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Hótel Valaskjálf

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near East Iceland Heritage Museum

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Skogarlondum 3, Egilsstaðir, 0701
  • Place, East Iceland Heritage Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Minjasafn Austurlands
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fardaga Waterfall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Egilsstadir (EGS)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Egilsstaðir

City center stay.With a stay at this Egilsstaðir hotel, you'll be steps from East Iceland Heritage Museum and within a 15-minute walk of Fardaga Waterfall. Vök Baths is within 6 miles (10 km) and Seydisfjordur Harbour is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Minjasafn Austurlands - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fardaga Waterfall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vök Baths - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Seydisfjordur Harbour - 26 min drive - 21.4 miles

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Café & Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Glóð - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Askur Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Feiti Fíllinn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bókakaffi Hlöðum - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hótel Valaskjálf

3-star hotel near East Iceland Heritage Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1000 square feet (93 square meters) and includes a conference center. A nightclub, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hótel Valaskjálf. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Egilsstaðir hotel.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1000 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hótel Valaskjálf offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses geothermal energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstaðir

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hótel Valaskjálf to the airport?

Hótel Valaskjálf is 1.5 mi (3-min drive) away from the Egilsstadir (EGS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hótel Valaskjálf?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hótel Valaskjálf on Jun 9, 2026 start from $274, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hótel Valaskjálf have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hótel Valaskjálf.

Does Hótel Valaskjálf offer free breakfast?

Hótel Valaskjálf offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hótel Valaskjálf?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hótel Valaskjálf?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hótel Valaskjálf have a pool?

Hótel Valaskjálf does not have a pool.

Does Hótel Valaskjálf have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hótel Valaskjálf have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hótel Valaskjálf to downtown Egilsstaðir?

Hótel Valaskjálf is 0.3 mi away from Egilsstaðir.

Hótel Valaskjálf Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 348 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Borren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable one night stay, good dinner and breakfast at the in house restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Willow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Functional room, great breakfast, nice staff, wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location, good Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Taro

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The lady at the reception was very helpful and nice. Breakfast had lot of fruits.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being from America, our room was set up similarly to a college dorm room. It had everything we needed and was clean. Breakfast was also really good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jiho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast provided
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, but with small and noise rooms. Nice restaurant and bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

JING

Everything was just very average
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Convenient self check in when arriving late, quick responses, great food!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean and lovely! The beds absolutely comfortable, and the staff were so kind and genuine. I felt very safe here, and enjoyed the beautiful complimentary breakfast they offered! Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Rooms were just what we needed. Great restaurant attached to the hotel. Very walkable surroundings. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay here again

Pleasant hotel, great staff. Note that there is no elevator. Restaurant has good choices, buffet breakfast has hot and cold selections. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big windows to watch Aurora Borealis
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Stanislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older, basic hotel. Not too many other options in area. Great restaurant with good pizza.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Filippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Slightly dated feel but breakfast was great with many options and room was clean and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice updated property convenient restaurant delicious food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Avi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel

Very small room, good servies, good location and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All you need for one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice dinner, breakfast buffee and views!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024