Skaftafell

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Breathtaking view of Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue and volcanic mountains around on South Iceland.
Breathtaking view of Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue and volcanic mountains around on South Iceland.
Panorama Aussicht auf den Skaftafellsjökull Gletscher im Skaftafell Nationalpark
Inside an ice cave in Vatnajokull, Iceland, the ice is thousands of years old and so packed it is harder than steel and crystal clear. Winter travel around the world.  Beautiful landscape background
beautiful hike in the surroundings of Skaftafell. When i saw this mountain, it turns a big smile on my face!
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Hotel Skaftafell

Hotel Skaftafell

3 out of 5
Skaftafelli 2 Skaftafell
$193 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$221 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skaftafell. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice , clean , cozy rooms. Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast and dinner. Also you can request about alert call at night if Northern Lights appears. We experienced in one night. Thank you guys. You are the best

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Hotel Skaftafell
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

4 out of 5
Hnappavellir, 785 Öræfi Fagurholsmyri Eastern Region
$250 nightly
The price is $284 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$284 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
The staff were so helpful and the whole hotel was amazing condition. Great place to spend our honeymoon

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Adventure Hotel Hof

Adventure Hotel Hof

2.5 out of 5
Hof 1 Fagurholsmyri South Iceland
$180 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$207 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (552 reviews)
Room was nice, staff was very nice. The location is very central. I’d recommend

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Adventure Hotel Hof
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Old Cottages

Old Cottages

3 out of 5
Reynivellir 2 Reynivellir
Stay at this cottage in Reynivellir. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and The Thorbergur Center are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
Best location near to glaciers and diamond beach.clean and cozy. Good for 6-8 people.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Old Cottages
Aurora Cabins

Aurora Cabins

3 out of 5
Hafnavegur Höfn South Iceland
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Höfn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Silfurnes Golf Course and Hornafjordur Art ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
Clean room, easy check in, perfect setup. Would love to return.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Aurora Cabins
Krákhamar apartments

Krákhamar apartments

3 out of 5
Blábjörg Djupivogur
Stay at this cottage in Djupivogur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.
Krákhamar apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Skaftafell

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

AHP

Artic Adventures has awesome glacier hiking tours.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Need to see.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice and secluded but still near general stores and other amenities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful area. The weather was an issue for us, but we made the best of it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fantastic park and surrounding area

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Just beautiful- we used Icelandic Mountain Guides to go out of the glacier. I’d highly recommend. An experience of a lifetime.

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