Sel Hotel Mývatn

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 hot tubs, a quick walk to Pseudo Craters

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
TV
Triple Room | Living area | TV
Outdoor spa tub
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Myvatn, Sel Hotel Mývatn is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pseudo Craters and Lake Myvatn. Dimmuborgir and Hverfjall Crater are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
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Skútustaðir 2C, Myvatn, Mývatn, 660

What's nearby

  • Pseudo Craters - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Myvatn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grotagja Cave - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Myvatn Nature Baths - 21 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Hverarondor Hverir - 26 min drive - 24.7 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

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 speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (191 centimetre wide door)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 31 October 2025 to 19 November 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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?

Checkout 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. 331 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 461 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good the staff friendly and the rooms were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel

10/10 Excellent

Jacynthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery and trails around with easy access
Stayed 1 night 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

Charissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Courteous and helpful staff. Good breakfast spread
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel, antique furniture, comfortable bed, great shower! Full breakfast was provided in the restaurant and coffee was yummy! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

JACOBO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAJA

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

8/10 Good

Gretchen

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

Frederic

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

Hildy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice room lotsnto do in area
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and loved the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Sharone

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

10/10 Excellent

Orain

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and lots of amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

SEOW LIEW

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