Description
Summary
Description
Gistihusid Lake Hotel Egilsstadir is a 46 room luxury hotel, located in the capital of east Iceland, Egilsstadir. Travellers looking for a chic base with modern amenities and extra features such as an on-site spa will find it to be a fantastic choice of accommodation. The hotel has been family-run since 1997 by descendants of its 1889 owners and is a member of Hey Iceland (Ferðaþjónusta bænda).
Location & Nearby
Gistihusid Lake Hotel Egilsstadir, as its name suggests, is in Egilsstadir. This town is a beautiful place to base yourself for its wealth of attractions, amenities, and accessibility to the sites of east Iceland. In terms of the former, Egilsstadir sits on Lake Lagarfljot, a beautiful feature steeped in legend; is just north of Hallormsstadaskogur, the country’s largest forest; and is only a few miles south of the geothermal Vok Baths.
Regarding its amenities, travellers will find everything they need around Gistihusid Lake Hotel Egilsstadir such as shops, pharmacies, restaurants, bars and so on. A golf course is 3 km away, and the Stafdalur ski area is a 20-minute drive.
Most coming to east Iceland do so to explore the incredible Eastfjords, and the hotel is a great base for such an adventure. Two of the most spectacular fjords in the country, Seydisfjordur and Borgarfjordur Eystri, can be reached in half an hour and an hour respectively. The hotel is also excellently located for those seeking the region’s lesser-known attractions; the tallest free-standing mountain in the country, Mount Snaefell, can be reached in 90 minutes, for example.
Facilities & Amenities
Gistihusid Lake Hotel Egilsstadir boasts modern, stylish decor, with tasteful art and rich furnishings. The standard rooms come in single, twin and double varieties, and those seeking a bit more space and more beautiful views can book a superior double. Each room has its own TV, an en suite bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, and access to free, fast Wifi.
On the ground floor, Gistihusid Lake Hotel Egilsstadir boasts a luxurious spa, where you can unwind in soothing geothermal waters and indulge in revitalising treatments. A buffet breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options is served from 07:00 to 10:00. The hotel is also home to the Eldhusid restaurant, which is renowned for its locally sourced, creative dishes; it seats 120, is open daily from 11:30 to 22:00 and serves a three-course 'Beint frá býli' farm-to-table dinner. There is a bar in the reception lounge, and packed lunches are available. A hot tub is available for guests. Guests also have access to a sauna. Cross-country skis can be rented at the hotel. Free parking is available on site.
Why Choose Gistihusid Lake Hotel Egilsstadir?
Anyone seeking a modern, luxurious room in an excellently located hotel in east Iceland should look no further than Gistihusid Lake Hotel Egilsstadir. Book your stay here now.
