Photo courtesy of Hótel Klaustur

Hótel Klaustur, Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Refurbished cultural fusion hotel with modern rooms, a bar, and a locally sourced restaurant

Overview

Opening its doors in 1993, Hotel Klaustur stands tall in the Southeastern part of Iceland, a region renowned for its views of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull. The hotel is positioned directly opposite the striking Eldhraun lava fields and is located in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, fondly referred to as "Klaustur" by locals. You'll also be right on the famous Ring Road, nestled between the iconic glaciers, Vatnajökull and Mýrdalsjökull. 

Hotel Klaustur's guest rooms, renovated in 2018, are bright and comfortable, decorated in vibrant green or bold blue hues. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as a Smart TV and WiFi. Choose from standard guest rooms to a spacious suite featuring a cozy lounge area and king-size bed. For an added touch of luxury, the hotel also offers Deluxe rooms, complete with espresso makers and complimentary vouchers to a nearby public pool and gym.

The Klaustur Restaurant, managed by the talented Chef Einar B. Halldórsson, is a highlight of the hotel. Here, you can enjoy a taste of contemporary Icelandic cuisine made with 80% locally sourced ingredients. The hotel's bar is also a great place to unwind with a cocktail after a day of exploring. The hotel is proud of its eco-friendly initiatives, using only hydroelectric power. 

Hotel Information

3.5-star Hotel
+354 4874900
Klausturvegur 6

Traveler Reviews

16 total ratings, 10 with reviews
4.6 out of 5
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4.5
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4.6
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4.7
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4.7
Courtney
Courtney R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 26, 2023
Incredible! Read more

Incredible!

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Stayed in August 2023
Jennifer
Jennifer R.
Hanover, PA | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2023
Lovely, modern hotel in a tiny town in South Iceland. The rooms were beautiful. The common spaces at the hotel are also beautiful. The breakfast was excellent. Read more

Lovely, modern hotel in a tiny town in South Iceland. The rooms were beautiful. The common spaces at the hotel are also beautiful. The breakfast was excellent.

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Stayed in August 2023
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Robert T.
McKinleyville, CA | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2023
Hotel is not near any town of significance but is very close (10 minute drive) to Fjadrargljufur Canyon which is nice.
The sink and vanity size in this hotel was probably the smallest I've ever seen. There is virtually no place to set your toiletry bag.
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Hotel is not near any town of significance but is very close (10 minute drive) to Fjadrargljufur Canyon which is nice.
The sink and vanity size in this hotel was probably the smallest I've ever seen. There is virtually no place to set your toiletry bag.

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Stayed in August 2023
Kim
Kim S.
Cape May, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023
Very nice room and very good drinks and dinner in restaurant. Help was lovely too! Read more

Very nice room and very good drinks and dinner in restaurant. Help was lovely too!

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Great sheets!
Stayed in July 2023
Stephanie
Stephanie M.
Dubuque, IA | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023
Clean hotel with friendly staff. The cocktails at the hotels bar were great! Read more

Clean hotel with friendly staff. The cocktails at the hotels bar were great!

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Stayed in January 2023
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Kathleen D.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2022
Beautiful hotel in a lovely town. Fantastic room, good wifi Read more

Beautiful hotel in a lovely town. Fantastic room, good wifi

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Good place to explore from
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Stayed in September 2022
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Bojan B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2022
Great all around. The room was perhaps not as full of character as the other places we stayed, but very comfortable and clean. Probably the best breakfast of the lot of hotels we stayed at :D Also had cool design in the reception/lobby area. Read more

Great all around. The room was perhaps not as full of character as the other places we stayed, but very comfortable and clean. Probably the best breakfast of the lot of hotels we stayed at :D Also had cool design in the reception/lobby area.

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Fine - close enough to the ring road and nothing much we were going to see in the nearby town anyway, so proximity to highway was what really mattered here.
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Stayed in September 2022
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Katherine g.
Durham, NC | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022
Clean and quiet rooms, daily housekeeping, friendly staff. Luxurious breakfast buffet. We really enjoyed it. We also used to hot tub at the city pool next door which was a nice amenity. Read more

Clean and quiet rooms, daily housekeeping, friendly staff. Luxurious breakfast buffet. We really enjoyed it. We also used to hot tub at the city pool next door which was a nice amenity.

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Stayed in September 2022
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Sharon M.
Aspen Hill, MD | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2022
Great hotel. Very modern and the restaurant was bright with a great breakfast. Staff were nice and helpful when needed, although seemed a bit sparse, playing multiple roles (e.g., front desk and bartender) Read more

Great hotel. Very modern and the restaurant was bright with a great breakfast. Staff were nice and helpful when needed, although seemed a bit sparse, playing multiple roles (e.g., front desk and bartender)

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Stayed in May 2022
Rachel
Rachel K.
Eldersburg, MD | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2022
We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. This is a small town where a lot of establishments close at 9pm, including the hotel restaurant. The rooms were not as clean as I would've preferred. After our first night, the cleaning staff did not tidy up the room only refreshed the toiletries, which seemed odd to us and we had not experienced before. The room was small and our room was right near sitting water outside with a ton of bugs. The room was warm, so we had to crack the window, which... Read more

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. This is a small town where a lot of establishments close at 9pm, including the hotel restaurant. The rooms were not as clean as I would've preferred. After our first night, the cleaning staff did not tidy up the room only refreshed the toiletries, which seemed odd to us and we had not experienced before. The room was small and our room was right near sitting water outside with a ton of bugs. The room was warm, so we had to crack the window, which meant a lot of bugs got into our room. If we were to stay in this town again, we would look for a different hotel. The hotel provided breakfast here was amazing.

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Stayed in May 2022