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Hótel Valaskjálf

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from East Iceland Heritage Museum

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Billiards
Front of property
Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Egilsstaðir

Hótel Valaskjálf puts you in the heart of Egilsstaðir, steps from East Iceland Heritage Museum and within a 15-minute stroll of Fardaga Waterfall. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a nightclub. .Ölstofan Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy access to horse riding/hire and hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Egilsstaðir hotel include Vök Baths and Seydisfjordur Harbour.

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Minjasafn Austurlands - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lagarfljót - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fardaga Waterfall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seydisfjordur Harbour - 26 min drive - 33.4 km

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
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A nightclub, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hótel Valaskjálf. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Egilsstaðir hotel.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hótel Valaskjálf offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 cot

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses geothermal energy.

We should mention

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Hótel Valaskjálf offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Yep, Hótel Valaskjálf has a free self car park.

Does Hótel Valaskjálf serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors are hooked on the free continental breakfast here! Offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hótel Valaskjálf?

No, Hótel Valaskjálf does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hótel Valaskjálf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hótel Valaskjálf?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was easy to find. Access to reception is through a flight of stairs, have to carry your heavy luggage. The room that was given to us smelled bad and noticed the toilet had not been cleaned; I immediately notified the receptionist and right away placed us in a better room and handled the situation. I wish I could give a better review, even after the issue was resolved, but I did not feel comfortable for the remainder of my stay (use of bathroom, eating in the restaurant).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathi

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariano, Wahiawz

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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