Skutustadir
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Visit Skutustadir

Hótel Laxá
"I would avoid staying at the Lake Myvatyn area. The midge swarms are too much."
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

Fosshotel Myvatn
"The property is gorgeous! Beautiful views of Lake Myvatn from our room’s windows. Great blackout drapes. Our room’s mini fridge was not working. The hotel staff told us to get a bag of ice from the hotel bar. The free sauna was an unexpected and delightful amenity!! Staff at the bar were very ..."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Sel Hotel Mývatn
"Good hotel for the night. Very good breakfast"
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Aska Modern Cabin
"This cabin is beautiful and tastefully decorated. Host/Team is very responsive in helping us with the check-in etc. Very functional home - easy to cook and wash up in the kitchen the Icelandic chocolate snack is a thoughtful touch. Coffee, tea, salt, pepper, olive oil are provided in the kitchen. ..."
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025

Hlid Huts
"Stayed in the mini huts. Clean cabin, comfortable bed. No WIFI. Washrooms farther from cabin than website suggests."
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Hlid Cottages
Popular places to visit

Lake Myvatn
Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.

Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.

Dimmuborgir
Make your way around this strange world of bubbles and hollow castles formed millennia ago by lava beside a lake.

Namafjall
Get used to the overpowering odor of sulfur in this unearthly place, where steam hisses, mud bubbles and hot water accumulates.
Hverfjall Crater
Explore the great outdoors at Hverfjall Crater, a lovely green space in Skutustadir. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Pseudo Craters
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pseudo Craters during your travels in Skutustadir. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri
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