Overlooking Lake Mývatn, this camping site offers cottages with wooden floors, a private bathroom and a terrace. Krossdalur Golf Course is 500 metres away, and Reykjahlíd village is 1 km from the cottages. A seating area, flat-screen TV and kitchenette are featured in some units at Hlíd Cottages. Bicycles can be rented on site. Staff at Hlíd Cottages can help arrange Icelandic horse riding trips. Basic groceries are sold at the small on-site grocery store. Breakfast is served each morning in the camp site’s breakfast room. A small guest kitchen is also available. The geothermally heated Mývatn Nature Baths are 2.7 km from the cottages.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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  • Chia
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The hotel provides good service with helping the clothes washing. And u could easily pick up in the day. Soooo nice!
  • Sin
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The interior of the house is definitely good for stay. Good design and beautiful
  • Shuming
    Taiwan Taiwan
    full equipped kitchen nice environment staff service excellent
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Hlíð Ferðaþjónusta

Company review score: 8.6Based on 3,273 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company information

Hlíð Ferðaþjónusta is a complex of accomodations on the northern shore of lake Mývatn, right beneath the airport. We are situated about one kilometer away from the lakeside, in the middle of a 300 years old lava field and with a fantastic view over the lake. We offer: 🚍campground. The electricity is accessible and warm showers are free of charge for guests. 🛏 sleeping bag accommodation or Family Rooms with bedlinen included in our Hostel, 🥞 Bed&Breakfast option, 🏠 fully equipped summerhouses with a wonderful view over the lava field. You can rent bikes for either one day or ½ a day. Maps with hiking and bike routes are available from our service center. A wonderfully scenic 37 km long country road runs around the lake, ideal for biking. You can book a riding tour on an Icelandic horse with us and we will take you through the stunning surroundings of lake Mývatn, ranging from one and up to several hours.

Property information

Álfahlíð and Dvergahlíð Two houses, 50 m2 with a 22 m2 sleeping loft each . Two bedrooms are on the main floor, one with two beds (80cm wide) and the other with a double bed (120 cm wide) mattresses are provided in the sleeping loft. Four duvets and pillows are provided, bed linen is available for rent. The houses are provided with a living room, dining and kitchen facilities (stove and refrigerator) for six persons, shower and WC. The cottages are excellent year round houses, well insulated and heated with geothermal water. The cottages are the perfect option for the family holiday.

Languages spoken

English,Icelandic,Polish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hlíd Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Wellness
  • Hot spring bath
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic
  • Polish

House rules

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Check-in

From 17:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Hlíd Cottages in advance.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Hlíd Cottages

  • Hlíd Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hlíd Cottages on this page.

  • Hlíd Cottages is 4.3 miles from the centre of Myvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Hlíd Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Hlíd Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hlíd Cottages on this page.

  • Check-in at Hlíd Cottages is from 17:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Hlíd Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hot spring bath
    • Horse riding

  • Hlíd Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.