Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

Reykjavik

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Stay near popular Downtown Reykjavik attractions

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Laugavegur

9.4/10 (6,657 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Rp3.298.811
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
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
Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

Rp2.432.873
per adult
Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual
Northern lights with a water fall in Reykjavík

Northern Lights Hunt Tour

Rp1.484.465
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Northern Lights Hunt Tour
Iceland Self-Guided Driving Tour

Golden Circle Iceland: Ultimate Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Rp892.871
per traveller
Golden Circle Iceland: Ultimate Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Reykjavik

Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is Rp5.817.108 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp5.817.108
Rp6.573.612 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,416 reviews)
"We were placed into side building, had to take 2 elevators to end up on street level. Bar nearby was very loud, we called reception twice asking to lower the volume, finally they stopped past midnight. No amenities despite impressive facade, breakfast is $30 per person. Ok to stay for 1 night"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is Rp2.712.250 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.712.250
Rp3.125.995 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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
Exeter Hotel

Exeter Hotel

4 out of 5
Tryggvagata 12 Reykjavik
The price is Rp5.546.559 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp5.546.559
Rp6.272.078 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
Exeter Hotel
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik
The price is Rp4.942.757 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp4.942.757
Rp5.603.082 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,360 reviews)
"The hotel location, staff, breakfast,and overall experience was great. One small complaint was the sauna was inoperable during my three day stay. If you advertise you have it, then it should be available and should function properly."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Hotel Reykjavik Saga

Hotel Reykjavik Saga

4 out of 5
12 Lækjargata Reykjavik
The price is Rp7.984.923 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp7.984.923
Rp8.979.887 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (748 reviews)
"Fantastic stay and great food !"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hotel Reykjavik Saga
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik
The price is Rp9.711.917 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp9.711.917
Rp11.917.292 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
The Reykjavik EDITION
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Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

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

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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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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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Tún

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

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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.

Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide