Árbær Travel Guide

Reykjavik

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a central street, and a view of the sea and distant mountains.
A river flowing through a grassy landscape with a cloudy sky.
A vintage car in a workshop with tools and equipment on the walls.
A grassy mound with a house in the background.
A room with a piano, a table with a vase of flowers, and a green armchair.

Stay near popular Árbær attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

8.0/10 (16 reviews)
See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.
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Things to do

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Rp1.821.822
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Rp3.298.811
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Rp955.639
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Rp4.618.335
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Lake, mountain and a small house in a field in Iceland

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour

Rp2.597.814
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
A snowmobile ride across Iceland

Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience

Rp5.690.449
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience
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Top hotels in Árbær

Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is Rp6.499.531 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp6.499.531
Rp7.331.290 total
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
Center Hotels Plaza
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28 Reykjavik
The price is Rp5.310.231 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp5.310.231
Rp6.011.167 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! (1,020 reviews)
"Room was very clean, the bed was SO comfortable and bedding was soft. Breakfast was very good with a lot of variety. Staff very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is Rp2.401.917 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.401.917
Rp2.783.381 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
CityHub Reykjavik
Grandi by Center Hotels

Grandi by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik
The price is Rp6.164.612 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp6.164.612
Rp6.959.914 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,644 reviews)
"Very good spa and small gym"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg Reykjavik
The price is Rp5.352.146 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp5.352.146
Rp6.058.100 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Miðgarður by Center Hotels

Miðgarður by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 120 Reykjavik
The price is Rp5.894.904 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp5.894.904
Rp6.660.538 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,133 reviews)
"Not much"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Miðgarður by Center Hotels
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Where to stay in Árbær

Find the best Árbær areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A town with colorful houses, a church, and a mountain in the background.

Downtown Reykjavik

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

A river flowing through a town with buildings and greenery.

Háaleiti

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

A marina with various boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a cityscape with buildings.

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.

A street with colorful buildings, including a Scandinavian restaurant and a juice bar.

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.

A row of white buildings with dark trim and a balcony.

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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