Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Reykjavik City Hall
Reykjavik City Hall is just one of the places to see in Reykjavik, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Iceland Phallological Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Iceland Phallological Museum in Reykjavik. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Reykjavík Cathedral
After visiting Reykjavík Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Reykjavik. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Downtown Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza
This was an excellent property in the heart of it all and very convenient.
Reviewed on 6 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
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Clean room, staff was friendly, and it was nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
CityHub Reykjavik
Would stay here again! Amazing cute pods, very Quiet bus #6 was just a 3 min walk, in the middle of many stores and food options
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik
Super friendly and convenient airport pickup (and drove us to town to the grocery/alcohol store). Sauna was really nice and easy to book and breakfast was nice (coffee/tea/cheese/yogurt/meats/bread/cereal). Also really nice was the free borrowing of snow gear (full snowsuit, gloves, boots, hat). ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Kvosin Downtown Hotel
Nice location. Everything is in walkable distance. Very helpful and responsive service.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
