Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

Reykjavik

A cityscape with a prominent church, a body of water, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A city street with a rainbow-colored pedestrian path, buildings, and a cloudy sky.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by a vibrant flower garden with red poppies and daisies.
A town with colorful houses, a church, and a mountain in the background.
An aerial view of a colorful town with a central plaza, a statue, and a waterfront in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Reykjavik attractions

A church with a tall spire and a statue in front.

Hallgrimskirkja

9.2/10 (7,612 reviews)
With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.
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Things to do

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Rp3.232.385
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Rp4.525.339
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid! Small Group Adventure

Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid! Small Group Adventure

Rp2.363.682
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid! Small Group Adventure
Iceland Self-Guided Driving Tour

Golden Circle Iceland: Ultimate Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Rp898.120
per traveller
Golden Circle Iceland: Ultimate Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík

Rp2.343.479
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Northern Lights Midnight Adventure Small-Group from Reykjavík
Small Group Northern Lights Tour

Small Group Northern Lights Tour

Rp2.040.443
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik
The price is Rp2.785.517 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp2.785.517
Rp3.209.042 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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. ...
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is Rp1.765.676 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.765.676
Rp2.077.162 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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
KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

2 out of 5
28 Skúlagata Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is Rp1.792.779 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp1.792.779
Rp2.107.005 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (983 reviews)
"Nice place with very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik
The price is Rp6.647.318 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
Rp6.647.318
Rp8.520.427 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (702 reviews)
"Lovely staff, wonderful breakfast, nice hotel and great location. I thought they had a spa, but their spa was actually a lounge … no sauna or soaking….. otherwise perfect."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

The Reykjavik EDITION
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is Rp3.786.562 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp3.786.562
Rp4.320.202 total
19 Oct - 20 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! (1,387 reviews)
"Excellent location and very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is Rp3.499.866 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp3.499.866
Rp4.001.871 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,485 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff. The only issue was the lack of street parking in the evenings (the hotel doesn’t have dedicated parking). It’s in downtown with a lot of shops, which makes it convenient for shopping but tricky to find parking."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

Find the best Downtown Reykjavik areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sculpture of intertwined forks by the water at sunset.

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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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 sculpture of abstract tree-like forms with a sunset in the background.

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.

A white house with a stone roof, a flagpole, and a grassy lawn.

Tún

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

A cityscape with a prominent church, a large mountain in the background, and a body of water.

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