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Heradsskolinn Hostel

Iceland Iceland , South Iceland
LAUGARVATN, Laugarvatn
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8.8 Excellent 383 Reviews
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With a stay at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse in Bláskógabyggd, you'll be 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Thingvellir National Park and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Skalholt Historical Site. This hotel is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Skalholt Cathedral and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Kerid Crater.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.


With a stay at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse in Bláskógabyggd, you'll be 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Thingvellir National Park and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Skalholt Historical Site. This family-friendly hotel is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Skalholt Cathedral and 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Kerid Crater.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Up to 6 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property uses some geothermal energy
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 2450 for adults and ISK 1250 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Norwegian

    German

    Swedish

    Lithuanian

    English

    Icelandic

    Polish

    French

    Danish

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Laugarvatn Fontana 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Cave People 9.9 km / 6.2 mi
Brúarfoss 17.9 km / 11.1 mi
Thingvellir National Park 18.3 km / 11.4 mi
Thingvallavatn 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Skalholt Historical Site 24.4 km / 15.2 mi
Skalholt Cathedral 24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Kerid Crater 24.7 km / 15.3 mi
Öxarárfoss 29.1 km / 18.1 mi
Strokkur 29.3 km / 18.2 mi
Geysir Hot Springs 29.5 km / 18.3 mi
Thingvellir Church 30.4 km / 18.9 mi
Almannagja 30.6 km / 19 mi
Secret Lagoon 35.6 km / 22.1 mi
Old Dairy Food Hall 39.5 km / 24.6 mi

Facilities

Total number of rooms
Hotel
Wheelchair-accessible
Car park
24-hour reception
Check-in hour
Check-out hour
Wi-fi
Multilingual staff
Smoke detector
Lift access
Garden
Terrace
Concierge
Newspapers
Luggage room
Library
Electric kettle
Towels and bed linen
Café
Bar
Restaurant
Highchairs
Meeting room
Business centre
TV lounge
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
À la carte lunch
À la carte dinner
Picnic
Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room options

  • TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM TRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM TPL.FH
    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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    TRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4

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    Room type TRIPLE
    View / characteristic WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    Room code TPL.FH
    Occupancy Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Facilities

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    TRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    TRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    No room photos available.

  • FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM FAMILY ROOM • WITH SHARED BATHROOM FAM.FH
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    FAMILY ROOM • WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5

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    Room type FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    Room code FAM.FH
    Occupancy Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Facilities

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    FAMILY ROOM • WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    FAMILY ROOM • WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    No room photos available.

  • DOUBLE STANDARD DOUBLE • STANDARD DBL.ST
    DOUBLE STANDARD
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    DOUBLE • STANDARD

    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

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    Room type DOUBLE
    View / characteristic STANDARD
    Room code DBL.ST
    Occupancy Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Facilities

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    DOUBLE STANDARD

    DOUBLE • STANDARD

    DOUBLE STANDARD
    DOUBLE • STANDARD
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    No room photos available.

  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM TWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOM TWN.FH
    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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    TWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

    Limited room details from hotel
    Room overview
    Room type TWIN
    View / characteristic WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    Room code TWN.FH
    Occupancy Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Facilities

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    TWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    TWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    No room photos available.

  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM DOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM DBL.FH-1
    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    No room image available

    DOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

    Limited room details from hotel
    Room overview
    Room type DOUBLE
    View / characteristic WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    Room code DBL.FH-1
    Occupancy Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Facilities

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    DOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    DOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    No room photos available.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Heradsskolinn Hostel

8.8
Excellent
383 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
02 Mar 2026
Cheryl
We booked a room specifically advertised as having a private bathroom and a bathtub. Upon arrival, we were informed that the photos on Expedia were “incorrect” and that only one room in the entire property actually had a tub — and it was already occupied.

This was not a minor detail. The bathtub was the reason we selected and paid for this room type.

We were offered “free breakfast” as compensation, which was confusing since breakfast is already advertised as complimentary in the lobby. Because the room we contracted for was not available, we declined the stay and were clearly told we would be refunded.

The entire check-in interaction was recorded.

As of this review, no refund has been issued.

Travelers should be aware that the room type advertised may not match what is actually available upon arrival. We are now disputing the charge through our credit card company due to services not rendered.

We would have preferred a straightforward resolution, but unfortunately that has not happened.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2026
lamar
Nice room, clean. Cool building with lots of character
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Venkateswara
Very Clean very friendly, well updated older building be sure to know that all of the room do not have ensuite bathroom
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
David
Excellent place to stay on the Golden Circle in Iceland. Lovely quiet, clean accommodation. Staff were lovely also.

I ate in the restaurant, pizza, and it was delicious and huge portion of a pizza.

Had breakfast in the morning and that was excellent also.

Great ample spaces for parking.

Handy grocery store few hundred metres away.

Comfortable clean bed and room.

Would definitely stay again
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Sep 2025
Cynthia
Beautiful location, close to a lovely hot spring spa with a 10% discount with staying here, historic building. Downside was the bright lights outside the window without blackout shades made it difficult to sleep.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
Steve
Loved it
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
Adam
Very easy to relax into.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Jacqueline
We loved this cute, historic guesthouse. It was cosy and inviting and the food in the restaurant was good.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
11 Sep 2025
Kamsiah
It is more like a hostel than guest house in term of the facilities.
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2025
Cathy
Convenient and good price point
4/10
Poor
02 Sep 2025
Mikhail
Property is not a hotel. Its a hostel. Shared bathrooms and showers. Location is great.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
Amin
Bathroom is shared. But the bathroom situation should be improved. Not super clean. No bidet. No paper towel. We had to ask for it.
Spiders on the ceiling.
Staff were great though.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Beth
Unique location and property. Great place to unwind after a busy day along the golden circle
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2025
Melissa
It it convenient and was an affordable option for the area as we stopped by on the road trip, but the bathing area was not clean and did not like the breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Piotr
Great place to stay. Very friendly folks.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jul 2025
Andrew
The room layout is worse than in a typical college dorm - two beds are together and not separate. Practically no closet space and drawer space. Rooms on top floor are under the roof slant that decreases room volume. But the worst thing is the scarcity of bathrooms - there is only 1 bathroom on the 3rd floor and only 2 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. Completely inadequate for the number of rooms in this guesthouse. The quality of rooms and amenities is only 2 stars (or even 1 star). The only nice thing about this guesthouse was the restaurant (good food and service, very reasonably priced) and the friendliness of staff (even though the front desk closes at 9 p.m.)
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2025
Stephen
Such a nice introduction to Iceland. A truly historic building set in a tranquil setting. Sublime and delightful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2025
Christine
Location, history
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
09 Jun 2025
J tuazonmccheyne

Terrible place to get rest

While the room was clean and comfortable we couldn’t sleep. Parties and loud noises all night. We wanted to rest and ended up having a terrible night. No one cared about the noise. I asked them if it’s normally like this. Terrible place to stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2025
James

Would stay here again.

Great location. Fantastic staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2025
Laurie
Easygoing fun place to stay
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Feb 2025
Audrey
Just be aware that this is not a hotel, it is a hostel. We booked a family room and shared a bathroom with the entire 3rd floor which meant it was occupied the majority of the time. Plus there is no shower on the 3rd floor, only on the 2nd. The building itself is nice and the restaurant was actually quite good. The accomodation itself is clean but basic and the bathroom situation is limiting.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2025
Shannon
Beautiful unique building right next to the hot springs. A great stop on the ring road!
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2024
Serguei
Breakfest was great.
Host was super nice.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2024
Juliana
The bakery in the same parking lot is a very neat spot to visit
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Braden

