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About this property

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.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Indranil
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Friendly reception staff, provided additional service, notified when northern lights were visible in the middle of the night.
  • Yundong
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very beautiful view around. Room size is OK, very delicious restaurant.
  • Helena
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Great location, clean rooms, good for one night stay.
  • Yili
    Sweden Sweden
    Very good location. Short walk from the hotel to the glacier. Breakfast is also very good. Room is very clean.
  • Susanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location fantastic - wonderful view from our bedroom window, room was comfy with everything we needed for our stay. Breakfast was lovely - well topped up with excellent coffee. Foot paths from the hotel grounds towards Skaftafell and glacier....
  • Benedikt
    Germany Germany
    We had the luck to be called for auroras that night :-)
  • Susana
    Spain Spain
    Very nice breakfast, nice rooms, great location to see auroras. Nice staff.
  • Hwee
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The rooms we stayed were new, clean and comfortable. The staff at the reception was friendly.
  • Elisa
    Italy Italy
    Very welcoming people, facilities were good, spot was perfect and dinner very good as well
  • May
    Singapore Singapore
    We love the spacious room and comfortable bed. It’s a short walk to Svinafell Glacier from the hotel. All staff were friendly and helpful.

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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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

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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.
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Please note that charges will be made in EUR according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.