Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals

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
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
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
The price is AU$382 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$382
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,373 reviews)
"For Reykjavik, this hotel was in a prime walking location. Parking is just up the street in a parking garage for about $30 USD per 24 hours. The hotel was clean, the staff were helpful and professional, and our rooms were quiet and comfortable. We went in July 2025 and had a wonderful time."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Center Hotels Plaza
Fosshotel Barón

Fosshotel Barón

3 out of 5
Barónsstígur 2-4, Reykjavik
The price is AU$450 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$450
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Would return!
"The staff at this hotel were very helpful! It was our first time in Reykjavik so we had lots of questions! The breakfast was fantastic and they have a bar. It is also close to lots of restaurants."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Fosshotel Barón
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Reykjavik

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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 Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja.

Norðurmýri
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Holt

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

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 Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Grandar
Reykjavik featuring fashion and shopping

Tún

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

Tún
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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 Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar

Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

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