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Hótel Valaskjálf

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near East Iceland Heritage Museum

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Near Fardaga Waterfall, Hótel Valaskjálf welcomes you with a free continental breakfast and Restaurant Glóð. Unwind on the terrace or explore nearby East Iceland Heritage Museum. Enjoy hiking, biking, or horseback riding on site and connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Reception hall
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Standard Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Skogarlondum 3, Egilsstaðir, 0701

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Minjasafn Austurlands - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lagarfljót - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fardaga Waterfall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seydisfjordur Harbour - 26 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Café & Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Glóð - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bókakaffi Hlöðum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Askur Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Nielsen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hótel Valaskjálf

A great choice for a stay in Egilsstaðir, Hótel Valaskjálf features a nightclub. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Nightclub
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Restaurant Glóð - Onsite diner.
Ölstofan Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses geothermal energy.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstadir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel
Hótel Valaskjálf Egilsstadir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel
Hótel Valaskjálf Egilsstaðir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstaðir

Frequently asked questions

Does Hótel Valaskjálf offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hótel Valaskjálf does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Hótel Valaskjálf and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and hiking. Hótel Valaskjálf also has a nightclub.

Are there restaurants at or near Hótel Valaskjálf?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Restaurant Glóð.

What's the area around Hótel Valaskjálf like?

Hótel Valaskjálf is in the heart of Egilsstaðir, a short 1-minute walk from East Iceland Heritage Museum and 11 minutes' walk from Fardaga Waterfall.

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Reviews

Hótel Valaskjálf Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great with many options and was considered one of the nicest by several guests. (23 reviews)
  • The restaurant offers good choices and a buffet breakfast with hot and cold selections. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Functional room, great breakfast, nice staff, wonderful.
Willow, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Location, good Hotel
Maik, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice hotel, but with small and noise rooms. Nice restaurant and bar
Gabriel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was so clean and lovely! The beds absolutely comfortable, and the staff were so kind and genuine. I felt very safe here, and enjoyed the beautiful complimentary breakfast they offered! Would happily stay here again!
Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was nice staff were great.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel. Rooms were just what we needed. Great restaurant attached to the hotel. Very walkable surroundings. Would stay again.
Nikolas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were excellent. Slightly dated feel but breakfast was great with many options and room was clean and functional.
Filippe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Convenient self check in when arriving late, quick responses, great food!
Alejandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice updated property convenient restaurant delicious food
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a nice stay. Breakfast was nice. Room was simple and clean, had everything we needed. Short walk into town for dining options (also had restaurant on site)
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front staff were very nice and accommodating.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simple hotel but exactly what we wanted. Very clean and friendly staff. Included breakfast was great!
Nadine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Restaurant on site has great food, happy hour 🎉 Great complimentary breakfast. Rooms are older but still great and cleaned well. Very happy with our stay!
Kristie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Old building. Small rooms which are definetely not soundproof. Curtains that do not darken the room in summer. Furnishing a bit old fashioned and not much space for luggage. Very kind and very helpful staff.
Nico, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!!

Loved the happy hour. Shot a game of pool. Comfy. Nice staff. Great dinner and free breakfast was fabulous. All around perfect!!
Candace, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Did not realise that the bar attached to the property was also a night club, it was a little too loud for our tastes. But the staff were very friendly, the breakfast was delicious and the rooms were very clean.
tara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall, the hotel was good. The breakfast was the best one during my trip to Iceland. The staff were friendly, and the room felt clean but had a strange smell in addition to the sulfur smell found in Iceland.
Willow, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

9/10

Wonderful hotel and the staff was amazing! We felt so welcome. The room we got was great but as summer nights in Iceland are very bright the curtains could be better. At least have roller blinds behind the blackout curtains. The food at the restaurant was amazing as was the breakfast.
Ingunn Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in a little town.

Got caught here during a snow storm and they easily accommodated an extension. The rooms are big although we had to fully get everything out of the room so that they could clean. Breakfast was great. Decor was dated, but that would be my only minor complaint. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Small town, not much to do except for the baths and puffins (which we couldn’t see because the road was closed).
Grace, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room itself was adequate. The shower is a little slippery for older folks. Beds were comfortable and the double pillows were an added bonus. The main issue was the restaurant. It appeared that service in that restaurant differs depending on the color of one’s skin which was disappointing as it put a small damper on my mother’s dream trip.
Ashlei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Firstly I’d like to thank the wonderful staff at this hotel for the lovely birthday surprise for my Fiancé when we arrived, you went above and beyond! The lady that checked us in was lovely, helpful and we didn’t have to wait long. Room was on the smaller side but had everything we needed for 1 night on our road trip - clean and comfortable. Breakfast was basic (same as most in Iceland) but plenty to fill you up and constantly replenished. Good location, lovely pizzeria and brewery a short walk away. Ample walking. Would stay again, thank you!

6/10 Good

Not a very friendly front desk staff, their free WiFi sucks, doesn’t work in rooms, works only near front desk. We had booked two rooms for two couples and they provided single beds that too in different directions.
Dhaval, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good place, but no ADA access.

First, you cannot phone the front desk, even when the system gives you the option of English, you cannot figure out a way to reach the hotel desk. And I needed to owing to a problem at the airport. Second, there is no ramp up to the lobby, so if you have heavy bags or ADA needs, this hotel is not for you. However, the breakfast is good, and loved the Smart TV. Room was nice and shower terrific.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel room itself was very nice. It was the first room we have stayed at in Iceland with multiple pillows. The shower was inconsistent in its ability to stay hot, but wouldn’t go as far to say it got cold when it shouldn’t have been. Opening a window was a must, as it got a little stuffy and warm overnight. The room did not come with a mini fridge. The toilet was also not the strongest, as it required multiple flushes in some instances. The onsite restaurant was nice. It was vegan friendly, but not an abundance of options. The menu was definitely on the pricier side, but had a wide array of options for someone with an unrestricted diet. Very pretty views from rooms. Breakfast was good. There was an assortment of fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, coffee, tea, cereal, and juices.
Sage, 1-night trip