Must-see hotels in Reykjavík

  • Berjaya Reykjavik Marina Hotel

    Reykjavík

    Captivating art, cool nautical-chic decor and up-to-the-second mod cons ensure this harbourside design hotel is a gorgeous retreat. Clever ways to…

  • Reykjavík Residence

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Plush city-centre living feels just right in this array of apartments set in six historic mansions. Linens are crisp, service attentive and the light a…

  • Kvosin Downtown

    Reykjavík

    Firmly a part of Reykjavík's luxury-accommodation wave, the suites at this superbly located historic hotel range from 'Junior' and 'Executive' to …

  • Alda Hotel

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    A wealth of boutique touches lift sleek Alda well above the crowd: knitted lamp covers, a sauna and hot tub, and the free cell phones given to guests (all…

  • Apotek

    Reykjavík

    Apotek is set in one of the city's most iconic buildings – a well-renovated, former pharmacy smack in the centre of Old Reykjavík, which dates from 1917…

  • Consulate Hotel Reykjavík

    Reykjavík

    Hilton's new Curio hotel is a plush place where the service is impeccable and conversations are held in quiet tones. A supremely sympathetic conversion of…

  • Loft Hostel

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Perched high above the action on bustling Bankastræti, this modern hostel attracts a decidedly young crowd, including locals who come for its trendy bar…

  • Forsæla Apartmenthouse

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    A 100-year-old wood-and-tin house is the star of the show here. It sleeps four to eight people and comes with old beams and tasteful mod cons. Smaller…

  • Nest Apartments

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Four thoroughly modern apartments with neat antique touches make a superb home away from home on this central, peaceful street. Ranged over a tall…

  • Reykjavík Downtown Hostel

    Reykjavík

    The reviews are so good for this squeaky clean, charming and well-run hostel that it regularly lures large groups and the nonbackpacker set. Enjoy…

  • Hótel Holt

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Expect a totally cool blast to the luxurious past. Built in the 1960s as one of Reykjavík's first hotels, Holt is decked out with original paintings,…

  • KEX Hostel

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    An unofficial headquarters of backpackerdom and popular local gathering place, KEX is a megahostel with heaps of sociability and style (think retro…

  • REY Apartments

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    For those preferring private digs over hotel stays, REY is a smart choice thanks to its cache of modern, two- to eight-person apartments scattered across…

  • Grettir Apartments

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Sleeping here is like sleeping in a magazine for Scandinavian home design. The thoroughly modern studios and apartments boast fine furnishings and sleek…

  • 101 Hostel

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The fabulously friendly family that runs this compact hostel is supremely proud of the heritage features dating back to the 1840s. Homey dorms have either…

  • Reykjavík Marina Residence

    Reykjavík

    Seven refined suites in two restored historical houses expand the nearby Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina offerings into the luxury accommodation market…

  • Hilton Reykjavík Nordica

    Reykjavík

    Spacious, easygoing Scandinavian chic makes this Hilton an effortless stay: amenities include 24-hour room service, gym, spa, bar and gourmet restaurant…

  • Hótel Óðinsvé

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    There's a welcome sense of individuality and personality at Oðinsvé – in its 50 sunny rooms classic furnishings meet wooden floors and original art. Some…

  • Sandhotel

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    When the folks behind one of Iceland's best bakeries open a hotel, you know it's going to be great. At Sandhotel art deco echoes meet Nordic design and…

  • Reykjavík City Hostel

    Reykjavík

    Reykjavík’s original hostel is a large, ecofriendly complex with a fun backpacker vibe. Two kilometres east of the city centre in Laugardalur, it abuts…

  • Castle House Apartments

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Modern, self-contained apartments are satisfyingly central and commendably quiet. More personal than a hotel, they still come with room service: fresh…

  • CenterHótel Arnarhvoll

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    A glossy hotel on the waterfront, 100-room Arnarhvoll offers unimpeded views of the bay and Mt Esja. Cool, Scandinavian-designed rooms with clean lines…

  • Black Pearl

    Reykjavík

    These 17 fully kitted-out apartments fill several black towers just back from the waterfront. The reception can organise cleaning service, laundry and…

  • Fosshotel Reykjavík

    Reykjavík

    This 320-room behemoth is one of the new breed of high-rise hotels, especially centred around the Tün neighbourhood east of the city centre. Modern rooms…

  • Embassy Apartments

    Reykjavík

    Bright, modern furnishings, smart kitchens and a quiet setting make these one- to three-bedroom suites an appealing deal. Some have tiny balconies. It's…

  • Tower Suites

    Reykjavík

    It doesn't get much more exclusive than this – the 20th floor of a waterfront skyscraper accessed by private lift and frequented (apparently) by Hollywood…

  • Hótel Leifur Eiríksson

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Glorying in one of the best locations in Reykjavík, Hótel Leifur Eiríksson is set at the end of arty Skólavörðustígur just in front of Hallgrímskirkja –…

  • Reykjavík Campsite

    Reykjavík

    Reykjavík's only campground is vast, with space for 650 people in three fields. Extensive, modern facilities include free showers, bike hire (five hours…

  • Guesthouse Butterfly

    Reykjavík

    On a quiet, central residential street, you can't miss Butterfly's flamboyant mural. Neat, brightly furnished rooms, a guest kitchen and friendly…

  • CenterHótel Þingholt

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Full of character, Þingholt was designed by architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, who used natural materials to create one of Reykjavík’s more distinctive hotels…

  • Sunna Guesthouse

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    All the various room and apartment configurations here are simple and sunny with honey-coloured parquet floors. Several have good Hallgrímskirkja views…

  • Galtafell Guesthouse

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The four one-bedroom apartments in this converted historic mansion have fully equipped kitchens, cosy seating areas and the use of a lovely garden. The…

  • Loki 101

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The location couldn't be better, in a quiet street to one side of Skolavörðustígur and with Hallgrímskirkja just steps away. Inside find simple rooms with…

  • Luna Hotel Apartments

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    A strong entry on Reykjavík's luxury-apartment scene, Luna maintains 15 excellent apartments in the streets near Skólavörðustígur. Locations are…

  • Oddsson Hostel

    Reykjavík

    You can't miss this large, quirky hostel near the Old Harbour with its brightly coloured facade. There are dorm rooms, tiny private pod-like doubles and…

  • Hlemmur Square

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Rooms can be noisy and the quality is a little patchy, but friendly staff, a great location and an upbeat vibe more than compensate. Also a plus are the…

  • Eyja Guldsmeden

    Reykjavík

    If Reykjavík's check-yourself-in apartments aren't your thing, try Eyja Guldsmeden, where attentive service, excellent breakfasts and four-poster beds sit…

  • Óðinn

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Simple white rooms, stripped floors, large TVs and bright, fun artwork define these four swish apartments in a quiet but still central street. All come…

  • Radisson Blu 1919

    Reykjavík

    Although part of a large chain, a strong sense of style lingers here, thanks in part to the hotel's 1919 facade. Inside heritage meets modern styling –…

  • Hótel Reykjavík Centrum

    Reykjavík

    Mezzanines and a glass roof unite two historic central buildings, giving this hotel a spry, light feel. Its 89 neatly proportioned rooms, suites and…