Héraðsskólinn Historic Guesthouse

We stayed here as a family of 2 adults and 2 children for 1 night while travelling through Iceland. We had a large room with 2 bunk beds and 2 single beds overlooking the lake. Toilets and showers were shared, but they were exceptionally clean. It is a characterful property with lots of old furniture and artefacts, which were interesting to see, as well as decorative. There is a nice lounge area where you can sit and play games of an evening while having a drink from the bar. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and food until 9pm. Free parking outside and a short walk to Fontana spa/bakery. Highly recommend!

Had a group of 65 ppl for an amazing reunion, all in all a very ambitious and complex event. Everyone was very happy with the place, Laugarvatn and the experience in general. The breakfast and the pizza buffet were excellent. Thank you and keep up the good job everyone!

Cool old-school guesthouse. The restaurant was very good. We stayed for one night and having the convenience in the same building was very helpful. Separate bathroom in hallway but all the guests are quick and courteous. A good stay at a reasonable price on the Golden Circle if you want to do the trip in two days as opposed to pushing it and doing it all in one day.

This venue has immense potential to be a lively and welcoming spot for the community or guests. However, it’s currently held back by a lack of maintenance and modernization. For instance, the billiard table is torn and unusable, and the dart setup only has a single dart—small details that make a big difference in user experience. With some basic repairs and upgrades, this place could become a real highlight rather than a forgotten corner.

We stayed 1 night here in a double room with private bathroom, located on the main floor just down the hall from the reception and restaurant. The room was decent size, in the corner of the building with lots of windows and natural light. It felt private, it was quiet and we were completely satisfied with the amenities. Would absolutely recommend if driving The Golden Circle. |Pros:|Very friendly and helpful staff! |On-site bistro open til 9pm and the food was really good! Wine, beer and cocktails offered also. (There aren't many other options in the area, so this is a huge perk!) |Comfortable seating areas around the restaurant and reception area to enjoy time not in the room. |Walking distance to Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths and they offer a 10% discount for staying here.|Good location for driving The Golden Circle.|Free parking! ||Cons:|The building is very old, so the heating is tricky to figure out in the room and the building definitely has an old musty smell.

Disappointing experience for the price. You can find better quality at the same rate. The room was small and outdated. Strangely, the owners placed a lamp in the room but didn’t provide a socket nearby to plug it in—clearly not well thought out. The breakfast was poor, and there was no option to bring your own food and eat it on-site.

Old, converted schoolhouse in a good location. Room was clean, but small and a little noisy...I think we were over the kitchen. Shared bathroom was OK.

Rooms are well appointed, But not luxurious. Most require A shared bath. Price is appropriate for that. Breakfast. Is good, But no. Scrambled eggs. No exercise room. Services excellent!