Hótel Valaskjálf

Centrally located in Egilsstaðir, steps from the East Iceland Heritage Museum and a short walk to Lagarfljót and Fardaga Waterfall. Vök Baths is about 6 km away and Seydisfjordur Harbour about 26 km; Egilsstadir airport is roughly 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Renewed under new ownership in 2015, the hotel offers 39 guestrooms with smart/flat-screen TVs, desks, coffee/tea makers and private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Free Wi‑Fi and daily housekeeping keep stays simple and smooth, while a terrace and common-area TV give low-key hangout vibes.

Onsite features include a nightclub, a terrace with views, tour/ticket assistance and a communal TV area. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00–9:00. Expect easy access to nearby outdoor sights—perfect for quick day trips around East Iceland.

Complimentary wireless internet / high-speed Wi‑Fi and free self-parking onsite. The front desk is staffed during limited hours (generally early morning to midnight).

Restaurant Glóð serves dinner in the summer season, plus there's a coffee shop/café for snacks and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. A complimentary continental breakfast is offered each morning from 7:00–9:00.