Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Reykjavik
Stay near popular Downtown Reykjavik attractions
Activities
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
AU$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
AU$264
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
AU$129
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
AU$370
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Explore Reykjavik & the Icelandic Landscape: A Self-Guided Tour
AU$2
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals
Center Hotels Plaza
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is AU$580 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$580
29 July - 30 July
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! (1,439 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay at Center Hotels - Plaza! We chose an 8th floor room with our own balcony, which are all on the back side of the hotel, which helped as I know others have said the plaza facing rooms can get a lot of noise from the plaza itself as there are bars/restaurants. The room was ..."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is AU$226 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$226
19 July - 20 July
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 Hallgrimskirkja ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (533 reviews)
"Complicated for no reason."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Center Hotels Laugavegur
95-99 Laugavegur Reykjavik
The price is AU$534 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$534
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,365 reviews)
"The hotel was located on a shopping street. The rooms are clean and comfortable and have enough space to move around. The bathrooms are nice and modern."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is AU$547 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$547
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,350 reviews)
"Located near downtown and no parking is available onsite. No need to book in advance as there are lots of rooms available in summer time. We booked our early July stay in March and found out the rate in July was almost 50% lower."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Hotel Von
Laugavegur 55 Reykjavik
The price is AU$416 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$416
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel location was excellent, with easy access to bus routes and hop on hop off busses. There is a restaurant in the building if you wish to use it. There is a grocery store next door which was very useful. great street to be on with nice stores. We booked a glass house view room which is in ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
Ingólfsstræti 1 Reykjavik
The price is AU$503 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$503
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,128 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly and the room was clean. The only thing I don’t like is noisy. There’s washing machine noise all day and night, maybe just the floor we stayed. we couldn’t sleep well at night."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik
Find the best Downtown Reykjavik areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugardalsholl and Kringlan Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Laugardalur
Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Laugardalsholl or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Vesturbær
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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
