Title: Hlíðar Travel Guide: Best of Hlíðar, Reykjavik Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hlíðar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hliar-Reykjavik-Hotels.0-n553248635976384395-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Reykjavik](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Reykjavik.d6054688.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Reykjavik](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Reykjavik.d6054688.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hlíðar Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hliar.d553248635976384395.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hlíðar Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hliar.d553248635976384395.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hlíðar Travel Guide ## Reykjavik ![Row of traditional white painted houses in northern part of downtown, with sun highlights and wooded ornament details in exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384395/ad087ae4-c2f2-4732-93a5-f20e3193245e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Row of traditional white painted houses in northern part of downtown, with sun highlights and wooded ornament details in exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384395/ad087ae4-c2f2-4732-93a5-f20e3193245e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Black sand beach in Iceland ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054688/eea03258-317b-46b2-b269-9028c0840400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Icelandic artist Borko plays in the lobby/bar of Kex Hostel during the 2013 Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. While there is an incredible amount of music happening here (and everywhere else in Reykjavík) during the festival, Kex has free live music throughout the year.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054688/db7688a6-5cc4-47e8-a807-3ea6cd68240c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hlíðar Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Reykjavik travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik.dx6054688) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Reykjavik Harbour showing outdoor art, a sunset and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062509/1bee85e8-5347-44b0-8f09-c3c141d882df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reykjavik Harbour Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Harbour-Vesturbr.d6062509.Attraction) ![Reykjavik showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6355675/8e5f3d21-4a19-41c8-9cfc-4a9bef5b1279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laugavegur-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6355675.Attraction) ![Harpa featuring a bay or harbour, modern architecture and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6250435/1e1bc46b-b77b-4fe6-966f-0ea59852ffc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harpa-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6250435.Attraction) ![university building at Reykjavik harbor, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062461/e99908cc-479c-4c9a-9977-ecefec710620.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Iceland Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Iceland-Reykjavik.d6062461.Attraction) ![Hallgrimskirkja showing general coastal views, a church or cathedral and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062455/fee3baf5-714e-4d4b-884a-fb41bc359fc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hallgrimskirkja-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6062455.Attraction) ![Reykjavik City Hall featuring interior views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062473/9e1abf3f-dcf0-42b6-8cf3-753433237c0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-City-Hall-Downtown-Reykjavik.d6062473.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46120657/ed8fa290-7abb-441c-8062-674b45f1378b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade £39 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lava-show-reykjavik-admission-ticket-optional-premium-upgrade.a46120657.activity-details) ![Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4117428/268f0d57-b597-4b74-bf1e-4e93869c7749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer £130 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sky-lagoon-admission-including-transfer.a4117428.activity-details) ![Whale Watching ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1082357/14a3c5b8-28eb-4a2d-b45e-a62f85445499.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik £73 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-watching-tour-with-professional-guide-from-reykjavik.a1082357.activity-details) ![Small Group Northern Lights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/522186/1e52a727-9c28-4f12-8336-94ff8da0c87c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group Northern Lights Tour £75 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-northern-lights-tour.a522186.activity-details) ![eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752190/fc84a51b-1ace-40e3-89ec-f3c579050fff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Europe Package £4 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-europe-package.a46752190.activity-details) ![Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/503678/e5cd41f4-0e9d-45be-babd-7b8f685bc034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik £212 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/katla-ice-cave-south-coast-day-tour-from-reykjavik.a503678.activity-details) [See all activities in Reykjavik](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Reykjavik.d6054688.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Hlíðar ![Bus Hostel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7430000/7421100/7421037/fdc7b0a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bus Hostel Reykjavik Skogarhlid 10 Reykjavik £71 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (315 reviews) Clean rooms, kind and helpful staff, good amenities. Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=7421037&PinnedHotelID=7421037&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384395) ![Center Hotels Plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1379300/1379245/e01fc18c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Center Hotels Plaza Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik £132 9 Mar - 10 Mar 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! (1,440 reviews) Room was spotless and well maintained. Hotel was excellently situated centrally for all restaurants, pubs and shops. Breakfast was excellent. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=1379245&PinnedHotelID=1379245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384395) ![Grandi by Center Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45670000/45668900/45668818/b1a57485_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grandi by Center Hotels Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik £151 9 Mar - 10 Mar 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,433 reviews) We had a great stay! Our room was spacious and just what we needed as a family of 4 when coming back each evening after travelling Reykjavík and surrounding areas. Staff were always friendly and helpful. We had a really great stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=45668818&PinnedHotelID=45668818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384395) ![The Reykjavik EDITION](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71620000/71618300/71618236/00208474_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Reykjavik EDITION AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £333 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews) The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly. Great hospitality Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=71618236&PinnedHotelID=71618236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384395) ![Center Hotels Laugavegur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36420000/36412700/36412694/bc969a26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Center Hotels Laugavegur 95-99 Laugavegur Reykjavik £164 9 Mar - 10 Mar 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! (1,362 reviews) Staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bathroom was really nicely done. Breakfast had some great options and made staying there really good value. Location was excellent, a lot of shops, restaurants and cafes nearby. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=36412694&PinnedHotelID=36412694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384395) ![Alda Hotel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8120100/8120033/940267ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alda Hotel Reykjavik Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik £183 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,184 reviews) The room was lovely and clean, the staff were so friendly and helpful and the overall facilities were great. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=8120033&PinnedHotelID=8120033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384395) [See all 1,324 properties in Hlíðar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976384395) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Hlíðar hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384395&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07)[6 Feb - 7 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384395&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384395&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384395&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384395&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384395&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Hlíðar ![Laugavegur featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6355675/0365a53e-9f1e-42fc-bc74-69af1ed70a17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Holt If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Holt.dx553248635976385725) ![Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976395472/1ec3c378-c7b1-4933-ab85-920d0cec9dcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Norðurmýri While Norðurmýri may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Norurmyri.dx553248635976395472) ![Reykjavik's oldest hydro power plant by Ellidaa river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635978347934/eca6c483-1150-4782-bf29-6560d3bd7770.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Háaleiti 4/5(73 area reviews) When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Haaleiti.dx553248635978347934) ![We spent our last day in Iceland walking around downtown Reykjavik. 11/22/18](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054688/01dcdbbc-72ef-46e4-88ec-e0af1b986d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tún If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Tun.dx864986671083708416) ![Discovering waterfalls on hikes ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054688/a9944628-3c45-40b6-9e75-989e831271a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Teigar While Teigar isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Teigar.dx553248635976398411) ![Rainbow painted street in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007733/95ddb625-95ac-47cc-9e1e-fc63cdf5fb62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Reykjavik 5/5(281 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing. 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