Árbær Travel Guide

Reykjavik

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a central street, and a view of the sea and distant mountains.
A river flowing through a grassy landscape with a cloudy sky.
A vintage car in a workshop with tools and equipment on the walls.
A grassy mound with a house in the background.
A room with a piano, a table with a vase of flowers, and a green armchair.

Stay near popular Árbær attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

8.0/10 (16 reviews)
See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.
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Things to do

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

฿6,115
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

฿8,562
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
whale viewing from boat

Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

฿2,924
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
Luggage Storage in Reykjavik

Luggage Storage in Reykjavik

฿252
per adult
Luggage Storage in Reykjavik
Picture 9 for Activity Reykjavík City Card

Reykjavík City Card

฿1,300
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík City Card
Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

฿4,510
per adult
Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual
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Top hotels in Árbær

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28 Reykjavik
The price is ฿6,332 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿6,332
฿7,250 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg Reykjavik
The price is ฿7,908 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿7,908
฿9,000 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Fosshotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is ฿3,208 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,208
฿3,779 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (679 reviews)
"love it! :) perfect for solo travel"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Alva Hotel Brautarholt

Alva Hotel Brautarholt

3 out of 5
Brautarholt 22-24 Reykjavik
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,430 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿4,430
฿5,135 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Amazingly modern and beautiful hotel! Self check in and checkout were easy, the code system worked really well and the breakfast was absolutely spectacular!! Comfy beds, huge high pressure fantastic showers and an overall great experience! Couldn’t ask for a better hotel!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Alva Hotel Brautarholt
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik
The price is ฿13,614 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿13,614
฿17,278 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
The Reykjavik EDITION
Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
Strandgotu 55 Hafnarfjordur
The price is ฿4,818 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿4,818
฿5,567 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hafnarfjordur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,594 reviews)
"We stayed in the unrenovated part of the hotel. It was old and was a very small room. We also ate in the hotel restaurant and it was ok. The best part was that the Flybus stop is right outside the hotel and takes you to and from the airport."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hotel Viking
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Where to stay in Árbær

Find the best Árbær areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A town with colorful houses, a church, and a mountain in the background.

Downtown Reykjavik

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Pond are top sights worth seeing.

A river flowing through a town with buildings and greenery.

Háaleiti

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

A marina with various boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a cityscape with buildings.

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.

A sculpture of abstract tree-like forms with a sunset in the background.

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 Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or Laugavegur.

A colorful street lined with parked cars and buildings, including a restaurant named "Ban Thai."

Tún

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

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