Árbær Travel Guide

Reykjavik

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a central street, and a view of the sea and distant mountains.
A river flowing through a grassy landscape with a cloudy sky.
A vintage car in a workshop with tools and equipment on the walls.
A grassy mound with a house in the background.
A room with a piano, a table with a vase of flowers, and a green armchair.

Stay near popular Árbær attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

8.0/10 (16 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Full-Day Golden Circle Tour

Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide

£67
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

£138
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

£193
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

£40
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
whale viewing from boat

Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

£66
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
Northern lights with a water fall in Reykjavík

Northern Lights Hunt Tour

£62
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Northern Lights Hunt Tour
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Top hotels in Árbær

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28 Reykjavik
The price is £263 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£263
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Great. We very much enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Grandi by Center Hotels

Grandi by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik
The price is £324 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£324
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,636 reviews)
"Staff was great and restaurant was serving good food except breakfast. There were never enough boiled eggs, refilling dishes was so slow even porridge was finished and they didn’t refill. We all were rushing through in the morning to get to our tour buses but everyday it was a hassle. Either you ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is £114 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£114
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (538 reviews)
"Julia as the hub host was amazing. Great hot tub and central location."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Miðgarður by Center Hotels

Miðgarður by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 120 Reykjavik
The price is £207 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£207
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,124 reviews)
"The location was good. Staff were friendly and helpful, the room was a little small but we only stayed one night. It was clean. And it was closed to the harbor where we were embarking in a cruise ship. All good."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Miðgarður by Center Hotels
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is £282 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£282
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (1,418 reviews)
"Breakfast was good"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg Reykjavik
The price is £271 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£271
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Good experience overall, decent location, larger clean rooms and bathrooms, good breakfast, very busy hotel. Only negative is the lack of on-site parking requiring paid street parking. Walkable access to Reykjavik shops and restaurants. I would stay there again and recommend."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Fosshotel Reykjavik
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Where to stay in Árbær

Find the best Árbær areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Árbær
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A town with colorful houses, a church, and a mountain in the background.

Downtown Reykjavik

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Pond are top sights worth seeing.

A river flowing through a town with buildings and greenery.

Háaleiti

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugardalsholl and Kringlan Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A street with a pink bicycle, a yellow bench, and various storefronts.

Tún

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

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 Laugardalsholl or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.

A marina with various boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a cityscape with buildings.

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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