Title: Guesthouse Skálafell Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Vatnajokull ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24048300/24048251/28411056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24048300/24048251/1fa13b81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24048300/24048251/f8cf6ef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24048300/24048251/22d4511b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24048300/24048251/bbb80638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Guesthouse Skálafell offers a tranquil base in the Vatnajokull region. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, then relax in the garden or on the terrace. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi and luggage storage, with staff ready to provide local guidance. 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi £115 includes taxes & fees 3 Dec - 4 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 2 - Dec 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=24048251&PinnedHotelID=24048251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=24048251&PinnedHotelID=24048251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 3 - Dec 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=24048251&PinnedHotelID=24048251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=24048251&PinnedHotelID=24048251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=24048251&PinnedHotelID=24048251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=24048251&PinnedHotelID=24048251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=24048251&PinnedHotelID=24048251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=24048251&PinnedHotelID=24048251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Family Cottage, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24048300/24048251/c51b39be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Cottage, Private Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating Blackout curtains 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Desk Daily housekeeping - 387 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Mountain view - Sleeps 5 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds ![Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24048300/24048251/3b7c320f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Shared Bathroom 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Heating Blackout curtains Hairdryer Daily housekeeping Desk Wardrobe - 172 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ![Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24048300/24048251/0dd94276.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews ### Highlights Heating Smart TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Netflix Daily housekeeping - 151 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24048300/24048251/22d4511b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Daily housekeeping Desk Wardrobe - 226 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHofn-Hotels-Guesthouse-Skalafell.h24048251.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHofn-Hotels-Guesthouse-Skalafell.h24048251.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C64.24772%2C-15.68648&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GuW_2g4RMGuGt7DCKaBUlpg6-uE=) Skálafell, Höfn, 0781 #### What's nearby - Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 37 min drive - 29.2 miles - Silfurnes Golf Course - 42 min drive - 33.2 miles - Hornafjordur Art Museum - 43 min drive - 33.6 miles - Ósland Nature Reserve - 44 min drive - 34.0 miles - Fjallsárlón - 48 min drive - 36.7 miles #### Getting around - Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hotel Smyrlabjörg Restaurant - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Guesthouse Skálafell Guest house near Vatnajokull Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Guesthouse Skálafell. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and tour/ticket information - Smoke-free property - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Guesthouse Skálafell include amenities, such as free WiFi. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - Heating, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19373300/19373221/16bfec10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lilja Guesthouse Höfn - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 9.0 Wonderful 589 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=19373221&PinnedHotelID=19373221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27060000/27052500/27052423/b7ba617a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Smyrlabjorg Höfn - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 408 reviews £125 includes taxes & fees 3 Dec - 4 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=27052423&PinnedHotelID=27052423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30491000/30490922/da8c0a49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse Höfn - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Game room 9.0 Wonderful 333 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=30490922&PinnedHotelID=30490922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96380000/96379700/96379618/60ecd764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HH Gisting Höfn - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping - Kitchen 9.4 Exceptional 166 reviews £118 includes taxes & fees 3 Dec - 4 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=96379618&PinnedHotelID=96379618&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31430000/31427300/31427295/95dcc232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse Kalfatellsstadhur - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping 9.2 Wonderful 139 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=31427295&PinnedHotelID=31427295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34761200/34761161/8caca5a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hólmur Farm Höfn - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 30 reviews £109 includes taxes & fees 3 Dec - 4 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=34761161&PinnedHotelID=34761161&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/24000000/23996000/23995980/b619dd87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rauðaberg II Höfn - Parking included - Free WiFi - Soundproof rooms - Kitchen 7.8 Good 66 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=23995980&PinnedHotelID=23995980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36040000/36037800/36037749/7a88d554.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guesthouse Stekkatún Höfn - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Bar 8.8 Excellent 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=36037749&PinnedHotelID=36037749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Desk - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Guesthouse Skálafell Hofn Skálafell Hofn Guesthouse Skálafell Höfn Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse Höfn ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Guesthouse Skálafell pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Skálafell? > As of 2 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Skálafell on 3 Dec 2025 start from £114.66, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hofn-Hotels-Guesthouse-Skalafell.h24048251.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Guesthouse Skálafell? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Guesthouse Skálafell? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Guesthouse Skálafell? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Guesthouse Skálafell located? > Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Vatnajokull, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Fjallsárlón. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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