Grafarvogur Travel Guide
Reykjavik
Visit Grafarvogur
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.
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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Grafarvogur
ECOLOGICAL SEASIDE APARTMENT
The host cancelled last minute. I sent a message via VRBO app 14 hours before just to touch base with him. He didn’t respond. When I called him to let him know we would be getting in late, he told me the house is not functional. He was apologetic. But left us high and dry. We searched all the hotels ...
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
A fantastic hotel. The rooms we very clean. We had a great view from our room, looking out over the waterfront, with snow covered hills in the background. However, I believe that some rooms looked inwards over the hotel lobby. The hotel is spotleiclean and the huge hotel lobby has many features. ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
This was the cleanest, and coolest, hotel experience I've ever had. Very Hostel like, however the staff there was open to chatting and giving you tips on where to head in the city!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Location is very good for bus tour pickup and dropoff. Hotel is by Bus Stop 12. Restaurants and points of interest are within 3 km radius. Staff were very helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
Lovely hotel well placed for everything in and near Reykjavik. Breakfast was very well presented and was delicious and the hotel has a very cool relaxed welcoming feel.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Exeter Hotel
Clean room!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grafarvogur
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.
Grafarholt
Grafarholt might not have many top sights, but Arbaejarlaug and Árbær Open Air Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Árbær
While visiting Árbær, you might make a stop by sights like Reykjavik City Museums and Arbaejarlaug.
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 Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or Laugavegur.
Heimar
While Heimar isn't home to many top sights, Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Grasagardur Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Grafarvogur Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- 5 Star Hotels in Reykjavik
- Hotels near Alafoss Waterfall
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Árbær
- Árbær Hotels
- Breidholt Hotels
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Downtown Reykjavik
- Downtown Reykjavik 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
- Apartments in Reykjavik
- Cabin Rentals in Reykjavik
- Hotels near Reykjavik Domestic
- Accor Hotels in Reykjavik
- Boutique Hotels in Reykjavik
- Cheap Hotels in Reykjavik
- Family-Friendly Hotels in Reykjavik
- Hotels with Hot Tubs in Reykjavik
- Reykjavik Hotels
- Hotels near Reykjavik University
- Hotels near Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool
- Teigar Hotels
- Flights to Kópavogur
- Flights to Mosfellsbær
- Flights to Reykjavik Domestic
- Flights to Reykjavik
- 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
- 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 Árbær
- Visit Breidholt
- Reykjavik City Museums
- Visit Downtown Reykjavik
- Reykjavik Free Church
- Visit Grafarholt
- Visit Grandar
- Visit Háaleiti
- Visit Heimar
- Visit Laugardalur
- Visit Teigar
- Visit Vesturbær
- Reykjavik Holidays
- Visit Reykjavik
- Sun Voyager
- Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool
- Varmarlaug Swimming Pool
