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crisp linens and cosy quilts, a large immaculate kitchen and bathrooms, and a hot tub on a
wood deck beneath the maples. It feels well out of the tourist fray despite being in central
Skógar.
Hótel Skógafoss
HOTEL
14,900, mains Ikr1200-2300)
This brand-new hotel opened in 2014 and offers simple, modern rooms (half of which
have views of Skógafoss) with top bathrooms. The bistro-bar (open 11am to 9.30pm June
to September) is one of the best eating and drinking spots in town, with plate glass win-
dows looking onto the falls and local beer on tap.
Hótel Skógar
HOTEL
Ikr3000-4900; )
This architecturally interesting hotel has small, eclectic rooms with quirky antiques, some
with hill views. The upstairs 'deluxe' room has a king-size bed and waterfall views. A hot
tub and a sauna in the garden and an elegant restaurant (open noon to 3pm and 6pm to
10pm) round it all out.
Also has a nearby house for rent.
Fossbúð
FAST FOOD
( 487 4880;mains Ikr1200-3000; 7am-9pm Jun-Aug; )
Advertised as a restaurant, Fossbúð is really a convenience store and place for quick
snacks: soup, hamburgers, sandwiches, bagged chips and chocolate bars.
Arcanum
has a
small tour table here.
Getting There & Away
Bus 51 Reykjavík-Vík-Höfn (Reykjavík-Skógar Ikr4200, 2½ hours, two daily).
