Must-see hotels in 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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.

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

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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