Family-friendly hotel near Thingvellir National Park
At Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and concierge services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Heating and limited housekeeping
Languages
Danish, English, French, German, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: ISK 2350 for adults and ISK 1250 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Playground
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Playground
Conveniences
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Library
Reception hall
Guest services
Concierge services
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
100% renewable energy
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Towels
More
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
6 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 2350 for adults and ISK 1250 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses geothermal energy
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Heradsskolinn Hostel Laugarvatn
Heradsskolinn Laugarvatn
Heradsskolinn
Heradsskolinn Historic
Héraðskólinn Hostel Laugarvatn
Héraðskólinn Hostel
Héraðskólinn Laugarvatn
Héraðskólinn
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse Hotel
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse Bláskógabyggd
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse Hotel Bláskógabyggd
Frequently asked questions
Is Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse located?
This family-friendly Bláskógabyggd hotel is located on a lake, 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Thingvellir National Park, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Skalholt Historical Site and Skalholt Cathedral. Kerid Crater and Geysir Hot Springs are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Historic guesthouse, friendly staff, clwan and comfortable rooms, walking distance to the Laugarvatn Fontana.
Gabriel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Liliana
Traveled with group, Traveled with family
21 September 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Showers could better curtains and drainage.
Liliana
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Chris, Houston
Traveled with family
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Guesthouse is situated near the lake with great surroundings. The check in process is quick and the guest room is clean. The staffs we met are very friendly. The continental breakfast is decent for the price. The issues to us were 1) the shared shower rooms and bathrooms; 2) noise from next door. It looks there are only one shower for male and two for female for the entire second floor of more that 20 plus guest rooms. We feel these bathrooms and showrooms are least clean ones we encountered in Iceland. The property is a conversion of a historical building and was not fully sound proof, so you can hear what the noise from next door.
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
A striking building on a large property with a beautiful lake view. Parking and check in was super easy. The shared bathrooms were well maintained and not too hard to find a free shower or toilet. Rooms were huge but the artwork is vintage and could be unsettling for some. Our rooms had an embroidered clown wall hanging… This was a great stay for my group as it was close enough to popular attractions.
So cute. Love that I could walk to Laugarvatn Fontana (there's a discount if you say you are staying at the guesthouse), had a beautiful view of the lake, and the restaurant Was pretty good. Really enjoyed my stay here.
This guesthouse is an interesting use of an old schoolhouse in an area of Iceland with only a few other options. We found it a great stopover, and it has a relationship with the neighboring Fontana baths, a developed hot spring facility.