Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site for guests.

Is breakfast offered, and what type is it?

Yes, a free buffet breakfast is offered to guests.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

Hotel Kanslarinn is located in Rangárþing ytra, near Hella Golf Course and Urridafoss Waterfall, providing a rural setting on the riverwalk.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of EUR 15 per night. Advance request is recommended for availability.

Hotel Kanslarinn Hella

What guests think

At Hotel Kanslarinn Hella, travelers highlight a convenient Ring Road location, generally clean rooms that often feel recently refreshed despite dated exteriors and ongoing construction, friendly and helpful staff, and a breakfast with hot options.

Several reviews mention uncomfortably warm rooms with little ability to cool them. The attached restaurant is convenient, with food feedback ranging from very good to mediocre and limited for vegetarians. Overall, it works well as a quiet, simple stop for one or two nights along the south coast.

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Facilities

Basic setup with an attached restaurant, free parking, and Wi‑Fi; exterior renovations were ongoing during several stays and amenities are otherwise limited.

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Caroline

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful small private owned hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Manager was very friendly and helpful at check in. Ate dinner and breakfast at the adjoined restaurant. Both very good. Breakfast was included.

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Roland

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

At first it was skeptical because the property is under construction. It seems they are adding a few rooms and possibly an elevator. The room was spacious and comfortable. It’s in the middle of a small town with a craft store a short walk away. There is a river walk and a cafe also within walking distance. The breakfast was good and would have probably cost $50 (for two people )if you had to pay for it somewhere else. The key system lets you conveniently leave the hotel and reenter should you try to catch the northern lights in the middle of the night.

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Giovanni

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Struttura comoda alla strada, con un buon ristorante connesso.

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Jeffrey

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was currently under construction. It seems that they are adding more rooms. So, there was some pounding and construction noises going on. The stay was pretty nice. Comparable to the accommodations we experienced around most of Iceland. I wish they would've informed us about the construction before we showed up, but they did not.

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Abigail

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks like they are doing some remodeling on the outside, but it seems like the rooms have recently been remodeled. Very comfortable, clean, and reasonably priced room. Had a few hot options in addition to the regular continental breakfast items.

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Diane

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is right on the main road with wonderful food trucks and carry out food options within walking distance as well as having an attached restaurant. Rooms are very clean. Hot breakfast buffet is very nice.

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Danny

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is conveniently located on route 1, not much around it, we stayed there our last night in Iceland finishing our ring road. We have to say it is just a limited hotel with little amenities, but we had our best lamb steak dinner there during our Iceland trip.

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Khoa

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast, wifi and parking included are always a plus. Room has amenities that one would need for a short stay. Easy check-in and out.

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Crystal

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not at all what I expected but it was ok. The outside of the property is dated and under construction but the room was very nice. Very basic, no frills hotel. Breakfast was ok, just the basics. The location is good. Store, bakery, restaurants within walking distance.

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xiaotao

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking and great breakfast.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe clean rooms and common areas. A few guests reported odors or isolated issues like mold.

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Joanna

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Is a good hotel to spend a night. Food is reasonable. Room was very hot. Mosquito outside cannot open the window. Since the hotel is carpeted, heavy carpet freshener smell throughout the hotel. The smell is not present and not welcoming.

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Nicholas

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was great and clean. Easy to find, rooms were clean and spacious, and bathrooms were clean and looked new/remodeled. Breakfast was nothing fancy but a nice option considering prices for eating out. I would recommend this hotel and stay again!

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Paul

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Excellent location. Friendly staff.

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Frank

Nov 4, 2023

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I was worried about the low price....oh my what a super clean and modern room! I would stay here a week and save a bundle. Neat piece of Iceland too, feels like everyday living, beautiful though! Highly recommendly if your main requirement is cleanliness like me!

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Abigail

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks like they are doing some remodeling on the outside, but it seems like the rooms have recently been remodeled. Very comfortable, clean, and reasonably priced room. Had a few hot options in addition to the regular continental breakfast items.

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Isabel

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room is a bit worn out, with unpleasant smell. Breakfast is basic but with all you need for the morning.

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Gobinder

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean place to stay

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Cheryl

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great fun for early check in, room was very clean & warm on a cold day

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Russell

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great place to stay while we were chasing waterfalls and going to the Lava Center. Nothing fancy but quiet, clean, and comfortable, with an attached restaurant that was very convenient.

