The amazing location of Hotel Skaftafell provides guests with stunning views of Iceland's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnjukur and the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull.
All rooms at Hotel Skaftafell have a work desk, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower. WiFi internet access is available.
Staff can help arrange excursions to the beautiful surroundings with volcanoes, glaciers and a rich wildlife.
À la carte dishes, as well as a buffet breakfast, are available in the hotel restaurant. The hotel has a fully licensed bar on the 2nd floor with magnificent glacier views.
The glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón is only 40 minutes drive from Hotel Skaftafell. The hotel is located by the Route 1 road.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“Hotel was in a great location for the glacier hike we had booked! Good breakfast”
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Kamil
United Kingdom
“Locations was beyond perfect. The food in the restaurant was great too.”
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Efthymis
Greece
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean room and good breakfast. The location is near to glaciers and a national park and away from city lights.”
Karen
South Africa
“Great location, clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful. Food was good.”
Cecil
Netherlands
“This is a clean, no thrills hotel. Rooms are comfortable and have all what is needed but they have a bit of a 'dormitory feel' over them. But staff are friendly and it is hard to beat the unique location of the hotel, within a short walk from not...”
Eva
Mexico
“The attention of the staff was magnificent, the hotel was in the best place near Skaftafell, there was a gas station near by”
Chloe
Canada
“The room was clean and comfortable
Nice view from the windows
Staff were friendly and had information about hikes and things in the area. They have a map of the glacier hike behind the hotel
They offer a wake up call for an aurora
Excellent...”
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Helen
Spain
“Location is fantastic, I could see the glacier from my bedroom window. Also convenient for the 51 Stareto bus and tours that leave from Freysnes. Staff are helpful and friendly. Breakfast is also good.”
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Indranil
Switzerland
“Friendly reception staff, provided additional service, notified when northern lights were visible in the middle of the night.”
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Michael
Australia
“Great location , our room had a view of the mountains.
You can walk to a great view of the glacier from the hotel in 20 mins.
Clean and comfortable with friendly staff. Good breakfast.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
Local
House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that charges will be made in EUR according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.
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