Hotel Edda Egilsstadir - Egilsstaðir

School dormitory turned summer hotel, offering a golf course and glacier tour arrangements

A School Turned Hotel

Edda Egilsstadir operates as a school and dormitory during the academic year, opening as a hotel for summer travelers. Guest rooms have a private bathroom with shower. The property offers a golf course, board games/puzzles, and an indoor play area.

Accessible and Family-Oriented

The hotel provides facilities for disabled guests, including raised toilets, toilets with grab rails, and wheelchair accessibility. Family rooms are available, along with a kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus. A snack bar and the option for wine/champagne are also on site.

Room Types and Comfort

Hotel Edda Egilsstadir offers double or twin rooms and triple rooms with a loft accessed by a spiral staircase. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower. The building has heating, non-smoking rooms throughout, and a shared lounge/TV area.

Location by the River and Forest

The hotel is next to the Lagarfljot River, 16 mi from Hallormsstadur, Iceland's biggest forest. Egilsstadir Airport is less than a 5-minute drive away. Staff can arrange mountain and glacier tours, bird watching, seal safaris, hiking, and fishing.

Dining and Hotel Services

Breakfast is served every morning with a kid-friendly buffet. The hotel has a snack bar and offers special diet menus, fruits, and wine/champagne. Additional services include 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and 24-hour security with fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.

• Golf course: On-site golf course
• Accessibility: Raised toilets, grab rails, wheelchair access
• Family: Indoor play area, board games, family rooms
• Activities: Glacier tours, bird watching, seal safaris
• Location: Next to Lagarfljot River, near Hallormsstadur forest
• Dining: Kid-friendly buffet, snack bar, special diet menus