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$257 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$257
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,442 reviews)
Room was spotless and well maintained. Hotel was excellently situated centrally for all restaurants, pubs and shops. Breakfast was excellent.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
Center Hotels Laugavegur

Center Hotels Laugavegur

4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur Reykjavik
The price is AU$319 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$319
9 Mar - 10 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! (1,361 reviews)
Simple convenient hotel in the city. Fabulous breakfast and always warm in the hotel, very important after a night trip. Modern bathroom and plenty of hot water. Only grumble was there for 3 nights and room wasn't cleaned or towels changed despite asking for daily cleaning on check in. All in all ...

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Center Hotels Laugavegur
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik
The price is AU$718 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$718
1 Mar - 2 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! (583 reviews)
The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly. Great hospitality

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Reykjavik EDITION
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik
The price is AU$356 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$356
8 Mar - 9 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,186 reviews)
Staff were wonderful. Room was great. Location is amazing.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is AU$152 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$152
10 Mar - 11 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (385 reviews)
Room was great and host were amazing!

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Þingholt by Center Hotels

Þingholt by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Thingholtsstraeti 3-5 Reykjavik
The price is AU$319 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$319
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful esthetic! Comfy and cozy! Really nice staff!

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Þingholt by Center Hotels
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

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 Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja.

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 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
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 Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar


Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

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