About
Located within the famous Golden Circle sightseeing trail, Héradsskólinn Historic Guest house overlooks Lake Laugarvatn, Hekla Volcano and the Eyjafjallajökull Glacier. A bistro, café, bar and tour desk are found on site. WiFi is free. Set in a 1920s former school building, Héradsskolinn offers both private rooms and dorms. All rooms feature bright décor, lake- or mountain views and access to a pool table and TV lounge. Guests can choose between rooms with private or shared bathrooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at Héradsskolinn’s bistro. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar or relax in the library. A children’s playroom is also found on site. Thingvellir National Park and the famous Geysir Hot Spring are within 16 mi. Gullfoss Waterfall is 24 mi away. Laugarvatn Geothermal Bath is right next to the guest house. Popular area activities include hiking in the Highlands and fishing in Lake Laugarvatn.
435 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.8
- Staff
- 9.2
- Location
- 9.2
What Guests Say
- “I loved this place and all the history of it. I loved that a hot springs was right down the hill. They also made good food here. My room…”
- “Location. Historical Charm. Free Parking. Setting on Lake.”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Business Center
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/3Standard Double Room
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
1/4Three-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- Accessible by lift
- Bath or Shower
- Children's high chair
- Cleaning products
1/4Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- Accessible by lift
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carbon monoxide detector
1/1Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
1/4Double Room with Shared bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
- Bathtub grab bar
1/1Entire Private Dormitory - Mixed
- Bath or Shower
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Linens
1/4Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
1/2Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
1/11 Person in Dormitory - Mixed
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Desk
- Hair dryer
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What Guests Loved
Based on 435 reviews
Pros +
- I loved this place and all the history of it. I loved that a hot springs was right down the hill. They also made good food here. My room was small but very clean, and I liked it. Staff were friendly.
- Location. Historical Charm. Free Parking. Setting on Lake.
- Great stay friendly staff!
Cons -
- Can be a little loud. Breakfast was average.
- Very few amenities, shared bathrooms were lacking in supplies, very outdated, bad odor in the room that they attempted to mask with air freshener but it didn't work, poor selections for food and the food did not taste that good
- Got bag lunch to go. Was definitely more food than we needed. Wishing we would have just ordered 1 lunch and could have saved money. Threw half of both lunches away.
I loved this place and all the history of it. I loved that a hot springs was right down the hill. They also made good food here. My room was small but very clean, and I liked it. Staff were friendly.
Location. Historical Charm. Free Parking. Setting on Lake.
Can be a little loud. Breakfast was average.
Great stay friendly staff!
Everything was good.
Outside was charming, staff was nice
Very few amenities, shared bathrooms were lacking in supplies, very outdated, bad odor in the room that they attempted to mask with air freshener but it didn't work, poor selections for food and the food did not taste that good
Nice place to stay.
Got bag lunch to go. Was definitely more food than we needed. Wishing we would have just ordered 1 lunch and could have saved money. Threw half of both lunches away.
Convenient location for us, very nice looking from the outside, comfortable.
The room felt a bit tight and the shades, once you rolled them down, could have been cleaned better.
We loved the apartment. The layout was great and it felt really homey
Disappointed that the local spa was closed for renovations as we had looked forward to that.
Great location, gorgeous building, AMAZING staff. I loved how it had its own restaurant downstairs. Very cozy environment.
Wifi would barely work from inside the room (outside the room was fine). The single room I stayed had no hangers, so my jackets were lying around.
Location and history.
You can hear everything through the walls and the doors slam.
Staff were so accommodating and welcoming. Lovely setting. A great hike right across the street!
The location of this accommodation is quite ideal if you plan on visiting the Golden Circle or cross the country on route 35 like we did. It is a quiet area and you can even enjoy seeing horses at breakfast.The breakfast was quite good, altough a bit more on the pricy side, compared to other accommodations we stayed at. We also really enjoyed the pizza the night we arrived. We also liked the lounge area, that was vibrant and nice to sit.Everyone in the staff was quite helpful.
We felt like there isn't enough toilets and showers for the size of the accommodation and the showers were not too tempting.
The building is beautiful both inside and out, with a unique charm thanks to its history as an old school. The atmosphere has a very cool, distinctive vibe. Our room was on the smaller side, but it was comfortable and cozy. The shared bathrooms were decent and served their purpose. We also opted for breakfast, which featured a wide variety of options—and everything we tried was delicious.
Good accomodation. Restaurant food was delicious. Breakfast too. Good location
The 3 horses galloping outside in the morning. Beautiful sunrise. Nice historic property.
The hotel is beautifully decorated, the staff friendly and everything is very clean.
The room was in a part of the building not isolated at all from the noises, and very small (for the price) ...
The location was very convenient as a stop along the golden circle route. It is very picturesque and the room was clean.
The hallways/common areas were sort of a mess with towels and knickknacks lying around.
Great location, walk 3 min to La Fontana spa and hot springs bathing! Food somewhat limited choices but great pizza! Good room with private bath, did have construction at the time so a bit noisy but stopped at 8 pm.
Noise from construction repairs…
The place was a tidy with a nice breakfast.
Would have enjoyed better pillows.
Really enjoyed the historic value of the guesthouse. The staff were so welcoming. Breakfast was a treat! Great location to geysir and waterfalls. Enjoyed the Fontana spa next door. Thanks for the discount!
Odd art on the walls like embroidery of a child crying in the hallway.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 3 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Héradsskolinn in advance. Sleeping bags are not allowed. If booking more than 5 rooms, special policies apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Location
Héradsskóli, Laugarvatn
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