Best Pet-Friendly Stays in Selfoss, Iceland
Selfoss is a practical town in south Iceland and a good base between the Golden Circle and the South Coast, and the stays I list here are all tagged pet-friendly. Most are cottages and guesthouses with a garden, which is what a dog usually needs after a day in the car: The Old School House has a garden, a hot tub and an outdoor fireplace, Giltún Warm and Scenic Cottage is a three-bedroom cottage with a hot tub, and Bjarmaland Cottages offer holiday homes with garden and mountain views. I do not show rates or pet conditions on this page, so I describe the space and the setting.
Selfoss is the largest town in the area, a working centre with shops and services rather than a sightseeing stop. Its value for travellers with a pet is position and space: the Golden Circle is close, the South Coast is a drive away, and the countryside around town is open and quiet. Stays here are about cottages, gardens and terraces rather than city life.
Where to stay
Space and gardens for you and your dog
Travelling with a pet in Iceland comes down to space and ground to walk on, and in Selfoss most of the pet-friendly stays are cottages and guesthouses with a garden, a terrace and a view of the countryside. They work as a calm base for day trips along the Golden Circle and the South Coast. I describe what each listing offers and leave rates and pet conditions to the booking page, where they can change.
The Old School House - Gaulverjaskoli is the best-reviewed of the group, with a 9.5 rating from 146 reviews. It offers comfortable family rooms with private bathrooms and garden views, a sun terrace, a garden, a hot tub, an outdoor fireplace, barbecue facilities, free WiFi, a shared kitchen and free private parking. The garden and the outdoor fireplace give a person and a dog somewhere to settle in the evening. It suits a couple or a family who are happy with a shared kitchen in exchange for a hot tub and a lot of outdoor space.
For a whole house, there are three cottages to compare. Giltún Warm and Scenic Cottage is a spacious three-bedroom cottage with a hot tub, a garden, a sun terrace, a well-equipped kitchenette, laundry facilities and barbecue amenities, rated 9.5 across 32 reviews. Gamla Húsið - The Old House is a spacious two-bedroom holiday home with a living room, a garden and terrace with garden and mountain views, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen, rated 9.3 from 43 reviews. Both suit a family and a dog who want to self-cater and keep the evenings private.
Bjarmaland Cottages - Laugarás offers comfortable holiday homes with a garden and terrace, free WiFi, air-conditioning, a kitchenette and a private bathroom, with outdoor seating and garden and mountain views, close to major natural attractions. It scores 9.7 from 70 reviews, the highest of the group. The cottages are described as ideal for families and couples, and the setting away from town suits a dog that wants space to stretch its legs. I would choose it when you want quiet, a private bathroom and an easy start to the next day's drive.
Golden Circle Domes - Glamping Experience is the unusual choice, with luxury tents that have garden and terrace views, a kitchenette, a private bathroom and a cosy fireplace. The property has a family-friendly restaurant, a minimarket and a tour desk, plus free WiFi and private parking. It scores 7.9 across 399 reviews, the lowest on this page, so I would choose it for the novelty of staying in a tent rather than for polish. Every stay here is tagged pet-friendly, but I show no pet conditions, so treat the tag as the starting point for your plans.
A traveler's takeI would choose The Old School House for a hot tub and a garden with an outdoor fireplace, Giltún Warm and Scenic Cottage for a whole three-bedroom house with a hot tub, and Bjarmaland Cottages for the highest score and a quiet setting. My advice is to pick a stay with a garden and a kitchen, since long days of driving are easier with a dog when the evening is simple, and to decide first between a hot tub, a whole house and a shared kitchen.
Pet-friendlyBjarmaland Cottages - Laugarás
Cozy cottages with garden views, perfect for families and pet owners
Why guests love itI would choose Bjarmaland Cottages in Laugarás for a self-catering stay near Geysir and Gullfoss, with or without a pet. The holiday homes have a garden and terrace with outdoor seating, a kitchenette, a private bathroom, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, with garden and mountain views. Guests rate it 9.7 across 70 reviews. With a kitchenette rather than a full kitchen, I would plan simple meals, and pick it for families and couples.
Pet-friendlyGiltún Warm and Scenic Cottage In The Heart of South
Spacious cottage with a hot tub, garden, and pet-friendly amenities
Why guests love itGiltún is a three-bedroom cottage near Selfoss that suits a family well: a hot tub for the evening, a garden and sun terrace where children can play, and barbecue facilities for summer dinners. The kitchenette and laundry cover a self-catering week, though big meals will be easier to keep simple. Pets are welcome, so the dog can come along. I would book it as a family base for the Golden Circle and the south coast.
Pet-friendlyThe Old School House - Gaulverjaskoli
Family-friendly guest house with a hot tub and mountain views near Selfoss
Why guests love itI recommend The Old School House to families, couples and pet owners who want a guest house with a hot tub near Selfoss. Family rooms have private bathrooms and garden views, and the property has a sun terrace, a garden, an outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities, with a shared kitchen, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests rate it 9.5 across almost 150 reviews, a top score for a friendly, rural guest house.
Pet-friendlyGamla Húsið - The Old House
Spacious holiday home with garden views, perfect for families and pets
Why guests love itGamla Húsið gives a family two bedrooms, family rooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen, so meals and evenings stay easy. The garden and terrace look out on the mountains and give children space outside, and the washing machine helps on a longer trip. Pets are accepted, which suits families travelling with a dog. Selfoss is a practical start for the Golden Circle. I would confirm the exact bed layout if you travel with more than four.
Pet-friendlyGolden Circle Domes - Glamping Experience
Luxury glamping tents with fireplaces and private bathrooms near the Golden Circle
Why guests love itI recommend Golden Circle Domes to couples and families who want to try glamping rather than a standard room near Selfoss. The luxury tents look onto the garden and terrace, and each has a kitchenette, a private bathroom and a cosy fireplace. A family-friendly restaurant, a minimarket and a tour desk sit on the property, with free WiFi and private parking. Guests rate it 7.9 across almost 400 reviews.
Local tips
- 1All five stays here are tagged pet-friendly, but I show no pet conditions, so use the tag as a starting point.
- 2The Old School House has a garden, hot tub and outdoor fireplace, with a shared kitchen.
- 3Giltún Warm and Scenic Cottage has three bedrooms and a hot tub, so it suits a family with a dog.
- 4Bjarmaland Cottages has the highest score here, 9.7, with garden and mountain views.
- 5Golden Circle Domes has the lowest score, 7.9, so choose it for the tent experience.
- 6Free parking is listed at several of these stays, which helps because day trips here are by car.