Hotel Skaftafell is a great choice for a stay in Skaftafell. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 38 min drive - 63.3 km
Restaurants
Glacier goodies - 5 min drive
Veitingasala Restaurant - 1 min walk
Matsedill - 1 min walk
Árnanes
Nýja Fjárhúsið - 4 min drive
About this property
Hotel Skaftafell
Hotel Skaftafell is a great choice for a stay in Skaftafell. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
Hotel size
53 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Helicopter/airplane tours
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Conference center (50 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed during January and December.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for ISK 8100.0 per night
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Skaftafell currently open?
The property is closed during January and December.
Does Hotel Skaftafell offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Skaftafell 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 Hotel Skaftafell?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Skaftafell?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Skaftafell?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Skaftafell and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Skaftafell?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Hotel Skaftafell Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with many choices and a variety of good food. (101 reviews)
The restaurant served great food with a wide variety of options, including delicious breakfast and dinner choices. (64 reviews)
Parking was plentiful and easy to access at this property. (6 reviews)
This was an excellent place to stay. Centrally situated and very very comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2026
Clean room with professional staff, nice bar area and great location. Breakfast (included) was excellent.
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6/10 Good
Aug 29, 2026
Rooms were very tiny. Triple did not have enough space for people and suitcases. Breakfast was very good. Not a great value for the money but not many options in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2026
Great location, national park nearby and hikes nearby.
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8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2026
The hotel was nice and the breakfast was good.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2026
Breakfast was included and was a buffet of very good food with many choices!
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2026
Nice rooms. The hotel stay includes breakfast with lots of variety. The fresh baked bread was delicious. The hotel is conviently located. The gas station/restaurant across the street serves good food, I recommend The vegan burger! The hike to the glacier behind the property was a unexpected surprise.
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8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2026
Clean room and nice staff. Shower is bit small. Good place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2026
Room was great! Room was clean, and comfortable. We were in a newly updated room. This place did have the best breakfast compared to the other places we stayed at. It also had a beautiful walking trail.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2026
Small basic rooms which were very comfortable. Ours looked out on the snow capped mountains. Good restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Best part was the trail access from behind the hotel to the glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and wildflowers within walking distance. Loved the location!!!
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8/10 Very good
May 20, 2026
Breafast menu was fine, but would have like to have seen some dried fruit options as well as better toasters for bread.
The rooms were nice and spacious, beds comfortable for a great night's rest, and the bathroom was a better size than most we experienced so you didn't feel like you had to turn in place to move around.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Room was perfect and the food in the restaurant was wonderful.
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6/10 Good
Apr 11, 2026
It’s a great place to stay if you are looking for a small hike for an up close glacier view in the morning which is right behind the hotel. Breakfast is included which is great. They should definitely improve on the overall hygiene and room space.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
Nearby access to hiking trails was awesome. Friendly staff for both the hotel and the restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Beautiful location, very nice hiking trail to glacier next to hotel.
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8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2025
We enjoyed our stay here. The service was fantastic and we enjoyed being greeted by a huge smile and welcoming disposition.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Nice hotel,great breakfast, highly recommended
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2026
The room is small, basic and clean. It had three twin beds that were very comfortable and clean. Staff were very nice. The breakfast was outstanding. The location is remote but suited our trip to the Glacier and allowed us to see the Iceberg lagoon and Diamond beach.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Excellent location for exploring the glacier region.
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8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2025
Friendly staff. Great view
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2025
The breakfast menu was excellent. The northern lights were so bright when we stayed. The location was perfect.
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8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
I would recommend this hotel. Great location and comfortable.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2025
Very friendly staff, great breakfast but room was a little small
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Peaceful stay and lovely welcome to hotel. Peaceful location and great food.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2025
Clean room, excellent breakfast buffet included with gluten free options