★★★3-star stay

Skipalækur Guesthouse and Camping

Lakeside guesthouse with simple rooms, terraces, and BBQ grills

Best forBudget road-trippersSummer barbecue eveningsEast Iceland base

Fellabær

Budget & guesthouse

About this stay

Arriving at Skipalækur Guesthouse and Camping, you'll find yourself in a peaceful lakeside environment, just a short walk from Fellabær - Olís. The guesthouse offers straightforward accommodation, with some rooms featuring private terraces and BBQ grills, ideal for an evening meal outdoors. The gardens provide a quiet space to relax after a day of exploring. While the focus is on simplicity, the free Wi-Fi and parking add convenience for travelers on the road. The Vök Baths are a 5-minute taxi ride away, and the airport is 13 minutes by taxi.

Lakeside guesthouse
Terraces with BBQ grills
Free Wi-Fi and parking

Our take

For a low-key night in the East, I like Skipalækur's lakeside setting near Fellabær: simple rooms, some with their own terrace and BBQ grill, gardens to sit out in, and free Wi-Fi and parking. The Olís station for supplies is a seven-minute walk. A 9.2 rating from 225 reviews suggests guests value the calm, though anyone after luxury touches or a lively social scene will find it too plain.

✓If you plan to use the BBQ, consider booking a room with a terrace for easy access.
✓Take advantage of the free parking, especially if you're exploring the region by car.
✓Walk to Fellabær - Olís for basic supplies, it's only a 7-minute stroll.

Why we love it

Serene lakeside setting with gardens
Rooms with private terraces and BBQ grills
Convenient free Wi-Fi and parking
Close to Fellabær - Olís for essentials

Why guests love it
Fellabær sits on the west bank of Lagarfljót, across the bridge from Egilsstaðir on Route 1 in East Iceland, and Skipalækur is a seven-minute walk from the village fuel station. Some of its simple lakeside rooms have their own terrace and BBQ grill. Our editorial view: shop in Egilsstaðir, grill dinner by the lake in summer, and use the free parking as a calm base for the Eastfjords and Hengifoss waterfall.

Guest reviews

4.6

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based on 225 reviews

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Guest score

4.6

· 225 reviews

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