Name: Sel-Hotel Mývatn
Address: Ska Tustadir, Myvatn, 660, IS

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Mahrukh

Love the place and location. Large rooms. Views are amazing. Very good breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Boris

The best hotel I stayed in Iceland. Perfect location to the lake and the route 1, especially worth mentioning is a lot of variaty at the breakfast buffet. The room was big and functional. Parking is free.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

David

Amazing location and nice spa. Superb night time photo opportunities.
Lovely, varied and plentiful breakfast and nice staff who commiserated with us after England lost in the world cup semi final 😔
Make sure you explore the pseudo craters (apparently they have also only been found on Mars!). So much to see and do nearby - we could have stayed much for at least another night, or two.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Bette

Exceptional staff. Very friendly and helpful. Room had a great view of the pseudo craters. Nice ice cream shop next door.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

yifeng

This is a large hotel by local standard. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Rasika

Room was decent sized.
Bathroom was bigger than Hotel Varmaland, Godafoss and ODDSSON Midtown.
Breakfast was very good - lots of options.
Dinner at restaurant was very good (so me starters were very very good).
Bar and bar tenders were very good.
It had a gas/petrol pump station - hugely convenient.
Adequate parking unlike ODDSSON midtown.
Super convenient to hit spots around the Myvatn loop.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Rochelle

Comfort, convenience, and outstanding hospitality all in one place. Spacious and clean rooms, amazing food, free parking, and a perfect location—all made even better by the genuinely friendly staff. We truly enjoyed our stay!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

zuopeng

Good

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Jiakuei

Nice hotel with great location. You can walk across the street to visit many small cute craters. Sauna and hot tub are free. We really enjoyed staying here.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Lisa

A bit surprised by all of the five star reviews for this place - I guess you are paying for the gorgeous location. It was quite outdated with one tiny little elevator. Felt bad for the staff who all seemed to wear multiple hats. We found the bed uncomfortable (noticeable springs & feeling your partner’s every move) and the curtains did not block out the sunlight. The bathroom was okay; very basic but we enjoyed the towel heater. There are no charging ports for phones/tablets, you will need an EU adapter if you are North American. There is a little gas station and gift shop on site. We really enjoyed the varied & abundant breakfast buffet. It was one of the best ones out of four hotels we stayed at in Iceland. We also ate at the restaurant, it was decent & portions were large. We were looking forward to the hot tubs, but unfortunately they weren’t that hot & had quite a bit of algae so we didn’t spend much time in them. We both really liked the beer from the brewery (lager & IPA). The ice cream stand behind the property is a standout - delicious & definitely the best ice cream we had. The location is convenient to the many natural attractions in the area so be aware that many bus tourists are across the street at the pseudocraters & info centre, as well as, in & out of the hotel. ~15 mins from groceries & a couple of places to eat. We had expensive but delicious fish & chips before hitting Hverir & Hverfjall. Remember to bring insect head nets, lots of midges everywhere.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Wenbo

Not bad but don’t trust the Expedia room picture which you booked but the actual one is not you see from the picture.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

mary

A beautiful hotel, breakfast was so good.. Huge buffet! The staff extremely nice and helpful. Highly recommend!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Clean and comfortable room, wonderful staff, and great food. We had pizzas and beer (including gluten free pizza) and it was top notch. The breakfast spread was also fabulous. Wish we had more time here - what a great oasis in the Mývatn area!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Sabina Gupta

Of all the places we stayed in Iceland this was the most \"homey\" and friendly. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, comfortable and accommodate our needs. They have a sauna/hot tub that they offer which are nice to enjoy after a long day roaming Myvatin. They are conveniently located right across the street from the pseudocraters. Many people from neighboring areas came to our hotel for dinner and they have their own microbrewery with some tasty beverages! There was construction happening on the Ring Road the following morning and we had to leave before breakfast and they were so sweet to open breakfast earlier so we could eat before we left. They also have in-house laundry service and were able to provide us with a quick turnaround time for our stay. We absolutely enjoyed our time here and would recommend staying here if you need a place in Myvatin.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Gordon

Facilities were great. Staff were friendly, professional and helpful. Breakfast had a wonderful selection. And dinners had a wide selection of choices for the buffett and off the menu.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Binu

Great stay!. The rooms were clean, the breakfast was excellent, and the location was perfect for exploring the Mývatn area. I also loved the free coffee machine in the lobby. Overall great place to stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Jorge

