★★★3-star stay

Gistihúsið - Lake Hótel Egilsstaðir

Historic lakefront hotel with a spa and hot tub in Fellabær

Best forCouples wanting lakefront characterTravellers with petsSpa and dinner on site

Fellabær

Spa & wellness

About this stay

Arriving at Gistihúsið - Lake Hótel Egilsstaðir, you find a charming 1903 building right on the lake shore in Fellabær, just a few minutes from Egilsstaðir. The hotel provides a welcoming stop for those exploring East Iceland, with easy access to the Ring Road. Evenings here revolve around the hotel's restaurant and bar, or a relaxing soak in the hot tub at the spa. The common areas maintain a relaxed, informal atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day of driving or hiking. The proximity to a local restaurant and the Vök Baths adds to the convenience, making it a comfortable base for a few nights.

Lakefront hotel
On-site spa and hot tub
Pet-friendly
Restaurant and bar

Our take

I recommend Gistihúsið - Lake Hótel Egilsstaðir to travellers who want an informal, lakefront hotel dating from 1903, with a restaurant, a bar and a spa with a hot tub on site. Pets are welcome, and Vök Baths and Egilsstaðir Airport are a short drive away. The rooms are simply furnished, and 814 reviews averaging 8.8 suggest a solid but modest stay, so book it for the setting.

✓Take advantage of the spa and hot tub after a day of exploring the Eastfjords.
✓Enjoy a meal at the hotel's restaurant or the one just a two-minute walk away.
✓If you're traveling with a pet, this hotel is a great option for a comfortable stay.

Why we love it

Historic 1903 lakefront building
On-site spa with a hot tub
Pet-friendly accommodation
Convenient location near Egilsstaðir

Why guests love it
Gistihúsið - Lake Hótel Egilsstaðir is an informal lakefront hotel in Fellabær dating from 1903, with simply furnished rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a spa with a hot tub. The listing puts Vök Baths and Egilsstaðir Airport a short drive away, and a restaurant two minutes on foot. Pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.8 across 814 reviews. Our editorial verdict: a characterful, unfussy hotel on the lake for travellers who value setting over polish.

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4.4

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