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About this property
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 9.3 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
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Malta“Good accomodation. Restaurant food was delicious. Breakfast too. Good location”- Chee
Singapore“The 3 horses galloping outside in the morning. Beautiful sunrise. Nice historic property.” - Kathleen
United States“The location was very convenient as a stop along the golden circle route. It is very picturesque and the room was clean.” - Honea United States“Great location, walk 3 min to La Fontana spa and hot springs bathing! Food somewhat limited choices but great pizza! Good room with private bath, did have construction at the time so a bit noisy but stopped at 8 pm.”
- Heather United States“Really enjoyed the historic value of the guesthouse. The staff were so welcoming. Breakfast was a treat! Great location to geysir and waterfalls. Enjoyed the Fontana spa next door. Thanks for the discount!”
- Meghan United States“We loved that it was central to several sights we wanted to visit, and that the Fontana spa was within walking distance.”
- Angela United States“The proximity to some hot springs and a well-reviewed local restaurant was a nice perk in this small community.”
- Timothy United States“Great location in the Golden Circle and the staff was very welcoming and went above and beyond to accommodate us. Even helped return some items we left behind on accident. Loved the historical feel of the facilities. Rooms were roomy, beds were...”
- Lana
Bahamas“Beautiful location in Laugarvatn, close to many main sights. Restaurants and grocery in the area are limited.” - Sandra United States“Location to geothermal spa and on Golden Loop. Bathroom towels were nice. Our one pump all in one shower soap/shampoo didnt work.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Heradsskolinn restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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.
