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Reviews of Guesthouse Stekkatún

Skálafelli ll, 781 Skálafell, Iceland

#2 of 3 hotels in Skálafell

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 101 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Great little gem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No table in the room, or space to layout a suitcase. Pretty tight space, but very comfortable.

    The location was perfect for us as we were traveling the length of the South Coast. If you’re there in winter, the Northern lights would be amazing (pending cloud cover). Room was comfortable, great breakfast service. Staff made us sandwiches for the road the day we left as we left before breakfast service.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a really pleasant stay at this hostel. Ola, the housekeeper, was extremely friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with anything we needed. The hostel itself was well-equipped and clean, which made it a comfortable place to stay. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a clean and welcoming place to stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    9.0
    Friendly staffs d very clean location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was hot even with window open

    Staff was super friendly and helpful -very clean and present breakfast with lots of options

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    9.0
    Cozy and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt very welcomed to this guesthouse, despite spending only 1 night. Ula provided all information for the check-in, as I arrived late in the evening and she was very friendly and helpful the next morning during breakfast. The room was cozy and welcoming. There's parking space in front of the house and the location on the Ring Road was perfect.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Enjoyed our stay during at the property
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    -

    Great location and staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Really comfy, good base, lovely staff, very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Have stayed here previously but didn’t realise it had changed, very little locally in terms of groceries or restaurants. We had fridge and kitchen access last visit, this is no longer the case (not a complaint, my fault for not checking, but be aware there are very limited options (zero) locally, so plan for this

    Easy location for exploring area, easy to find, comfortable and clean, staff fantastically friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The two bathrooms were often occupied. Little space in the room for stuff lying around

    We stayed for 2 nights it was really nice, clean and comfortable! Warm welcome and very kind staff. We enjoyed a great and complete breakfast in the morning!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable and clean guest house with a very nice buffet breakfast. There isn't a shared kitchen to use, but there is a dining area where guests can bring things to eat for dinner that don't need to be cooked, or there are a few hotels nearby with restaurants.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    10
    Great stay for through Iceland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We lost track of time driving through iceland so we arrived a little late. But we where welcomed by Ula with open arms. The rooms were nice and breakfast was wonderfull. Great coffee ;) Ula did an amazing job.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    It was nicely decorated, everything was very clean, breakfast was good and the staff was super nice and gave us advice a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size of the room, setting of bed (not enough space between bed and wall)

    Cleanliness: everything was spotless. Staff was wonderful and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Staff very nice and feel very warm welcome. A lot of information about Copenhagen .
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can hear sounds from outside the room.

    Good location, walking distance to city. Cross road is park.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    We had the most wonderful holiday in the Guesthouse Stekkatun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful guest house.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    One of the best stays we had in Iceland- clean, quiet, comfortable and with a killer breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They are very safety conscious, and have a lot of porch lights as there are stairs. Fair enough! While this isn’t a bother for the rooms (good blinds and window placements so don’t worry it will be dark enough), it would be nice to have slightly less light to see more of the beautiful sky! But really, we had no complaints for our stay here.

    One of our favorite stays! The room was spotless and comfortable, and the guests are very respectful of the 10 pm quiet hours. The breakfast is hands down the best we had in Iceland. We would eat so well we wouldn’t be hungry until mid afternoon! The hosts are delightful and friendly. There are great hikes and views in the area. I would absolutely stay here again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    9.0
    Perfect guests!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast area could benefit from a microwave and a couple of bowls

    Incredibly helpful guests! We had a flat tyre and they helped us repump it, I don't know how we would have managed without them <3

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are really tiny. Quite expensive. When all rooms are ocupied it gets quite busy.

    Breakfasts were great! Waffles, homemade pastries, tasty tuna spread... Bathrooms are nice and spacious. Everything was very clean. Nice location close to the lagoons. Owners are kind and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Very nice property close to Glacier hiking. Beautiful scenery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common areas were very small. The room was small.

    Very nice location. Voltek our host was wonderful and welcoming.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath in ground floor and the room up stairs

    Breakfast

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location that was cozy and hospitable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have liked to have access to a washing machine. The breakfast was ok but would’ve loved more warm items like eggs or cooked meats.

    Staff was kind. Room and bed were cozy. Location was beautiful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owners don't allow you to use kitchen. You can buy breakfast from them. But if you want to prepare your lunch or your own breakfast then you are at the mercy of the staff.

    Clean property with very helpful staff. Nice bathroom.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Recommend this place so much! Very helpful owner and delicious breakfast, homemade cake in the morning :) Place is very good located if you want to go to the glacier tour.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was super nice, accommodating our need for an earlier breakfast than the usual starting hours. Bathrooms were big and modern (we were on the lower floor so no problem with stairs). Even though our room was in the spot with most movement, we didn't hear any noise inside the room, it had really nice sound isolation.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    Really enjoyed my brief stay. The room for singles is quite small but efficient and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Delicious breakfast. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The guesthouse was absolutely spotless, and felt like a warm clean haven after a rainy day on the ring road. The breakfast was lovely, with homemade baked goods, homemade smoked salmon and fresh waffles. The host couldn’t have been more welcoming!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    10
    Best stay so far in Iceland. Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    The house is extremely clean, nicely decorated and furnished with new and beautiful pieces of furniture. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. The host are kind, available and extremely helpful. The atmosphere in the house is lively and cozy at the same time. The homemade breakfast is delicious and filling. Many typical Icelandic dishes available.

    Stayed in September 2023

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