Must-see hotels in Reykjavík

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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 –…

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