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Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse

2.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Single room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $183
$159 nightly
$183 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26

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840 Laugarvatn, Bláskógabyggd, South Iceland, 840
  • Place, Laugarvatn Fontana
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thingvellir National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Kerid Crater
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Living area

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bookshelf, a chair, a radiator, and a window.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Laugarvatn

With a stay at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse in Bláskógabyggd, you'll be 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Thingvellir National Park and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Skalholt Historical Site. .This family-friendly hotel is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Skalholt Cathedral and 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Kerid Crater.

What's nearby

  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Thingvellir National Park - 17 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Kerid Crater - 23 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Gullfoss - 44 min drive - 30.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Efstidalur II - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vinastræti Veitingahús - ‬10 min walk
  • Babylon Bistro
  • ‪Lindin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gallerí - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse

Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse offers 25 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Bláskógabyggd hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ISK 2,450 for adults and ISK 1,250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Reception hall
  • Renewable energy used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 2450 for adults and ISK 1250 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses some geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Heradsskolinn Hostel Laugarvatn
Heradsskolinn Laugarvatn
Heradsskolinn
Heradsskolinn Historic
Héraðskólinn Hostel Laugarvatn
Héraðskólinn Hostel
Héraðskólinn Laugarvatn
Héraðskólinn
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse Hotel
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse Bláskógabyggd
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse Hotel Bláskógabyggd

Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 384 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

lamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, clean. Cool building with lots of character
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very friendly folks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this cute, historic guesthouse. It was cosy and inviting and the food in the restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easygoing fun place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to relax into.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location and property. Great place to unwind after a busy day along the golden circle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good price point
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay here again.

Great location. Fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay on the Golden Circle in Iceland. Lovely quiet, clean accommodation. Staff were lovely also. I ate in the restaurant, pizza, and it was delicious and huge portion of a pizza. Had breakfast in the morning and that was excellent also. Great ample spaces for parking. Handy grocery store few hundred metres away. Comfortable clean bed and room. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loryane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, history
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Kamsiah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is more like a hostel than guest house in term of the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful guesthouse , very clean and beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location, close to a lovely hot spring spa with a 10% discount with staying here, historic building. Downside was the bright lights outside the window without blackout shades made it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming historic building

Great stay and lovely environment, historic building
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Venkateswara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean very friendly, well updated older building be sure to know that all of the room do not have ensuite bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place with amazing food to go with it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic guesthouse, friendly staff, clwan and comfortable rooms, walking distance to the Laugarvatn Fontana.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bakery in the same parking lot is a very neat spot to visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This guesthouse was so cozy and quiet - very unique and so glad this property was available!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
It it convenient and was an affordable option for the area as we stopped by on the road trip, but the bathing area was not clean and did not like the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kabir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to bread baking and hot spring
Stayed 1 night in May 2024