The Best Hotels Closest to University of Iceland in Reykjavik - 2026 Updated Prices

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A restaurant interior with high ceilings, hanging plants, and a bar area.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, hanging spherical lamps, and a large Christmas tree.

A high-ceilinged room with a metal railing, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and indoor plants.

1. Nordic Hostel

Downtown Reykjavik, 2.1 km from University of Iceland

Katharine

฿3,622

฿4,236 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a vase with flowers, and a lamp.

A modern hotel reception desk with a wooden finish and a black leather seating area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with blinds.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden accent wall, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

2. Black Pearl Luxury Apartments

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.2 km from University of Iceland

Jignesh

฿11,581

฿13,070 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a pink ottoman, a black coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a countertop with a basket of fruits, and a paper bag.

A modern kitchen with a built-in coffee machine, a sink, and a dishwasher.

A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, a modern pendant light, and a kitchen with black cabinets and a white dishwasher.

3. Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.7 km from University of Iceland

Yaritza

฿9,090

฿10,305 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A bar area with a counter, seating, and a display of bottles.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, and a window leading to a balcony.

A hotel with a classic European architectural style, featuring a central courtyard and a view of a lake.

A bar area with a counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and hanging light fixtures.

4. Kvosin Downtown Hotel

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.1 km from University of Iceland

Simon

฿10,931

฿12,349 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A bedroom with two beds, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a round table, teal chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A room with a brick fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a view into a bathroom.

A room with wooden panel walls, a blue sofa, a round white table, and grey curtains.

5. Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.8 km from University of Iceland

Jennifer

฿11,163

฿12,606 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A restaurant with indoor seating, hanging wicker lamps, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a long corridor, seating areas, and large windows.

A modern interior with leather seating, a bar area, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two white sinks, a dark vanity, and a large mirror.

6. Hotel Reykjavik Saga

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.2 km from University of Iceland

Gary

฿14,347

฿16,140 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a hallway leading to a bathroom.

A modern interior with large windows offering a city view, a staircase with black railings, and a patterned carpet.

A modern loft with a dining area featuring a round table and red velvet chairs, a living room with a grey sofa, and a large TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchen counter with various food items and utensils.

7. Sand Hotel by Keahotels

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.7 km from University of Iceland

Jill

฿12,789

฿14,411 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A restaurant with wooden flooring, a bar area with bottles, and a view of the street.

A modern interior with a large window, a potted plant, and leather seating.

A wine cellar with wooden shelves and a bench.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a view of an outdoor seating area through a window.

8. Hotel Von

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.9 km from University of Iceland

Gustavo Londono

฿8,209

฿9,328 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items and a bottle of wine on a counter.

A person reading a book at a round table with a glass of wine, a vase with dried flowers, and a tufted sofa in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a round wooden side table, a mirror, and two black desk lamps.

A wine bar with a selection of wine bottles and framed pictures on the wall.

9. Hotel Local 101

Vesturbær, 1.1 km from University of Iceland

George

฿6,341

฿7,254 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern indoor pool area with glass walls and warm lighting.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern dining area with round tables, blue cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with lounge chairs, a small fire pit, and a reception desk.

10. Grandi by Center Hotels

Vesturbær, 1.1 km from University of Iceland

Rachel

฿11,337

฿12,799 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A neatly made double bed with a grey checkered blanket and pillows, two bedside lamps, and a window with sheer curtains.

A person standing on a balcony with a view of a building and the night sky.

A modern kitchen with a white island, a hanging pendant light, and a dining area with a chair and table.

11. The Swan House by Heimaleiga

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.8 km from University of Iceland

Jacqueline

฿6,593

฿10,051 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

12. Freyja Guesthouse & Suites

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.6 km from University of Iceland

Sunny

฿9,958

฿12,496 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hot tub with wooden railings, surrounded by lanterns and a scenic mural.

A modern staircase with a wooden handrail, leading to a white door at the top.

A modern reception area with a speckled reception desk, wooden paneling, and a large window with a city view.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and hanging pendant lights.

13. Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Downtown Reykjavik, 2 km from University of Iceland

Merve Tuccar

฿9,200

฿10,428 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, bar stools, and a bar counter.

A modern interior with a hanging chair, a glass table with a bottle and glass, and a sofa.

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a wicker chair, and a glass door leading to a building.

A restaurant with high stools and a long bench, a concrete wall, and hanging pendant lights.

14. ION City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.7 km from University of Iceland

Shawn

฿10,719

฿12,113 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern building with a white facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A room with two grey armchairs with white cushions, a small round table with a glass and a green cup, and a window with sheer curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a door.

A wooden deck with a bench, potted plants, and a lattice screen.

15. Castle House Luxury Apartments

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.1 km from University of Iceland

Judith

฿5,802

฿8,688 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel reception area with a green wall and a reception desk.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a staircase, and an elevator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a wood-burning stove, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

16. Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.1 km from University of Iceland

KATHARINE

฿11,216

฿12,666 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern bar area with two round tables, two plush armchairs, and a wall of illuminated planters.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, bar stools, and tables.

A restaurant with a large mural of tropical leaves, cushioned seating, and round tables.

A hotel room with a large window, two leather armchairs, a small round table, and a bed.

17. Vintage Apartment Hotel

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.7 km from University of Iceland

Yelena V.

