Hotel Skaftafell

Located close to the foot of Svinafellsjokull Glacier, the Hotel Skaftafell offers comfortable accommodations within a family-owned setting. Guests will find plenty of attractions within easy reach of the property, including the aforementioned glacier, Skaftafell National Park, Svartifoss Waterfall, and Svinafell Glacier. The closest airport is Egilsstadir Airport, which is 116 miles away.

Hotel Skaftafell offers 63 rooms, each of which is nonsmoking. All rooms are the same size, and there are no suites offered. However, they are also modern and comfortably outfitted. All rooms come with a kettle for coffee or tea, a hairdryer, comfortable bedding, flat-screen TV, nightstand, reading lights, and other amenities. Note that these rooms do not come with a mini-fridge. They do have private baths, though.

Perhaps the most significant amenity of Hotel Skaftafell is the property’s location. Guests will find themselves located between two glaciers and within walking distance of both. The hotel is also within walking distance of two national parks. On property, guests will also find free parking, free high-speed Internet connectivity, a bar and lounge in which to relax, free breakfast served each day, and a 24-hour front desk. Hiking can also be accessed right outside the hotel.

Guests will find that while the hotel’s location is remote, there are dining options within the immediate rea. Glacier Goodies serves up seafood and can be located about three miles from the property. Veitingasala Restaurant serves European fare and can be found just three minutes from the hotel on foot.