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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“Great location at the lake and walking distance to Fontana hot springs.”
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Michelle
Canada
“This property has so much character and charm. It is beautiful.”
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Michaele
United States
“Staff were so accommodating and welcoming. Lovely setting. A great hike right across the street!”
Cyntia_p
Canada
“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,...”
Elva
Latvia
“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...”
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Beltran
Argentina
“the house is beautiful with history and the staff very friendly”
Lily79
Malta
“Good accomodation. Restaurant food was delicious. Breakfast too. Good location”
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Chee
Singapore
“The 3 horses galloping outside in the morning. Beautiful sunrise. Nice historic property.”
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Kathleen
United States
“The location was very convenient as a stop along the golden circle route. It is very picturesque and the room was clean.”
Honea
United States
“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.”
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Heradsskolinn restaurant
Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
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 Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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