Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
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About this property
Located within the famous Golden Circle sightseeing trail, Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse 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 25 km. Gullfoss Waterfall is 38 km away. Laugarvatn Geothermal Bath is right next to the guest house. Popular area activities include hiking in the Highlands and fishing in Lake Laugarvatn.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
4 single beds and 1 bunk bed or 2 single beds and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 large double bed Bedroom 3 2 single beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Johan
Netherlands“Beautiful and quiet environment, close to several spots you can visit. The restaurant is also a recommendation.” - Lauren
Canada“Charming location with lots of personality. Breakfast was excellent. Room was spacious - we had a family room with more lovely sitting area and more than enough space for three people. Dinner was also very good. Great location.” - Jenny
Sweden“Everything was great. The staff was very welcoming and the common areas are cool. We all slept very well here.” 
Livia
Iceland“Special old building vibe, nice location. Kind staff and flexible booking.”
Tobi
New Zealand“Great location and good value for money. Very attentive staff”- Eileen
Taiwan“A great place to stay when visiting the Golden Circle. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel's decor is lovely and has a historic charm.” 
Brice
France“Breakfast was very good and not too expensive. Loved all the decorations and atmosphere there. The view over the lake is insane!!!”- Elena
United Kingdom“Property had lots of history , very clean , warm, it had everything that we needed ( paper towels , regular towels , equipped kitchen) , free wifi , free parking , friendly staff , breakfast available” - Zohreh
Russia“Cozy , beautiful . Excellent location. Nice restaurant.” - Liam United Kingdom“We had a great night in Laugarvtan! Easy and smooth check-in, parking out front, standard room with nice decor. The shared facilities were clean and tidy. It had a good atmosphere and feel to it. Lots of history and art to look at throughout. Not...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Heradsskolinn restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
View
- Mountain view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Children's high chair
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Darts
- BilliardsAdditional charge
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Packed lunches
- Express check-in/check-out
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
- Danish
- German
- English
- Icelandic
- Polish
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