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Grímheiður

Jun 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Mygla í hornum herbergis. Gluggar illa farnir

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Rooms

Rooms range from newly refreshed to somewhat dated, generally comfortable with cozy beds and some spacious layouts. Multiple guests reported uncomfortably warm temperatures and limited ventilation; nights are typically quiet.

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Ryan

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel appears relatively recently refurbished inside. Bathrooms and bedroom was clean. Surprisingly, the only real issue we had was that the room was too hot. There was a way to get the floor heat down enough to avoid making the room too warm and you can only open the windows a little bit. The staff to their credit was responsive and provided a fan, greatly appreciated The connected restaurant had good and reasonably priced food.

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Angelia

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly. The hotel was a bit dated but it was comfortable and clean. In addition, renovations are underway. Bonus points for the heated bathroom floors. The breakfast was the stand out with eggs and bacon in addition to lunch meats. Worth the price for the value.

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Roland

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

At first it was skeptical because the property is under construction. It seems they are adding a few rooms and possibly an elevator. The room was spacious and comfortable. It’s in the middle of a small town with a craft store a short walk away. There is a river walk and a cafe also within walking distance. The breakfast was good and would have probably cost $50 (for two people )if you had to pay for it somewhere else. The key system lets you conveniently leave the hotel and reenter should you try to catch the northern lights in the middle of the night.

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Anmol Pradeep

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent property but rooms are very old

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Whitney

Jun 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, but super warm in the summer on 2nd floor.

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Colton

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were so exhausted, we all fell into the most comfortable beds and slept. The place was a bit dated but none of that mattered as everything was clean and wonderful. The only drawback is that the free breakfast came with spoiled milk and got all of us sick from drinking it.

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Armon

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place seemed newly remodeled. The room was very nice the only complaint was the temperature was so hot in the room and no way to control it as there was no heater in the room or thermostat, the window did not really open more than an inch. other than that, the breakfast was really nice and convent. The staff were so nice and friendly.

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Larry

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I though this hotel was average at best. My biggest complaint was that there was no elevator. I also would have liked two pillows on each bed. The room however was fairly large and very clean.The food at their restaurant was good and we did enjoy their continental breakfast.

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Abigail

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks like they are doing some remodeling on the outside, but it seems like the rooms have recently been remodeled. Very comfortable, clean, and reasonably priced room. Had a few hot options in addition to the regular continental breakfast items.

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Karmei

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Kanslarinn was recently renovated. The bathrooms are clean, the beds basic but comfortable, linen is fresh, and they give you fresh towels each day! Check-in is efficient and the staff is friendly. Free breakfast is bonus; fresh fried eggs and bacon, several choices of yogurt, cereal, platters of tomatoes, cucumbers, ham, and cheese. Three different options of bread. Great meal to start the day. When we stayed, we were treated to a gorgeous Northern light show. I recommend this place to anyone traveling along the Ring Road looking for a good place to stop for the night.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with smooth check‑in and responsive support. Occasional lapses were noted, such as difficulty reaching the front desk.

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Pavan Balaji

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was friendly

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Caroline

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful small private owned hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Manager was very friendly and helpful at check in. Ate dinner and breakfast at the adjoined restaurant. Both very good. Breakfast was included.

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Julee

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This girl in Hella is a great place to stay on your way around the ring road, and the ideal place to stay before starting the Lagavegur trek! It is a quiet hotel with good beds and a decent restaurant, AND it is right across the road from the supermarket where the Trex bus stops both on its route up to Landmannalagur and it’s way back from Porsmork. The hotel managers were wonderfully kind and had photos ready to show us exactly where to wait for the bus and where to leave our car while we were gone. They even let us leave our extra suitcases in their storage room to save us from worrying about everything being stolen from our car while we were away.

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Carol

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and clean room. Dinner at the restaurant was OK, breakfast was good. The room was chilly at first but the gentleman at the desk brought us a heater that heated the room up nicely.

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John

Sep 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were able to check in early. The hosts and staff were all very friendly and hospitable. The food in their restaurant was wonderful.

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Silke

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Schneller und unkomplizierter Check-In.

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William

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable and cosy place to stay. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious!

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Lei

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast is great. Staff are friendly.

