Reykjavik Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Reykjavik
Where to stay in Reykjavik
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Pond are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Laugardalur
Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Laugardalsholl or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugardalsholl and Kringlan Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
"Good offering of breakfast food items. Make sure you include breakfast when you book your stay. Room cleaning topic: It needs to be made clear that if you want your room cleaned you need to tell the front desk by 10:00AM the day you want the room cleaned. We asked the night before and the room didn't ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
"A beautiful and stylish hotel in Reykjavik with a warm, inviting atmosphere. The cozy bar was a great place to relax in the evenings, and the staff were excellent. Special recognition goes to Paulina at the concierge desk, whose help and guidance when we had car trouble were invaluable! Her outstanding ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
"Cityhub is perfectly located, close to all the tourist sites in Reykjavik and convenient bus stops. The entire place felt very modern and clean, loved the comfy beds in the pods (more spacious than they look in photos!), and the shared washrooms were clean and had enough stalls (toilets and showers) ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
"Perfect location. As advertised cleanliness and good staff"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG
"Room was clean. Staff very helpful."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels
"Good location but the parking cost was high"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Reykjavik with a trip to Reykjavik Harbour. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Harpa
You can enjoy a show at Harpa during your trip to Reykjavik. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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 fascinating museums 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 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 acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Other places like Reykjavik
- Reykjavik Harbour
- Laugavegur
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Harpa
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Landakotskirkja
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Perlan
- National Museum of Iceland
- Reykjavik Pond
- Reykjavik University
- Reykjavik Free Church
- Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center
- Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
- Reykjavik City Museums
- Laugardalsholl
- Árbær Open Air Museum
- National Gallery of Iceland
- Reykjavik Art Museum
- Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition
- Reykjavik City Library
