Sel - Hótel Mývatn
Skútustaðir , 660 Myvatn, Iceland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1439 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful view of the pseudo craters and sheep grazing by the lake. Loved they have a little brewery and ice cream shops next door. We enjoyed the hot tubs and restaurant as well!

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Located by Lake Myvatn, this hotel offers WiFi . All rooms feature a TV and private bathroom. Skútustaðagígar natural site is 2 minutes’ walk away. Tea and coffee making facilities and a work desk are found in most rooms at Hótel Mývatn. Souvenirs, clothes and light refreshment can be bought at the on-site shop. Staff at Sel - Hótel Mývatn can help arrange activities like Jeep safaris, Northern Light excursion and snowmobiling. À la carte dishes and a summertime buffet can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant. A buffet breakfast is served each morning. Parking is free on site. Mývatn Nature Baths are a 20-minute drive away. The Husavik Whale Museum is 42 mi from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Sel - Hótel Mývatn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 29, 2012- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Exceptional Breakfast

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- Swihart
United States of America
“Beautiful view of the pseudo craters and sheep grazing by the lake. Loved they have a little brewery and ice cream shops next door. We enjoyed the hot tubs and restaurant as well!” - Sarah
United States of America
“Loved the pool table and dart board and hot tub. Had a great chill out / hang vibe that was nice for our group. Didn't feel bound to our room.” - Bethany
United States of America
“I originally wrote a review for the wrong hotel so I apologize for that. This hotel was great, clean, easy communication with host, wonderful friendly staff, great check in process. A very very good breakfast and the restaurant is amazing for...” - Ana
United States of America
“Friendly staff, very accommodating for kids, great food” - Saikat_das
Finland
“The hotel is clean and tidy. Comfortable beds, spacious rooms. The hotel has a restaurant and good food is served.” - Jessica
Canada
“The staff throughout the hotel and restaurant were lovely. The food was great and the breakfast was wonderful. An older hotel, a bit outdated in terms of the rooms, but overall, a really nice spot. Beds were super comfy!” - Tammy
United States of America
“The staff was so friendly, which was great as we have not experienced very friendly service industry people in Iceland. The rooms were large and very clean. We appreciated the included immensely and they offered a wide variety of food. We took...” - Nir
Israel
“Very calm, clean, nice views from the large window, friendly staff” - Pam
United States of America
“Location was great. Breakfast was great. Hot tub and sauna were nice” - Steavie
United States of America
“Good location overall, it's right across from the psuedocrater trailhead near the south side of the lake. Room was a good size and comfortable; only room we had with a tub in the bathroom. Restaurant downstairs serves pizza an hour later (2200)...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
I looking to stay at your hotel on 03/03/2023 Friday. for one night. I would like to know or the hootpot and sauna is working in the facilities?
Good morning! Yes we have two hotpots and one sauna ready to be used. They are open from 4pm to 10pm. Best regards, Sel HotelAnswered on 2 March 2023Hi - what is the charge for a bag of laundry? We are three adults and would have approximately 7 days of clothes
Hi, one full bag of laundry is 4000kr :) Best regards, Elvar Yngvason Sel Hótel MývatnAnswered on 8 June 2021Hi, is the restaurant open on public holidays, such as the Ascension on 19/20 May 2024?
Hi, yes the restaurant will be open on the 19/20th of May 2024.Answered on 1 September 2023Hi , do you serve vegetarian food in restaurant from dinner.
Hello!! Yes, we have a variety of courses in our menu including vegetarian and vegan options.Answered on 1 July 2023Hi, is dinner available?
Hi, Yes, our restaurant is open every day from 11:30 -21:30. We recommend people to make a reservation for the restaurant but you can also try to com..Answered on 13 August 2021Hi the price will same for changinh double to triple?
Hello, no, if you´ll change a room from double to triple, price will be different. Sel Hótel MývatnAnswered on 23 March 2023- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Skútinn
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Sel - Hótel MývatnGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Exceptional Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Lake view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Ski rental on site
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Hiking
- Darts
- Pool table
- Skiing
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Czech
- Danish
- German
- English
- Croatian
- Icelandic
- Latvian
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Slovak
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Sel - Hótel Mývatn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Sel - Hótel Mývatn
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Sel - Hótel Mývatn is 2.3 miles from the center of Myvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Sel - Hótel Mývatn include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Double
- Family
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sel - Hótel Mývatn on this page.
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Check-in at Sel - Hótel Mývatn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The prices at Sel - Hótel Mývatn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Sel - Hótel Mývatn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Kosher
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Sel - Hótel Mývatn has 1 restaurant:
- Skútinn
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Yes, Sel - Hótel Mývatn is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Sel - Hótel Mývatn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Hiking
- Pool table
- Skiing
- Darts
- Happy hour
- Live sports events (broadcast)