Good hotel for the night. Very good breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Gang

Clean and beautiful hotel right beside the lake

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Mahboubeh

Old building with a noticeable smell.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Renee

In Myvatn walking distance to pseudocraters and lake walking path. Clean nice rooms and great buffet breakfast

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Michele

This hotel is amazing. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The food at the restaurant was top notch. Their breakfast buffet was above and beyond. Right across the street from the hotel is a hiking trail around the lake. There are at least 3 to 4 volcanoes that you can see. There is an ice cream store beside the hotel that makes all their own ice cream. It was delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Sylvain

ok

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Greg

We had a good stay at Sel-Hótel Mývatn. When we first pulled up, we were a little nervous because there were midges everywhere outside, but the staff explained that they are attracted to the light, do not bite, and usually do not fly into the rooms even if you open the window. Thankfully, it ended up not being a big issue.

The hotel had some really nice extras that we appreciated, including a free coffee and hot chocolate machine available anytime, plus darts and a pool table, which my daughter really enjoyed. The breakfast was amazing and had the most variety of any place we stayed along the Ring Road. There was a waffle station, lots of bread choices, fruit, cereal, yogurt, bacon, eggs, sausage, and the typical European breakfast options.

Our room was a little warm at first, but once we opened the window and the staff brought us a fan, it was much better. The beds were okay, and the location near the back of the lake was quiet and peaceful.

Overall, this was a good stay with helpful staff, a great breakfast, and a nice quiet location.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Sarah

Staff were great; a great stop on our road trip

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Miguel

Nice hotel near Husavik. We enjoyed the large room and the breakfast. We're staying only for one night and didn't manage to try the rest of the facilities.

My only negative is that the maintenance of the rooms could be better. It feels old and has some damage. Other than that, it was a great stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

richard

Wonderful place to stay. Great view. Excellent breakfast. Professional and helpful staff. One of my better stays

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

ROD

Great Location on the south part of lake Myvatn. Not far from local stop for market, fuel, fish & chips approx. 20 mins. There is a restaurant on site and they brew there own beer. Food was good and the beer was too. (Be sure to try the Geyser Bread) Bar with seating area, pool table, darts, couches. Gift shop next door with bakery, coffee shop, hot soup,(try the lamb soup). Also a gas pump out front. Staff was great! Janna at front desk was a charm! She wore many hats helping out around the place. Bartenders Lucky & Bob made good drinks and had lots of good knowledge of the area to share. The breakfast was excellent! Probably one of the best I had though out my stay in Iceland. The morning girl whose name I can not remember was very friendly and a hard worker! I met 2 of the chefs who were good to speak with. Rooms were comfortable, desk & chair, comfortable bed & pillows. No refrigerator, but Janna did offer to store stuff in the kitchen fridge if needed. It was cold enough to leave food out in the vehicle. Shower was good but the tub was very high. I understand it is a soaking tub but if you are older or have disability I would recommend asking for a handicap bathroom. 2 outdoor hot tubs and a sauna.
There is a lake, and a volcanic area/walking park right across the street.
Note: I understand the area is brutal with Midges when it warms up. I was lucky enough to not have to deal with that. I would definitely stay here again.
Thanks for a good stay ~ ROD N.Y.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Christopher

Tidy hotel. Staff very good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Josephine

Good breakfast and kind staffs

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Robert

Great experience! Room was clean and staff helpful. Breakfast was very good.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Moira

The front desk staff were welcoming at our arrival and gave a good overview of amenities, which included Happy Hour, and pool table and darts in the common area, as well as robes for the hot tub and sauna. The rooms have heated floors in the bathroom and heated towel racks. The staff in the restaurant were friendly and provided quick service to any requests.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

lorelei

Room was spacious and we got to have a lake view. We were lucky to have a good weather and saw the aurora borealis. Staff were helpful. Love their location.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Torben

It was a nice stay. Very good breakfast. Fantastic view and close to interesting spots

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Amber

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Smita

huge family room, which was perfect for two days of relaxing. Excellent restaurant and very friendly staff you all made us stay welcoming. Highly recommend this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Bradley

The best hotel we stayed at while in Iceland, while also being one of the cheapest, great location, northern lights wake up call, good breakfast, EV charging at hotel. Highly recommended

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Borren

Really comfortable experience overall, also a nice restaurant with good food

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

briana

This was one of our favorite hotels we stayed at in Iceland. It is fully staffed with very helpful & knowledgeable. There is tons of parking as well. Across the street is a walkable path. At the hotel they have amazing wooden hottubs & sauna available. The food at the restaurant was great as well & breakfast was large, good options & healthy! The room was clean & quiet & had heated flooring & a full bathtub. Would highly recommend this accommodation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Ahmet

Great staff, great value for money. Totally recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

David

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Andrew

Staff was exceptional, they genuinely seemed to care that our stay was perfect. Restaurant was also fantastic.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Shannon

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Kunal

Clean comfortable room. Courteous and helpful staff. Good breakfast spread

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Hong-Sik

Breakfast was good. The view from my room was great! Staff was very nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

LeAnne

The breakfast was good the staff friendly and the rooms were comfy

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Cathy

Very nice hotel.

Breakfast buffet was wonderful. Options of meat, cheese, eggs, yogurt, cereal,waffles, pickled herring, sardines and many bread options. They had gluten and dairy free options as well.
Unfortunately, we arrived too late for ice cream next door.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Dina

Wonderful hotel

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Jacynthe

Beautiful scenery and trails around with easy access

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Tracy

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Karen

Welcoming staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Charissa

Was perfect!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Nancy

Very nice place to stay

Very nice hotel. Friendly staff and breakfast was very nice

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Brandon

Great location and helpful staff.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

JACOBO

Everything was really good. Thank You

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Lois

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Winston

Nice location to watch the northern lights. Rooms are mostly 2 single beds, not many with king beds. Pseudo craters were just across the road and very convenient. Gas station on site. Do note that there’s a horse stable just behind the hotel, and with it comes quite a bit of flies. Flies were in the room as well that were all crowding at the window. Had to use a tissue to squish them all. Good thing they were not buzzing throughout the room and only remained at the window location. Heated floors in the bathroom made a huge difference during the cold nights. Really appreciated the wake up call for northern lights that let me spot the northern lights for the first time. After an hour of enjoying the lights, there was hot chocolate that we could get FOC from the lobby. We loved this place (albeit the flies)

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Carissa

Room was very large and had 2 sinks and 2 toilets! Also a couch which was a nice touch. Carpet could use updating, but the restaurant was very nice for dinner and a nice included breakfast! Would stay again. Nice location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Nancy

Staff very helpful

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Joshua

Great Stay!

Very clean with great amenities and a very convenient location. I would definitely stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Kelly

Cool hotel, antique furniture, comfortable bed, great shower! Full breakfast was provided in the restaurant and coffee was yummy! Would definitely recommend!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Samantha

This hotel is right outside of Lake Myvatn and it was very convenient to stay overnight and head into the Lake Myvatn and explore.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Sang

The room was big and spacious but shower water wasn't drainning well. The whole tile floor of shower to sink area got wet after taking one quick shower.
Small store and gas station by the hotel was very convenient. Breakfast was great also.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Karen

We booked one night and added another night. The reservation wasn’t combined yet we were able to stay in the same room. Loved the hot tub and access to the crater hiking.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Karen

We loved the room, restaurant and the hot tub. It was next to a crater hiking opportunity.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Christopher

Overall it was a good location. The building was older. Staff was friendly. I would stay again. Cute area.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Clair

We were greeted with nice staff and offering free coffee. This place was near the Nature baths and really cool volcanic scenery. Nice surprise for our accommodations to have a room to sleep in and then a separate room for lounging and luggage to go in. The dinner options were few but great. We ate a local farm that was upscale, but very un-assuming. The food was awesome. We were only there for one night, but we would definitely go back since there was a lot of different things that we didn't get to explore in the area.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2025

Gretchen

Nice hotel. Right by the lake and trails.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Nancy Firra

The customer service was exceptional and our meal at the restaurant was the absolute best that we had in Iceland (& this is saying a lot as we ate at some very nice places). The hotel is older but charming and our room was comfortable and clean. It is located right across the street from the visitor center and next to a great walking trail that goes on for miles. The absolute best part was the staff 7 & the food!!! I hope to come back and will definitely recommend this hotel to family & friends who are planning to visit.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Saritha

Great property. Limited dining outside of the hotel. Food at the hotel was very very good.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025

Emma

Okay

Nice location and friendly staff but it's a bit rundown for the price we paid.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

RAJA

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Laura

Very clean and loved the amenities.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Frederic

The Sel Hotel provided a wonderful experience in a fabulous location.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Sujuan

