Sel Hotel Mývatn offers a tranquil retreat near Lake Myvatn, where guests can unwind with breakfast and enjoy the sauna or steam room. Relax in one of two spa tubs, indulge in dinner at the on-site restaurant or grab a coffee at the cafe.
Kaffi Sel And Mývatn Öl Microbrewery - 1 min walk
eldey restaurant - 3 min drive
Daddi's Pizza - 12 min drive
About this property
Sel Hotel Mývatn
Sel Hotel Mývatn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Pseudo Craters and Lake Myvatn. The coffee shop/cafe is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include 2 hot tubs, a steam room, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
54 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Pool table
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Hot springs nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Television in common areas
2 hot tubs
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 75
Hand-held showerheads
Portable shower seat
Height-adjustable showerhead
Doorbell and phone notification
Stair-free path to entrance
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This café specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
Does Sel Hotel Mývatn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sel Hotel Mývatn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sel Hotel Mývatn?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sel Hotel Mývatn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sel Hotel Mývatn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Sel Hotel Mývatn and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and spelunking. Soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs or make use of other amenities, which include 2 bars and a sauna. Sel Hotel Mývatn also has a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Sel Hotel Mývatn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Sel Hotel Mývatn like?
Sel Hotel Mývatn is a short 10-minute walk from Lake Myvatn and 7 minutes' walk from Pseudo Craters.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, large, and plentiful with many options. (65 reviews)
The hotel offers a range of excellent spa facilities including hot tubs, sauna, and whirlpool. (16 reviews)
The property offers a pool as part of its leisure facilities. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2026
It was a nice stay. Very good breakfast. Fantastic view and close to interesting spots
Torben
Torben, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2026
Really comfortable experience overall, also a nice restaurant with good food
Borren
Borren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2025
The breakfast was good the staff friendly and the rooms were comfy
LeAnne
LeAnne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
Very nice place to stay
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff and breakfast was very nice
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2025
Staff was exceptional, they genuinely seemed to care that our stay was perfect. Restaurant was also fantastic.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Great Stay!
Very clean with great amenities and a very convenient location. I would definitely stay here again!
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
Beautiful scenery and trails around with easy access
Jacynthe
Jacynthe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Friendly staff nice room lotsnto do in area
Hildy
Hildy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2025
Comfortable stay, tasty breakfast, complimentary coffee all day and a lively hot tub and sauna to top it all off. My mom and I enjoyed this stay along our ring road drive.
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
This hotel is right outside of Lake Myvatn and it was very convenient to stay overnight and head into the Lake Myvatn and explore.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
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
RAJA
RAJA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2025
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.
Lois
Lois, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
The Sel Hotel provided a wonderful experience in a fabulous location.
Frederic
Frederic, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2025
Breakfast was good. The view from my room was great! Staff was very nice.
Hong-Sik
Hong-Sik, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Very clean, spacious room and bathroom; breakfast is very good, a lot of choices
Sujuan
Sujuan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2025
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!
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Great staff and lots of amenities
Orain
Orain, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2025
Excellent room and condition. Very friendly staff. Location is amazing and love that they have a wake up call service for when the northern lights show up
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
Cool hotel, antique furniture, comfortable bed, great shower! Full breakfast was provided in the restaurant and coffee was yummy! Would definitely recommend!
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Very clean and loved the amenities.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2025
Clean comfortable room. Courteous and helpful staff. Good breakfast spread
Kunal
Kunal, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2025
Room and bathroom were great. Good resteraunt for dinner and breakfast was good too.
Sharone
Sharone, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2025
Great property. Limited dining outside of the hotel. Food at the hotel was very very good.
Saritha
Saritha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Big rooms, excellent food in the restaurant and for breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Eugene
Eugene, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2026
The breakfast here was excellent. Our shower was not pitched correctly and the water ran all over half of the bathroom floor, which was annoying. We ended up having to use extra towels to contain the water. The gift shop across the street said it was open until 5 PM, but we tried to walk in at 4:30 PM and they said they were closed. The room layout was a bit strange and the TV was in a very weird spot, where nobody could watch it as we tried to sleep. Overall, the hotel was very nice though. Just a couple of strange circumstances led to it getting a four out of five, rather than a five out of five.