Near Fardaga Waterfall, Hótel Valaskjálf welcomes you with a free continental breakfast and Restaurant Glóð. Unwind on the terrace or explore nearby East Iceland Heritage Museum. Enjoy hiking, biking, or horseback riding on site and connect to in-room WiFi.
East Iceland Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Lagarfljót - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Fardaga Waterfall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Vök Baths - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Seydisfjordur Harbour - 21 min drive - 26.4 km
Getting around
Egilsstadir (EGS) - 3 min drive
Restaurants
Bókakaffi Hlöðum - 4 min drive
Salt Café & Bistro - 8 min walk
Askur Pizzeria - 9 min walk
Glóð - 2 min walk
Café Nielsen - 3 min walk
About this property
Hótel Valaskjálf
A great choice for a stay in Egilsstaðir, Hótel Valaskjálf features a nightclub. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, Icelandic, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
39 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/hire
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Terrace
Television in common areas
Nightclub
100% renewable energy
Reception hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Restaurant Glóð – On-site diner.
Ölstofan Bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstadir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel
Hótel Valaskjálf Egilsstadir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel
Hótel Valaskjálf Egilsstaðir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstaðir
Frequently asked questions
Does Hótel Valaskjálf offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hótel Valaskjálf 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hótel Valaskjálf?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hótel Valaskjálf?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hótel Valaskjálf?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hótel Valaskjálf and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and hiking. Hótel Valaskjálf also has a nightclub.
Are there restaurants at or near Hótel Valaskjálf?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Restaurant Glóð.
What's the area around Hótel Valaskjálf like?
Hótel Valaskjálf is in the heart of Egilsstaðir, a short 1-minute walk from East Iceland Heritage Museum and 11 minutes' walk from Fardaga Waterfall.
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Hótel Valaskjálf Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2024
Great stay.
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 November 2024
Had a nice stay. Breakfast was nice. Room was simple and clean, had everything we needed. Short walk into town for dining options (also had restaurant on site)
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2024
Great place to stay. Convenient self check in when arriving late, quick responses, great food!
Did not realise that the bar attached to the property was also a night club, it was a little too loud for our tastes. But the staff were very friendly, the breakfast was delicious and the rooms were very clean.
tara
tara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
Staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2024
Great place!!
Loved the happy hour. Shot a game of pool. Comfy. Nice staff. Great dinner and free breakfast was fabulous. All around perfect!!
Candace
Candace, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 March 2024
Very nice dinner, breakfast buffee and views!
danny
danny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
Lovely
Iwona
Iwona, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
6 August 2024
The bathrooms were a little old and very tiny, and the water smelled bad and rotten.
Front desk and restaurant staff were pretty good.
Kiran
Kiran, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 May 2023
Nice hotel
Very small room, good servies, good location and good breakfast.
Avi
Avi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 December 2023
Restaurant on site has great food, happy hour 🎉
Great complimentary breakfast. Rooms are older but still great and cleaned well. Very happy with our stay!
Kristie
Kristie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2023
Simple hotel but exactly what we wanted. Very clean and friendly staff. Included breakfast was great!
Nadine
Nadine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2023
Nice place to stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
9/10
Wonderful hotel and the staff was amazing! We felt so welcome. The room we got was great but as summer nights in Iceland are very bright the curtains could be better. At least have roller blinds behind the blackout curtains.
The food at the restaurant was amazing as was the breakfast.
Ingunn Maria
Ingunn Maria, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
20 September 2024
The room itself was adequate. The shower is a little slippery for older folks. Beds were comfortable and the double pillows were an added bonus.
The main issue was the restaurant. It appeared that service in that restaurant differs depending on the color of one’s skin which was disappointing as it put a small damper on my mother’s dream trip.
Ashlei
Ashlei, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 March 2023
Friendly staff. Nice rooms.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2023
overnight
great overnight stop
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 March 2023
We got storm in at the hotel and the staff was very nice, provide coffee and water throughout the day.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 September 2022
quiet, clean and safe.
Bing
Bing, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
Great stay in a little town.
Got caught here during a snow storm and they easily accommodated an extension. The rooms are big although we had to fully get everything out of the room so that they could clean. Breakfast was great. Decor was dated, but that would be my only minor complaint. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Small town, not much to do except for the baths and puffins (which we couldn’t see because the road was closed).
Grace
Grace, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 August 2024
Not a very friendly front desk staff, their free WiFi sucks, doesn’t work in rooms, works only near front desk. We had booked two rooms for two couples and they provided single beds that too in different directions.