Árbær Travel Guide
Reykjavik





Popular places to visit

Árbær Open Air Museum
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.

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.

University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik

Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Top hotels in Árbær

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
It were great
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Amazing host. Great common area and would definitely recommend it to someone who is also solo traveling.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
No parking
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Fosshotel Reykjavik
Great location.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

The Reykjavik EDITION
The hotel was pristine and the location is convenient to downtown Reykjavik and bus stops. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Fosshotel Barón
Good location, clean room, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Árbær

Grafarholt
Grafarholt might not have many top sights, but Arbaejarlaug and Árbær Open Air Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bakkar
While Bakkar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug.

Breidholt
While there might not be top attractions in Breidholt, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug.

Hús
While Hús isn't home to many top sights, Korpa Golf Course and Árbær Open Air Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Grafarvogur
While Grafarvogur may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Korpa Golf Course and Árbær Open Air Museum.

Heimar
While Heimar isn't home to many top sights, Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Grasagardur Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Árbær Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- 5 Star Hotels in Reykjavik
- Breidholt Hotels
- Capital Region Hotels
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Downtown Reykjavik
- Downtown Reykjavik Hotels
- Garðabær Hotels
- Grafarvogur Hotels
- Gufunes Hotels
- Háaleiti Hotels
- Hotels near Hallgrimskirkja
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Hlíðar
- Hlíðar Hotels
- Holt Hotels
- Cabin Rentals in Kópavogur
- Kópavogur Hotels
- Lagafell Hotels
- Hotels near Lagafellslaug
- Hotels near Laugardalsholl
- Hotels near Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Laugardalur
- Laugardalur Hotels
- Hotels near Laugavegur
- Mosfellsbær Hotels
- Hotels near Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
- Norðurmýri Hotels
- Hotels near Oskjuhlid Hill
- Hotels near Reykjavik Domestic
- Reykjavik Hotels
- Hotels near Reykjavik University
- Hotels near Sky Lagoon
- Hotels near Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool
- Teigar Hotels
- Flights to Kópavogur
- Flights to Mosfellsbær
- Flights to Reykjavik Domestic
- Flights to Reykjavik
- Flights to Capital Region
- Flights from Reykjavik Domestic
- Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Reykjavik (RKV)
- Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Reykjavik (RKV)
- Flights from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV)
- Flights from London (LGW) to Reykjavik (RKV)
- Flights from London (LHR) to Reykjavik (RKV)
- Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Reykjavik (RKV)
- Flights from Panama City (PTY) to Reykjavik (RKV)
- Flights from Stykkisholmur (SYK) to Reykjavik (RKV)
- Visit Alftanes
- Arnarholl Statue
- Visit Brautarholt
- Capital Region Holidays
- Visit Grundarhverfi
- Visit Hafnarfjordur
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Harpa
- Þjóðmenningarhúsið
- Visit Kjalarnes
- Kjarvalsstadir
- Kopavogur Church
- Kópavogur Holidays
- Visit Kópavogur
- Laugardalsholl
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Laugavegur
- Visit Mosfellsbær
- Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
- Oskjuhlid Hill
- Perlan
- Visit Breidholt
- Reykjavik City Museums
- Visit Downtown Reykjavik
- Reykjavik Free Church
- Visit Grafarholt
- Visit Grafarvogur
- Visit Grandar
- Visit Háaleiti
- Visit Heimar
- Visit Laugardalur
- Visit Teigar
- Visit Vesturbær
- Reykjavik Holidays
- Visit Reykjavik
- Sky Lagoon
- Sun Voyager
- Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool
- Varmarlaug Swimming Pool
