Hotel Skaftafell, Skaftafell ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Freysnesi, Skaftafell, Iceland, 785

Rooms and Amenities

Hotel Skaftafell features 63 rooms for 1-3 guests. Each room has a bathroom with a shower, satellite TV, a work desk, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can recuperate from sightseeing in the comfort of their room.

Dining with Glacier Views

The hotel restaurant offers à la carte dishes and a breakfast buffet. There is a fully licensed bar on the 2nd floor with glacier views. The hotel offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can quench their thirst with their favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Activities and Exploration

Hotel Skaftafell features a terrace. There are opportunities for hiking right from the hotel. Staff can help arrange excursions to the surroundings with volcanoes, glaciers, and rich wildlife. Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit. Guests can often enjoy the Northern Lights from Hotel Skaftafell in autumn and winter; Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, 50km/30mi east of the hotel, is a popular viewing spot.

Location and Access

Located in southeast Iceland, Hotel Skaftafell is a 100-minute drive from Vík í Mýrdal (west) and Höfn in Hornafjörður (east). Skaftafell National Park is three kilometers to the west. The Local Guide and From Coast To Mountains have offices in Fagurhólsmýri, 19 kilometers/ 12 miles east of the hotel. Atlantsflug runs a small airport two kilometers west of Hotel Skaftafell offering sightseeing flights. Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is 50 kilometers / 30 miles east of Hotel Skaftafell.

Services and Excursions

Hotel Skaftafell features a 24-hour front desk. A conference center is available, with facilities measuring 50 square feet. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Staff can assist with planning stays, providing lunch packets, booking tours, and suggesting self-guided explorations. Available tours include glacier walks, ice cave explorations (from November to April), and birdwatching tours (May to August). Guests can explore with guides on zodiac boats. Horseback riding is available at the next farm.