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Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse

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

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Meeting facility
Reception

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 price is $85
includes taxes & fees
$71 per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14

Room options

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Living area

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
  • 139 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 161 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Desk
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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includes taxes & fees
$83 per night
Jan 14 - Jan 15
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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
  • Thingvellir National Park - 13 min drive
  • Kerid Crater - 19 min drive
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 23 min drive
  • Gullfoss - 29 min drive

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

Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse is a great choice for a stay in Bláskógabyggd. 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.

Languages

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

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
LOCAL_PARKING

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 2350 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.

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 hiking and horseback riding. 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.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

10/10 Exceptional

Charming historic building
Great stay and lovely environment, historic building
Braden, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kathleen, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful guesthouse next to a fantastic hotsprings. Very quiet and peaceful with easy access to NP and other sites. Highly recommend!
Toulon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Historic guesthouse, friendly staff, clwan and comfortable rooms, walking distance to the Laugarvatn Fontana.
Gabriel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Showers could better curtains and drainage.
Liliana, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Chris, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Erika, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oliver, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Reiko, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely aesthetic, rooms are tidy
Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful view and walks near lake.
Denis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views,very clean and quiet. Very friendly staff. Very unique and special place!
Ross, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The property is a hostel not a guesthouse. Group bathrooms are down the hall. Steep front door stairs.
Barbara, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and friendly staff, delicious food and very comfortable stay. They make you feel so welcome
Patrycja, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

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 with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jahaida, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roland, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely setting with a beautiful view of the lake.
susan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

4/10 Fair

Eun Hye, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review