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Children allowed

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WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
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Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Weak water pressure
Old decor
Too many lights for Northern Lights viewing

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Some mentions of cleanliness being good, but several reviews indicated issues like old decor.
Service
8.41
Friendly staff noted throughout the reviews, with several positive comments about dining service.
Location
8.45
Convenient location for aurora viewing, though proximity to streetlights was a concern.
Room Quality
7.9
Some positives about room size and comfort, but issues like weak water pressure were mentioned.
Amenities
7.93
Nice to have a lounge area, but missing some amenities like a mini fridge.
Value for Money
7.89
While some found it too expensive, others felt the location justified the price.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Breakfast was generally rated positively, but some specific items were lacking.
Overall Experience
8.31
Mixed feedback but overall a decent experience with several positive aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:59

Property Description

Scenic Views and Local Cuisine
Located just 5 minutes from Höfn in south-east Iceland, Hotel Jökull offers breathtaking views of the country's largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Guests can indulge in delicious local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, open during the summer season.

Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Amenities
Choose from rooms with private or shared bathrooms, each featuring basic décor and some with an in-room wash basin. Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking and unwind at the hotel's bar after a day of exploring.

Expert Recommendations and Nearby Attractions
The knowledgeable reception staff can suggest activities like hiking in Skaftafell National Park or visiting Skalafellsjökull glacier. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, just a scenic 50-minute drive away.

Ready to experience the beauty of Iceland? Book your stay at Hotel Jökull today!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2836 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 8.41
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 8.31
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Rob couple gb
7
Fit for purpose but pricy for what it was.
Pros:

Nice hotel, very friendly staff and clean and well maintained. Can be noisy and the lay out is strange with the bar also being the reception and the sitting area for drinks also being the meeting area for tour bus groups as well as the restaurant. Not a complaint, just an observation.

All in all it served our purposes as much as needed.

Cons:

Noise mostly and expensive for what it was compared to other accommodations we stayed at during our Iceland trip.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Irish Jane couple gb
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Vittoria couple it
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Gemma extended_group es
8
Ubicación privilegiada
Pros:

La zona y ubicación en la naturaleza

Cons:

Poca fruta en el desayuno

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Ron solo_traveller il
6
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

2100 pm no food

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Remo extended_group it
5
Pros:

Nulla

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Leslee couple ca
6
Great staff, old & disappointing building.
Pros:

We booked a double room but the room we were given had separate twin beds and only one was made up. The friendly desk staff got us sorted out quickly though.
Average to large room size, and the furnishings were convenient with bedside tables, power sockets near the bed, places to put your suitcase, a couple chairs, a sink in the room, and a place to hang up a few items.
There was also a kettle and a small selection of tea/instant coffee, which we didn't partake in, but was nice to have available.
Cleanliness was good, and they are a certified bed bug free hotel, which I didn't realize had become a problem in Iceland since our last trip in 2018.

Cons:

The price was not bad, though I did pay less for a larger room with a private bathroom, balcony, and breakfast on our previous night west of Vik, so in comparison it felt like a worse value.
Our biggest problem with this hotel was the heat & humidity!! It seems strange to write that about a hotel in Iceland but it's true. We were informed on check in that midges were still active in the area and it was recommended to leave the windows closed. We tried that the first evening, but with warm temperatures outside and a south facing window, our room was unbearably hot and humid - the small fan they had in the room didn't help. We suffered a couple midge bites to have a slightly more comfortable temperature, but also, the whole building seemed humid - the bedrooms, the bathrooms, the breakfast room/restaurant. It was always a relief to LEAVE the hotel and step into some fresh air.
The other issue was noise - there is practically no sound proofing between rooms. We could hear the people in the room next to us moving a clothes hanger on the rack, and it sounded like it was in our room! Not to mention feeling like we were in the same room as music playing, doors opening/closing, the bathroom across the hall etc. Luckily the hotel wasn't super busy, so not a lot of hallway traffic, and our neighbours were mostly quiet by midnight.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Ondřej family_with_children cz
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children es
9
Fenomenal!!
Pros:

Habitación muy espaciosa y desayuno muy completo.

Cons:

Me gustó todo.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller tw
10
Pros:

一切都符合預期.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Michael couple de
8
Für einen Zwischenstopp okay.
Pros:

Große geräumige Zimmer. Das Frühstück war sehr gut, alles da, alles frisch. Das Personal sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Betten sehr bequem und groß.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Paul couple ch
6
Basic but clean off the beaten track
Pros:

Good sized room

Cons:

No soundproofing between rooms
Low quality ingredients used in breakfast
In the middle of nowhere. I assume the road had been moved leaving the hotel to become rundown

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
M
Matthias couple de
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
9
Lovely modern hotel which as comfortable and clean. Had a wonderful breakfast to top off a great experience.
Pros:

Very modern and unique hotel. Very clean and well maintained. Great breakfast. Great place to stay.

Cons:

Nil

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Chris couple nz
5
Pros:

It was very quiet and the breakfast was pretty good

Cons:

It is a basic hotel with standard facilities. It was a convenient stop on the ring rode and we opted for the cheaper, shared bathroom option so it was as described. It lacked some character and charm.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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RIMA couple fr
3
Je ne recommande pas
Pros:

Gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

Sanitaire commun, petit déjeuner peu varié
Murs pas épais donc réveillé par tous les bruits des voisins
Odeurs fortes dans la chambre

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

El hotel estaba limpio y la habitación era muy amplia.

Cons:

Durante la noche sonó la alarma antiincendios tres veces y no fueron capaces ni de pedir disculpas al día siguiente o tener algún detalle por pasar una noche sin descansar tranquilos.
El desayuno sin más, como en casi todos los sitios de Islandia con poco esmero.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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JTFR family_with_children us
9
Pros:

This hotel was a in a beautiful location and close to town.

Cons:

Please read carefully about the shared bathroom. While didn't mind it, my family members did not want to share a bathroom with other guests. So, if this bothers you (and you need a private bathroom), please consider booking elsewhere. But overall, this hotel was lovely to stay at, walk around, and the staff were very kind.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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pavithra couple au
8
A lovely area nice restraunt n wonderful breakfast
Pros:

Location n restaurant

Cons:

No microwave or kettle in the room

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Petr family_with_children cz
7
2026-08-18 via Nuitee