Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

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Rainbow painted street in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland
Flowers on Austurvöllur square just outside the Althingi building, one of the oldest surviving parliaments in the world, downtown Reykjavík, Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
#perspectives This is the view on TOP of the church at the center of Rejkjavik. You can notice the colourful roofs and the church ground floor pattern where Leifur Ericsson’s statue is situated
Largest church in Iceland and one of Reykjavík's best known landmarks. It's construction took over 40 years. The white interior is impressive. Don't miss the view from the observation deck on top of the tower.

Our pick of the best Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals

The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik
The price is NZ$852 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
NZ$852
23 Apr - 24 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (607 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Reykjavik EDITION
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$159 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$159
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 Harpa are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
The shared area was lovely. The fridge was a little full, but apart from that, everything else was great. The hot tub is a must! The reception team were also very kind and helpful.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

3.5 out of 5
Laugavegi 16 Reykjavik
The price is NZ$284 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
NZ$284
15 Apr - 16 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Location was great, room was clean

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Center Hotels Skjaldbreið
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is NZ$284 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
NZ$284
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,444 reviews)
Decent hotel in a convenient location. I was surprised at the poor insulation - window and electrical outlets allowed significant flow of cold air through them.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
Hotel Fron

Hotel Fron

3 out of 5
Laugavegur 22A Reykjavik
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great location, almost no parking available.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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Hotel Fron
Center Hotels Laugavegur

Center Hotels Laugavegur

4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur Reykjavik
The price is NZ$326 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$326
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,378 reviews)
Yes the hotel had a restaurant with a bar on site. Tjos location you have breakfast can be added to your syay for a fee well worth it. The front desk.staff was helpful. The young lady that served us in the restaurant was such a pl3. I wish I could recall her name. This location was easily accessible ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Center Hotels Laugavegur
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Reykjavik

Reykjavik

Norðurmýri

While Norðurmýri may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja.

Norðurmýri
We spent our last day in Iceland walking around downtown Reykjavik. 11/22/18

Tún

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

Tún
Laugavegur featuring street scenes

Holt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur.

Holt
Reykjavik Harbour featuring general coastal views, a sunset and a bay or harbour

Vesturbær

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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.

Vesturbær
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Grandar

Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Landakotskirkja are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Grandar
Row of traditional white painted houses in northern part of downtown, with sun highlights and wooded ornament details in exterior

Hlíðar

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar

Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide

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