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About this property

Offering a shared kitchen/lounge and mountain views, Skútustadir Guest house is set on a farm by the southern shore of Lake Mývatn. WiFi and parking are free. At Guest house Skútustadir, guests can choose between rooms with private or shared bathrooms. Other facilities offered at the property include a laundry room. Homemade bread and jam, as well as locally sourced smoked trout, are served for breakfast. The geothermally heated Mývatn Nature Baths are 11 mi away. The surrounding area is popular for bird watching. Iceland’s premier whale watching location, Húsavík, is a 45-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    United States United States
    Beautiful facility on a working farm with a spacious room! Staff were very responsive when we couldn’t figure out how to close the blinds. The farm-made ice cream on-site was a treat!
  • Pou
    United States United States
    Our room is ready at 2 pm. We checked in just after 2pm, settled down, dropped off laundry, then took a hike around Mývatn, had dinner. when we came back, we picked up laundry.
  • Angie
    United States United States
    Can view animals outside right from the room. Breakfast is good.
  • Adrian
    United States United States
    Clean and spacious. Free breakfast was good. Staff can run washing and drying clothes for isk 2000.
  • Lincoln
    United States United States
    There is a family-run Ice cream store on the property. The breakfast was great and very relaxing. The staff were very helpful and kind.
  • Kamaljit
    United States United States
    The guesthouse was very clean and comfy. Breakfast was good. Staff was helpful.
  • Lemily
    United States United States
    Breakfast was excellent and had so many elements that came straight from the farm and local area! We only booked one night but I could imagine staying longer.
  • Susie
    United States United States
    Staffs are excellent and welcoming! The breakfast is the best in all of iceland guesthouses.
  • Cindy
    Canada Canada
    Having a private bathroom was a great bonus. Comfy common area and kitchen. Great location for seeing the Northern Lights from your bedroom window or outside on the large deck.
  • Tracy
    United States United States
    Nice rooms, bathroom nearby, very quiet. Breakfast was great. Ice cream shop and mini brewery nearby. Very nice. Walk trails across the street at Lake Myvatn.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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