Árbær Travel Guide
Reykjavik
Popular places to visit
Árbær Open Air Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Árbær Open Air Museum during your travels in Reykjavik. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Reykjavik Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Reykjavik with a trip to Reykjavik Harbour. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this culturally rich area.
Laugavegur
During your trip to Reykjavik, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Laugavegur. Discover the charming cafes in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Harpa
You can enjoy a show at Harpa during your trip to Reykjavik. Visit the shops and lively bars in this culturally rich area.
Hallgrimskirkja
Learn about the local history of Reykjavik with a stop at Hallgrimskirkja. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Árbær
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Breakfast buffet was good.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Center Hotels Plaza
Clean room, awesome location
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Amazing experience for my birthday, the staff are super accommodating and couldn’t be nicer! Lovely hotel, spa is super nice too! Highly recommend Tides restaurant, the food is so delicious, with unique flavours. The staff at Tides had exceptional service!!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Grandi by Center Hotels
Good spa!!!!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Clean room, staff was friendly, and it was nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
The staff were extremely helpful and patient with foreigners.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Árbær
Grafarholt
Grafarholt might not have many top sights, but Arbaejarlaug and Árbær Open Air Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bakkar
While Bakkar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug.
Breidholt
While there might not be top attractions in Breidholt, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug.
Hús
While Hús isn't home to many top sights, Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug are some notable places to visit nearby.
Grafarvogur
While Grafarvogur may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik Harbour.
Heimar
While Heimar isn't home to many top sights, Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Grasagardur Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
