Must-see hotels in Greater Reykjavík

  • Hótel Borg

    Reykjavík

    This historic hotel dates from 1930 and is now tricked out with super-smart beige, black and cream decor, parquet floors, leather headboards and flat…

  • Hótel Frón

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    This hotel is excellently located overlooking Laugavegur (although this also means rooms at the front can be noisy at weekends). The newer wing has good…

  • Three Sisters

    Reykjavík

    A warmly welcoming owner who goes the extra mile to meet guests' needs helps lift Three Sisters above the crowd. The seven studio apartments in the corner…

  • OK Studios

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    A creative vibe pervades rooms kitted out in individual style and featuring cool mismatched furniture with La Giaconda art. Despite the upcycled air it's…

  • 101 Hotel

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The 101 aims to tickle the senses – with yielding downy beds, a stark black-and-white colour scheme, Bang & Olufsen sound systems and glass-walled showers…

  • Baldursbrá Guesthouse

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Decent-sized comfy rooms with washbasins characterise this little guesthouse on a quiet street near Tjörnin. You'll also find a sitting room and garden…

  • Room With A View

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The location is superbly central, the design is pure luxe-Scandinavian and the trappings are tempting: kitchenettes, CD players, high-end toiletries and a…

  • Canopy by Hilton

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The elaborately comfortable rooms here are styled in tones echoing ocean, volcanic rock and ice and some have sea or mountain views. You also get loaner…

  • Opal Apartments

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Despite a work-a-day location beside a busy road, the eight cheerful apartments on the Hlemmur Sq end of Laugavegur are immaculate and fully equipped with…

  • Lava Hostel & Campsite

    Greater Reykjavík

    Overlooking the otherworldly sculptures of the Víðistaðatún park, this basic hostel in a glass and concrete building has stylish decking and good…

  • Snorri's Guesthouse

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The impeccably maintained rooms in this pebble-dashed building are decked out in muted shades. The more expensive ‘family’ rooms (from 30,100kr) and…

  • CenterHótel Plaza

    Reykjavík

    One of the blander members of the CenterHótel chain, with business-oriented rooms but great views from the higher levels. It's in an enviably central spot.

  • Skuggi Hotel

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    King-sized beds, sleek furnishings, satellite TV and an excellent location just off Laugavegur make this a good bet. Plus there's free parking.

  • Útivist

    Reykjavík

    This is the central office for Útivist, which maintains back-country huts for hikers and runs hiking trips.

  • Ferðafélag Íslands

    Reykjavík

    Iceland Touring Association operates huts throughout Iceland's back country.

  • Álfhóll Guesthouse

    Reykjavík

    This tidy guesthouse, with a name that translates to Elf House, has clean, basic rooms with washbasins and colourful bedspreads. There's also a shared…

  • City Center Hotel

    Reykjavík

    You get pretty straightforward stuff at this central option: it's modern, easy on the eyes and there are minif-ridges in the rooms. The 5th-floor rooms…

  • Icelandair Hotel Natura

    Reykjavík

    A bit out of the way, Natura is best for those using the domestic airport. It's a large hotel with modern rooms, local art, a spa and Sóley organic bath…

  • Centerhotel Klöpp

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Scandi detailing borders on spartan at this central sleeping option. The facade’s rather worn, but rooms are a bit more fresh-faced; some sport water…

  • 4th Floor Hotel

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    At the Hlemmur Sq end of Laugavegur, this centrally located property offers accommodation ranging from tiny economy singles with shared bathrooms to…

  • Reykjavík Hostel Village

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    On the down side squeaky beds and scarcity of communal rooms and kitchen equipment; on the up side a reasonable location and cheap digs.