"Hotel Skaftafell was a good stay for us mainly because of the location. It was the most convenient choice for being near our glacier hike the next morning, and it was also easy to drive back to after our Zodiac boat tour at Glacier Lagoon. For that part of the trip, the location was perfect.
The included breakfast was really good and had a nice variety. We also had dinner at the attached restaurant the night before. It was pricey, but the food was delicious. The kids’ menu was not great, but the staff were very kind and let us come in to eat even though we arrived only about five minutes before the end of seating.
The room itself was small, and the beds were just okay. There was nothing especially memorable about the room, but it worked fine for a short stay. There is also a gas station with a really good grill fairly close by, which was convenient.
Overall, this hotel was a practical and helpful stop because of the location, breakfast, restaurant, and easy access to the glacier activities we had planned."
"Horrible. Tried to cancel well ahead of time as I was sick with Covid and unable to travel and was told no canceling, so they charged me for a room that was never used….i guess I should have just arrived and gotten everyone sick?"
"Really great location. Food hotel is a very beautiful property with nice views. Restaurant was great with good vegetarian options. Huge room and bathroom"
"This is a unique property with a main building for check-in, the restaurant, and some guest rooms, plus additional rooms in a separate building and a mix of older and newer cabins. We really enjoyed our stay, though the layout was a bit confusing upon arrival."
Hotels near other Skaftafell Visitor Centre attractions
Skaftafell Camping
4.9/5 (166 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Skaftafell Camping, a lovely green space in Skaftafell. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Svartifoss Waterfall during your travels in Skaftafell. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.
Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Hvannadalshnukur, a lovely green space in Fagurholsmyri. While in this trendy area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Learn about the local history of Fagurholsmyri when you take a trip to Ingolfshofdi. While in this trendy area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
What's the area like around Skaftafell Visitor Centre?
Skaftafell Visitor Centre is located in Skaftafell. Travelers like this welcoming area for its parks and restaurants.
What's the best place to stay near Skaftafell Visitor Centre?
Skaftafell Lodges by Adventure Hotels is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Skaftafell Visitor Centre. Another good choice is Hotel Skaftafell, located 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Skaftafell Visitor Centre, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Skaftafell Visitor Centre.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Skaftafell Visitor Centre?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Skaftafell Visitor Centre, head over to our customer service page.