Seljavellir Guesthouse

Iceland , East Iceland
HOFN, Seljavellir Vatnajokull
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Suki

One of our favorite spots that we stayed at during our Iceland trip. We were able to see the northern lights the night we stayed. Loved the cleanliness of the room. The shower and toilet were all in one but large bathroom. Would stay here again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2024

Melissa

Lovely stay, friendly and warm welcome. Clean, great views and home comforts like tea and coffee included. If we are ever return to Iceland we would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Brenda

A very good option if you want to make a stop in the roadtrip. Very clean and breakfast included.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

Yuri

Great place: easy check in/out. Rooms are confortablr and the bathroom was amazing. Breakfast not i cluded, but you get tea/coffee from their kitchen when needed

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Silvina

Fui con mi pareja a pasar una noche, pudimos ver auroras!!!
La habitación estaba muy limpia y nueva.
Lo unico malo que tiene, es que tienen calefacción de suelo y el aislamiento de puertas y ventanas no está bien sellado.
En la cama no pasas frio ya que el nordico es excelente

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2024

Siu

The hotel concept is simple, just bathroom beds and a worktop. However it is cosy and easy check in. Good location and quiet place to be.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Jose

Amazing facilities and service

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2024

Kyle

No hassle and nice for a rest

No frills, but also, no hassle. Great for a night's stay while visiting the area. Bed comfy, curtains black, and shower hot. I especially liked how they sent me a message with the code for my room beforehand and there was no need for reception or a key. Just drive, arrive, and punch the code. You're in.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

Garnette

Nice, clean and modern hotel in a beautiful setting with professional and kind staff!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2024

Patrick

Nice place for a stop along the Ring Road. Not fancy but clean and well kept.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

Sheng-Hui

Good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

Mary

Basic with nice breakfast buffet and friendly owner staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Yuxian

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

Zeila

This stay was excellent. Very convenient, just in the same road #1 we were traveling. Beautiful scenery. We booked mountain viwe and it is very beautiful. The room was in excellent condition. Chek in and out super easy. Definitively will book again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Katarzyna

We enjoyed our stay very much.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2024

Mary

Nice quiet area

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2024

Ella

Dirty and dated room. Will not come back

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

13 Aug 2024

Anny

Not even a proper garbage bin in the room. No TV. Breakfast at $20 per person when most places are inclusive. The only amazing feature is the view of glaciers from its parking lot. Finding another place for a single night at $400 for a twin room. Head on to Hofn nearby and dine at Pakkus.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2024

Jill

Easy stop over accommodations.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Fernando

New, convenient, and very well appointed.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2024

Mary

We loved this place! Very simple but clean, modern, and just what we needed. The location is beautiful and the mountain views were spectacular. Just a short drive into the town of Hofn. We loved it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Michael

Great comfortable stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Troy

Property was great and staff was awesome, very friendly, helpful and professional.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Vincent

Perfect!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2024

Gopinath

Clean and tidy place

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2024

Matthew

Good location near Höfn

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Melanie

This is probably the most sparse property that we stayed at on our trip but I don’t mean it in a negative way. It was a very simple and clean room. Everything was clean but it was simply beds and all in one bathroom. It’s intended to be a self check in so there is no one at the counter but we never got the room codes so that was a little nerve racking but we were lucky enough that an employee saw us and was able to help us with the room codes - she mentioned that this is sometimes an issue when you book through Expedia.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Nicole

Very accommodating for a last minute booking. When I locked myself out of the room they were right there to help. Breakfast not included but available! Lived our stay

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

John-David

Very clean and easy. Stuff was great. Breakfast is not included and cost extra. Worthwhile, though

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

Claire

Convenient and cosy excellent view

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2024

Fanný Rósa

Vorum veðurteppt og fengum gistingu með stuttum fyrirvara. Allt til fyrirmyndar.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

Alex

Great first night in Höfn for our trip. About 7 min drive to downtown/waterfront but we were so exhausted from the 7hr drive from KEF that was the furthest thing from our minds. The scenario is amazing and at this is the first place we experienced “midnight dusk”, so it will forever be a good memory.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2024

gabriela

The staff was incredible!. New installations
And beautiful area!. Highly recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2024

Mollie

Great

Room was clean and nice. Remote check in was good. I needed to check in early for a call and they were friendly and assisted me. Breakfast was nice. Coffee was good. Staff was friendly.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Douglas

Fantastic stay in Hofn

Very clean, comfortable stay in great location. Absolutely recommend to anyone stopping in or near Hofn while driving in Iceland.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2024

gretchen

Great beds-soft but not too soft. Note-only 1 pillow each. Only drawback was the shower—it soaked almost the whole bathroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2024

Brynn

It was quiet and easy to find. I appreciated the outside entrance to the rooms.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

Alexis

Simple and clean

Very clean and quiet. Easy and convenient location right outside of town. If you’re lucky you may even catch the northern lights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2024

Geoffrey

Really simple and well furnished property, almost brand new! Really clean and a great view from the window!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2024

