a greenhouse style restaurant (complete with bougainvillea!) and delicious food - we loved the home make Kampuchea!
Irina
Irina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
The hotel is in a gorgeous setting, with big, bright rooms.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2024
Very nice hotel
Very nice hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was a good size, clean and comfortable.
patricia
patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2024
Nice hotel and staff for a quiet and relaxing stay. Plenty of parking and spacious room.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
This was duch a cute plsce to stay! I loved the room, the restaurant, the staff, the area, and being able to see the Northern Lights from the hot tub.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
The rooms were very clean with lots of natural light. The restaurant was nice and breakfast was available for purchase.
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2023
Very clean, friendly staff, great breakfast
Alyssa
Alyssa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 20, 2024
Excellent service and stay all around. Staff are very engaging and friendly.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2024
Amazing hotel! Small, simple, but extremely cozy with delicious breakfast and very kind staff! Hope to stay there again when in Iceland again.
Matheus
Matheus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2023
It was fantastic stay. Very functional. Really enjoyed stay.
Jaroslav
Jaroslav, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2024
We very much enjoyed our stay at the beautiful hotel remotely located in nature. It had a wonderful breakfast and staff were friendly.
Accessibility: There are a series of a few small steps on the main floor which make it difficult when traveling with a stroller and luggage. There is a back door that is accessible with no stairs involved. It has access to the rooms located at the end of the hotel. Perhaps guests with children can request a room at the end near the back door.
Zorina
Zorina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 22, 2024
Overall pretty good stay here! A bit of an older building that seems to have gotten a few facelifts. The room was clean and comfortable, but had a bit of an odd smell to it. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great spread for breakfast - glad I added it on. Hot tub was awesome and you could probably see the Northern Lights while in it. Unfortunately it was quite wet and cloudy during our stay.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
Just in a heart of the Golden circle
Natalia
Natalia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
It was beautiful, comfortable and clean.
LAURA
LAURA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
Super
Anke
Anke, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2022
The staff was extremely friendly. And the Chef was amazing!
Trisha
Trisha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
Unexpected gem. The hotel room was pretty small and unremarkable, but it was clean and comfortable. I got the best night's sleep of my trip so far. The surprise was the church museum on the grounds and the extensive history of this location going back 1000 years. Fascinating.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2023
The staff was super friendly, centrally located for the golden circle, clean simple rooms, shower with great water pressure, and the dinner we had there was fantastic (but it's only on weekends during the off season). Perfect for our trip going to places around the golden circle area.
Rachael
Rachael, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 29, 2023
Hotel to Ourselves
The hotel is very remote, but quite comfortable. It has a meandering floor plan with a couple cozy common rooms. No TV in the bedroom, but there was one in the common room that got a few channels. We felt like we had the hotel to ourselves, because for the most part we did. Because the hotel is so remote, we had dinner at the hotel restaurant. The ambience there was wonderful, but dinner was pricey!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 3, 2024
Was very disappointed to get to the hotel and find out they had been trying the credit card that I held the property with. It was supposed to be a pay upon arrival and they charged my credit card two days early. My understanding of pay upon arrival is that you pay upon arrival. Other than that, a very nice hotel other than the fact the breakfast is much too expensive for what you receive. I’ve stayed in many many hotels in Iceland and this is one I will most likely, not return to because of the reason stated above. Not cool.