This hotel is quietly situated 2 km from Lake Mývatn and 30 minutes’ drive from the Godafoss Waterfall and Krafla Crater. It offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with modern furnishings.
Kritika
Netherlands
Amazing! Location perfect, staff incredible! Best stay of the whole trip! ❤️
Restaurant was also amazing!
Set on Lake Myvatn’s northern shore, this property is 5 minutes’ drive from Myvatn Nature Baths. On-site facilities include a communal kitchen, small convenience store and bicycle rental.
Anat
Israel
A very nice room, however small it was
The beds were fine
The bathroom was fine
We were allowed to use the shared kitchen, and it was a great experience.
The location is great and beautiful, in the center of a giant lava field.
Staff members were very kind and helpful.
we paid extra for laundry.
the parking was in front the room door.
we were very happy from everything.
The family-run Vogafjos Guesthouse is set in a unique natural environment on the eastern shore of Lake Myvatn. It offers rooms with a patio and free Wi-Fi.
Kyana Sue
Iceland
The room was so cozy and comfy! I live in Iceland and will definitely be returning and now I recommend this to every travel I made itineraries for :) Also we saw amazing northern lights!
Situated in Myvatn and only 6.5 km from Myvatn Nature Baths, Slow Travel Mývatn - Þúfa - Private Homestay features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Leonie
Australia
Lovely location with a view across to a volcano. Very comfortable apartment that was perfect for us travelling with adult children. Hosts were friendly and helpful.
Eldá Guesthouse is located in Reykjahlíð, just a few minutes on foot from Lake Myvatn. There is a golf course 750 metres from the property. Each room includes a work desk, a wash basin and free WiFi.
Bartosz
Poland
Thanks for your help, you saved our friends life :)
Situated by Lake Mývatn, this guest house offers basic rooms with shared facilities. The Mývatn Nature Baths is a 10-minute drive away.
Nina
Slovenia
Even though bathroom is shared there’s a sink in the room. Toilets and showers are separated and there plenty of toilets. Good location, easy check in.
Fly to Akureyri Airport from Reykjavik (45-minute flight), then drive to Myvatn (90km, about 1 hour). International travellers can fly to Keflavik Airport, transfer to Reykjavik (50km, about 45 minutes), then follow the domestic route.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Akureyri Airport, due to its proximity and regular flights. It's approximately 100km from Myvatn, a journey of around 1 hour and 15 minutes by car.
Myvatn, Iceland, lacks public transport. The best options are hiring a car or cycling. Car rental services are available in nearby Akureyri and Reykjahlíð. Cycling is feasible during summer months, with bike rentals available locally. Walking is also an option, but distances between attractions can be considerable. Always check local weather conditions before setting out.
Reykjahlíð is the best area to stay in Mývatn, Iceland. It's conveniently located near the lake, natural baths, and volcanic features. It offers a variety of accommodations, dining options, and is a hub for local tours.
Myvatn, Iceland experiences a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters and cool, short summers. Average temperatures range from -10°C in winter (December to February) to 12°C in summer (June to August). There's no distinct dry or wet season, but precipitation is relatively low, with the wettest month being October. The region is not prone to monsoons or hurricanes.
What guests said about Myvatn:
10
Scored 10
It's a beautiful lava field and lake system.
It's a beautiful lava field and lake system. Old volcanos and lava flows. Dimmuborgir is a legendary place where the Yule Lads sleep through the summer. Bear in mind that the summer can have hatches of midges.
Krafla Power Station, active geothermal mud pools, Mývatn Nature Baths.
If you travel in the winter it's a great place to see the Aurora as practically no light pollution.
Obviously it's not as nice as Akureyri, but I would say that as I live there
Timothy
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
This hotel was located in a great area for us to explore...
This hotel was located in a great area for us to explore this part of Iceland.
The hotel is a great option and I could not fault anything.
Rooms are beautifully stylish and the whole hotel has been designed very well with stunning decor.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
Daljit
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Myvatn Lake certainly has beautiful scenery and the weather...
Myvatn Lake certainly has beautiful scenery and the weather is typically warmer than the coast. For the full service/hotel travelers I would recommend Fosshotel. For campers there is plenty of accommodations.
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
So much to see and do in this area!
