HÓTEL SKÁLHOLT
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HÓTEL SKÁLHOLT
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HÓTEL SKÁLHOLT
BOOK NOW
HÓTEL SKÁLHOLT
BOOK NOW
HÓTEL SKÁLHOLT
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Hótel Skálholt

ABOUT US

Hotel Skálholt is a stunning destination located on Iceland’s Golden Circle route. It’s the ideal place to stay when exploring the Golden Circle, South Coast, or the Icelandic highlands, offering convenient access to numerous day-trip destinations.

 
Our hotel features 18 rooms, each equipped with two beds and a private bathroom. Additionally, we offer two cottages with two bedrooms each (four beds) and a private hot tub. For larger groups, we have a five-bedroom villa with two bathrooms (ten beds) and a private hot tub.
 
Hotel Skálholt is also well-equipped for meetings, seminars, and conferences, which are regularly scheduled. These facilities are available for group rentals, and we host various events in our hall, including stand-up comedy, concerts, weddings, and more.
 
Hvönn Restaurant in Skálholt is open from 11:30 to 21:00, making it a perfect dining spot on your Golden Circle tour. “Hvönn” means Angelica, a premier herb in Icelandic flora. Our restaurant specializes in traditional Icelandic food with a modern twist, focusing on fermentation methods like lactic acid, kombucha, and kefir. These preservation techniques, used by Icelanders since the first settlements, now create unique and fantastic flavors. The restaurant also features a bar serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
 
Skálholt is a significant historical site in Iceland since it was our Capital for 750 years and serving as a bishop’s residence since 1056. In the church basement, there’s an exhibition showcasing artifacts and historical fragments. Outside, archaeologists have uncovered building remains adjacent to the church, integral to Icelandic history. We offer both short and long guided tours of the church, exhibition, and historical sites throughout the year, available for groups and individuals.
 
Hotel Skálholt is an excellent stop on your Golden Circle tour or for those seeking to enjoy the countryside, scenic views, natural beauty, and tranquility.
 
We look forward to welcoming you

ACCOMMODATION

Hótel Skálholt

At Hótel Skálholt we have 18 rooms that have double/twin beds.

Private bathrooms in all rooms.

Hot tubs are available for guests on the patio to relax and enjoy.

The Organist House

The Organist House is the perfect place for big families or groups up to 6 pax. The house has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooom, a fully equipped kitchen with a hot tub and large gas grill on the patio.

Skálholt Cottages

Entire Cottage with 2 bedrooms that can sleep up to 4 adults. The cottages offer patio with hut tub and a wonderful garden- and mountain views.

Skálholtsbúðir

Skálholts Búðir are the perfect place for big groups. The entire house offers 11 bedrooms , 10 of them have 2 single beds that can be set up as a double and 1 has 1 single bed.

The house offers 6 bathrooms and 2 showers.

 

Hvönn Restaurant is an experimental kitchen where we focus on using local Icelandic ingredients. We source our meat, fish, and vegetables locally, and fuse Icelandic and international food traditions using fermentation techniques (kombucha, lactose fermentation, kefir) and drying methods. These practices give our food a unique and special taste and texture.

During the day we offer a bistro menu with delicious Icelandic choices, and in the evenings we have an exciting fine-dining menu. As we emphasize on local and seasonal produce we add courses when we get exciting material to work with.

The chef Bjarki Sól is one of the owner of the hotel. He is a chef that for many years has worked in increasing the quality of food companies in the area and we take advantage of all the experience and relationships on the restaurant.

Guest experiences

Alejandra
Alejandra
United Kingdom, October 2024
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The homemade kombucha based food was on of the highlights. The property and grounds are picturesque and well maintained. Great hairdryer and shower! The church within the grounds had a lovely organ sing a long.
Johann
Johann
Germany, October 2024
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Exceptional accommodation in an absolutely top location. Great view of the church, mountains and lakes. We stayed there for 2 nights and from here you can visit Gullfoss and Geysir or the Kerid crater. The hot tubs were perfect every evening.
Ana
Ana
Portugal, October 2024
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The remote location on such a significant village on Iceland’s history. The room was comfortable, the heated bathroom floor was a plus and the hot tub even though it was too hot for my taste… The restaurant had yummy food for dinner and breakfast had a really good buffet too.
Rebecca
Rebecca
USA, September 2024
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Quiet and relaxing area. Rooms were nice and clean. A glass of wine in the hot tub after a full day of hiking was perfect.
Vikki
Vikki
United Kingdom, September 2024
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Fabulous location. Beautiful rooms with calm atmosphere. Very well equipped. Friendly and helpful staff. Great dinner in Hvonn the onsite restaurant and good breakfast too. Loved the peace and quiet and the surroundings.
Simone
Simone
Germany, September 2024
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Historic place. Great breakfast with lots of homemade delicacies. Hot tubs available all night.
Tanja
Tanja
Germany, September 2024
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A particularly beautiful place, very relaxing. The restaurant is excellent. Breakfast and dinner are great. The hot pot is also great. Very friendly staff
George
George
USA, October 2024
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2 weeks in Iceland, 7 properties & this was the most perfect in everyway. Staff rates a 10 PLUS! It was perfection. The initial view as you approach the property was breathtaking, Check in was wonderful and we were walked to our room and shown the amenities (first time that happened in the 2 weeks we had been in Iceland. Accommodations were lovely. The experimental kitchen meals were creative, delicious, and visually stunning.
Dusan
Dusan
Slovakia, September 2024
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This place is like from a post card, located on top of the hill with nice view, next to nice church. Room was spacious and clean and there was also a hot tub and common rooms available for relaxation. Great hotel restaurant was also a nice place to have some food and drinks in.