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 lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Hallgrimskirkja
Learn about the local history of Reykjavik with a stop at Hallgrimskirkja. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Harpa
You can enjoy a show at Harpa during your trip to Reykjavik. Visit the shops and lively bars in this culturally rich 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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable 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.
Parliament House
After visiting Parliament House, 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
The Reykjavik EDITION
Staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. Spotlessly clean. Messaged ahead to ask our arrival time and and room was ready even though it was ahead of official check in time, which was a lovely touch
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Clean room and very courteous front desk personnel. Hotel is conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik
Fairly quiet, clean. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
We did not get the breakfast option , decided to eat locally , so close to the main st for shopping and dining
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
CityHub Reykjavik
It was amazing
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
Great location! Close to restaurants and public transportation. Great view from sky bar
Reviewed on 6 Nov 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.
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide
- Laugavegur
- Harpa
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Reykjavik Pond
- National Gallery of Iceland
- Reykjavik Free Church
- Reykjavik Art Museum
- Reykjavik City Library
- Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition
- Sundhollin
- Leifur Eiríksson statue
- Skólavörðustígur
- Arnarholl Statue
- Þjóðmenningarhúsið
- Austurvöllur
- Reykjavík Museum of Photography
- Einar Jonsson Museum
- Reykjavik City Museums
