Árbær Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Arbaejarsafn featuring heritage elements and caves
Arbaejarsafn showing interior views and a house
Arbaejarsafn which includes farmland and street scenes
Arbaejarsafn which includes heritage elements and interior views as well as an individual male
Arbaejarsafn featuring a house, interior views and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Arbaejarsafn which includes a house

Árbær Open Air Museum

Heritage buildings from early rural and urban Reykjavík are arranged in a pleasant agrarian village in this museum of Icelandic history.

Árbær Open Air Museum
Reykjavik Harbour featuring outdoor art, general coastal views and a sunset

Reykjavik Harbour

4.5/5(55 reviews)

Start your stay in Reykjavík with a trip to this antique port district, the point of departure for city tours, boat rides and more.

Reykjavik Harbour
Reykjavik featuring street scenes

Laugavegur

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.

Laugavegur
Harpa which includes a bay or harbour, modern architecture and a sunset

Harpa

4.5/5(44 reviews)

The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

Harpa
Hallgrimskirkja showing general coastal views, a sunset and a church or cathedral

Hallgrimskirkja

4.5/5(34 reviews)

By far Reykjavík’s tallest building, this church offers views of the city’s colourful rooftops and a landmark to help your orient yourself throughout your stay.

Hallgrimskirkja
Reykjavik City Hall showing interior views as well as a large group of people

Reykjavik City Hall

4.5/5(24 reviews)

The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.

Reykjavik City Hall

Activities

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

AU$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

AU$389
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

AU$119
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

AU$231
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

AU$32
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
Elding Adventure at Sea

The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik

AU$161
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik
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Our pick of the best Árbær Hotel Deals

Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg, Reykjavik
The price is AU$460 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$460
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"My only complaint with the property was the lack of central air conditioning. You would think that wouldn’t be a problem in Iceland but we were on the 7th floor and it was hot inside our room. There was a small window that we opened but it didn’t really help. The hotel is convenient to the waterfront ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

3 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata, Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg
The price is AU$247 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$247
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
9/10 Wonderful! (207 reviews)
"First time that i stayed in a pod design. It was perfect for what i wanted; i only wanted a bed for one night before heading north. Bed was super comfy. Shared bathroom was clean and functional. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28, Reykjavik
The price is AU$634 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$634
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

2 out of 5
28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region
The price is AU$207 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$207
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (643 reviews)
"Would stay again"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is AU$546 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$546
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great rooms. The staff is just incredible. The complimentary cell phone is very useful in finding your way around town. Hotel is right in the middle of shopping, dining, buses etc. I didn’t have a car but it seems to me it’s better without one. I can’t say enough about the staff. The women at the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2, Reykjavik
The price is AU$989 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$989
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (481 reviews)
"Great times"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

The Reykjavik EDITION
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Other neighbourhoods around Árbær

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Grafarholt

Grafarholt might not have many top sights, but Arbaejarlaug and Árbær Open Air Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Grafarholt
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Bakkar

While Bakkar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug.

Bakkar
Arbaejarsafn which includes a house

Breidholt

While there might not be top attractions in Breidholt, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug.

Breidholt
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Hús

While Hús isn't home to many top sights, Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hús
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Grafarvogur

While Grafarvogur may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik Harbour.

Grafarvogur
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Heimar

While Heimar isn't home to many top sights, Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Grasagardur Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Heimar

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