฿8,982

฿12,093 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A restaurant with tables set for dining, potted plants, and hanging plants.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a leather chair. There is a brick wall and a large framed picture on the wall.

18. Odinsve Hotel Apartments

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.5 km from University of Iceland

Elaine

฿7,931

฿9,018 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A lobby with arched windows, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a large mirror, and a chandelier.

A spa area with a row of massage tables, a tiled floor, and a wall with a textured pattern.

A sauna with wooden benches and a bucket.

19. Hotel Borg by Keahotels

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.2 km from University of Iceland

Mairaj

฿11,066

฿12,498 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hot tub with two people in it, surrounded by wooden decking and plants.

A staircase with a wall-mounted sign reading "HOT TUB" and a green abstract drawing.

A modern interior with a yellow sofa, white round tables, and pendant lighting.

A modern building with a 'City Hub' sign, large windows, and a neon geometric design.

20. CityHub Reykjavik

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.7 km from University of Iceland

Dan Donna

฿4,504

฿5,214 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Iceland

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Nordic Hostel	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Black Pearl Luxury Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 757 reviews	View
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 3,391 reviews	View
Kvosin Downtown Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 143 reviews	View

Top University of Iceland Hotel Reviews

Exeter Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff! Santa truly took the extra time to assist us for our room."

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

10/10 Excellent

"Very good good location"

Fosshotel Reykjavik

10/10 Excellent

"Great location really nice property"

Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location overlooking the Harpa and harbor. Very close to center town and rainbow street. Great restaurants and shopping options nearby. The happy hour drinks were a nice perk and the rooms were small but comfortable. Shower mechanism is a bit old style but functional. FYI: directly across the street from the cruise shuttle drop off."

Center Hotels Laugavegur

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and helpful staff. Breakfast was just OK and could be better."

Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik

8/10 Good

"We didn’t eat breakfast but we would stay again"

Hotel Reykjavik Saga

10/10 Excellent

"centrally located can walk to a lot of places many local restaurants"

The Reykjavik EDITION

10/10 Excellent

"Great walkable location nearby to restaurants (food hall with multiple restaurants across the walkway outside the hotel’s main doors) and shopping. Also, the concert hall was a 5 min walk away, which also had a bus stop to easily catch any buses/shuttles to booked activities. Overall, it was a great location, tidy and well kept hotel with superb customer service."

Hotel Odinsve

10/10 Excellent

"This was a lovely hotel in a great location. The rooms were very clean and the hotel had an elevator for access to higher level rooms."

Other attractions near University of Iceland

A museum exhibit with a wooden model of a structure, display cases with artifacts, and informational panels.

National Museum of Iceland

8.8/10 (1,993 reviews)

From Viking feasts and battles to the independence movement of the 20th century, Iceland’s premier museum preserves every detail of the nation’s history.

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A church interior with a crucifix, stained glass windows, and a central altar.

Landakotskirkja

8.8/10 (523 reviews)

Check out the gleaming gray-stone façade and tall tower of this neo-Gothic cathedral and its interior illuminated by beautifully colored windows and candlelight.

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A swan on a calm lake with reflections of buildings and trees during sunset.

Reykjavik Pond

9.2/10 (19 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Reykjavik Pond, a lovely green space in Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool during your stay in Reykjavik. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its great live music.

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National and University Library of Iceland

After visiting National and University Library of Iceland, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Reykjavik. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Tjornin

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Reykjavik when you spend time at Tjornin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

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Reykjavík 871 +/-2

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Reykjavík 871 +/-2 during your travels in Reykjavik. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

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Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition during your trip to Reykjavik. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Iceland?

University of Iceland is located in a welcoming area of Reykjavik known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 324 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near University of Iceland?

Center Hotels Plaza is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a bar and a coffee shop. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Iceland. Other good choices within a short distance include Grandi by Center Hotels and Exeter Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to University of Iceland?

Expedia has 324 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Iceland.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Iceland, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near University of Iceland.

What can I see and do near University of Iceland?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Iceland, Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center or Reykjavík Maritime Museum. Grotta Lighthouse, Reykjavik City Museums and Sundhollin are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around University of Iceland. You can catch a show at Harpa, National Theatre of Iceland and Salurinn Kopavogur Concert Hall.

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Our top choices for University of Iceland hotels

1. Nordic Hostel

2. Black Pearl Luxury Apartments

3. Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4. Kvosin Downtown Hotel

5. Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments

6. Hotel Reykjavik Saga

7. Sand Hotel by Keahotels

8. Hotel Von

9. Hotel Local 101

10. Grandi by Center Hotels

11. The Swan House by Heimaleiga

12. Freyja Guesthouse & Suites

13. Alda Hotel Reykjavik

14. ION City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

15. Castle House Luxury Apartments

16. Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

17. Vintage Apartment Hotel

18. Odinsve Hotel Apartments

19. Hotel Borg by Keahotels

20. CityHub Reykjavik

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Top University of Iceland Hotel Reviews

Exeter Hotel

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

Fosshotel Reykjavik

Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

Center Hotels Laugavegur

Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik

Hotel Reykjavik Saga

The Reykjavik EDITION

Hotel Odinsve

Other attractions near University of Iceland

National Museum of Iceland

Landakotskirkja

Reykjavik Pond

Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool

National and University Library of Iceland

Tjornin

Reykjavík 871 +/-2

Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition

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