Very clean, spacious room and bathroom; breakfast is very good, a lot of choices

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2025

Terri

The property is dated but well kept, clean and comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Edward

Very nice. Great location. Wonderful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Great place! Restaurant was wonderful for dinner and breakfast. Hot tubs and sauna were nice to relax in. Could be just a bit hotter though.
Fantastic service and a special thank you to Lucas,he helped us a lot during our stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2025

SEOW LIEW

Good facilities including hot tubs, bathrobe n slippers provided too. Breakfast included was substantial n waffles an added bonus 😊

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2025

Sharone

Room and bathroom were great. Good resteraunt for dinner and breakfast was good too.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2025

Natallia

Extremely disappointing and overpriced. We stayed at 10 different hotels with different price range in Iceland this June. This one was THE WORST value for the money paid. Outdated room with an awful uncomfortable shower that would flood the whole bathroom after the shower is used. Breakfast buffet did not taste fresh by 9am. Awful experience I wish we would stay somewhere else. The hotel staff is not helpful at all - the main objective clearly is the to make money of the tourists by any means.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Dmitrii

Very nice hotel “in the middle of nowhere” which is good, as you can stay comfortably on your way
The hotel is clean and nice
The room is big and bright and also clean
Breakfast is really nice
Also you have an opportunity to take a walk around the lake and watch birds
We liked the stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Gilda

Great property in every aspect

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2025

Zhitao

Thought slightly old building, it was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was nice.

One minus point is there is no mesh window screen to block the midges. Whenever you open the window, there are swarm of midges coming in. They are non biting, just annoying. A mesh window screen should do the trick.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Hildy

Friendly staff nice room lotsnto do in area

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Govind

Great places, of all the places that we stayed across in Iceland on our road trip, this was the best.

Martinis and Beer and the food was fantastic. They have a very sumptuous all inclusive breakfast.

Keep it up!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Verified traveler

Family traveller

No ventilation in the bathroom.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2025

June

This property is dated, needs renovated! I don’t agree with all the high ratings! It is clean but rooms are noisy can hear every guest coming in and out and talking! Food choices not great and very pricey! Staff are very friendly! Would opt for something a bit more updated if visited area again!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2025

Julie

Delicious continental breakfast included

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Orain

Great staff and lots of amenities

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Anton

The room was too hot and the front desk informed us about no hot water in the whole town due to construction nearby. However, the hot water was actually there with reduced pressure. The blackout curtains were useful. The breakfast buffet was good. The flies are annoying.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2025

Breann

We loved the two staff that helped us check in. They were frank and humorous about the midges. The breakfast was great and the staff was excellent in the morning. The room was standard. Bed was comfortable especially after a day of hiking.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Stephanie

Great hotel, excellent breakfast with all amenities including bacon, sausages and eggs. The only thing that made it grade were the midges. They were everywhere. Can’t be outside because they were so bothersome

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Michael

Perfect!

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Larysa

We just arrived and were impressed right from the start. Friendly personal with useful information. The best shower that I have ever used in the hotels. Delicious food at the restaurant. Overall very impressive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Jun

We had great stay at this hotel. Service is good and breakfast the top notch. It is in a good location. Will definitely recommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Colin

Great hotel by lake

Hotel doesnt look good on outside (ripped signage) but it great on inside. We stayed on 3rd floor with great views of lake. Room super clean and looked new. Bathroom very clean and new. Food was good. Breakfast was buffet style. Staff spoke english and were very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Johannes

It just delivered above all expectations.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Jeongim

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Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Andrew

Aged rooms but very clean. Restaurant was excellent! Lobby is comfortable and we got very lucky to experience an incredible Northern Lights show! All staff was friendly and helpful! Pool table and darts were fun. Espresso machine accessible 24/7 helped us stay awake for the show and warmed us going in and outside all night.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Property has a ton of character with plenty of artwork and local style throughout. Not a sanitized cookie cutter room or resort. Views out the window were pseudo volcanoes we walked the next day. How amazing. On check-in staff asked if we wanted to be put on the Aurora wake up call list and we said yes. This was the best decision of our trip. After a failed aurora tour earlier in our trip, at midnight we got an hour long show of terrific quality, vibrance and color. Wow! No one else was around and our photos came out great, with the aurora sillouetted by volcanoes. Also, amazing pizza they held for us in the pizza oven (at their suggestion) when they knew we would be arriving late from an activity. These are the extra mile things that make memories. Thanks.

Leisure Partner