Charming historic building

Great stay and lovely environment, historic building
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Toulon
Wonderful guesthouse next to a fantastic hotsprings. Very quiet and peaceful with easy access to NP and other sites. Highly recommend!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
Gabriel
Historic guesthouse, friendly staff, clwan and comfortable rooms, walking distance to the Laugarvatn Fontana.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2024
Liliana
Showers could better curtains and drainage.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Sep 2024
Chris
The Guesthouse is situated near the lake with great surroundings. The check in process is quick and the guest room is clean. The staffs we met are very friendly. The continental breakfast is decent for the price. The issues to us were 1) the shared shower rooms and bathrooms; 2) noise from next door. It looks there are only one shower for male and two for female for the entire second floor of more that 20 plus guest rooms. We feel these bathrooms and showrooms are least clean ones we encountered in Iceland. The property is a conversion of a historical building and was not fully sound proof, so you can hear what the noise from next door.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2024
Erika
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
David
Great
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2024
Reiko
A striking building on a large property with a beautiful lake view. Parking and check in was super easy. The shared bathrooms were well maintained and not too hard to find a free shower or toilet. Rooms were huge but the artwork is vintage and could be unsettling for some. Our rooms had an embroidered clown wall hanging… This was a great stay for my group as it was close enough to popular attractions.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Kathryn
Lovely aesthetic, rooms are tidy
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2024
Denis
Beautiful view and walks near lake.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
Ross
Amazing views,very clean and quiet. Very friendly staff. Very unique and special place!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jul 2024
Barbara
The property is a hostel not a guesthouse. Group bathrooms are down the hall. Steep front door stairs.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Stephanie
So cute. Love that I could walk to Laugarvatn Fontana (there's a discount if you say you are staying at the guesthouse), had a beautiful view of the lake, and the restaurant Was pretty good. Really enjoyed my stay here.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2024
Patrycja
Wonderful and friendly staff, delicious food and very comfortable stay. They make you feel so welcome
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2024
Sharun
Great room and very friendly staff. Requested for two twin beds and staff were very prompt with getting back to me.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
susan
Lovely setting with a beautiful view of the lake.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2024
James W
This guesthouse is an interesting use of an old schoolhouse in an area of Iceland with only a few other options. We found it a great stopover, and it has a relationship with the neighboring Fontana baths, a developed hot spring facility.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
12 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

False Advertising

The place was fine, but it was not as advertised. We ended up having to leave a day early as a result. Do not trust the pictures.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Sarah
This guesthouse was so cozy and quiet - very unique and so glad this property was available!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Polly
This hotel is also a youth hostel on the ground floor, so there was lots of great energy during meals and in the common areas. Our rooms were comfortable and decorated in the style of an old school- we had a chemistry book on the wall! Delicious meals and warm hospitality as well as a location 1 minute from a great geothermal spa made this first stop on our vacation a favorite. We stayed two nights and enjoyed every minute of our time. The pool table in the basement was a favorite spot.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2024
Vidhyasagar
It’s very Unique
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2024
Kabir
Great location next to bread baking and hot spring
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2024
Ahlam
Very nice! We had a bathroom in our room and it was amazing! We saw the lights here!!!!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2024
Pedro
It was a great place, cozy and charming. The Problem was that the restaurant was closed and they were doing some kind of maintenance till late and it was really noise. But it was possible to notice that this was just something out of their normality
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2024
Mildred V

Ideal location on the Golden Circle

Ideal location and Bub was very helpful charging my phone. Thank you
Their theme is \"Love & Peace\" which is good, but not necessary to state. It can be love and peace without saying it.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2024
Kayla
I’m sure this guesthouse is quite busy in the summer but it was so quiet and nice this winter! The room was bigger than expected and the bathrooms and showers were clean. It was nice having everything to ourselves. We also had a vegan lasagna in the restaurant area and it was delicious. Thanks for a great stay!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2024
Monica
Very quiet and clean. Very nice people. Comfy bed.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2023
Verified traveler
Fantastic!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2023
Verified traveler

Great stay

We had a very nice stay here. Staff were friendly and helpful. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. the bed was comfortable. Tasty breakfast with plenty of choices. It was a short stroll down the hill to the Fontana geothermal baths.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2023
Antoinette
The hotel was clean and quiet
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2023
Jeffrey
This was the only \"hostel\" we stayed at while in Iceland but we did have a private room. The view was beautiful, everything was clean and the staff was amazing. We ate dinner there (not many other options nearby) and were pleasantly surprised! Definitely would recommend if you're in the area!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2023
Krzysztof
Excellent place to stay, only the lack of elevator would be the downside.
2/10
Poor
20 Sep 2023
Wesley

Hostel, not Hotel

This is not a hotel and it does not have a pool. Showers are only on certain floors and usually locked. So you will have to take a shower at an odd time of day. Pics are of neighboring Lantana wellness center with pool for additional $40/ day. Worst hotel out of 500 hotels that I have ever stayed in. I asked for full refund due to fraudulent advertising, but was rejected. Motel 6 is better. Also, tiny bathroom towels.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Sep 2023
Tonani

Beware

This is a hostel. I did have a private bath but I was not expecting a hostel. It was VERY expensive and the online add was misleading with photos of a pool and hot tub. They were advertisements/photos for nearby hot springs that charge $50 per person to use and that's after the discount from the hostel. Would not return.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2023
Tim

