Best hotels and hostels in Reykjavík

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 glowing gold. The pick of the lot are the Royal Suites in...

Firmly a part of Reykjavík's luxury-accommodation wave, the suites at this superbly located historic hotel range from 'Junior' and 'Executive' to 'Valkyrie'. Espresso machines adorn the kitchenettes and all the...

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 local calls and data are free). The vast King suite is...

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 conserve space make the small rooms winners. The attic bedrooms...

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 and was designed by Guðjón Samúelsson. It offers slick...

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 a 1900s department store has created welcoming bedrooms...

Perched high above the action on bustling Bankastræti, this modern hostel attracts a decidedly young crowd, including locals who come for its trendy bar and cafe terrace. This sociable spot comes with neat dorms...

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 apartments have cosy bedrooms and sitting rooms, kitchens and...

Four thoroughly modern apartments with neat antique touches make a superb home away from home on this central, peaceful street. Ranged over a tall townhouse, the apartments sleep two to four people – the one in...

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 friendly service, a guest kitchen and excellent rooms. Discount...

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, drawings and sculptures (it boasts the largest private art...

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 six or 10 beds, while three wet-room showers have heated...

Seven refined suites in two restored historical houses expand the nearby Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina offerings into the luxury accommodation market. Concierge service, access to the facilities at the other...

Spacious, easygoing Scandinavian chic makes this Hilton an effortless stay: amenities include 24-hour room service, gym, spa, bar and gourmet restaurant Vox. Light-filled rooms in subtle shades of cream and mocha...

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 are split-level, some have bathtubs or balconies, while...

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 21st-century luxury: in-room espresso machines, bluetooth...

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 the swimming pool, and is served by the Flybus and many tour...

Modern, self-contained apartments are satisfyingly central and commendably quiet. More personal than a hotel, they still come with room service: fresh towels appear daily and washing up seems to magically look...

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 and large windows let in lovely Nordic light. Rooms are a...

These 17 fully kitted-out apartments fill several black towers just back from the waterfront. The reception can organise cleaning service, laundry and child care, while the spacious, cleanly decorated suites come...