Grandar Travel Guide
Reykjavik
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.
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.
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 lively bars and great live music in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Guided Lava Caving Small Group Tour From Reykjavik
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Grandar
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
"Really enjoyed my whole stay in Iceland, hotel great location staff were wonderful ."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
"Super comfortable. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Fosshotel Reykjavik
"Great, friendly staff, nice clean, well appointed room, excellent breakfast"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
"It is in a great location with many places to eat within a 5 minute walk. The coffee shop attached to the hotel is really good too. When you check in you're given the option of daily, every other day and no cleaning of the room which is really nice. The room I had was clean, spacious and the bed ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Exeter Hotel
"Great location in Reykjavik. Everything important or interesting (except perhaps Perlan) within convenient walking distance. Great breakfast and bar. Restaurant is streetfood oriented so you may want to walk a few hundred meters for a proper dinner. On the expensive side but then what is not in ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Reykjavik EDITION
"Beautiful property and an excellent restaurant, but the overall hotel experience was deeply disappointing. The staff came across as rude, unhelpful, and overly robotic rather than genuinely hospitable. For a hotel marketed as five-star luxury, the amenities and service felt surprisingly underwhelming. ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grandar
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.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Theatre of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