So much to see and do in this area! Thankfully we were up and out just after nine! We packed in so much! Lots to see down the eastern side of the lake. Each activity offered us something different and unusual that we hadn’t experienced before. The thermal baths there, although smaller than the Blue Lagoon, are much cheaper and actually offer senior rates. Two pools, one warmer than the other and one sort of large hot tub area. Well worth the money! The cakes in the restaurant there and the coffee were some of the best we’ve had and are reasonably priced. They also have larger meals and soups on offer.
Moyra
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Myvatn is a beautiful lake, and the surroundings have plenty...
Myvatn is a beautiful lake, and the surroundings have plenty to offer to visit and for hiking. It has a great variety of scenic points and shorter and longer walks. At Skutustadir is a nice information centre that also a small exhibition explaining the origin of the circle of craters over there.
Henri
Czech Republic
10
Scored 10
Although it was a long drive from the west of Iceland, it...
Although it was a long drive from the west of Iceland, it was well worth it. There are so many hidden gems: 2 grottos, a fissure off the beaten path, a nature bath that rivals blue lagoon, and so much more. It's also not crowded due to the location. Well worth the drive!
Breakfast was really tasty and served in a cute room overlooking the lake. Every morning they had smoked trout which they smoke themselves on site. I wasn't sure I'd like it and then LOVED it. Location is GREAT. Right on the lake and very close to every attraction in the Myvatn area. Wifi was great in room. Room darkening roll down blinds seriously block the light.There is a community kitchen building, which would have been more fun if not for COVID. 2 friendly dogs live here and wander around, so that gives major bonus points.
Breakfast was fantastic. The overall feeling about the Hotel is that it's caring for the environment, and we humans are part of the environment. The linens are cleaned without scented detergent. This is the first time in all of our travels that my husband hasn't been allergic to the room. The buffet breakfast is likewise varied and healthy. I felt very safe and comfortable with the COVID precautions taken by the hotel. It's also in the perfect location for visiting both the Myvatn Nature Baths and Husavik.
Comfortable, well equipped lodge with 4 guest rooms and communal kitchen, dining, living area. Host helpful and provides good range of food to make your own breakfast. Very nice, well equipped kitchen, including washer / dryer which was very useful, and well used by guests whilst we were there. Good location not far from main road and very close to Lake Myvatn and its attractions. Supermarket not far away in Reykjahlio where there is also very good fish and chip take away.
This is our third stay with Sel Hotel in Mývatn. It is the location, comfort and hospitality making us coming back and again. Rooms are spacious and if you've been given a room facing the front road, you could see the lake and northern light from your window. Breakfast with lots of choices and staffs are always friendly. We had several dinners at the hotel and each time no disappointment! I love staying with Sel Hotel and would recommend it to anyone going to Mývatn.
The campground hosts were very helpful in providing information. The huts are close to a supermarket/gas station and Myvatn lake seems like a vacation spot for the locals. I really liked having a porch to sit on at the end of the day. We used the kitchen of the hostel down the road. The campground bathrooms and showers were kept clean and were walking distance from the huts.
This hotel was very modern and stylish and was in a great location for visiting the Lake Myvatn sites. We loved the free parking, hot tubs in the courtyard, and the beautiful shower in the room with the heated towel bar (perfect for drying bathing suits quickly too!). We ate dinner at the restaurant right next door (Gammi Baerinn) and thought it was really good.
A great hotel. Friendly and helpful staff and a wonderful location, with views out over the lake. Our room was spacious and comfortable and we had a pleasant meal in the restaurant that evening. Breakfast the next morning was a generous spread. I didn't think the pictures did it justice, and I would recommend staying here if in the Mývatn area.
Central location at lake Myvatn. Proper rooms with bath and comfortable bed. We were here in August, so there were thousands of flies and mosquitos which dont bite, so its just a little bit stressful when they invade your head. :) Nothing to do with the guesthouse, just consider this at that time of the year.
Everything was clean, new, parking spot just in front of the house. Note that this is a container hotel, with a camping ground too. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the shared bathroom is clean. Great location for visiting Mytvan Lake and its surroundings.
The room was very good and clean, and the breakfast was one of the best we had in Iceland.
There is an option if you wish to be notified in case of Aurora.
Also the location is very good, at Myvatn lake, a nice place to visit.
The location is very good, close to the lake. The owner of the property is a very nice person. had a nice and informative talk after dinner. This hotel is more a family house with a pleasant atmosphere.
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