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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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Indranil
Switzerland
“Friendly reception staff, provided additional service, notified when northern lights were visible in the middle of the night.” - Yundong
United Kingdom
“Very beautiful view around. Room size is OK, very delicious restaurant.” - Helena
Czech Republic
“Great location, clean rooms, good for one night stay.” - Yili
Sweden
“Very good location. Short walk from the hotel to the glacier. Breakfast is also very good. Room is very clean.” - Susanna
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
“We had the luck to be called for auroras that night :-)” - Susana
Spain
“Very nice breakfast, nice rooms, great location to see auroras. Nice staff.” - Hwee
Malaysia
“The rooms we stayed were new, clean and comfortable. The staff at the reception was friendly.” - Elisa
Italy
“Very welcoming people, facilities were good, spot was perfect and dinner very good as well” - May
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
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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.






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