Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

Reykjavik

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A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by a vibrant flower garden with red poppies and daisies.
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Reykjavik City Hall

8.6/10 (3,612 reviews)
The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.
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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
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

£77
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
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
A snowmobile ride across Iceland

Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience

£238
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience
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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 £286 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£286
30 Aug - 31 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! (1,398 reviews)
"Amazing location. Noisy but also on the main plaza where people watching is primo. Lots of restaurants and museums close too"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is £125 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£125
3 Aug - 4 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! (560 reviews)
"Good location, great for solo YOUNG traveller, getting up and down in that low bed was tough for an old timer"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is £242 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£242
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (3,366 reviews)
"Was more of a small room than an apartment. Checking in was easy via the phone. No laundry facilities and it said there was breakfast available and I never saw it anywhere. Parking was difficult"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Center Hotels Laugavegur

Center Hotels Laugavegur

4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur Reykjavik
The price is £275 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£275
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,354 reviews)
"Wonderful location. Very accommodating"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Center Hotels Laugavegur
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik
The price is £259 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£259
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,349 reviews)
"A wonderful hotel - would highly recommend. We stayed in King Deluxe Suite and found it spacious and comfortable. Slept very well with comfy beds, nice linens and blackout curtains. Our section of the hotel was a bit warm sometimes but opening the window helped and the front desk offered a fan. Reception ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Hotel Von

Hotel Von

3.5 out of 5
Laugavegur 55 Reykjavik
The price is £209 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£209
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location! Almost everything you want to see in Reykjavik is within walking distance including restaurants, bakeries and shops. The staff was friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay there again when in Reykjavik."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hotel Von
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Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

Find the best Downtown Reykjavik areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Reykjavik
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Háaleiti

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

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Hlíðar

Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

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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 Laugardalsholl or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.

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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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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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