Must see hotels in Reykjavík

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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…

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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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,…

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

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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…

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

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…

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

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

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…

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