Skaftafell

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Breathtaking view of Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue and volcanic mountains around on South Iceland.
Breathtaking view of Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue and volcanic mountains around on South Iceland.
Panorama Aussicht auf den Skaftafellsjökull Gletscher im Skaftafell Nationalpark
Inside an ice cave in Vatnajokull, Iceland, the ice is thousands of years old and so packed it is harder than steel and crystal clear. Winter travel around the world.  Beautiful landscape background
beautiful hike in the surroundings of Skaftafell. When i saw this mountain, it turns a big smile on my face!
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Hotel Skaftafell

Hotel Skaftafell

3 out of 5
Skaftafelli 2 Skaftafell
The price is ¥38,199 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
¥38,199
¥43,424 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skaftafell. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The room was on another building, which is unpleasent on Winter. The breakfast doesn't have much variety and the restaurant food we experimence at dinner was not the best.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Hotel Skaftafell
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

4 out of 5
Hnappavellir, 785 Öræfi Fagurholsmyri Eastern Region
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥38,125 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
¥38,125
¥43,330 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
The hotel was amazing overall—truly the life you deserve. The staff were incredibly nice, the property is beautiful, and the bed is very comfortable. The bathroom is spacious, and the spa being open late is a great bonus. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I wish I had stayed there one more ...

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Adventure Hotel Hof

Adventure Hotel Hof

2.5 out of 5
Hof 1 Fagurholsmyri South Iceland
Stay at this hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (554 reviews)
Room was nice, staff was very nice. The location is very central. I’d recommend

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Adventure Hotel Hof
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aurora Cabins

Aurora Cabins

3 out of 5
Hafnavegur Höfn South Iceland
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Höfn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Silfurnes Golf Course and Hornafjordur Art ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
Clean room, easy check in, perfect setup. Would love to return.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Aurora Cabins
Old Cottages

Old Cottages

3 out of 5
Reynivellir 2 Reynivellir
Stay at this cottage in Reynivellir. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and The Thorbergur Center are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
Best location near to glaciers and diamond beach.clean and cozy. Good for 6-8 people.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Old Cottages
Krákhamar apartments

Krákhamar apartments

3 out of 5
Blábjörg Djupivogur
Stay at this cottage in Djupivogur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.
Krákhamar apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Skaftafell

4.6
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

AHP

Artic Adventures has awesome glacier hiking tours.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Need to see.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice and secluded but still near general stores and other amenities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful area. The weather was an issue for us, but we made the best of it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fantastic park and surrounding area

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Just beautiful- we used Icelandic Mountain Guides to go out of the glacier. I’d highly recommend. An experience of a lifetime.