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Sel Hotel Mývatn

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 hot tubs, 7-minute walk to Pseudo Craters

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Triple Room | Living area | TV
Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Sel Hotel Mývatn provides a peaceful getaway by Lake Myvatn where travelers start their day with breakfast before unwinding in the sauna or steam room. After relaxing in one of two spa tubs, guests can enjoy dinner at the restaurant or stop by the cafe for a coffee.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Skútustaðir 2C, Myvatn, Mývatn, 660

What's nearby

  • Pseudo Craters - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Myvatn - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grotagja Cave - 17 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Myvatn Nature Baths - 21 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Hverarondor Hverir - 26 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffi Borgir - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vogafjós Cowshed Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Daddi's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Sel And Mývatn Öl Microbrewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Björk - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Sel Hotel Mývatn

Hotel near Lake Myvatn
Located close to Pseudo Craters, Sel Hotel Mývatn provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and 2 hot tubs.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, a billiards/pool table, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (75 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 31 2025 to November 19 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sel Myvatn Hotel
Sel Hotel
Sel Hotel Myvatn
Sel Hotel Mývatn Hotel
Sel Hotel Mývatn Myvatn
Sel Hotel Mývatn Hotel Myvatn

Frequently asked questions

Is Sel Hotel Mývatn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sel Hotel Mývatn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sel Hotel Mývatn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sel Hotel Mývatn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sel Hotel Mývatn located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pseudo Craters and Lake Myvatn. Dimmuborgir and Hverfjall Crater are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Sel Hotel Mývatn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 466 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional, they genuinely seemed to care that our stay was perfect. Restaurant was also fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is right outside of Lake Myvatn and it was very convenient to stay overnight and head into the Lake Myvatn and explore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location for this is amazing: we enjoyed our walk by the lake and the views. My travel companion enjoyed the on property brewed beer and we also really enjoyed the pizza.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with excellent amenities - hot tubs, pool table, darts and even their own beer (the porter was very good)! They alerted us quickly when the northern lights were showing. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious, with lots of options. We had a fantastic stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Saritha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Limited dining outside of the hotel. Food at the hotel was very very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good location. The building was older. Staff was friendly. I would stay again. Cute area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property in every aspect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great place! Restaurant was wonderful for dinner and breakfast. Hot tubs and sauna were nice to relax in. Could be just a bit hotter though. Fantastic service and a special thank you to Lucas,he helped us a lot during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel “in the middle of nowhere” which is good, as you can stay comfortably on your way The hotel is clean and nice The room is big and bright and also clean Breakfast is really nice Also you have an opportunity to take a walk around the lake and watch birds We liked the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Govind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great places, of all the places that we stayed across in Iceland on our road trip, this was the best. Martinis and Beer and the food was fantastic. They have a very sumptuous all inclusive breakfast. Keep it up!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Okay

Nice location and friendly staff but it's a bit rundown for the price we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, dinner and breakfast delicious. Enjoyed hot tub and sauna
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Miteshkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel right off ring road. Good breakfast, decent dinner and saw the northern lights!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a quiet retreat for the night. Check in was great--rooms clean, dinner excellent Activities to do across the street and close to tourist sites.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecaa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot tubs and sauna, very friendly staff, loved the free amazing breakfast with tons of options and coffee machine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were snowed in during our stay and the hotel staff was great and kept us updated on when the roads would reopen. The food is excellent also
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It just delivered above all expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members are very helpful. The facilities are good. The location is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were large, spacious and comfortable. Ate in the restaurant as limited dining close to the hotel but food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, good dinner options, can do buffet or a la carte. Hot tub was nice. Breakfast was good. Cafe next to it, some things are cheaper to buy here than the city

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aged rooms but very clean. Restaurant was excellent! Lobby is comfortable and we got very lucky to experience an incredible Northern Lights show! All staff was friendly and helpful! Pool table and darts were fun. Espresso machine accessible 24/7 helped us stay awake for the show and warmed us going in and outside all night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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