Hotel Klaustur - Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Boutique hotel between two glaciers in South Iceland

Dining

Hotel Klaustur's in-house restaurant serves modern Icelandic cuisine with 80% of ingredients sourced locally. The restaurant is open for breakfast buffet, lunch, and a dinner menu that includes Arctic char and lamb. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the cocktail bar, which offers creative cocktails from mixologist Emilio.

Location & Nature

Hotel Klaustur lies in the village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur, a 1-hour drive from Skaftafell and Reynisfjara Black Beach, and 15 minutes from Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon and Laki Craters. The hotel is 2 km from the Visitor Center of Vatnajökull National Park. A neighboring swimming pool with geothermal hot pools and views of Systrafoss waterfall is 600 meters away.

Amenities

Hótel Klaustur provides 2 electric vehicle charging stations and 2 Tesla Superchargers for guests. On-site spa services include a sauna and hot tub area for relaxation. The hotel offers daily housekeeping, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a shared lounge with a bar.

Rooms

All rooms at Icelandair Hotel Klaustur include a flat-screen TV, private bathrooms with L'Occitane premium amenities, and Nespresso coffee machines. Renovated in 2023, the rooms feature contemporary décor with black-out curtains and underfloor heating in bathrooms. The hotel offers wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and an elevator.

Experiences

Hotel Klaustur provides a Northern Lights wake-up call service for guests during aurora season. Daily hiking trails start directly from the hotel, including the Systrafoss trail to Systravatn lake with views of the glacier. The hotel also offers themed dinner nights, live music, and happy hour at the bar.

• Dining: Award-winning restaurant with 80% locally sourced ingredients
• Location: Between Vatnajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers
• Rooms: Renovated rooms with L'Occitane amenities and Nespresso machines
• Sustainability: 2 Tesla Superchargers and 2 EV charging stations
• Activities: Northern Lights wake-up call and guided hiking trails
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms and elevator