Because we know it is not always easy to find good information about accommodation in Skaftafell and Vatnajökull area we decided to provide you with a list of available places and some information about them.
You have different options, you can stay in a campsite, in a guesthouse or in a hotel. We would like also to remind you that
it is highly advised to book your accommodation in Skaftafell as soon as you can since in the summer it can turn into an almost impossible mission.
Below is a list of campsites, guesthouses and hotels in Skaftafell vincinity*:
* If you know of any other place, or own an accommodation that is not listed, please send us an email and we will gladly add you!
Fosshotel Skaftafell
This 3* hotel is strategically located just about 2km from Skaftafell National Park, and with a view to the Vatnajökull Glacier from some of the rooms. The Hotel offers 63 rooms, with private bathroom, and a nice restaurant. Fuel station just across from the hotel.
Freysnesi- 785 Öræfi
tel: 354-478-1945
www.hotelskaftafell.is
www.fosshotel.is
sales@fosshotel.is
Campground and sleeping bag accommodation at Svínafell
Svínafell in Öræfi offers sleepingbag accomodation in six cottages and 6 rooms. Each cottage housing 4 people in two bunk beds. Each cabin contains a basin with running water, cutlery and crockery for up to four people. Basic cooking facilities, showers and toilets are available. In Svínafell you also have a campground for 100 to 150 people and laundry services.
785 Öræfum
tel: 354-478-1765
www.svinafell.com
Bölti Guesthouse
This guesthouse is inside if the
National Park, and the best option if you are coming with the bus,
since all the other places are quite a far walking distance from the
Park. The guesthouse offers sleepingbag accomodation for 18 people.
Skaftafell
tel: 354-478-1626
bolti123@gmail.com
Litla-Hof Guesthouse
Litla Hof offers accomodation and breakfast for 20 persons all year around. It is located in Öræfi, about 15 km from Skaftafell.
Hof in Öræfi
tel: 478-1670
www.farmholidays.is
Guesthouse Frost & Fire
Also located in the Öræfi district this guesthouse is open from May to September. The guesthouse has 21 rooms, a reception with a large lounge and a spacious
dining room. On ground floor there are new baths, a sauna, a hot pot (jacuzzi) and new relaxation facilities available for guests in the guesthouse. Breakfast included.
Hof in Öræfi
tel: 478-2260
www.frostandfire.is
hof@frostogfuni.is
Vesturhús
Vesturhús offers sleeping-bag accommodation in Hof, also about 15 km from Skaftafell. The guesthouse has room from 2 to 4 people and good kitchen facilities, bathroom and showers.
Hof in Öræfi
Tel: 4741200
Mobile: 8620890
vesturhus@vortex.is
Hof 1
Accommodation in 19 double rooms and 2 single rooms, also 8 rooms in 4 unit cottages.
Spa including baths, sauna, hot pot and relaxation facilities in the main building.
Hof in Öræfi
tel: 354-478-1669
www.farmholidays.is
Lækjarhús
A new addition to the accommodations in the Skaftafell area. Sleeping bag accommodations (bed linen available on request) in three 18 square meter year-round cabins
. Lækjarhús is located in Hof in Öræfi ca. 15km from Skaftafell. Each cabin sleeps 4 persons in two bunk beds. There is a bathroom with a shower, basic kitchen tools in the kitchenette and the cabins have wireless internet access.
Lækjarhús
Hof 2
785 Öræfi
Iceland
+354 616 1247
info@laekjarhus.is
http://laekjarhus.is
Hörgsland
No so far from Skaftafell, and only 5 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur this little guesthouse huts are a little luxury!
13 newly built guesthouses with panels and parket floor, each house has it's own balcony with a beautiful view and a charcoal grill. Located in a beautiful and peaceful place.
There are two hot tubs, for anyone who want to relax, each one can accommodate up to seven people.
The living room is cosy,the kitchen and the dining room have everything you need, including microwave and a refrigerator.
The shower and the toilet are provided with soap, toilet paper and towels.
Skaftárhreppur
880 Kirkjubærklaustur
Phone: 354 - 4876655
Fax: 354 - 4876655
Email: postur@horgsland.is
http://www.horgsland.is/
Campground in Skaftafell National Park
The campsite in Skaftafell is open from May 1 - September 30
The campsite is large with places for approximately 750 tents. No
booking or reservation is necessary for the campsite although it is
recommended for groups of 40 people or more.
The campsite is equipped with facilities such as toilets, showers,
laundry, barbeques, internet and electricity for campers. No proper
kitchen facilities are at the campsite.
The National Park offers no equipment rental.
Check-in for the campsite is at Skaftafell Visitor Center. Opening hours can be found here.