Sarah

pros: modern, clean, good/free parking, good location, easy drive to gas station and grocery store, beautiful views, comfy beds, great kitchen/sitting area in lobby (with microwave, table and chairs, forks, plates, spoons, bowls, coffee/tea, no fridge though).

cons: self check in didn’t work (was given a code and a room number but our room was switched last minute and we were not notified, then at our new room the code for the door didn’t work and we were given a new code but the keypad lock on our door never did accept this code throughout our stay, no tv, kettle, microwave or fridge in room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

No frills, contemporary and clean

It was overall a good stay. Was disappointed that breakfast was not included in the price, as the listing said the hotel provided free breakfast. However, it was a nice, modern room and I did like the mountain view where you could see the northern lights if the conditions are right.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2024

John

We were VERY late getting in due to weather, and even though no one was at the desk (late, remember?), the person on the other end of the line when I called was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The next morning the weather was no better and our destination was out of the question due to weather, but the staff again was exceptionally friendly and accommodating.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2024

Juan

Buena elección

Buena expeiencia, muy amables, en especial la mujer de la recepción(no supe su nombre), nos brindó un desayuno free por un error del sistema que demoró el checkin. Pero todo OK, habitacion limpia y el ambiente tranquilo. Recomendado.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2024

Michelle

This is a lovely property in a great spot.
Only recommendation is to chase the email with access info if you arriving late. I hadn't received it so took a little longer to check in.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2023

TSU-YAO

recommend

kind lady at the counter easy check-in

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2023

Antonia

Beautiful panoramic scenery from the rooms

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

Michael

We got to see the northern lights for the first time! It will hold a special place in our heart!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2023

One night in Hofn

This guest house was like the others in Iceland-very simple, very clean and comfortable. I really appreciated the overhead light. I was able to see much better in the room with better lighting. The shower was also slightly bigger than the other guesthouses we stayed in. Breakfast was included and was also very nice. I suggest adding a flat sheet to the bed because sleeping with a comforter was too ot-even with the window open.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Hrishikesh

Great location. The breakfast was really good.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

23 Jun 2023

Ruby

Keypad to open door difficulties. Ended up with a regular key. They were nice about the issue. With the window open its possible to reach inside and open door to room. I tried it. Safe country, yes, but I want my room secure while I'm sleeping. Odd texture to floor not pleasant to walk on without shoes. There is a thermostat, excellent blackout curtains, and pleasant views. Drive to town doable. But I hate to say it, even though they were helpful about the door, I wouldn't choose to stay there again. I just didn't like the lack of security due to the window's proximity to the door handle.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2023

Lei

It’s at a good location. Loved the one-way windows. We can see the glaciers inside the room.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2023

Ellen

Nice view of the mountain

Room was good, bed was a bit uncomfortable. The shower was ok . Need some maintenance as you see mold growing in the ceiling corners . But it is ok - we open the window.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2023

Amanda

Awesome place close to town, everything was modern and clean. Host was lovely at checkin. Would stay here again

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2023

Samantha

Great property

Great property, very clean and tidy. Everything worked well, beds were very comfortable and bathroo. Was great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2022

Naser

Fantastic stay in Hofn

- The location was great, mountain view with unique setting.
- Friendliness of the staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2022

Lina

Muy buena atención, la habitación súper cómoda y limpia.
Nos encantó !

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2022

Fairy

Check in and check out was a breeze. Area had a nice view, and the property was clean. However, when I booked this property, it said breakfast was included but upon check-in, I was told it was 10 euros per adult. Also, it’s disappointing that for the price, the beds look old, the floor was not smooth so it really hurt our feet. It would have been also nice if they had a microwave and a fridge, which some of the properties we’ve stayed at in Iceland had. The good thing was the washroom was pretty big and clean. Otherwise, it was an okay stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2022

Issam

Very basic room
Small beds
Soft mattress

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2022

Brent

The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were nice and clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2022

Yanfret

Our favorite place to stay in the area

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2022

Jessica

Great hotel

Great rooms, great location. Recommend the buffet breakfast, very good price and nice selection. Would stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2022

Timothy

Was very nice.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2022

Adam

Great room and property and easy access to Hofn. The check in time is limited and though I messaged the hotel about arrival time, I never received a response which made us have to change our plans for the day.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2022

Hunter

The people are friendly and make breakfast in the morning for a fee. But there is no glass or anything around the shower. Also the floor is not graded so the water splashes all over the entire bathroom and you have to mop the floor so the next person can go in. The beds also have about the same support and quality as a kids mattress. Alright for a cheap room?

