Árbær Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A row of white houses with green roofs and stone walls.
A rural pathway leading to traditional buildings with green roofs and a stone wall.
A black house with a sloped roof and a chimney, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.
A traditional turf-roofed house with a stone wall and a grassy path leading to it.
A two-story building with red-framed windows and a balcony.

Stay near popular Árbær attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

8.0/10 (16 reviews)
Step back in time and explore 19th-century Icelandic life in this open-air museum with its collection of 20 historical buildings and a small farm.
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Activities

Full-Day Golden Circle Tour

Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide

NZ$160
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

NZ$316
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

NZ$180
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

NZ$443
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink

Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink

NZ$57
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink
Small Group Northern Lights Tour

Small Group Northern Lights Tour

NZ$200
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
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Our pick of the best Árbær Hotel Deals

Alva Hotel Brautarholt

Alva Hotel Brautarholt

3 out of 5
Brautarholt 22-24 Reykjavik
The price is NZ$184 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$184
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Alva Hotel Brautarholt
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is NZ$166 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$166
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
CityHub Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik
The price is NZ$308 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$308
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

4 out of 5
Mýrargata 2 Reykjavik
The price is NZ$190 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$190
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Who would have thought you could do that in an old marine paint factory. Absolutely tremendous in a quirky kind of way."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Grandi by Center Hotels

Grandi by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik
The price is NZ$328 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$328
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,669 reviews)
"Clean room and location to the harbour."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

2 out of 5
28 Skúlagata Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is NZ$208 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$208
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We stayed in the hotel portion, and I would love to see more hotels offer this option. Privacy, but with the relaxed vibe and offerings of a hostel. If we return again, we will stay here no doubt! Location great! Staff kind. Cool vibes!"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik
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Our guide on where to stay in Árbær

Find the best Árbær areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Árbær
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Downtown Reykjavik

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Pond are top sights worth seeing.

A sculpture of intertwined forks by the water at sunset.

Vesturbær

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Vesturbær. A stop by Reykjavik Harbour or Landakotskirkja might round out your trip.

A river flowing through a town with buildings and greenery.

Háaleiti

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A sculpture of abstract tree-like forms with a sunset in the background.

Laugardalur

Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or Laugavegur.

A white house with a stone roof, a flagpole, and a grassy lawn.

Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

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