Seljavellir Guesthouse

Very modern hotel with nice and big rooms. We had some bad luck with the weather so we had to stay there all day, which can get quite boring. The town of Höfn is around the corner but there was nothing much to see. A big plus for the hotel was the breakfast, though. With freshly made scrambled and fried eggs and tasty bread we had everything we needed.

Perfect spot for a one-night break during the Iceland adventure! The rooms are simple but comfortable, with direct access to the stunning nature. Highly recommended for travelers looking to rest and recharge in a peaceful, authentic area.

We wanted to like this place but there were several odd things that made it pale in comparison to many other places (including hostels!). Summary: The overall theme is 'incompleteness', which I define as furnishings/services looking good on the surface, but weren't quite finished or thought through. So a hotel on the surface ,but a motel when you experience it. Here are some examples: 1) The shower area in the bathroom had no door/screen. The floor wasn’t built in a way to get water to flow to the drain so the bathroom gets very wet. 2) The hairdryer is in the bathroom, mounted on the wall, but because of (1), this seems to be a electrical hazard since water could easily reach the socket. 3) Common dining area had unopened ikea furniture boxes lying around. 4) Common area is closed for the paid breakfast, so if you didn’t opt for breakfast, the loosely enforced policy was that guests could not use the area. Not sure if this is a one off policy or standard. The strength of this place is at it is well located, has nice views, and provides you with a bed and hot shower. Because of those reasons, there will likely always be demand for this. However if you can find similarly priced locations in the area, those might be more worth it.

We liked this guesthouse very much! We came prepared with food to eat in the shared dining room area. Lots of folks playing cards and chatting! Great to have a fridge and small freezer access. We had visited Höfn earlier and went to the local pools for a soak and ride on the slides! So relaxing! We were excited to be in a room that faced the mountains! We had netting to stop bugs getting in room! The netting worked perfectly so we had air flowing freely! So beautiful and quiet! We will return!

I so very wanted to love this place. It is in a great location and has a wonderful aesthetic. Check in was convenient and the room was clean. Breakfast was very good. However…. There was sewer gas emitting from the shower drain that smelled like nothing I have ever experienced. A wet towel over the drain and a wide open window could not abate it. Kept us awake all night and left with a headache. What a shame.

We only stayed here for an overnight to visit the Stokknes beach , this hotel is our favorite & surprisingly nice hotel in the area with their spacious room, comfy bed , quiet surroundings and the reception lady is very accommodating. At first we were worried of the bad review about the smell so when we booked we asked to see the room but we were surprised that there’s none of that and in fact it was soo clean and nice and no smell at all. We had a view of the mountains. Also breakfast is good & filling, the lady made us egg just perfect. Travelled a lot and always looking for spacious room, clean and comfy bed hotel as our top priority and this was a great find. Not a lot of hotel nearby at this remote area in Iceland this nice at a good value. If we drive up this far north in Höfn, we will surely book this hotel again. Highly recommend.

This place was awesome. I would never have guessed how good a place this was. I think it was recently built as everything seems so new. It was perfectly clean and a lovely modern decor. The owner/operator was so helpful and sweet. Breakfast buffet was awesome with eggs cooked to order as well as the other usual things like meats, cheeses and a variety of breads. Great coffee and tea too. Beds were comfortable.

Great little guesthouse. Very Clean. Modern design with small but comfortable rooms. Excellent spot for northern lights.