Hotel Kanslarinn in Hella
✅ Rooms are extremely clean, spacious, and well organized with essentials like kettles and fridges ✅ Heated bathroom floors appreciated by several guests ✅ Breakfast buffet includes a good variety with eggs, bacon, and multiple bread options ✅ Friendly and helpful staff noted in many reviews ✅ Convenient key system allows reentry during the night for northern lights viewing ✅ Good value for the price with quality amenities despite the 2-star rating ❌ Some guests found the hotel a bit dated and noted ongoing construction ❌ A few mentioned the rooms can get warm, requiring windows to be opened ❌ No hair dryer provided in rooms ❌ One review noted the price felt high for what was offered at $200 per night
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Description
Hotel Kanslarinn in Hella is a straightforward 2-star hotel offering clean, spacious rooms with a variety of types ranging from Economy Single rooms to Superior Quintuple rooms and a Superior Cottage. Guests appreciate the heated bathroom floors and large picture windows that provide views of the northern lights on clear nights. The hotel maintains a high standard of cleanliness and amenities, including free WiFi, a bar, and an on-site restaurant serving fresh breakfast options like eggs and bacon. Renovations are underway to add more rooms and an elevator, but the hotel remains comfortable and quiet despite ongoing construction. The staff are consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, and the hotel offers convenient features such as flexible check-in times and key access allowing guests to enter at night easily. Parking is available, and rooms include kettles, mugs, and fridges, making it well-equipped for travelers on Iceland's Ring Road.
Location
Located in central Hella on the main road, Hotel Kanslarinn provides easy access for travelers driving the Ring Road. The hotel is about 85 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV), making it a practical stopover point on the journey south. Nearby, guests can enjoy a river walk and visit local craft stores and cafes within walking distance. The hotel’s position adjacent to the road means it is straightforward to find, and it is located near the Hella bus stop, which adds to its accessibility. This location offers a good base to explore nearby natural attractions such as glaciers and the Hekla volcano, with the hotel’s restaurant open from 5:30 PM for convenient dining.
Tips
- If you plan to watch the northern lights, request a room with a large picture window and take advantage of the flexible night reentry.
- Breakfast is a highlight here, so try to include it with your stay or budget for it separately.
- Note that the hotel is undergoing renovations, so some areas might be temporarily affected, but the staff remain very accommodating.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fridge
- Cable TV
- Flat-screen TV
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Linens
- Concierge services
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
- Polish
- Tour assistance
- Hiking
- Free parking
- Free Parking on Premises
- Beach/pool towels
- Pets Not Allowed
Hotel view
Video: Hotel Kanslarinn - Hella - Iceland
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Reviews
Stayed at Hella Kanslarinn during our Ring Road trip and it was a great stopover spot. The view from the property is okay during the day; we could spot the northern lights from our window at night. it is really peaceful depsite being placed in the main road of Hella whcih makes it perfect to get a good night’s rest between drives. Room is extremely clean and well organized. The room incl . bathroom are spacious with all you need (kettle, mugs, boiler, etc.). The staff is really nice and the breakfast felt fresh with the right variety and options for a 2 star hotel. there are options also to check in outside the main hours , just contact the reception. highly recommend for the extremely high quality /price ratio.
We did find the room quite warm and had to open the large picture window wide all night to manage the temperature.
The staff were very nice and accommodating. Breakfast was included in our room. We had a lovely simple buffet breakfast before heading out on our day of sightseeing. There were two kinds of eggs, bacon, beans, three kinds of bread and multiple yogurt and cereal options.
Would recommend if looking for a place to stay in Hella.
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Frequently asked questions about Hotel Kanslarinn
What room types are available at Hotel Kanslarinn?
Room types include Run of House, Economy (Single and Double), Standard (Single, Double, Triple, Quadruple), Business (Single and Double), Superior (Single, Double, Triple, Quadruple, Quintuple), Deluxe room, and Superior Cottage.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Kanslarinn and what does it consist of?
Breakfast is served as a buffet from 07:30 to 10:00 daily and includes items such as eggs, bacon, beans, various breads, yogurt, and cereals. It is included in some bookings but additional breakfast fees must be paid at the property if not included.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at Hotel Kanslarinn.
Is the hotel suitable for families with children?
Children can stay in some rooms with possible additional fees for using existing beds. The hotel offers extra beds and cribs depending on the room type.
What is unique about Hotel Kanslarinn’s night access?
Hotel Kanslarinn uses a key system that allows guests to conveniently leave and reenter the hotel during the night, which is useful for those trying to catch the northern lights.
