Front of property – evening/night
Check availability

Reviews of Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse
840 Laugarvatn, Bláskógabyggd, South Iceland

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 293 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vidhyasagar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very Unique
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kabir

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to bread baking and hot spring
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahlam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice! We had a bathroom in our room and it was amazing! We saw the lights here!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Pedro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was a great place, cozy and charming. The Problem was that the restaurant was closed and they were doing some kind of maintenance till late and it was really noise. But it was possible to notice that this was just something out of their normality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m sure this guesthouse is quite busy in the summer but it was so quiet and nice this winter! The room was bigger than expected and the bathrooms and showers were clean. It was nice having everything to ourselves. We also had a vegan lasagna in the restaurant area and it was delicious. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from K on 21 Jan,2024
Dear Kayla,Thank you for the compliments. Your happiness is our pleasure. We are glad you had a nice stay. You are always welcome.Best regards,Klimentina

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean. Very nice people. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from k on 16 Jan,2024
Dear Monica,Thank you for the compliments. Your happiness is our pleasure. We are glad you had a nice stay. You are always welcome.Best regards,Klimentina

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from k on 6 Jan,2024
Dear Anonymous,Thank you! Your happiness is our pleasure. We are glad you had a nice stay. You are always welcome.Best regards,Klimentina

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
We had a very nice stay here. Staff were friendly and helpful. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. the bed was comfortable. Tasty breakfast with plenty of choices. It was a short stroll down the hill to the Fontana geothermal baths.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Aneta B. on 25 Nov,2023
Dear Guest,Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a very nice stay and that our staff contributed to making your time with us enjoyable. It's wonderful to know that you found our facilities spotlessly clean and that the bed provided a comfortable night's sleep.We're also delighted that you enjoyed the tasty breakfast with plenty of choices. Your feedback is truly appreciated as we strive to provide a delightful and memorable experience for our guests.The proximity to the Fontana geothermal baths is a fantastic bonus, and we're glad you had the opportunity to enjoy that short stroll.If there's anything specific you loved about your stay or if you have any suggestions for how we can continue to make our guests' experiences exceptional, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to the possibility of hosting you again in the future.Warm regards,Aneta B.

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from k on 2 Dec,2023
Dear Antoinette,Thank you for the compliments. Your happiness is our pleasure. We are glad you had a nice stay. You are always welcome.Best regards,Klimentina

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the only "hostel" we stayed at while in Iceland but we did have a private room. The view was beautiful, everything was clean and the staff was amazing. We ate dinner there (not many other options nearby) and were pleasantly surprised! Definitely would recommend if you're in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from k on 2 Dec,2023
Dear Jeffrey,Thank you for taking the time to review us! Your happiness is our pleasure. We are very glad to hear that you liked your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback. You are always welcome.Best regards,Klimentina

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from K on 8 Nov,2023
Dear Anthony,Thank you for taking the time to review us! Your happiness is our pleasure. We are very glad to hear that you liked your stay with us. We really appreciate your feedback. You are always welcome.Best regards,Klimentina

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Marie on 9 Oct,2023
Dear Andrew,Thank you for your kind words.We appreciate you chose us for your journey in Iceland. Our main goal is to provide the best experience for our guests, and we are really glad that our effort was successful. You are welcome to be our guest again in the future.Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, only the lack of elevator would be the downside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ivy on 4 Oct,2023
Thank you for choosing us . We’re glad to hear that you were satisfied with yourexperience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

2/10 Terrible

Wesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel, not Hotel
This is not a hotel and it does not have a pool. Showers are only on certain floors and usually locked. So you will have to take a shower at an odd time of day. Pics are of neighboring Lantana wellness center with pool for additional $40/ day. Worst hotel out of 500 hotels that I have ever stayed in. I asked for full refund due to fraudulent advertising, but was rejected. Motel 6 is better. Also, tiny bathroom towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Igor M. on 21 Sept,2023
We are sorry to hear about your negative experience at the hotel. It sounds like you had a disappointing stay due to various issues, including the lack of advertised amenities, inconvenient shower access, and the quality of the towels. It's frustrating when accommodations do not meet your expectations, especially when you've paid for specific features or services that were not delivered as promised. Please accept our sincere apologies — we’re taking steps to ensure we maintain our high standards of customer service in the future.

6/10 Okay

Tonani

Liked: Cleanliness
Beware
This is a hostel. I did have a private bath but I was not expecting a hostel. It was VERY expensive and the online add was misleading with photos of a pool and hot tub. They were advertisements/photos for nearby hot springs that charge $50 per person to use and that's after the discount from the hostel. Would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Igor M. on 21 Sept,2023
Thank you for your review.We apologize for falling short of your expectations. Your feedback will assist us in delivering a better experience in the future. Best and warm wishes.

