Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals

Center Hotels Laugavegur
Center Hotels Laugavegur
4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur, Reykjavik
The price is NZ$326 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,077 reviews)
"Staff was terrific, helpful at check in and out. Bar and restaurant personnel were friendly, personable and fun. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Center Hotels Laugavegur
Center Hotels Plaza
Center Hotels Plaza
4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
The price is NZ$307 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$307
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,338 reviews)
Iceland adventure
"The first 2 nights was a little struggle. We were placed on the first floor, as soon as you enter the room you can smell there was sewer problem, it was tolerable, the second night, I couldn't stand it, so I complained, we were moved to the fourth floor and it was ok after that."

Reviewed on 22 Feb. 2025

Center Hotels Plaza
The Reykjavik EDITION
The Reykjavik EDITION
5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2, Reykjavik
The price is NZ$808 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$808
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (393 reviews)
"The property was pristine and the staff was incredibly helpful. Eleanor was absolutely lovely as well. I would come back in a heartbeat."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

The Reykjavik EDITION
Þingholt by Center Hotels
Þingholt by Center Hotels
4 out of 5
Thingholtsstraeti 3-5, Reykjavik
The price is NZ$387 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
NZ$387
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the view from the hot tub"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Þingholt by Center Hotels
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
4 out of 5
Ingólfsstræti 1, Reykjavik
The price is NZ$343 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely view of the bay"

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
CityHub Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik
3 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata, Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg
The price is NZ$193 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"I've heard of capsule hotels before, so this was a good first one to try. The staff was supportive, the areas were clean and checked. Good food area. Nice for the few days I was in the city"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Reykjavik

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Norðurmýri

While Norðurmýri may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja.

Norðurmýri
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Holt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur.

Holt
Reykjavik Harbour which includes a sunset, a bay or harbour and boating

Vesturbær

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Vesturbær. A stop by Reykjavik Harbour or Landakotskirkja might round out your trip.

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Grandar

Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Grandar
Reykjavik featuring fashion and shopping

Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.

Tún
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Hlíðar

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar

Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

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