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$184 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$184
18 June - 19 June
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! (122 reviews)
"Reception desk staff were super informative and chatty, everything was immaculately clean"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
Kex Hostel Reykjavík
Kex Hostel Reykjavík
2 out of 5
28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region
The price is AU$168 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$168
18 June - 19 June
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! (596 reviews)
"Great hostel!"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Kex Hostel Reykjavík
Hotel Fron
Hotel Fron
3 out of 5
Laugavegur 22A, Reykjavik
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Nice well kept hotel with comfortable rooms right on the Main Street downtown. Breakfast buffet was excellent."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Hotel Fron
Fosshotel Barón
Fosshotel Barón
3 out of 5
Barónsstígur 2-4, Reykjavik
The price is AU$419 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$419
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Our stay here was fine. The location is in a very walkable area of city center location without all the noise. Front desk staff was AMAZING, so helpful; promptly answering emails long before our arrival and letting us know how to get around. They let us store our suitcases when we arrived super early. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Fosshotel Barón
The Reykjavik EDITION
The Reykjavik EDITION
5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2, Reykjavik
The price is AU$1,440 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$1,440
7 July - 8 July
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! (461 reviews)
"Clean , perfect location and best staff"

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

The Reykjavik EDITION
Center Hotels Plaza
Center Hotels Plaza
4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$361 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$361
15 July - 16 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,354 reviews)
"Very central location with lots of food and bars nearby."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Center Hotels Plaza
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 which includes a sunset, a bay or harbour and boating

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.

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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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