Title: Skaftafell Travel Guide: Best of Skaftafell, Eastern Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell-Hotels.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell-Holiday-Rentals.d6151232.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Skaftafell Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Car-Hire-Guide)[Skaftafell Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell.d6151232.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Skaftafell Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Breathtaking view of Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue and volcanic mountains around on South Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/120f6333-980c-4586-af36-58857bf7945f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama Aussicht auf den Skaftafellsjökull Gletscher im Skaftafell Nationalpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/f51d0f58-af31-4bd5-897e-8c2a158751a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Inside an ice cave in Vatnajokull, Iceland, the ice is thousands of years old and so packed it is harder than steel and crystal clear. Winter travel around the world. Beautiful landscape background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/c0aa273f-6b49-4768-adff-5a8f646f8046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skaftafell](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/99a413cc-7b7a-49b4-ac1d-ed03fd4879cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skaftafell](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/e61a7944-2e5c-4792-8884-833be3ce8090.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Skaftafell Things to do - Top hotels in Skaftafell - Top Holiday Rentals in Skaftafell ![Hotel Skaftafell](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3814700/3814675/ade304d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Skaftafell Skaftafelli 2 Skaftafell Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £159 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skaftafell. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) 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. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=3814675&PinnedHotelID=3814675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) ![Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12800000/12794300/12794262/48045d86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Hnappavellir, 785 Öræfi Fagurholsmyri Eastern Region Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £183 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) A gem in the middle of nowhere! Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=12794262&PinnedHotelID=12794262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) ![Adventure Hotel Hof](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632500/22632426/dc3acbbf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adventure Hotel Hof Hof 1 Fagurholsmyri South Iceland £147 21 Apr - 22 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. 8.4/10 Very Good! (557 reviews) Room was nice, staff was very nice. The location is very central. I’d recommend Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=22632426&PinnedHotelID=22632426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) [See all 3 properties in Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6151232) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Aurora Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30400000/30399300/30399226/62d35d4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aurora Cabins Hafnavegur Höfn South Iceland Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Höfn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Silfurnes Golf Course and Hornafjordur Art Museum ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews) Clean room, easy check in, perfect setup. Would love to return. Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hofn-Hotels-Aurora-Cabins.h30399226.Hotel-Information) ![Old Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99370000/99367900/99367895/fa9f6da3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Old Cottages Reynivellir 2 Reynivellir Stay at this cottage in Reynivellir. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and The Thorbergur Center are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews) Best location near to glaciers and diamond beach.clean and cozy. Good for 6-8 people. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reynivellir-Hotels-Old-Cottages.h99367895.Hotel-Information) ![Krákhamar apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33380000/33379600/33379582/0a7e4917_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Krákhamar apartments Blábjörg Djupivogur Stay at this cottage in Djupivogur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Djupivogur-Hotels-Krakhamar-Apartments.h33379582.Hotel-Information) [See all 179 properties in Eastern Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6054684&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Skaftafell hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Skaftafell Camping 4.5/5(7 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Skaftafell Camping, a lovely green space in Skaftafell. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell-Camping-Skaftafell.d6102240.Attraction) #### Svartifoss Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Svartifoss Waterfall during your travels in Skaftafell. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Svartifoss-Waterfall-Skaftafell.d957205266819235840.Attraction) #### Skaftafell Visitor Centre You can learn about the history of Skaftafell with a visit to Skaftafell Visitor Centre. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell-Visitor-Centre-Skaftafell.d959382510517977088.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/508890/44323088-8acd-48d1-9173-5952677ff894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell £83 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-glacier-hiking-tour-from-skaftafell.a508890.activity-details) ![Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087220/918b3d0a-378d-4f59-b692-975a779ca218.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell £97 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-ice-discovery-guided-glacier-hike-from-skaftafell.a1087220.activity-details) ![Glacier Explorer: Small Group Glacier Trek on Vatnajökull](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3958410/fcf280bc-de5c-4079-8589-14c2bbc5e0e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Explorer: Small Group Glacier Trek on Vatnajökull (Intermediate) £117 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glacier-explorer-small-group-glacier-trek-on-vatnajokull-intermediate.a3958410.activity-details) ![Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1054054/e4f4aba6-0e51-4429-82fd-ae28dd730c3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group £117 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glacier-hike-from-skaftafell-extra-small-group.a1054054.activity-details) ![Hiking woman on a glacier in Iceland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/533998/0e3631b4-693a-4c7e-a78d-b05ddc94f356.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skaftafell Glacier Hike - 3-hour Walk £87 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skaftafell-glacier-hike-3-hour-walk.a533998.activity-details) ![5-hour Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087221/de2f8dcb-25ef-451e-8921-b19a3f12190e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell - Small Group Tour £172 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glacier-adventure-from-skaftafell-small-group-tour.a1087221.activity-details) [See all activities in Skaftafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Skaftafell ![Fagurholsmyri](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7233/2b92504e-abde-4a12-8e0c-2db3c1d64cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fagurholsmyri ![Svinafell](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7233/c8702dbf-4396-420e-8124-4b3f00a353b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Svinafell - Cities near Skaftafell - Places of interest [Fagurholsmyri](https://expedia.co.uk/Fagurholsmyri.dx7233)[Svinafell](https://expedia.co.uk/Svinafell.dx3000437759) - [Vatnajökull National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Vatnajokull-National-Park-Iceland.d553248621533098981.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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