Name: Hotel Skaftafell
Address: Freysnesi, Skaftafell, Iceland, Skaftafell, Eastern Region, Iceland
Rating: 8.35

Guest reviews

8.3

Very good

Based on 2,279 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

49%

Family

25%

Group

21%

Solo

3%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Hotel Skaftafell offers a simple base with standout glacier-side location and friendly service, drawing guests for easy hikes, aurora wake-up calls, and hearty breakfasts, though small dated rooms, thin walls, and high prices temper enthusiasm.

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8

Vivian

5 Apr 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice and the breakfast was good.

10

Melissa

23 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Piotr

7 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice , clean , cozy rooms. Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast and dinner. Also you can request about alert call at night if Northern Lights appears. We experienced in one night. Thank you guys. You are the best

8

JING

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Great view

8

Cayla

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had requested a twin room, but arrived later than expected and got a full size bed. The room was extremely small and difficult to move around in due to the size. It was clean and the staff were lovely. Dinner was on the pricier end, but it was some of the best chicken I’ve possibly ever had!

Freysnesi, Skaftafell, Iceland

Location

Located in Skaftafell, Hotel Skaftafell is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Skaftafell Visitor Centre and Skaftafell Camping. This hotel is 32 mi (51.5 km) from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Vatnajökull National Park.

Vatnajökull National Park(1.6 Miles)

Vatnajokull(1.6 Miles)

Skaftafell Visitor Centre(3.2 Miles)

Skaftafell Camping(3.2 Miles)

Fjallsárlón(26.2 Miles)

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon(32 Miles)

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Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 23:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

The property is located in Skaftafell, within a 5-minute drive of Skaftafell Visitor Centre and Skaftafell Camping. It is approximately 32 miles from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and 0.9 miles from Vatnajökull National Park.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of ISK 6500.0 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for availability.

Hotel Skaftafell

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