10/10 Excellent

Anneke-Reeve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Response from Apolonia on 19 Sept,2023
Dear Anneke-Reeve, your review made our day! Our whole team works very hard to keep our guests happy. Thanks for the review, we hope you can visit us again soon.

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
This is a unique and interesting place to spend the night. Beautiful location by the lake and walk to Fontana geothermal area. Our room was small, clean and comfortable. Restaurant has delicious pizza. Shoes off at the door, shared bathrooms were not a problem. We would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Apolonia on 12 Sept,2023
Dear Tim, thank you for your kind words. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of your stay with us. We count ourselves lucky for guests like you. We look forward to welcome you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Andrija on 28 Sept,2023
! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We strive to deliver top-notch service and amenities to every guest, and we're delighted that you had a fantastic stay. We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful stay.

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
thin walls
The only issue we had was the noise in the hall coming through the door and walls till everyone settled down at night. Otherwise a nice stay and location. Hot spring pool just down the street. Also several restaurants close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Igor S. on 23 Aug,2023
Dear Craig,Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We apologize for the slight inconvenience you've experienced with the noise in the hall and the thin room walls.We will implement improvements in order to make our guest's experience more memorable in the future.Kindest regards,

6/10 Okay

Yuki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stay was as expected. No elevator to 3rd floor. A couple showers on 2nd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Igor S. on 23 Aug,2023
Dear Yuki,We really do appreciate your review!We're also thankfull for your generous feedback, as it helps us to improve our performances and to deliver a high standard of service for future guests.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed and casual
Very relaxed casual atmosphere. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and enjoyed them both. Nice blackout blinds in the room. Very close to the Fontana spa which is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Ivy on 7 Aug,2023
Thank you for staying with us. We are happy to hear that you had a fantastic stay with us, enjoyed our rooms, and found our location convenient for your sightseeing. Your recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, friendly staff. Good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Igor M. on 4 Aug,2023
Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We strive to offer every guest the best experience. Your praise mean a lot!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Igor M. on 4 Aug,2023
Thank you for choosing our Guesthouse, and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your accommodation.Our Guesthouse aims to provide a truly unique experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location if you are visiting sights along the Golden Circle. The staff were friendly, and the check-in process was very smooth. The restaurant was great - our pizza was delicious! Would recommend to anyone traveling along the Golden Circle!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Igor M. on 28 Jul,2023
Thank you for sharing a review of your recent experience. Our team is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a goodimpression on you. We hope you’ll visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is historic and has a lot of character. The breakfast buffett was very good - not included with the room but the price was reasonable. You have to take your shoes off while inside the guesthouse which is inconvenient when going in and out with luggage but not bad while inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Mihail K. on 8 Jul,2023
Dear Sara, We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience. Your review made our day! Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy. We hope we get the chance to host you again in the future. Best Regards.

10/10 Excellent

Loryane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay!
Response from Igor S. on 24 Jun,2023
Dear Loryane,We are very delighted with your outstanding review of your recent stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation and we are very thankful for all your feedback. Thank you for being our valued and honored guest.Best and warmest wishes from our Team.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place!
We had a wonderful and comfortable stay at this hotel! The library sitting room on the main floor was so cozy. I would definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Igor S. on 19 Jun,2023
We are very delighted with your outstanding review of your recent stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation and we are very thankful for all your feedback. Thank you for being our valued and honored guest.Best and warmest wishes from our Team.

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really loved the historic nature of the property and the location. Dining in house was also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Tanja on 16 Jun,2023
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us! Thank you for your stellar review and we hope we can welcome you back in the future. Best and warmest wishes from our team.

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Ivy on 12 Jun,2023
Dear Christine,Thank you for taking the time to leave a feedback. We hope you enjoyed your stay and keep in mind that your opinion matters! We will do our best to provide excellent service.

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Grand Forks

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable family room with bunk beds. Good restaurant. Beautiful location. Funky antiques and vintage decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Igor S. on 4 Jun,2023
Dear Anne,We are very delighted with your outstanding review of your recent stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation and we are very thankful for all your feedback. Thank you for being our valued and honored guest.Best and warmest wishes from our Team.Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Abhishek, Gainesville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious with clean linens
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Igor M. on 30 May,2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful review on your recent stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we really appreciate all feedback. Thank you very much for your stay at our Guesthouse.

