Hotel Klaustur - Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Boutique hotel between two glaciers in South Iceland

Amenities & Services

Hotel Klaustur offers two Tesla Superchargers and two standard electric vehicle charging stations for guests arriving by car. The hotel is fully wheelchair accessible with grab rails in toilets and a raised toilet in the private bathroom. Daily housekeeping, a 24-hour front desk, and a tour desk assist guests with planning excursions to Vatnajökull National Park.

Rooms

All rooms at Klaustur Hotel Kirkjubaejarklaustur include a flat-screen TV, private bathrooms with premium L'Occitane amenities, and a Nespresso coffee machine. The hotel was renovated in 2023, offering contemporary decor and towel warmers in the bathrooms. Guests can request a room with a view of the surrounding mountains or the Systrafoss waterfall.

Dining

The in-house restaurant serves modern Icelandic cuisine with 80% of ingredients sourced locally, including Arctic char and lamb. The restaurant offers a breakfast buffet with gluten-free options, a lunch menu, and a dinner menu featuring seafood soup and mushroom risotto. Guests can dine on the outdoor terrace or enjoy cocktails at the bar, where the bartender Emilio creates drinks using fresh Icelandic ingredients.

Location & Activities

Hotel Klaustur sits in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a 15-minute drive from Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon and 2 km from the Visitor Center of Vatnajökull National Park. The hotel provides a northern lights wake-up button for guests wanting to see auroras. Hiking trails lead to Systrafoss waterfall and Systravatn lake, both within 600 meters of the building.

Wellness & Relaxation

Icelandair Hotel Klaustur offers on-site spa services including a sauna and a hot tub area for relaxation after a day of hiking. The hotel has a cozy lounge and bar area with a fireplace where guests can enjoy live music or themed dinner nights. Accessible parking and nearby geothermal pools add to the relaxation options.

• Location: South Iceland, 2 km from Vatnajökull National Park visitor center
• Dining: Restaurant using 80% locally sourced ingredients
• Wellness: Sauna, hot tub, and nearby geothermal pools
• Rooms: Renovated 2023 with L'Occitane amenities and towel warmers
• Charging: Two Tesla Superchargers and two standard EV chargers
• Activity: Northern lights wake-up button and hiking to Systrafoss