Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rainbow painted street in downtown 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
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This is the view on TOP of the church at the center of Rejkjavik. You can notice the colourful roofs and the church ground floor pattern where Leifur Ericsson’s statue is situated

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Our pick of the best Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals

Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is AU$290 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$290
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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)
Great value for money for a central location in Reykjavik. Perfert for a short break as a family.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik
The price is AU$711 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$711
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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! (593 reviews)
Good service from staff , room every small for what I paid for it , shower head blocked,

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Reykjavik EDITION
Center Hotels Laugavegur

Center Hotels Laugavegur

4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur Reykjavik
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$317 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$317
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,368 reviews)
Clean room, heating was abit cooler than expected but not uncomfortable. Good location for walking around downtown and next to tour bus stop 9. Nice staff. Good selection at breakfast.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Center Hotels Laugavegur
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik
The price is AU$377 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$377
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,200 reviews)
Everything was perfect! Location Staff Room Services

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is AU$144 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$144
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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 Laugavegur are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (396 reviews)
LOVED IT!

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
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! (3,197 reviews)
Clean, spacious, easy to check in. Perfect for our stay

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Reykjavik

Reykjavik

Norðurmýri

While Norðurmýri may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.

Norðurmýri
We spent our last day in Iceland walking around downtown Reykjavik.  11/22/18

Tún

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

Tún
Laugavegur featuring street scenes

Holt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.

Holt
Reykjavik Harbour featuring general coastal views, a sunset and a bay or harbour

Vesturbær

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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.

Vesturbær
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Grandar

Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Grandar
Row of traditional white painted houses in northern part of downtown, with sun highlights and wooded ornament details in exterior

Hlíðar

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.

Hlíðar


Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

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