Hótel Valaskjálf

3.0 star property

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A bar area with a copper bowl filled with bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor.
A reception area with a chandelier, a bulletin board with magazines, and a purple carpet.
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A modern interior with a herringbone floor, a central seating area with yellow chairs, a red lamp, and a large window with plants.
A bar area with a stone wall, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Skogarlondum 3, Egilsstaðir, 0701
  • Place, East Iceland Heritage Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Vök Baths
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Seydisfjordur Harbour
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Egilsstadir (EGS)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Standard Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 14 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hótel Valaskjálf

A restaurant, a nightclub, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and a business center.
Hótel Valaskjálf offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hótel Valaskjálf. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fljotsdalur Valley. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and a conference center
  • Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails and horse riding/rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Vök Baths and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Seydisfjordur Harbour
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1000 square feet (93 square meters) and includes a conference center. A nightclub, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hótel Valaskjálf. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Egilsstaðir hotel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Restaurant Glóð - Onsite diner. Open daily.
Ölstofan Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ölstofan Bar
  • Restaurant Glóð

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (1,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstadir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel
Hótel Valaskjálf Egilsstadir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel
Hótel Valaskjálf Egilsstaðir
Hótel Valaskjálf Hotel Egilsstaðir

Hótel Valaskjálf Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 364 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here last minute and slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Borren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable one night stay, good dinner and breakfast at the in house restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lone Frænde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lady in the reception was very kind and helpfull 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice basic hotel. The hotel was not the newest but it was clean. Monst of the time there was nobody at the front desk (at least in the evening and morning when I tried to ask for directions). There was a decent restaurant inside the hotel. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Functional room, great breakfast, nice staff, wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Old but ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Great restaurant, great staff and great breakfast but the worst shower ever. The entire bathroom floor gets wet. No one working during check out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location, good Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Convenient self check in when arriving late, quick responses, great food!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taro

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The lady at the reception was very helpful and nice. Breakfast had lot of fruits.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being from America, our room was set up similarly to a college dorm room. It had everything we needed and was clean. Breakfast was also really good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jiho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast provided
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, but with small and noise rooms. Nice restaurant and bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Rooms were just what we needed. Great restaurant attached to the hotel. Very walkable surroundings. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean and lovely! The beds absolutely comfortable, and the staff were so kind and genuine. I felt very safe here, and enjoyed the beautiful complimentary breakfast they offered! Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice updated property convenient restaurant delicious food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay here again

Pleasant hotel, great staff. Note that there is no elevator. Restaurant has good choices, buffet breakfast has hot and cold selections. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025