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2022

Michelle

Beautiful hotel, seamless check in, very clean rooms. Views were breathtaking and price was very reasonable. 10/10 would recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2022

Shilan

Amazing property

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2022

Hannah

Good place to stop on ring road trip

If you need a place to stop on the ring road, this guesthouse is good. The accommodation itself is quite basic but offers everything you'll need (apart from a spoon to go with the tea and coffee making facilities). Breakfast is charged extra - we were told it's €10, so don't believe the Google maps listing which says it's free. There are places to eat in the nearby town Höfn (although vegetarian options are limited). Better still, there is a laundry in the town too - absolute necessity on a ring road trip! It felt private, comfortable, safe and stylish. A totally fine place for one night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2022

Raven

It was basic, clean and everything we needed. I feel sure that if the clouds had cooperated, we were far enough out of town to see the Northern Lights. The listing has an error where it says breakfast is included. It's 1500 kr per person.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2021

Amy

Nice place to stay and gorgeous mountain views

Very nice place to stay. They large glass door and windows were very nice. The shower was very unique and the place was very clean. The views were fantastic. If only the weather would have been better, I think we could have gotten a great view of the Northern Lights.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2021

Krista

We loved the bathroom and shower! We also loved the kitchen area, and the staff were really nice.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2021

Calvin

Special stay

Very amazed at the design of this hotel. Felt like a special stay with big windows and unique floors. Met our basic needs with a communal microwave and coffee area. Very comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

18 Oct 2021

Mingchun

Breakfast was supposedly included according to reservation, but was told no longer serve when we checked in.
Sheets had yellow marks

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2021

Matthew

Probably our misunderstanding but we thought this guesthouse served breakfast and they did not have food at all. There were eggs and milk and foods in the kitchen but nothing was served. There are photos of breakfast, and we wouldn’t have minded paying for it had it been there. Like most visitors, we have been getting up early to eat and head out to our next destination so it would have been nice. Very clean place and loved the floor to ceiling windows with Mountain View. Nothing wrong with it, we should have confirmed before staying and brought food.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2021

Joan

We expected there to be breakfast, as advertised. We were told that the day we were there, it was not going to be served. No reason why, or suggestions of where to get breakfast for the day. I suppose they saved some money that day, nothing else.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2021

Saad

Extremely clean and private property.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2021

Gail Jacoby,

The location is great--not far from the town of Seljavellir.
Do not expect much in amenities--bring your own Kleenex and conditioner The room was clean, but not overly spacious. The reception was unoccupied when we arrived, but the clerk arrived within 10 minutes of being called.
Dinner in the town at Pukkhus was excellent--but, come hungry--portions are \"fisherman-sized!\"

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2021

KA MAN VENUS

Basic small room. Comfortable bed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2021

Karl

Nice guesthouse

Nice little guesthouse by the ringroad. Everything was nice and clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2021

Allison

We booked a mountain view room and it did not disappoint.The mountain facing rooms all have an unobstructed view. The sunsets there were stunning! Rooms are clean, modern, and very comfortable. The complimentary breakfast in the morning was a pleasant and tasty surprise!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2021

hadas

Recomended !

New but basic rooms. Good breakfast.

When we booked the room, it was not clear to us that it was facing the main road. Only when we arrived did we realize that there are rooms that face the view ...

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2021

Svetlana

Very clean and comfortable room with easy to find location.

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Aug 2021

Mark

You basically get a room and bath. three channels on TV, of which two are in local language and third for kids. Shower gel didn't have cap removed so couldn't use it. But breakfast was very good with made to order eggs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2021

Scott

Great staff, perfect location and comfortable room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Great and friendly staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

A very modern looking hotel in Hofn. Very friendly staff and clean room, highly recommended!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Really nice room. Clean and comfortable. Good breakfast for €10.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Excellent lodging choice for Hofn area. Located in the quiet country side, 5 min drive to town. modern, clean large rooms and bathroom

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Nice, clean, quiet stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Enjoyed our stay! Clean and simple room!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Anyone passing can see straight in to the glass fronted room so curtains had to always be drawn

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Great location, spotless, great breakfast!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2021

Anoop

The hotel is right off the highway. If you are in your room- you will need to keep the drapes pulled as guests can look inside while walking past. We were a family of 4 and stayed for 2 nights in 2 rooms. The rooms are minimalist and there was no room cleaning done between the nights.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Our stay at the guesthouse was great. Friendly staff, beautiful views, clean room.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Great staff, cute rooms, amazing views

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Very close to the park and the ring road.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2021

Robert

June 2021

Overall we were disappointed and would not stay there again. We thought breakfast was included, but on arrival were told it was an extra 10 Euro per person. We decided not to have breakfast on site. One on the beds was uncomfortable and pillows were lumpy. No soap in dispenser by wash hand basin. Room was not very clean. Only one mug in room but second provided on request. Walls between units are thin and you can hear your neighbours. The entrance doors were heavy and when neighbours door shut it was felt and heard in our unit. Our was very hot. If the the weather is forecast to be sunny, we would suggest a room facing Route 1. Parking area was very rough and unfortunately Route 1 outside the guesthouse was being resurfaced during our stay.

We had pre booked though Hotels.com but we were later sent an e-Mail from Hotels.com offering a significantly lower price than we paid for in advance. We were not happy about this.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Beautiful views, close to Hofn, modern, comfortable, spotless, well-equipped room. Easy after-hours check-in. We were awoken by sheep who had made their way to our door in the a.m., which we loved! Best alarm clock!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

26 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Cancelled on

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Modern design, great views.

Leisure Partner