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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast while taking in panoramic views from this private retreat before heading out to explore the natural surroundings

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$390
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single 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 mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Skaftafell travel guide
Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785

What's nearby

  • Glacier on black volcanic beach, Iceland. Vatnajokull glacier lagoon
    Vatnajokull
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The smaller of the two lagoons. I saw this one first and it was amazing. It was off to feel like your driving in the middle of no where and then, boom, amazing glacier lagoon! Lol. I couldn't decide which boat tour to do so I chose to do both (at each lagoon). For the tour I actually liked this one better. Cozier, the guide seemed more knowledgeable, and the mountain backdrop was better. Definitely go hang out at the other lagoon on the beach, but I'd vote do the tour at this lagoon. Love the reflections!!! This was approx 3pm in June. O and I don't recommend if you want to try both tours to do them back to back. The lagoons are only 10km/10min from each other, but this tour went over for me so I missed the other one and had to reschedule it for the morning. Good thing I was staying nearby. #waterlust
    Fjallsárlón
    29 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Iceland, Jokulsarlon Lagoon, field of icebergs
    Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    35 min drive - 62.6 km
  • Skaftafell Camping
    5 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Svartifoss Waterfall
    16 min drive - 9.0 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, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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

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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Fosshotel Skaftafell Hotel Skaftafell
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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 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Skaftafell on 8 Apr 2026 start from AU$390, 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

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

JING

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. The service was fantastic and we enjoyed being greeted by a huge smile and welcoming disposition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was excellent. The northern lights were so bright when we stayed. The location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly staff, great breakfast but room was a little small
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was awesome They gave us a wake-up call when the northern lights were out. Excellent gourmet dinner with wonderful waitresses
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

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

8/10 Good

stevan

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

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel,great breakfast, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful stay and lovely welcome to hotel. Peaceful location and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, staff super friendly/helpful. They will even give you a northern lights wake up call. Only down side is there isn’t much in the area so it’s a bit on the pricier side. But still worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Mridul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location next to national park. Short hike to a glacier from this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
View to the glacier from the bar as well as from the room, friendly and good service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Reception was Great

The Reception Staff were very friendly and gave us lots of help with a few things, and pointed us in the direction of a couple of wonderful Hikes. They were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025