The Old School hostel

We are proud to announce the opening of Héraðsskólinn hostel and travel centre. Completely renovated and kept in its original design Héraðsskólinn at Laugarvatn lake is finally open to the public again. This historical building is 1600 m2 in size (17200 sq feet) and was designed by Iceland´s most famous architect, Guðjón Samúelsson, in 1928 as a school. It remained a foundation for education and culture until 1991 when the school closed. Here you can find all types of accomodation. 10+ dorms, family rooms, suites, single and double standard rooms. In Héraðsskólinn you can relax and try some Icelandic cuisine in the dining room or have a locally brewed beer or coffee in the library. There are more things you can do in Héraðsskólinn besides eating, sleeping and relaxing. You can also book all your activities and tours in Héraðsskólinn´s tourist information centre, so don´t hestitate to try out our booking system or just talk to our friendly staff who will guide you through the process.

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