Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
Description
Summary
Description
Heradsskolinn Guesthouse is located in a renovated historical school building, right next to lake Laugarvatn in the Golden Circle area. Guests can choose between a wide variety of room types, ranging from dorms to private rooms with ensuite bathroom.
Location and Nearby
Héraðsskólinn Guesthouse welcomes guests in the heart of Iceland's famous Golden Circle area. Sights in the vicinity include Þingvellir National Park, the waterfall Gullfoss and of course the geothermal Geysir area, where you can spot the erupting Geysir Strokkur!
The village of Laugarvatn is home to the popular Laugarvatn Fontana, a geothermal wellness bath with a view over lake Laugarvatn and saunas run on geothermal fume. The guesthouse is right next to this spa, where guests can relax after a long day of sightseeing.
There are many walking trails in the surroundings and travellers can reach the major attractions of the Golden Circle route in a short amount of time: Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir area and Gullfoss waterfall can all be reached within 30-40 minutes.
Facilities and Amenities
The unique guesthouse provides dorms for travellers on a budget, as well as private single, double/twin and family rooms with shared or ensuite bathroom. Each unit is charmingly decorated and bright and offers free WiFi.
Héraðsskólinn Guesthouse and Boutique Hostel is located in a beautiful historic building, that used to be home to a school. The building was in fact designed by the famous architect Guðjón Samúelsson, who also designed Hallgrímskirka church in Reykjavík, and erected in 1928.
The guesthouse provides guests with various options for entertainment, for example with a bar and restaurant, a library and a tour desk.
Why Choose Heradsskolinn Guesthouse?
If you would like to stay in the heart of the Golden Circle, close to all its main attractions, spend the night in a beautiful historic building and not break the bank, this guesthouse is right for you.
Enjoy an unforgettable stay and book your accommodation now.
Room types
Standard double room with shared bathroom and sea view
Standard triple room with shared bathroom and mountain view
Deluxe double room with sea view
Standard family room with shared bathroom and sea view
Standard twin room with shared bathroom and sea view
Dormitory Room (14 Adults)
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Family Apartment
Facilities
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