Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

Reykjavik

reykjavik, Iceland
Rainbow painted street in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland
Flowers on Austurvöllur square just outside the Althingi building, one of the oldest surviving parliaments in the world, downtown Reykjavík, Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
Downtown Reykjavik

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,064 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
฿4,064
฿4,723 total
10 Jun - 11 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (471 reviews)
"It’s very convenient and near in almost everything. My first time in shared bathroom but it doesn’t make me feel I’m sharing it with anyone :)"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is ฿8,746 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿8,746
฿9,919 total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,446 reviews)
"Hotel was clean. The breakfast is included."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
Exeter Hotel

Exeter Hotel

4 out of 5
Tryggvagata 12 Reykjavik
The price is ฿11,024 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
฿11,024
฿12,449 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and staff was excellent. So helpful and kind. Location was great. Breakfast was awesome."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Exeter Hotel
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik
The price is ฿23,818 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿23,818
฿28,500 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (652 reviews)
"A great hotel"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

The Reykjavik EDITION
Hotel Von

Hotel Von

3.5 out of 5
Laugavegur 55 Reykjavik
The price is ฿7,453 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
฿7,453
฿8,484 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Hotel Von
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is ฿8,020 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
฿8,020
฿9,115 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,293 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great central location."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Reykjavik

Reykjavik

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
Tún

Tún

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

Tún
Holt

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
Vesturbær

Vesturbær

4.5/5(100 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.

Vesturbær
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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
Row of traditional white painted houses in northern part of downtown, with sun highlights and wooded ornament details in exterior

Hlíðar

4.5/5(165 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