Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Reykjavik with a trip to Reykjavik Harbour. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Hlíðar
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Very nice property and very convenient location wise!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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
Grandi by Center Hotels
We stayed at Grandi by Centre Hotels for 5 nights and from start to finish it was fantastic. The staff were super helpful and friendly and helped with any questions we had. The room was lovely. We had a balcony, no furniture but we made do with what we had. When we arrived to the room I was greeted ...
Reviewed on 14 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
CityHub Reykjavik
It was amazing
Reviewed on 10 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
Other neighbourhoods around Hlíðar
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.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Teigar
While Teigar isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar Travel Guide
- Reykjavik Harbour
- Laugavegur
- Harpa
- Sky Lagoon
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Perlan
- National Museum of Iceland
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Reykjavik University
- Reykjavik Pond
- Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
- Grotta Lighthouse
- Reykjavik City Museums
- Landakotskirkja
- National Gallery of Iceland
- Reykjavik Free Church
- Reykjavik Art Museum
- Árbær Open Air Museum
- Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center
