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Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Exterior
Hiking
Meeting facility
Hiking
Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr

Explore the area

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840 Laugarvatn, Bláskógabyggd, South Iceland, 840
  • Laugarvatn Fontana
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Thingvellir National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Geysir Hot Springs
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Living area

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Single room, Shared Bathroom

Single room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • Lake view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Desk
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Laugarvatn

A family-friendly stay in Bláskógabyggd awaits you at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse. You'll be 12.2 km (7.6 mi) from Thingvellir National Park and 24.3 km (15.1 mi) from Skalholt Historical Site. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Bláskógabyggd hotel include Kerid Crater and Skalholt Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thingvellir National Park - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Kerid Crater - 19 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 23 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Gullfoss - 29 min drive - 37.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Efstidalur II - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lindin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Barnloft - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gallerí - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Good Burger - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse

Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse. Self parking is free.

This Bláskógabyggd hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1928
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse offers 25 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Bláskógabyggd hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

Danish, English, French, German, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish

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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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ISK 2,350 for adults and ISK 1,250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 6 children stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ISK 2350 for adults and from ISK 1250 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

  • Up to 6 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse on 24 Apr 2025 start from NZ$203.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

Yep, Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

No, there is no spa at this property. Laugarvatn Fontana is a short 3-minute walk away.

What makes Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse.

Is Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse is a hit with families.

Does Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

No, Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 343 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful unique building right next to the hot springs. A great stop on the ring road!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serguei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfest was great. Host was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bakery in the same parking lot is a very neat spot to visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braden

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

Charming historic building

Great stay and lovely environment, historic building
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toulon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful guesthouse next to a fantastic hotsprings. Very quiet and peaceful with easy access to NP and other sites. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic guesthouse, friendly staff, clwan and comfortable rooms, walking distance to the Laugarvatn Fontana.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Liliana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Showers could better curtains and drainage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris, Houston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Guesthouse is situated near the lake with great surroundings. The check in process is quick and the guest room is clean. The staffs we met are very friendly. The continental breakfast is decent for the price. The issues to us were 1) the shared shower rooms and bathrooms; 2) noise from next door. It looks there are only one shower for male and two for female for the entire second floor of more that 20 plus guest rooms. We feel these bathrooms and showrooms are least clean ones we encountered in Iceland. The property is a conversion of a historical building and was not fully sound proof, so you can hear what the noise from next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A striking building on a large property with a beautiful lake view. Parking and check in was super easy. The shared bathrooms were well maintained and not too hard to find a free shower or toilet. Rooms were huge but the artwork is vintage and could be unsettling for some. Our rooms had an embroidered clown wall hanging… This was a great stay for my group as it was close enough to popular attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely aesthetic, rooms are tidy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and walks near lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views,very clean and quiet. Very friendly staff. Very unique and special place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a hostel not a guesthouse. Group bathrooms are down the hall. Steep front door stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So cute. Love that I could walk to Laugarvatn Fontana (there's a discount if you say you are staying at the guesthouse), had a beautiful view of the lake, and the restaurant Was pretty good. Really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and friendly staff, delicious food and very comfortable stay. They make you feel so welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and very friendly staff. Requested for two twin beds and staff were very prompt with getting back to me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jahaida

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting with a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024