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from ETX-Joelsigurdsson8 on 25 May,2023
Dear Kathryn,We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community.Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property, the staff, the accommodations, and the dining all exceeded expectations. It was our absolute favorite stay on our 10 day Iceland trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Igor S. on 16 May,2023
Dear Paul,Thank you for your generous words and amazing review.We are truly happy indeed to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with us.We're really grateful for your precious feedback. We hope that you will be our honored guest in the future again.Best regards,

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable. The bathrooms were very clean. The staff was friendly. The breakfast was a disappointment. It was far too expensive for being what it is. Basically toast and yogurt. There is also no hot springs. The pictures make it seem like there is but it’s a place you have to drive to and only get 10% off. It should be mentioned in the posting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from veliche on 15 May,2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to send us feedback, we appreciate it. We are glad that you were generally pleased with your stay at our place. We are sorry about the breakfast maybe for next time you can check with us ahead of time and we can do our best to satisfy you.

8/10 Good

Pui Shi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building with nice decoration. But there has no pantry for ppls to cook dinner/ prepare breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Igor S. on 29 Mar,2023
Dear Pui Shi,We really do appreciate your review!We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and we're also thankful for your generous feedback, as it helps us to improve our performances and to deliver a high standard of service for future guests.

10/10 Excellent

Khrishma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was the delicious. Had to wait awhile, but definitely worth the wait. We walked around the school, looked at all of the historical pictures, and loved it. It was great to be apart of that.
Response from Igor S. on 24 Mar,2023
Dear Khrishma,Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful guesthouse , very clean and beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Tanja on 6 Mar,2023
Thank you so much for your stellar review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope we can welcome you back in the future. Best and warmest wishes from our team.

10/10 Excellent

ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing building, very clean, great location, good price
Response from Tanja on 3 Nov,2022
Thank you so much for your stellar review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope we can welcome you back in the future. Best and warmest wishes from our team.

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Tanja on 3 Nov,2022
Thank you for your stellar review and thanks for staying with us. We do hope that we are able to welcome you back in the future. Best and warmest wishes from our team.

2/10 Terrible

Fran

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Igor on 28 Sept,2022
Thank you very much for your wonderful review on your recent stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we really appreciate all feedback. Thank you very much for your stay at our Guesthouse.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean and comfortable stay!
This guest house is very clean and well maintained. The location was excellent, and we lucked out with a great northern lights show in mid-Sept. Our room was on the 3rd floor, there was no shower on that floor so we went down to the 2nd floor for showers, but not a big deal (no waiting, though the inn was pretty full). The breakfast was excellent, and the house spacious and truly historic. There are many rooms and open areas to relax and read, even a yoga room in the basement. The guests were all quiet and peaceful. Shoes are removed at the entry, which helps to keep it clean. If stairs are a problem, you should request a room on the 2nd floor, an elevator goes up to that level.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Tanja on 22 Sept,2022
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us! Thank you for your stellar review and we hope we can welcome you back in the future. Best and warmest wishes from our team.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place with amazing food to go with it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Andrija on 13 Sept,2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are pleased that you were happy with your stay overall. We do strive to provide the best experience to our clients and it is heartwarming to hear that our effort was appreciated.Most of all thank you for staying with us. We do hope that we are able to welcome you back in the future.Best and warmest wishes from our team.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Andrija on 29 Aug,2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are pleased that you were happy with your stay overall. We do strive to provide the best experience to our clients and it is heartwarming to hear that our effort was appreciated.Most of all thank you for staying with us. We do hope that we are able to welcome you back in the future.Best and warmest wishes from our team.

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful charming and authentic
One of my favourite places I've stayed. An old boarding school converted into some unique accommodation. Friendly staff and great breakfast! Great shared facilities (bathrooms, dining, lounge / library). Also close to fontana - a must visit for a hot springs bath - with a 10% discount. You will thoroughly enjoy your stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Andrija on 29 Aug,2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are pleased that you were happy with your stay overall. We do strive to provide the best experience to our clients and it is heartwarming to hear that our effort was appreciated.Most of all thank you for staying with us. We do hope that we are able to welcome you back in the future.Best and warmest wishes from our team.

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Not bad based on all the other hotels I stayed in, but quirky rules and facilities here. Misleading pictures. I thought the pool was part of their facility, but it is a spa near the hotel, not an actual part of the fee of this hotel. Also, no shoes inside the facility is just weird after a long day travel, but thats fine. Just letting the people know.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Andrija on 29 Aug,2022
Thank you for your review. We sincerely appreciate and value your comments on areas within our hotel that we believe that we can improve to enhance our guests stay. Thanks for staying with us. We do hope that we are able to welcome you back in the future.Best and warmest wishes from our team.

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we have never stayed at a "hostel" before so we was nervous about the experience but as soon as we walked in the door we was greeted by reception. the atmosphere was very inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Ester on 17 Nov,2022
Dear Todd,Thank you for you review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience. We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes!

8/10 Good

Boyd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building with a bath per half hallway. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Ester on 17 Nov,2022
Dear Boyd,Thank you for your review. We appreciate it. We will give our best to improve in the future and make our guests happy. Best Regards!