Great location

This is a unique and interesting place to spend the night. Beautiful location by the lake and walk to Fontana geothermal area.
Our room was small, clean and comfortable.
Restaurant has delicious pizza.
Shoes off at the door, shared bathrooms were not a problem.
We would definitely recommend it.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2023
Craig

thin walls

The only issue we had was the noise in the hall coming through the door and walls till everyone settled down at night. Otherwise a nice stay and location. Hot spring pool just down the street. Also several restaurants close by.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Aug 2023
Yuki
Stay was as expected. No elevator to 3rd floor. A couple showers on 2nd floor.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2023
Lynda

Relaxed and casual

Very relaxed casual atmosphere. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and enjoyed them both. Nice blackout blinds in the room. Very close to the Fontana spa which is very convenient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2023
Shona
Helpful, friendly staff. Good food.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2023
Nicole
Very convenient location if you are visiting sights along the Golden Circle. The staff were friendly, and the check-in process was very smooth. The restaurant was great - our pizza was delicious! Would recommend to anyone traveling along the Golden Circle!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2023
Sara
The place is historic and has a lot of character. The breakfast buffett was very good - not included with the room but the price was reasonable.
You have to take your shoes off while inside the guesthouse which is inconvenient when going in and out with luggage but not bad while inside.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2023
Loryane
Loved my stay!
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2023
Verified traveler

Wonderful place!

We had a wonderful and comfortable stay at this hotel! The library sitting room on the main floor was so cozy. I would definitely book here again.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2023
Angela
Really loved the historic nature of the property and the location. Dining in house was also very good.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2023
Anne
Comfortable family room with bunk beds. Good restaurant. Beautiful location. Funky antiques and vintage decor.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2023
Abhishek
Room was spacious with clean linens
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2023
Paul
The property, the staff, the accommodations, and the dining all exceeded expectations. It was our absolute favorite stay on our 10 day Iceland trip.
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2023
Verified traveler
The room was clean and comfortable. The bathrooms were very clean. The staff was friendly.
The breakfast was a disappointment. It was far too expensive for being what it is. Basically toast and yogurt.
There is also no hot springs. The pictures make it seem like there is but it’s a place you have to drive to and only get 10% off. It should be mentioned in the posting.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2023
Pui Shi
Beautiful building with nice decoration. But there has no pantry for ppls to cook dinner/ prepare breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2023
Khrishma
The food was the delicious. Had to wait awhile, but definitely worth the wait.
We walked around the school, looked at all of the historical pictures, and loved it. It was great to be apart of that.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2023
Neha
Beautiful guesthouse , very clean and beautiful location
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2022
ian
Amazing building, very clean, great location, good price
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2022
nancy
It was a beautiful place to stay.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2022
Courtney

Great location, clean and comfortable stay!

This guest house is very clean and well maintained. The location was excellent, and we lucked out with a great northern lights show in mid-Sept. Our room was on the 3rd floor, there was no shower on that floor so we went down to the 2nd floor for showers, but not a big deal (no waiting, though the inn was pretty full). The breakfast was excellent, and the house spacious and truly historic. There are many rooms and open areas to relax and read, even a yoga room in the basement. The guests were all quiet and peaceful. Shoes are removed at the entry, which helps to keep it clean. If stairs are a problem, you should request a room on the 2nd floor, an elevator goes up to that level.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2022
Kyle
Great clean place with amazing food to go with it.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2022
Pamela
Nice
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2022
William

Wonderful charming and authentic

One of my favourite places I've stayed. An old boarding school converted into some unique accommodation. Friendly staff and great breakfast! Great shared facilities (bathrooms, dining, lounge / library). Also close to fontana - a must visit for a hot springs bath - with a 10% discount. You will thoroughly enjoy your stay!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jul 2022
Chris
Not bad based on all the other hotels I stayed in, but quirky rules and facilities here. Misleading pictures. I thought the pool was part of their facility, but it is a spa near the hotel, not an actual part of the fee of this hotel. Also, no shoes inside the facility is just weird after a long day travel, but thats fine. Just letting the people know.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2022
Todd
we have never stayed at a \"hostel\" before so we was nervous about the experience but as soon as we walked in the door we was greeted by reception. the atmosphere was very inviting.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2022
Boyd
Beautiful historic building with a bath per half hallway. Very quiet.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2022
J FRED
Dan at check in was amazing. The property is much nicer than advertised with avant-garde interior design. Has a library etc. This place has sumptuous meals and has nothing to do with being a hostel. Our room had a sea view and we were awoken by the chirping birds each am as we left the windows open. Highly recommended
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2022
Jessica
Good location, clean, very friendly staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2022
Matthew
Breakfast was very good and I liked how they were well organized
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2022
Patricia

Wonderful place to stay

The staff was amazing. Friendly, helpful & knowledgeable.

