Fosshotel Reykholt - REYKHOLT

Reykholt was home to Snorri Sturluson, Iceland's greatest saga writer, poet and historian. Today, it is still one of Iceland's main historical and cultural sites. Here guests will find 2 beautiful churches, Snorri's natural hot pool, Snorralaug, Heimskringla and Snorrastofa, an exhibition of Snorri's writing and a research centre for medieval studies. Just a few minutes' drive from Reykholt are the waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafossar, Europe's most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver, and several lava tubes and caves. Reykholt is located in an area called Borgarfjörður in western Iceland, less then 90 minutes' drive from Reykjavík. The museum, bus station, restaurants and shops in Borgarnes town are 30 minutes' drive from the hotel, and the Grabrok volcano hiking road is 35 km away. This cultural hotel has a theme based on Icelandic literature, Norse mythology and classical music. This official tourist-class hotel includes a restaurant, bar, library, cosy Moon lounge and free parking. The family-friendly hotel offers 75 guest rooms in total and further facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception, free Wi-fi and check-out services). Each room features an en suite bathroom with a shower or bathtub and hairdryer, satellite TV, a radio, Internet access and individually regulated heating. The hotel features a spa equipped with outdoor hot and cold tubs, a relaxation room, a sauna, a steam bath, a lounge, and a changing room. The hotel offers a great-value Scandinavian style breakfast buffet. Guests may enjoy Icelandic and international dishes for dinner with set menu and à la carte options available.