Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse

Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse Hostel in Southern Region

About this hostel

Situated in Southern Region, this attractive hostel for $98 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Located within the famous Golden Circle sightseeing trail, Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse overlooks Lake Laugarvatn, Hekla Volcano and the Eyjafjallajökull Glacier. A bistro, café, bar and tour desk are found on site. WiFi is free.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

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Nearby attractions

Friðland að Fjallabaki

50.67 miles

Fagrifoss

78.98 miles

The Commonwealth farm

28.32 miles

Búrfells Forest

28.68 miles

Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse

4.2

Excellent(1,296 Reviews)

Hostel in Southern Region

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Southern Region

Nearby attractions

Friðland að Fjallabaki

50.67 miles

Fagrifoss

78.98 miles

The Commonwealth farm

28.32 miles

Búrfells Forest

28.68 miles

Reviews

4.2/5.0

Excellent(1,296 Reviews)

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3.0

Aug 2023

Poor

The beds were horrible.

10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Staff were amazing! Friendly and shared the stories of their family and the school.

Needs more showers and place for toiletries. Hair dryer would be nice. I was told the owners are going to redesign the interior and lose the history of the school. This is wrong and the school should be maintained. Its charm is why we stayed.

9.0

Aug 2023

Bright and pretty

Simple, light, comfy room; historic building inside and out; location next to Laugarvatn Fontana; beautiful surroundings; spacious and cozy common areas; friendly service

10.0

Aug 2023

Amazing! Highly recommend!

Such an incredible place with great vibes! Staff couldn’t have been better and they have a great breakfast for only $2200 kr. Easy parking and comfy beds. Plenty of restrooms and showers even though they are shared. Also kind of nice that everyone takes off their shoes since many people are hiking and have very dirty boots. Would highly recommend!

6.0

Jul 2023

Good location, quirky decorations.

NIce atmosphere in communal lounge and dining room

Room was very small, No access to tea and coffee making facilities

8.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful building

Beautiful historical building at walking distance from the Fontana hot springs. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Excellent restaurant with diverses options. Pool table in the basement.

Showers and toilets are shared by many rooms. The windows should be equipped with mosquito nets because it's too hot with windows closed but invaded by bugs with windows open.

8.0

Jul 2023

Historic stay

Lovely clean facilities and friendly staff. Rooms are comfortable It's a very cool historic building

Food and drink on-site is expensive

10.0

Jun 2023

Highly recommended!

Great atmosphere and the owner was such a nice guy to chat with.

Nothing

7.0

Jun 2023

Good

Check out at 10 is a little bit to early when on vacation.

9.0

Jun 2023

Great stay

Friendly staff, great location, delicious breakfast.

9.0

Jun 2023

A wonderful property with great staff hospitality

The hospitality of the staff at this lodging location is what really made it an excellent stay.

A few of the bathrooms were not well stocked with supplies. Bathroom sinks drained very slowly.

5.0

May 2023

Passable

location close to many attractions

very small room without even a sink in the room (only shared bathroom), small window.

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

The property was amazing! Clean, great food cozy atmosphere and cozy.

10.0

Feb 2023

incredible

atmosphere, historical vibe, breakfast, friendly staff

9.0

Feb 2023

Great!

Fantastic building, lounge looks amazing.

Shared toilets were across from our room and we could hear that ;)

9.0

Jan 2023

Wonderful

Very friendly staff, beautiful building in and out, comfortable beds, great location and good food. I would definitely return!

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Perfect location for exploring the golden circle. Cosy and welcoming atmosphere. Super helpful and friendly staff. Within walking distance of the Fontana thermal spa which is worth a visit. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it.

Nothing!

1.0

Dec 2022

no customer friendly

the roads to hotel was inaccessible. no refund freezes.

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

- beautiful building, linking past and present, amazing old furniture and modern facilities - very quiet and cosy - communal seating areas

- lights outside of the building a bit annoying as bright, but not disturbing in sleep

10.0

Oct 2022

homely and luxurious

a great guesthouse with wonderful hosts, and perfectly located. The bed was extremely comfortable, the bathrooms had great showers and the room was a good size. The breakfast was an excellent selection and very nicely presented, and we were asked if we wanted to wrap up what we had not eaten and take it for lunch (being provided with foil and bags). one of nicest places we have stayed.

nothing

10.0

Oct 2022

Loved our stay, great location in a cute town in a very comfortable family room.

The property was fascinating and very well kept. The restaurant was great.

There were some families with small children running wild in the hallways in the evening.

9.0

Oct 2022

clean centrally located hotel with good breakfast buffet

The location is amazing. It's just steps away from the spa and several restaurants. The breakfast was tasty and a good variety of things, although they didn't get everything out until nearly 30 min after breakfast time started.

We were located in a corner room at the front of the building. This meant we got the noise from people standing around talking and also the flood lights illuminating the building made it very bright in our room even with the curtains. Also they make you take off your shoes, which is a bit odd. They do have slippers, but it was not apparent how frequently they are washed so I chose to walk in my socks instead.

9.0

Oct 2022

Beautifull historic house located between Gulfoss and the Þingvellir national park.

There is no doubth the house is beautifull and is located in a beautifull landscape. The decoration inside is amazing, full of old radios, pianos, cupboards, etc. It also has a big library, a cosy restaurant and large common areas where to stay during the cold winter. I took a room with shared bathroom. The room was clean and enjoyed nice views of the lake. There are plenty of plugs to charge your devices. There were several toilets and bathrooms and all of them were clean and functional. There are toilets in all floors but showers only in the second floor. The armosphere is that of a family house or youth hostel. Of course you need to remove your shoes before entering. The house has lots of photos of the founders and famous people hosted here. The house is conveniently located in between Gulfoss and the Þingvellir national park.

They must improve the quality of quilts.

10.0

Oct 2022

Stunning building/decor, superb staff, yummy food, good prices, cozy vibe. Will definitely go back!

Absolutely beautiful attention to detail, loved all the old artifacts, pictures etc and that they preserved the history of this historic building! Rooms were cute with a great view, comfy beds and adequate info about everything. Dinner was good quality for the price, the coffee in the morning was some of the best I´ve had in Iceland. All the staff were exceptional, friendly and professional, and Dan at reception gave us all the info, answered our questions, was very informative about everything, polite and friendly. Whoever is in charge here, knows what they´re doing and has anticipated guest needs. Everything was clean, they provided slippers, cozy common areas and so nice to be able to see the history of the place decorating the hotel.

A couple hooks in the room would be nice so we can hang up towels and coats. And a bedside lamp would be nice, as otherwise it was bright white office light (not my fave type of lighting for a hotel) or complete darkness.

9.0

Oct 2022

I wish I could be back there

Location : great views, and short steps to a great pool and exemplary restaurant. Friendly staff, and a lovely lounge

Lousy pizza… but the rest of the food was very good

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Southern Region?

The average price for a rental in Southern Region is $123 per night. This rental is $25 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, tv, and wheelchair accessible.

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Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Southern Region

Nearby attractions

Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse

Hostel in Southern Region

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Southern Region

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Southern Region?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse?

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