Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

Reykjavik

reykjavik, Iceland
Rainbow painted street in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland
Flowers on Austurvöllur square just outside the Althingi building, one of the oldest surviving parliaments in the world, downtown Reykjavík, Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
Downtown Reykjavik

Stay near popular Downtown Reykjavik attractions

Laugavegur

4.7/5 (6,657 reviews)
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.
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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 £196 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
£196
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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! (1,446 reviews)
"Outstanding location, clean, well maintained. Parking was a challenge, but we used an indoor, very convenient parking garage right in back of the hotel. Would definitely recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is £101 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
£101
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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! (486 reviews)
"Convenience location and the staff is really helpful."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Center Hotels Laugavegur

Center Hotels Laugavegur

4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur Reykjavik
The price is £201 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£201
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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. ...
Center Hotels Laugavegur
Hotel Von

Hotel Von

3.5 out of 5
Laugavegur 55 Reykjavik
The price is £156 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£156
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (1,011 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is convenient to stores and bus stop 9 and 11. for the price we paid ($350 a night). There was nothing offered with it. No fridge in the room, no water. I asked the front desk for a glass if ice as there are no ice machines and I was told the kitchen was too busy The black ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Hotel Von
Exeter Hotel

Exeter Hotel

4 out of 5
Tryggvagata 12 Reykjavik
The price is £307 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£307
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"The room was fairly small but the location was excellent and we enjoyed the onsite cafe and bar."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Exeter Hotel
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is £211 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
£211
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
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! (3,313 reviews)
"It was an excellent place for a family of four with children. The room was spacious, clean, and had a delicious breakfast with fresh bread every morning. It was centrally located and had easy parking."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 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. Learn more about Downtown Reykjavik
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Reykjavik's oldest hydro power plant by Ellidaa river

Háaleiti

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

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 Grasagardur Botanical Garden or Laugardalsholl.

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.

Tún

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

Row of traditional white painted houses in northern part of downtown, with sun highlights and wooded ornament details in exterior

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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