Hotel Skaftafell, Skaftafell ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Freysnesi, Skaftafell, Iceland, 785

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“The hotel's amazing location right by the glacier makes it a perfect base for outdoor adventures and stunning views.”view full review

Hotel Skaftafell, a 3-star accommodation rated 8.0/10 on Booking.com, features stunning views of Vatnajökull glacier and offers various facilities. This property includes a restaurant, bar, and conference center, catering to both leisure and business needs.

Rooms & Facilities

All rooms at Hotel Skaftafell include a work desk, satellite TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests will find complimentary wireless Internet access in every room. The hotel provides 63 rooms suitable for 1-3 guests, equipped with modern amenities.

Dining Options

À la carte dishes and a buffet breakfast are served in the hotel's restaurant, along with a fully licensed bar offering glacier views. Guests can enjoy meals on the terrace as they take in the scenery surrounding the hotel.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure activities include hiking and mountain climbing right from the hotel. Also, nearby companies provide glacier walks and ice climbing experiences. The hotel can arrange excursions to explore the stunning natural environment, including tours to Jökulsárlón lagoon, 31 miles east.

Services & Local Area

Hotel Skaftafell features a 24-hour front desk for guest assistance and offers amenities for business travelers, including a conference center. Local transportation is available via nearby bus services, enhancing convenience for guests exploring the area.

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Hotel Skaftafell offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Triple Room

3 persons

270 sq. feet

3 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room

2 persons

185 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Hotel Skaftafell offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Very good

7.8/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Room features

Heating
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Hotel Skaftafell Location

Freysnesi, Skaftafell, Iceland, 785

Map view

Freysnesi, Skaftafell, Iceland, 785

City landmarks

Landmark

Svinafellsjokull Glacier

1.3 mi

Landmark

Svinafell Glacier

1.3 mi

Landmark

Skeithara Bridge Monument

2.1 mi

Landmark

Gigjukvisl Bridge Memorial

2.1 mi

Landmark

Flaajokull Glacier

2.7 mi

Landmark

Skaftafellsjokull

2.7 mi

Park

Skaftafell

2.9 mi

Landmark

Svinafellsjokull

2.9 mi

Landmark

Hafrafell

3.1 mi

Nearby

Freysnes

Local Guide

600 ft

Restaurants

Veitingasala Restaurant

600 ft

781 Hofn Öræfi

Getting around

City Centre

Skaftafell14 min · 3700 ft

Airports

Hornafjorthur Airport (HFN)188 min · 77.5 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:00

Check-out

from 01:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Skaftafell provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Icelandic

Number of rooms:

Former name

Fosshotel Skaftafell

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Skaftafell from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 869 verified reviews

8.0/10

Great

83%

Recommend

Breakfast

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.5/10

Comfort

8.4/10

Facilities

7.8/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.6/10

Location

9.1/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.9/10

Staff

8.7/10

Value for money

6.7/10

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