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

Volcanic Landscape Iceland Horse Riding Tours

Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours

AU$232
per adult
Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours
Reykjavík: Multi-Sensory Art Installation Chromo Sapiens

Reykjavík: Multi-Sensory Art Installation Chromo Sapiens

AU$43
per adult
Reykjavík: Multi-Sensory Art Installation Chromo Sapiens
Exclusive dinner with a local family

Exclusive dinner with a local family - Visit a Reykjavík home

AU$161
per adult
Exclusive dinner with a local family - Visit a Reykjavík home
Chromo Sapiens installation

Chromo Sapiens Immerse Yourself in Color Texture and Sound

AU$34
per adult
Chromo Sapiens Immerse Yourself in Color Texture and Sound
Monster Truck

Private Monster Truck Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik

AU$4,171
per traveller
Private Monster Truck Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik
Monster truck into Landmannalaugar

Private Monster Truck Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano Day Trip

AU$5,043
per traveller
Private Monster Truck Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano Day Trip
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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$538 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$538
31 July - 1 Aug
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Rooms were stuffy even with window open"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik
3 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata, Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$195 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$195
15 July - 16 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
"Clean and great location with locker facility to store the luggages"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is AU$735 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$735
21 July - 22 July
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! (1,015 reviews)
"The staff at reception were very welcoming and extremely helpful! Overall, the hotel was clean and quiet, with plenty of food and shopping nearby. The morning of our departure, our ride to the airport had to cancel last minute, but reception was quickly able to secure a new van for our large group ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Grandi by Center Hotels
Grandi by Center Hotels
4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2, Reykjavik
The price is AU$488 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$488
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,196 reviews)
"We upgraded our room for 3 people but found the room size to be congested. Breakfast spread was good. Very walkable location."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Grandi by Center Hotels
The Reykjavik EDITION
The Reykjavik EDITION
5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2, Reykjavik
The price is AU$1,501 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$1,501
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (467 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again. Great hitel in a perfect location!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

The Reykjavik EDITION
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
4 out of 5
Sigtun 28, Reykjavik
The price is AU$618 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$618
13 July - 14 July
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Overall excellent hotel. There was some construction going on that caused some noise but that will abate once completed. Staff was outstanding."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
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Other neighbourhoods around Árbær

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Grafarholt

Grafarholt might not have many top sights, but Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik City Museums 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 Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool.

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 Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool.

Breidholt
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Hús

While Hús isn't home to many top sights, Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik City Museums 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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