Reykjavik Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Reykjavik

Find the best Reykjavik areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Reykjavik

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Pond are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Hlíðar

Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

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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 Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or Laugavegur.

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Háaleiti

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is 8.592.594 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
8.592.594 ₫
9.707.679 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,414 reviews)
"Clean rooms and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28 Reykjavik
The price is 7.155.352 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
7.155.352 ₫
8.112.315 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,033 reviews)
"Throughout our stay one of the elevators was out of service for my floor, some equipment in the gym was broken and the water jug was never filled, the shower was poorly designed so that it literally impossible to not end up with water over most of the floor, and the shower drain lid kept coming off. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Grandi by Center Hotels

Grandi by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik
The price is 6.498.633 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
6.498.633 ₫
7.383.383 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,651 reviews)
"My stay at Grandi Hotel was excellent. A lot of people checking in and out, however the wait wasn’t too long and the staff were helpful and friendly. Stayed for 3 nights. Rooms were cleaned daily upon request and it was quiet on the 5th floor. Bar staff were also helpful and offered great service. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
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Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,379 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG

Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG

3 out of 5
Raudararstigur 27 Reykjavik
Stay at this aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"was great, laundry and kitchenette were key."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG
B18 Apartments

B18 Apartments

3.5 out of 5
18 Brautarholt Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
Stay at this aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (210 reviews)
"Équipement de cuisine de base. Vous devez tout prevoir: sel, huile, etc, rien sur place. Le lit bibliothèque est inconfortable pour un long séjour. L'emplacement est idéal et le format du studio est parfait."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

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Stay near popular Reykjavik attractions

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Reykjavik Harbour

9.2/10 (8,713 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Reykjavik with a trip to Reykjavik Harbour. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
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