Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Downtown Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik
"Super comfortable. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Exeter Hotel
"Great location in Reykjavik. Everything important or interesting (except perhaps Perlan) within convenient walking distance. Great breakfast and bar. Restaurant is streetfood oriented so you may want to walk a few hundred meters for a proper dinner. On the expensive side but then what is not in ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

The Reykjavik EDITION
"Beautiful property and an excellent restaurant, but the overall hotel experience was deeply disappointing. The staff came across as rude, unhelpful, and overly robotic rather than genuinely hospitable. For a hotel marketed as five-star luxury, the amenities and service felt surprisingly underwhelming. ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Fosshotel Barón
"Great location, helpful staff"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Hotel Reykjavik Saga
"Staff and facilities were excellent. Breakfast was the perfect way to start the day. Excellent buffet breakfast with a variety of food to choose from. Staff there and in general were always helpful with a smile. I would recommend Reykjavík Saga to anyone who wants excellent hospitality, friendly ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
"The location was great and central to food and shopping within walking distance. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Only thing to mind is parking is a little hard if you have a rental car."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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, Laugavegur and Hofdi House 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.
