Holt Travel Guide
Reykjavik
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.
Harpa
The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Hallgrimskirkja
With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.
Reykjavik City Hall
The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Top hotels in Holt
Fosshotel Raudara
Great hotel, location perfect as can walk anywhere. We had a triple room (413), which the size far exceeded our expectations and gave you all your own space. Room was quite modern, although corridors could do with a freshen up to match the lobby/breakfast room. Breakfast, had great variety and makes ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Eyja
Location is good. Value, for the area, is good.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Alva Hotel Brautarholt
The hotel itself was very nice and cozy, the rooms were clean and comfortable. However, the “free parking” is misleading. It is actually street parking nearby, most of which is paid, some of it is free. However it is not clearly marked, some of it is a couple of blocks away, and most of it is full. ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Aska
Stay Apartments Bolholt
Good stay
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
ODDSSON Downtown Hotel
Clean room, well equipped, nice place to stay
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holt
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Teigar
While Teigar isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Theatre of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
