Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

Located within the famous Golden Circle sightseeing trail, Héradsskólinn Historic Guest house overlooks Lake Laugarvatn, Hekla Volcano and the Eyjafjallajökull Glacier. A bistro, café, bar and tour desk are found on site. WiFi is free. Set in a 1920s former school building, Héradsskolinn offers both private rooms and dorms. All rooms feature bright décor, lake- or mountain views and access to a pool table and TV lounge. Guests can choose between rooms with private or shared bathrooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at Héradsskolinn’s bistro. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar or relax in the library. A children’s playroom is also found on site. Thingvellir National Park and the famous Geysir Hot Spring are within 16 mi. Gullfoss Waterfall is 24 mi away. Laugarvatn Geothermal Bath is right next to the guest house. Popular area activities include hiking in the Highlands and fishing in Lake Laugarvatn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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See what guests loved the most:

Fay
United States United States
“Quirky, comfortable, and great location! The staff is very friendly and helpful. We’ve stayed here twice and will absolutely stay again when visiting Iceland.”
Betsy
United States United States
“This hotel was a former school and has a unique layout. It is conveniently located on the Golden Circle. The bed was great.”
Vaidotas
Lithuania Lithuania
“Nėra virtuvės, bet viduje yra restoranas. Labai įdomi vieta, yra baseinas ir ežeras su karštais šaltiniais. Patiko mandagios, entuziastingos darbuotojos.”
Tanya
Canada Canada
“easy check in, comfortable roooms, view from the window just as I had booked and expected, breakfast and kitchen staff were helpful. Amazing :)”
Mark
United States United States
“Unique building that looks like a Wes Anderson set including historic props on a beautiful property. Staff was very friendly and suggested great restaurants and baths nearby.”
Sóley
United States United States
“I love the historic feel of the place and the room was very cozy.”
Dee
United States United States
“This historic building was interesting with old photographs and some antiques on display. The radiator in our room wouldn't turn off so the staff was gracious enough to move us to another room. Shared bathroom was not a problem. The facility...”
Harvey
Australia Australia
“The customer service delivered by Ernesto! Above and beyond the call of duty, and all with a smile 😁😁😁”
Debbie
United States United States
“Love the vintage feeling with all the history there”
Kimberly
United States United States
“The room was very clean, shower and toilets were near by. Location was perfect.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Heradsskolinn restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Héradsskolinn in advance.

Sleeping bags are not allowed.

If booking more than 5 rooms, special policies apply.

Please inform Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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