Norðurmýri Travel Guide
Reykjavik
Visit Norðurmýri
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.
Harpa
The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.
Hallgrimskirkja
With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Reykjavik City Hall
The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
Top hotels in Norðurmýri
Fosshotel Raudara
This is our favorite hotel to stay at when we are in the area. Good location and comfy rooms!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Igdlo Guesthouse
Great basic guest house, friendly staff, good location and bonus of breakfast and well equipped kitchen
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Nordurey Guesthouse
Center Hotels Plaza
Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast to start the day. Good location however if you are a light sleeper the noise in the plaza might be a factor.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
They made us wait for our room till 12pm when we had arrived at 8am. The beds are like loose leaves. Super uncomfortable the sheets itch this hotel was honestly horrible . Do not stay here
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Lovely modern hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms a good size with lots of storage and very clean. Breakfast was excellent with so much choice. The only downside for us was the distance to the centre of Reykjavík, but not a major problem at all.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Norðurmýri
Holt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja are top sights worth seeing.
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 Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.
Teigar
While Teigar isn't home to many top sights, Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugavegur and Laugardalsholl, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
