Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

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Rainbow painted street in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland
Flowers on Austurvöllur square just outside the Althingi building, one of the oldest surviving parliaments in the world, downtown Reykjavík, Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
#perspectives This is the view on TOP of the church at the center of Rejkjavik. You can notice the colourful roofs and the church ground floor pattern where Leifur Ericsson’s statue is situated
Largest church in Iceland and one of Reykjavík's best known landmarks. It's construction took over 40 years. The white interior is impressive. Don't miss the view from the observation deck on top of the tower.

Top hotels in Downtown Reykjavik

The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik
The price is Rp5.822.764 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp5.822.764
Rp7.513.549 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (604 reviews)
Room was spotless

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

The Reykjavik EDITION
Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

3.5 out of 5
Laugavegi 16 Reykjavik
The price is Rp2.403.528 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
Rp2.403.528
Rp2.775.637 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Location was great, room was clean

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Center Hotels Skjaldbreið
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is Rp1.424.107 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
Rp1.424.107
Rp1.687.436 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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 Harpa are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (404 reviews)
We had a great stay at CityHub Reykjavík the pods are modern, clean, and surprisingly cozy. The outdoor hot tub was definitely the highlight, relaxing in warm water while it’s cold outside is such an Icelandic experience. The breakfast concept was a bit unusual, but it wasn’t a big deal since the ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is Rp2.121.721 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
Rp2.121.721
Rp2.462.831 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (1,446 reviews)
The room was really nice and the staff were so friendly. We really enjoyed the breakfast and highly recommend this hotel. Conveniently located in Reykjavík and close to the bus stops for transfers.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
Center Hotels Laugavegur

Center Hotels Laugavegur

4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur Reykjavik
The price is Rp2.867.529 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp2.867.529
Rp3.290.678 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,375 reviews)
Great location! Right next to cute shops, restaurants, and bus stop number nine! It was perfect.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Center Hotels Laugavegur
Hotel Fron

Hotel Fron

3 out of 5
Laugavegur 22A Reykjavik
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Very close to most everything within walking distance. Clean room, only issue was early am construction noise in the room area above that did affect my sleep.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Reykjavik

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.

Norðurmýri
We spent our last day in Iceland walking around downtown Reykjavik. 11/22/18

Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

Tún
Laugavegur featuring street scenes

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.

Holt
Reykjavik Harbour which includes a sunset, a bay or harbour and boating

Vesturbær

4.5/5(100 area reviews)

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.

Vesturbær
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Grandar

Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Landakotskirkja are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Grandar
Row of traditional white painted houses in northern part of downtown, with sun highlights and wooded ornament details in exterior

Hlíðar

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

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

Hlíðar

Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide