Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse

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Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
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Description

Summary

Category
Guesthouse
Location
1 km from center
Breakfast
Available
Check-in & out
15:00 / 10:00
Parking
Parking available
Location
Laugabraut 2, Laugarvatn
3,123 reviews

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.

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Attractions nearby

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Brúarfoss (1).jpgBrúará
@anatoletuzlak Bruarfoss.jpgBruarfoss Waterfall
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fridheimar.jpgFriðheimar
thiiiiiiiing.jpgHrafnagjá
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Laugaras Lagoon Lower Lagoon.jpgLaugaras Lagoon
collage of the golden circle, thingvelir, geysir, gullfoss and kerid.png.pngThe Golden Circle
solheimar eco village turf houses.jpegSólheimar Ecovillage
Þingvellir_Silfra_Golden circle_Southwest_summer_WM.jpgMid-Atlantic Ridge
Thingvellir Silfra.jpgSilfra
Faxi_September_2010.jpgVatnsleysufoss
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Þingvellir-Winter.jpgÞingvallavatn
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Þingvellir_canyon_Golden circle_southwest_summer_no watermark.jpgThingvellir National Park

Facilities

Free parking
Children's playground
Shower
Towels
Tour desk
Restaurant
Bar
Luggage Storage
Breakfast
Terrace
Heating
Smoke Alarm
Fire Extinguisher
Children cots/cribs
No smoking
Wheelchair accessible
Street parking
Accessible parking
Toilet with grab rails
Elevator
Games room
Special diet menus (upon request)
Concierge service
CCTV
Hiking
Express check-in/check-out
Family rooms
Traditional key access
Packed lunches
Picnic area
Board games and puzzles
Garden
Horse riding (surcharge)
Diving (surcharge)
Canoeing (surcharge)
Fishing (surcharge)
Golf course (surcharge)
Cycling
Free Wi-Fi
Toilet paper
Toilet
Facilities for disabled guests
Shared lounge/ TV area
Security alarm
Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
Business Center (additional charge)
Snorkelling (Additional charge)
Water park (additional charge)
Billiards (additional charge)

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