Hótel Skúlagarður

Your base to explore northern Iceland and the Diamond Cirlce
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Skúlagarður Country Hotel is your boutique base for northern Iceland.

Unwind after a day of exploring the Diamond Circle at this family-run place known for casual vibes, attentive staff and healthy food. 

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Our rooms

All our rooms are newly renovated, with private bathrooms. Altogether seventeen rooms; fourteen double, one triple and two family quad. Disability access. 

 

Some of our rooms have a private entrance and access to a kitchenette. 

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Private bathrooms

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Double bed or two single beds

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Bed linen and towels included

About us

We moved to the countryside with our kids for a little adventure, renovating a former boarding school into a place that welcomes guests and leaves a mark.

 

The location is pristine yet central to every North Iceland visit; the property is right by the Arctic Coast Way and the Diamond Circle. Thanks to recent road improvements, connecting us to the Ring Road, we can offer a unique stay away from the crowds without a detour.

Some people come just for the food, and that is alright as well. Check out our bistro Grös, open from May – October, with locally sourced dishes and vegetarian ambition.

See you at Skúlagarður,  
Egill & Sigrún 

Facilities & services

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Summer season

From April to October, we opperate in full swing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Grös Bistro. Laundry service and a shuttle service for Canyon Trail hikers. 

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Winter season

Over winter, November to March, Skúlagarður operates more like a self-service accommodation, with a guest kitchen and self check-ins. A top location for the Northern Lights. 

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Check-in / check-out

Check-in anytime. If the recption is closed, a key will waiting for you at the counter. 

Check-out is before 11:00 on the day of your departure.

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Breakfast

Breakfast is served in our restaurant daily from 7:30 – 9:30 and is included on the room rate if you book directly online.
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Room facilities

All rooms have a nature view and a private bathroom. 

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Hotel facilities

Free parking on-site and special offers at Grös Bistro for guests. Self-catering travelers can ask for access to a guest kitchen. 

Bistro

Our restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients.

We are environmental, sustainable and we are able to keep our carbon footprint to the absolute minimum.

A great stay in a lovely little hotel

This was the best place we stayed in Iceland! The staff was incredibly friendly, the rooms were clean, very warm, the mattresses were comfortable, hot water was hot, and tea/coffee was included in the price. We’re so glad we were lucky enough to find this place! – Pan Um, October 2025

Great Decor and Style

Country side hotel. Very well cared style, they have a gorgeous and cosy common area with coffee and tea … The perfect place to spot the Northern Lights. Ian, 2025

Remote Oasis

Our room was very comfy and the views vast and beautiful. The meal of salmon delicious! Ronan, 2025

Northern Lights

 Such a wonderful atmosphere and qualitiy dinner. And best of all auroras outside the window. Lee, 2024

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Attractions

Skúlagarður is located in the middle of the countryside called Kelduhverfi and is at the bottom of Öxarfjörður. Many natural wonders can be found within walking distance of Skúlagarð which not many people know about. There is a wide variety of hiking trails where you can explore caves, the lake Skjálftavatn and in Kelduhverfi there is a lot of bird life, horses and other animals.

We are located on two of North Iceland’s most popular travel routes, The Diamond Circle and the Arctic Coast Way. Hótel Skúlagarður is therefore ideally located to serve as a base when exploring North Iceland.

Attractions

Skúlagarður is located in the middle of the countryside called Kelduhverfi and is at the bottom of Öxarfjörður. Many natural wonders can be found within walking distance of Skúlagarð which not many people know about. There is a wide variety of hiking trails where you can explore caves, the lake Skjálftavatn and in Kelduhverfi there is a lot of bird life, horses and other animals.

We are located on two of North Iceland’s most popular travel routes, The Diamond Circle and the Arctic Coast Way. Hótel Skúlagarður is therefore ideally located to serve as a base when exploring North Iceland.

Diamond Circle

The Diamond Circle is considered an alternative to the Golden Circle in South Iceland. It is a 260 km sightseeing route, characterised by a number of natural attractions, picturesque settlements and stunning landscapes. Hótel Skúlagarður is located on the Diamond Circle.
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Arctic Coast Way

Travelling the Arctic Coast Way means leaving the common routes behind you and going off the beaten track to discover some of the most remote places in North Iceland; a unique adventure following 900 km of coastal roads close to the Arctic Circle. You will find an abundance of activities on the route.
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GeoSea - Húsavík

The GeoSea sea baths enable you to enjoy nature in a unique manner. The seawater in the baths are warm and comfortable and the mineral-rich water will caress your skin. Enjoy the stunning view of the mountain range to the west, Skjálfandi Bay beneath the cliffs and the Arctic Circle itself on the horizon.
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Ásbyrgi Canyon

Located 11 km from Hótel Skúlagarður.  A gigantic, anomalous, horseshoe-shaped rock formation, with an abundance of hiking paths suitable for all fitness levels.
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Hljóðaklettar and Vesturdalur

A popular natural attraction. Located in Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, Hljóðaklettar is a distinctive cluster of columnar rock formations.
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Dettifoss Waterfall

The greatest volume of any waterfall in Europe. Dettifoss is 45 m high and 100m wide. A nice hiking trail, 34km, goes along the canyon from Dettifoss to Asbyrgi.

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Húsavík

The whale-watching capital of Iceland and is located around 50 km from Hótel Skúlagarður. Here you will find a variety of restaurants, cafés and shops.
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Arctic Henge

Similar to Stonehenge, the Arctic Henge is a sundial, aiming to capture the sun rays, cast shadows in precise locations and capture the light between aligned gateways.
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Lake Mývatn

Located 60 km from Hótel Skúlagarður, Lake Mývatn offers a unique natural environment, where volcanic eruptions have formed its stunning natural features.

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info@skulagardur.com

+354 626 2241

Skúlagarður, 671 Ásbyrgi