Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Reykjavik
Stay near popular Downtown Reykjavik attractions
Things to do

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour Including Pick Up from Reykjavik
Top hotels in Downtown Reykjavik

Center Hotels Plaza
"Breakfast was good"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
"Julia as the hub host was amazing. Great hot tub and central location."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Center Hotels Laugavegur
"The hotel is clean and the staff if nice. Breakfast is very good, but the property is very old and not well maintained. This is my 2nd time in Reykjavik and the hotel I stayed in last time had the same issue, the pictures are very deceiving, the hotel doesn't look as nice as the pictures on the website. ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
"updated apartment hotel. no parking onsite though."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hotel Von
"Hotel Von has the perfect location in downtown Reykjavik. It is right on the main shopping street. It is less than 5 minutes from Bus Stop 9, where all the tours pick up. Our room was very clean. The staff was always available and helpful. We highly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugardalsholl and Kringlan Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Laugardalur
Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Laugardalsholl or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.

Vesturbær
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.

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
























