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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Hotel in Skaftafell with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Interior
Triple Room
Restaurant
Hotel Skaftafell offers a warm breakfast buffet and stunning views. Enjoy a relaxing terrace and WiFi for planning adventures, with helicopter and airplane tours available. Guests praise the attentive staff and convenient location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is €243
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Skaftafell, Hotel Skaftafell is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vatnajökull National Park and Skaftafell Camping. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785

What's nearby

  • Skaftafell Camping - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Skaftafell Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Svartifoss Waterfall - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Fjallsárlón - 40 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 48 min drive - 62.6 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

Hotel in a national park
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a bar at Hotel Skaftafell. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a conference centre and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, helicopter/aeroplane tours and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 63 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre (50 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Fosshotel Hotel Skaftafell
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Skaftafell Fosshotel
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Fosshotel Skaftafell Hotel Skaftafell
Fosshotel Skaftafell Hotel
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Hotel Skaftafell Hotel Skaftafell

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Skaftafell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Skaftafell?

As of 12 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Skaftafell on 24 Oct 2025 start from €242.91, including 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Skaftafell?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Skaftafell?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Skaftafell?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Skaftafell located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Vatnajökull National Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Visitor Centre and Skaftafell Camping are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 993 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 993 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 993 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 993 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 993 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect and the food in the restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murphey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nearby access to hiking trails was awesome. Friendly staff for both the hotel and the restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, excellent breakfast buffet included with gluten free options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful locale, nice and convenient hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific on site restaurant. The room was clean and spacious. The location is very convenient and close to many beautiful stops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the hotel. We had a fantastic dinner there and the breakfast buffet was excellent. The staff were so friendly and wonderful. It also was a perfect location for our glacier adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff and decent rooms. Breakfast was included. The prices in the restaurant are a bit higher than we expected even for iceland, but everyone was very nice. 4 stars just for cost, but a great place to stay when you're exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was very clean.The breakfast was great. The staff was pleasant. Our room smelled like a campfire and we could here the whole conversation for a couple of hours of the couple above us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very nice hiking trail to glacier next to hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Good hot shower with good water pressure. Heated floors in bathroom!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel we found in Iceland. It is more expensive, but worth it. Excellent restaurant in the hotel. Also good food at the Bistro near the Activity Center. The rooms have lots of space, with large showers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, the staff is very friendly. And we saw northern light at here in August which is sooooooo lucky.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

bed really soft, room smallish and breakfast just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is phenomenal providing easy access to the national park. The hotel also has a couple of walking/hiking paths that allow for an enjoyable evening walk. The dining room provided excellent dinner options along with breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This place was just average. Food was better than average (except for the price, which was high), beds were worse than average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol B

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel. Great location and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is kinda pricey for a simple hotel room. You're definitely paying for the location which is very convenient. To make it worth it, do the hike behind the hotel and stuff yourself at breakfast:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for exploring the glacier region.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

stevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good food,good hiking trails
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean. The front desk worker was very friendly and efficient. We found it to be very overpriced for the room. We paid over $400 for one night. Since there were no other choices for restaurants that we found, we ate at the hotel. Our food was very good, but again, very expensive. We paid over $200 for our meal, that included two entrees, one drink each, and we shared a small dessert. We did enjoy the complimentary breakfast. The view from the window was of the glacier, so that was a bonus! Parking was plentiful and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shirlee

Room was clean but very cramped. No tissues, no washcloths. Breakfast buffet was adequate but nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to main attraction, even has their own trail to glacier, only 20 min walking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel within walking distance to the glaciers. The overall hotel is peaceful and surrounded by raw beauty. All the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The rooms comfortable and clean. The restaurant was outstanding and we had a great dinner and breakfast during our visit. Ample parking available. My only regret is we didn't stay for an extra night at the hotel. Would highly recommend visiting Hotel Skaftafell!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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