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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Hiking
Land view from property
Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785
  • Hvannadalshnukur
  • Skaftafell Camping
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Skaftafell

In state park.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Skaftafell hotel, you'll find Vatnajökull National Park and Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Camping is within 6 miles (10 km) and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Vatnajokull - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Skaftafell Camping - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Fjallsárlón - 39 min drive - 31.8 miles
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 47 min drive - 38.7 miles
  • The Thorbergur Center - 61 min drive - 49.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Veitingasala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffiterían Skaftafelli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glacier goodies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Matsedill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 50 square feet (5 square meters) and includes a conference center. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Skaftafell hotel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 50 sq ft of conference space
  • 5 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Skaftafell offers 63 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Skaftafell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Icelandic, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Skaftafell

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 6500.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6500.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Skaftafell to the airport?

Hotel Skaftafell is 228.1 mi (286-min drive) away from the Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Skaftafell?

As of Jun 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Skaftafell on Jul 4, 2025 start from $383.52, excluding 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 Hotel Skaftafell have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Skaftafell.

Does Hotel Skaftafell offer free breakfast?

Hotel Skaftafell offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Skaftafell?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Skaftafell?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Skaftafell?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Skaftafell have a pool?

Hotel Skaftafell does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Skaftafell have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Skaftafell have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Skaftafell to downtown Skaftafell?

Hotel Skaftafell is 2.8 mi away from Skaftafell.

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 934 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful stay and lovely welcome to hotel. Peaceful location and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Suki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here after one of our glacier hikes. It had everything you would need. The showers in the bathroom was a bit small. Other than that it was an overall good stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ruoxi

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Laurence Harbor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the option to be called if there is a northern lights sighting. Loved the snacks available for purchase in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

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

Lovely Stay

Restaurant food was good and convenient! Breakfast was nice. Location was great! Staff was friendly. Room was a little crowded for 3 adults but staff was able to provide an extra room at the last minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jovy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Standard hotel with clean bed but room and carpet are definitely outdated. Seemed like the room, hallways and quite frankly the entire building smelled like old cigarette smoke despite being in a smoke free room. Not sure if the entire hotel is smoke free or not but everwhere smelled like old smoke. Front desk agent was polite during check in and had a smile anytime we stopped by with qestions. The free breakfast buffet was the nicest part of the hotel with lots of options both hot and cold food plus various beverages. I think it's pretty expensive for the condition of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane, North Mackay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast had lots of options. Easy access via car to many wondeful locations. Some great hikes from the hotel. Bar had a happy hour ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda, Saint Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was great with multiple options. Hiking right behind the hotel so beautiful. they saved items for me that I had left behind when I checked out. I was easily able to stop back by and pick them up before leaving the country.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Julio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located for visits around the glacier area. It’s extremely simple (like a hostel) but the price is similar to a four star hotel. I was shocked by the low cost benefit. The breakfast is simple. We had dinner at the restaurant and, while the food was good, the prices were out of this world. Unfortunately there are not great options to eat in the area. The only other place is the service station across the road which is also not great. The region itself is magnificent and there’s easy access from to a trail just behind the hotel. It is also well situated to visit the local attractions. But we left with a bad feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Brentwood

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I travel to Iceland every few months, and have stayed in countless hotels throughout the country. This is a very nice hotel, however, the beds… the softest I have seen in my life. I could not sleep one minute all night long. If you are a person who likes even a low-grade firmness, you will have trouble as I did. There is absolutely no support as you sink into the bed. For this reason alone, unfortunately I will not patron this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the path behind the hotel that lead to the glacier. Great place for watching the Northern Lights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a basic hotel with a good location. The room met our needs for our one night stay. The breakfast buffet was the best part with lots of options and plenty to eat. We appreciated the “aurora wake up service”, added our name to the call list and promptly received a call when they came out in the sky. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel,great breakfast, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chandru

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This area doesn’t have a lot of choices but this is a great choice. Lots of parking, excellent breakfast and friendly staff. They offer a Northern Lights wake up call so you don’t miss out, a nice touch! Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Heated floors 😳

This was one of my favorite stays on my entire trip!!! All because of the heated floors 😂 loved that they called for an Aurora wake up call and I didn’t even have to go outside, I just opened my window and there they were. Breakfast was great and it was early which I loved so I could start my day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an older hotel but nice staff and great location. Good breakfast, good dinner but expensive but then again everything is expensive in Iceland. One of the few places around to eat so having a good restaurant at the hotel was appreciated! You can walk from the hotel to the park and glacial lakes within minutes. Rooms and beds were weathered but clean. Expensive overall but location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DIANE, NORCROSS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, includes a restaurant (complimentary brrakfast). A bit weathered, small shower, comfy beds, friendly staff who will wake you if auroras happening at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024