Near East Iceland Heritage Museum
Hótel Valaskjálf is centrally located in Egilsstaðir, a 1-minute walk from East Iceland Heritage Museum and 11 minutes by foot from Fardaga Waterfall. This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Vök Baths and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Seydisfjordur Harbour.
Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
English, Icelandic, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
84.7%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Egilsstadir (EGS)
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
What's nearby
East Iceland Heritage Museum
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Minjasafn Austurlands
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Lagarfljót
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Fardaga Waterfall
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Vök Baths
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Lagarfljot
14.2 km / 8.8 mi
Seydisfjordur Harbour
26.4 km / 16.4 mi
Blaa Kirkjan
26.4 km / 16.4 mi
Skaftfell - Center for Visual Art
26.9 km / 16.7 mi
Skálanes
27 km / 16.8 mi
Tækniminjasafn Austurlands
27.2 km / 16.9 mi
Icelandic Wartime Museum
33.5 km / 20.8 mi
Íslenska Striðsárasafnið
33.6 km / 20.9 mi
Hengifoss
35.2 km / 21.9 mi
Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center
39.5 km / 24.5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Guest services
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Billiards or pool table
Terrace
Languages spoken
English
Icelandic
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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