Sel Hotel Mývatn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Pseudo Craters

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TV
Triple Room
Triple Room
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Skútustaðir 2C, Myvatn, Mývatn, 660
  • Place, Pseudo Craters
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Myvatn
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Myvatn Nature Baths
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Myvatn

In Myvatn .You'll find Pseudo Craters and Lake Myvatn within a 15-minute walk of this Myvatn hotel. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Dimmuborgir and Hverfjall Crater.

What's nearby

  • Pseudo Craters - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Myvatn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Myvatn Nature Baths - 21 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Hverarondor Hverir - 26 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Godafoss - 36 min drive - 46.9 km

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

3.5-star hotel near Pseudo Craters
Sel Hotel Mývatn offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Sel Hotel Mývatn. Free self parking is available.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Sel Hotel Mývatn offers 54 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sel Hotel Mývatn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Reviews

Sel Hotel Mývatn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 468 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen, West Des Moines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked one night and added another night. The reservation wasn’t combined yet we were able to stay in the same room. Loved the hot tub and access to the crater hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, West Des Moines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the room, restaurant and the hot tub. It was next to a crater hiking opportunity.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
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

Clair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted with nice staff and offering free coffee. This place was near the Nature baths and really cool volcanic scenery. Nice surprise for our accommodations to have a room to sleep in and then a separate room for lounging and luggage to go in. The dinner options were few but great. We ate a local farm that was upscale, but very un-assuming. The food was awesome. We were only there for one night, but we would definitely go back since there was a lot of different things that we didn't get to explore in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Right by the lake and trails.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Firra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was exceptional and our meal at the restaurant was the absolute best that we had in Iceland (& this is saying a lot as we ate at some very nice places). The hotel is older but charming and our room was comfortable and clean. It is located right across the street from the visitor center and next to a great walking trail that goes on for miles. The absolute best part was the staff 7 & the food!!! I hope to come back and will definitely recommend this hotel to family & friends who are planning to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Saritha

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Chung-Hoan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAJA, Round Rock

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our best stay in Iceland in this hotel ; very friendly staff; excellent breakfast ; hot tub . We had a very relaxing stay ; highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and loved the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederic, Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sel Hotel provided a wonderful experience in a fabulous location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious room and bathroom; breakfast is very good, a lot of choices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is dated but well kept, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Very nice. Great location. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SEOW LIEW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities including hot tubs, bathrobe n slippers provided too. Breakfast included was substantial n waffles an added bonus 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharone

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were great. Good resteraunt for dinner and breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natallia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely disappointing and overpriced. We stayed at 10 different hotels with different price range in Iceland this June. This one was THE WORST value for the money paid. Outdated room with an awful uncomfortable shower that would flood the whole bathroom after the shower is used. Breakfast buffet did not taste fresh by 9am. Awful experience I wish we would stay somewhere else. The hotel staff is not helpful at all - the main objective clearly is the to make money of the tourists by any means.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrii

Travelled with partner
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

Gilda

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

8/10 Good

Zhitao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thought slightly old building, it was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was nice. One minus point is there is no mesh window screen to block the midges. Whenever you open the window, there are swarm of midges coming in. They are non biting, just annoying. A mesh window screen should do the trick.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025