Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals

The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2, Reykjavik
The price is AU$686 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$686
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (515 reviews)
Best Hotel in Iceland, enough said

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

The Reykjavik EDITION
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is AU$365 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$365
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (1,065 reviews)
Excellent location

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2, Reykjavik, Capital Region
The price is AU$333 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$333
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,087 reviews)
Helpful and friendly staff. Good laundry facilities on site.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
The price is AU$291 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$291
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,416 reviews)
Lovely hotel - staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great and topped up constantly. Would recommend.

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Center Hotels Plaza
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

2 out of 5
28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region
The price is AU$145 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$145
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (747 reviews)
Private room with shower was perfect. To be able to access the kitchen through our stay made it even better! Kitchen when used was clean and the free shelf was amazing! Check it out before going to the shop! Building work going on next door but wasn’t in enough to hear it. Black out curtains work ...

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata, Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$172 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$172
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
9/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
This was my first time staying at a Hub hotel. On arrival, there was an employee near the entrance that was able to explain how I do the self check in. The self check was very efficient. There is a common area with kettle, microwave and fridge for food storage. Dishes/cutlery available for use and ...

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
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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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