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Karmei

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Kanslarinn was recently renovated. The bathrooms are clean, the beds basic but comfortable, linen is fresh, and they give you fresh towels each day! Check-in is efficient and the staff is friendly. Free breakfast is bonus; fresh fried eggs and bacon, several choices of yogurt, cereal, platters of tomatoes, cucumbers, ham, and cheese. Three different options of bread. Great meal to start the day. When we stayed, we were treated to a gorgeous Northern light show. I recommend this place to anyone traveling along the Ring Road looking for a good place to stop for the night.

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Nancy

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean property. Good for one night. When we got there, there was no one at the front desk. There was a sign that said to ring the bell, but the bell didn't work.

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Location

Right on Route 1 in Hella, convenient for road trips and overnight stops, with shops and dining within walking distance. Despite the main‑road setting, many found it quiet at night.

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Julie

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right on the Ring Road, this hotel was a convenient stop for the night, with an excellent, hot breakfast. The room was spacious, and though the facility was a dated, the restaurant area had a rustic charm that we loved.

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H.K.

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room provided adequate comfort. It wasn’t luxurious, but it was clean. It was nice that breakfast was included. The location is perfect, right along Highway 1 for traveling south, such as to Vik.

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Jennifer

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay. The free breakfast was good. It was a little difficult finding the hotel entrance despite using Apple maps as the sign was not obvious and the map directed us to turn behind the building onto a different street.

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Jennifer

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location off of the highway after seeing the Golden Circle and heading south. We stopped here on our way to Vik. The staff was friendly and the room was clean. The bathroom was nice and had a good hair dryer. The breakfast included had a good variety of food. It was safe and close to a gas station. Enjoyed our stay, would recommend.

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Andrea

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is right in the ring road and good size. Breakfast was included and hit the spot!

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david

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were ok with it. Not a destination but a very nice roadside hotel as we made our way around the Ring Road.

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Diane

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is right on the main road with wonderful food trucks and carry out food options within walking distance as well as having an attached restaurant. Rooms are very clean. Hot breakfast buffet is very nice.

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Marie-Agnes

Jun 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Situé sue la route 1, mais bien isolé, pas de bruit. Personnel sympa. Restaurant correct

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Crystal

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not at all what I expected but it was ok. The outside of the property is dated and under construction but the room was very nice. Very basic, no frills hotel. Breakfast was ok, just the basics. The location is good. Store, bakery, restaurants within walking distance.

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fernando

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hôtel situé sur la route du sud... Accès très simple.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for its hot options and variety, though some found it basic. The attached restaurant is handy, with food feedback ranging from very good to mediocre and limited vegetarian choices; one report mentioned spoiled milk at breakfast.

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Angelia

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly. The hotel was a bit dated but it was comfortable and clean. In addition, renovations are underway. Bonus points for the heated bathroom floors. The breakfast was the stand out with eggs and bacon in addition to lunch meats. Worth the price for the value.

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Mira

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was uncomfortable. Very basic breakfast.

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danielle

Aug 5, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Hôtel relativement modeste mais propre et fonctionnel . Le restaurant juste à côté est bien pratique . Petits déjeuners copieux et variés

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Colton

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were so exhausted, we all fell into the most comfortable beds and slept. The place was a bit dated but none of that mattered as everything was clean and wonderful. The only drawback is that the free breakfast came with spoiled milk and got all of us sick from drinking it.

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Ann

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable place that looks better on inside than outside. Free breakfast was great, lots of food options.

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keith

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel for an overnight stay. Friendly staff and good restaurant. Good breakfast.

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Abigail

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks like they are doing some remodeling on the outside, but it seems like the rooms have recently been remodeled. Very comfortable, clean, and reasonably priced room. Had a few hot options in addition to the regular continental breakfast items.

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Araceli

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely friendly staff. Delicious food (dinner and breakfast). in hotel restaurant. Easy to find and the restaurant is open until 9:00pm.

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Danny

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is conveniently located on route 1, not much around it, we stayed there our last night in Iceland finishing our ring road. We have to say it is just a limited hotel with little amenities, but we had our best lamb steak dinner there during our Iceland trip.

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Aurore

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Déçu du petit déjeuner. Il y a pas de chocolat chaud et j’ai demandé si il était possible d’en avoir un mais non. Sinon l accueil à notre arrivée le soir était parfait. J’ai demandé un second oreiller et on a pu manger un petit truc au restaurant malgré notre arrivée tardive

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Hotel Kanslarinn Hella

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