Hotel Jökull

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

8.9

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About this property

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Höfn in south-east Iceland, this hotel is found along Route 1, close to the country’s largest glacier Vatnajökull. Scenic views and local cuisine can be enjoyed in the on-site restaurant, which is open during the summer season. Hotel Jökull's rooms have either private or shared bathroom facilities. Each room features basic décor and furnishings. Some have an in-room wash basin. Free on-site parking is available at Jökull Hotel. Other facilities include a bar, where guests can relax in after a day of sightseeing. The reception staff will gladly recommend activities, such as hiking in the Skaftafell National Park or Skalafellsjökull glacier. Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a 50-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lindsey
Canada Canada
“Comfortable beds. Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Lounge area. More remote - great for star gazing”
Lenka
Slovakia Slovakia
“Was clean, comfortable with English TV and location next to the ring road. Dinner service was fast and good portions.”
Massimo
Italy Italy
“Clean, big and comfortable room, bathroom shared, but always available, perfectly clean and completely equipped. We also found an extra sink in the room, very appreciated. No noise at all. WiFi was free of charge. Breakfast was super for the...”
Liv
Israel Israel
“Our saty here was very good. We liked it all. Comfortable, clean, with every needed facility, except the laundry (if it's important to someone). The breakfast was good.”
Linda
Canada Canada
“Hotel Jokull met our needs for a night travelling around the Ring Road. We had a room with a shared bathroom and found that to be no issue. The bathroom was kept immaculate and was very modern and up to date. The breakfast was Continental and...”
Jade
Belgium Belgium
“Nice receptionist, Clean environment, Very good restaurant, Very happy !”
Pierre
Malta Malta
“Lovely rooms, very clean and quiet. The fact that the Hotel also has an inhouse restaurant is a big plus.”
Marijke
Belgium Belgium
“Great surroundings. Super clean and large room. Super friendly staff. Nice dinner in the restaurant with superb view.”
Aneta
Poland Poland
“A great place to stay overnight in this part of Iceland. The room was very clean and had everything we needed for one night. The breakfast was very delicious and the staff was very friendly! :) I recommend it and will definitely come back again :)”
Mahesh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rooms are comfortable and modern. Surroundings are pretty. The staff is super helpful”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:30 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

The Restaurant is open only from June - October 2022.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Restaurant is closed from Wed 29 Oct 2025 until Fri 15 May 2026