Hótel Valaskjálf

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Standard Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Billiards
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Skogarlondum 3, Egilsstaðir, 0701
  • Place, East Iceland Heritage Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Minjasafn Austurlands
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fardaga Waterfall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Egilsstadir (EGS)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Egilsstaðir

Hótel Valaskjálf is centrally located in Egilsstaðir, a 1-minute walk from East Iceland Heritage Museum and 11 minutes by foot from Fardaga Waterfall. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Vök Baths and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Seydisfjordur Harbour.

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Minjasafn Austurlands - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lagarfljót - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fardaga Waterfall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Seydisfjordur Harbour - 26 min drive - 20.8 miles

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

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from East Iceland Heritage Museum
Hótel Valaskjálf offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at Restaurant Glóð or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Restaurant Glóð - Onsite diner.
Ölstofan Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ölstofan Bar
  • Restaurant Glóð

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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 geothermal energy

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Hótel Valaskjálf Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 318 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariano, Wahiawz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big windows to watch Aurora Borealis
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not recommended

This is a hotel with rooms that are very old and dated. Tiny tiny bathroom with only an overhead shower. No shower wand or shower cap so be prepared to get your hair wet. No tissues, hair conditioner or other amenities you would expect at this price point. Hair dryer provided is also ancient. Requires you to continuously squeeze the handle in order for air to flow. Then it practically overheats. No cool button. Ridiculous place. No staff around in the breakfast area. Most of the food was cold and picked over by 9 am. There are very few hotels and guesthouses in this area so they can do what they want and guests have to take it. If you can book elsewhere, I suggest doing so.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No value for money

Hotel is below average meanwhile price is quite high, no value for money at all. Room was in a bad condition, it’s actually like a Motel or Hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Will stay here again

Pleasant hotel, great staff. Note that there is no elevator. Restaurant has good choices, buffet breakfast has hot and cold selections. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stanislav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older, basic hotel. Not too many other options in area. Great restaurant with good pizza.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast provided
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, but with small and noise rooms. Nice restaurant and bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bailey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmeet

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All you need for one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willow

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Functional room, great breakfast, nice staff, wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfred pk

Traveled with family
I didn't like it as it's way too pricey for its quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An obliging receptionist arranged an early check in. Good buffet breakfast.The door lock was super difficult to use. Smart TV had no free channels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really great experience here and the best mattresses we've found by far. This is the 5th night in Iceland for us and the previous 4 hotels the mattresses were not good at all. This hotel was lovely in every respect. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The continental breakfast they offered was probably the nicest one I've ever had - anywhere. Good water, good tv, good location, nice hotel :-)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jagrutiben

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

KAI HONG, NEWRY

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Rooms were just what we needed. Great restaurant attached to the hotel. Very walkable surroundings. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025