Fosshotel Mývatn

Fosshotel Mývatn sits on the shore of Lake Mývatn in Iceland's Northeastern Region, a low-rise building of larch wood and a grass roof designed to sit quietly in the lava-field landscape. The sauna here is a guest amenity rather than a public spa: there's no day-pass option, so access is tied to a room booking.

Beyond the sauna, the hotel runs a restaurant serving Nordic dishes built from North Iceland ingredients, plus a bar and breakfast service (7–10am, shifting to 8–10am from November to mid-December). Rooms come with satellite TV, a small fridge, free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms. Free parking, a charging station, luggage storage and an elevator cover the practical side, and the property is wheelchair accessible.

The location puts Mývatn Nature Baths, the Námafjall geothermal field and the Dimmuborgir lava formations all within easy reach, and the hotel sits on the Diamond Circle route that also takes in Dettifoss and Ásbyrgi Canyon. Reykjahlíð, the nearest town, has a small supermarket, bank, health center and public swimming pool.

Check-in is 3pm and check-out noon, with early check-in or late check-out available for a fee depending on availability. Dogs are allowed in designated areas if arranged in advance. The hotel is part of a chain that holds Green Key sustainability certification and closes seasonally from November 1 to January 31.