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Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel in Bláskógabyggd with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Single room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Surrounded by Thingvellir National Park, Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse offers a warm welcome with a garden and coffee shop. Enjoy quality time with family at the playground or unwind on the terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
The current price is ₩110,085
₩131,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8

Room options

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Living area

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

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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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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840 Laugarvatn, Bláskógabyggd, South Iceland, 840

What's nearby

  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thingvellir National Park - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Kerid Crater - 23 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Skalholt Historical Site - 24 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 35.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Efstidalur II - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lindin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Babylon Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vinastræti Veitingahús - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gallerí - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse

Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse puts you within a 15-minute drive of Thingvellir National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 6 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1928
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ISK 2450 for adults and ISK 1250 for children

Policies

This property uses geothermal energy.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like snowmobiling and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse like?

Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse is located a short 3-minute walk from Laugarvatn Fontana. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Restaurant
Food
Building
Bathroom
Lake
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent, with a good variety of options and a reasonable price. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay here again.

Great location. Fantastic staff.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a beautiful place to stay.
nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a nice introduction to Iceland. A truly historic building set in a tranquil setting. Sublime and delightful.
Stephen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay!

10/10 Exceptional

The bakery in the same parking lot is a very neat spot to visit
Juliana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful guesthouse , very clean and beautiful location
Neha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This guesthouse was so cozy and quiet - very unique and so glad this property was available!
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great clean place with amazing food to go with it.
Kyle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean and quiet
Antoinette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfest was great. Host was super nice.
Serguei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing building, very clean, great location, good price

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and very friendly staff. Requested for two twin beds and staff were very prompt with getting back to me.
Sharun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This guesthouse is an interesting use of an old schoolhouse in an area of Iceland with only a few other options. We found it a great stopover, and it has a relationship with the neighboring Fontana baths, a developed hot spring facility.
James W, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay, only the lack of elevator would be the downside.
Krzysztof, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful building with nice decoration. But there has no pantry for ppls to cook dinner/ prepare breakfast
Pui Shi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place is historic and has a lot of character. The breakfast buffett was very good - not included with the room but the price was reasonable. You have to take your shoes off while inside the guesthouse which is inconvenient when going in and out with luggage but not bad while inside.
Sara, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

thin walls

The only issue we had was the noise in the hall coming through the door and walls till everyone settled down at night. Otherwise a nice stay and location. Hot spring pool just down the street. Also several restaurants close by.
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dan at check in was amazing. The property is much nicer than advertised with avant-garde interior design. Has a library etc. This place has sumptuous meals and has nothing to do with being a hostel. Our room had a sea view and we were awoken by the chirping birds each am as we left the windows open. Highly recommended
J FRED, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

False Advertising

The place was fine, but it was not as advertised. We ended up having to leave a day early as a result. Do not trust the pictures.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean and comfortable stay!

This guest house is very clean and well maintained. The location was excellent, and we lucked out with a great northern lights show in mid-Sept. Our room was on the 3rd floor, there was no shower on that floor so we went down to the 2nd floor for showers, but not a big deal (no waiting, though the inn was pretty full). The breakfast was excellent, and the house spacious and truly historic. There are many rooms and open areas to relax and read, even a yoga room in the basement. The guests were all quiet and peaceful. Shoes are removed at the entry, which helps to keep it clean. If stairs are a problem, you should request a room on the 2nd floor, an elevator goes up to that level.
Courtney, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room layout is worse than in a typical college dorm - two beds are together and not separate. Practically no closet space and drawer space. Rooms on top floor are under the roof slant that decreases room volume. But the worst thing is the scarcity of bathrooms - there is only 1 bathroom on the 3rd floor and only 2 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. Completely inadequate for the number of rooms in this guesthouse. The quality of rooms and amenities is only 2 stars (or even 1 star). The only nice thing about this guesthouse was the restaurant (good food and service, very reasonably priced) and the friendliness of staff (even though the front desk closes at 9 p.m.)
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Leuke oude school
Abraham, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gemütlich eingerichtet
Bianka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location, history
Christine, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible place to get rest

While the room was clean and comfortable we couldn’t sleep. Parties and loud noises all night. We wanted to rest and ended up having a terrible night. No one cared about the noise. I asked them if it’s normally like this. Terrible place to stay.
J tuazonmccheyne, 1-night trip