We drove to our guesthouse in Laugarvatn. Check-in was easy. The front desk staff was so helpful. The guy even offered to go home and get his US converter for me and he let me buy it from him later. We brought ours, but the fuse must be blown because it isn’t working.
I choose to book us in rural places because our primary focus is looking for the Northern Lights and you need to be away from the light pollution for that. This spot was good, but the hotel is not for light searching. The guesthouse is lit up at night in each of the windows, which make the hotel look super cool, but it would be nearly impossible to see the lights with those shining right in to your windows like they do there.

We could see the lights form the parkging lot, but too much light polution there prevented good photographs.

We headed out both nights to the south end of Laugarvatn on a desolate road with the lake in front of us and we sat to watch the aurora. God showed us the aurora both nights we were there. Amazing beauty.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2021
Tam
The limit on hours usage was both a plus and negative. The general use area was fun with many games but it's often reserved for first come first serve.

I don't like the fact that the whole area's electricity was shut down in the morning. I had to fun for a workable outlet for hot water.

On the side note, the location is closed to Bruarfoss--which we hiked twice during our trip!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2021
C

Majestic Lake Guesthouse

Location was very very cold..Beautiful facility but no kitchen or coffee maker to have a late meal in dormitory area in basement of location. Great staff and wonderful music
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2021
Patrick J
Great location by Fontana spa in the golden circle. Food at the restaurant was delicious.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2021
Ellen

Bit of school history w/ charm & view

Former boarding school w/ good vibe. Eclectic Knick knacks nicely furnished. More charm than usual stark Scandinavian minimalist style so feels like staying in home. Good library, cafe has veg options. Good beer on tap. Walking distance to Fontana geo pools. Friendly staff!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Great location next to a spa and the lake. The staff are very friendly and the rooms are nice
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
We enjoyed our stay at this guesthouse/hostel. It is in an old school building with traditional decor which made it feel quite homey. The room was clean and comfortable. Dinner and breakfast at the restaurant were delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Charming location. Annoying to have to take shoes off .
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2020
Philip

Great location!

Great area, convenient to get to all of the nearby attractions. Friendly staff, would recommend to anyone!!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Feb 2020
Matt
the location is superb, the staff were friendly and super helpful.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2019
Aw
Amazing
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
I liked that you had to take off your shoes at the entrance:) The style, the furnitures and the whole atmosphere were like you would be at home.
Very clean room and bathroom however in the room more storage place eg. chest of drawers or similar would be nice (3 of us had only a chair and a small bedside table).
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Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.

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Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Coffee/tea makers are also provided, and housekeeping is available upon request.

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Located in Selfoss, Minniborgir Cottages is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Kerid Crater and Skalholt Cathedral. This family-friendly aparthotel is 16.

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Spend the day on a safari adventure, then dip into one of the 15 outdoor swimming pools. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Stop by the aparthotel's restaurant for lunch, dinner, or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens.

Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

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Located in Bláskógabyggd, Birkihof Lodge is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Geysir Hot Springs and 8 minutes from Strokkur. This lodge is 10.

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5 mi (8. 8 km) from Brúarfoss.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a spa tub and a sauna. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished patios.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Brú Hotel Countryside is ideally located in the scenic Grímsnes area, just south of Lake Þingvellir in southwest Iceland, with easy access to the country’s top natural attractions. Each season brings its own charm, from vibrant summers to snowy winters.

Set in peaceful countryside free from light pollution, it is perfect for viewing the Northern Lights from September to April. The hotel is about 1 hour from Reykjavík, 1.

5 hours from Keflavík International Airport, and 20 minutes from Selfoss. Surrounded by mountains and open landscapes, it offers 27 cozy rooms in two buildings, an one outdoor jacuzzi, the retro-style Pink Lounge restaurant, and a charming barn for weddings and events.

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Kerbyggd Luxury House And Cottage In Golden Circl
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Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Free self parking is available onsite.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Rooms have private furnished patios.

Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

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1 mi- Skyrland Museum - 16. 3 km / 10.

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