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
The price is ฿3,955 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
฿3,955
฿4,603 total
8 Jun - 9 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 Harpa are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (472 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 ฿7,617 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿7,617
฿8,667 total
7 Jun - 8 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! (1,443 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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿11,709 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
฿11,709
฿13,209 total
10 Jun - 11 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable stay"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Exeter Hotel
Hotel Von

Hotel Von

3.5 out of 5
Laugavegur 55 Reykjavik
The price is ฿7,335 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
฿7,335
฿8,353 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
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik
The price is ฿23,864 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿23,864
฿28,555 total
29 Jun - 30 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
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is ฿8,025 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
฿8,025
฿9,120 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! (3,297 reviews)
"No notes, great spot. Clean, well sized, modern, accessible, great location. Management was very responsive to messages. Check-in and check-out were extremely easy."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

Find the best Downtown Reykjavik areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Háaleiti

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

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.

Tún

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

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.



Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide