Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Reykjavik
Stay near popular Downtown Reykjavik attractions
Activities
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
NZ$91
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
NZ$153
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
NZ$314
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
NZ$174
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
NZ$443
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking
NZ$90
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals
Center Hotels Plaza
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is NZ$481 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$481
29 June - 30 June
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! (1,445 reviews)
"This was our second time staying at Center Hotel Plaza and we are still so happy with it. Always clean, staff is friendly, perfect location for shopping, dining and exploring. The beds are comfy, blackout curtains do their job. We will happily stay again!"
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$213 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$213
30 June - 1 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (507 reviews)
"Cityhub is perfectly located, close to all the tourist sites in Reykjavik and convenient bus stops. The entire place felt very modern and clean, loved the comfy beds in the pods (more spacious than they look in photos!), and the shared washrooms were clean and had enough stalls (toilets and showers) ..."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Center Hotels Laugavegur
95-99 Laugavegur Reykjavik
The price is NZ$491 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$491
29 June - 30 June
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! (1,357 reviews)
"We were extremely happy with the amount of room, cleanliness and the overall location for our brief stay in Reykjavik. The hotel was in proximity to everything we wanted to explore. There is minimal parking so be prepared to utilize a public parking deck or street parking if a space is not available. ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Hotel Von
Laugavegur 55 Reykjavik
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$415 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$415
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"We stayed at Hotel Von for our first two nights in Reykjavik before heading out on our 12-day Ring Road adventure. This was a great home base for those first two days as it was extremely convenient getting from KEF and for roaming around Reykjavik. It was also a nice location for when we did the ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is NZ$631 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$631
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,328 reviews)
"Great location and spacious. The only negative was the restaurants/bar across the street was extremely loud in the night."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
Ingólfsstræti 1 Reykjavik
The price is NZ$548 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$548
29 June - 30 June
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,109 reviews)
"Nice hotel, great location, walkable to everything. The only issue we had was the shower. It is so tiny and the door doesn’t ensure that you don’t get water everywhere. I understand the efficiency of the size for the space, vut they definitely need a better door system. Everything else was wonderful! ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik
Find the best Downtown Reykjavik areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Laugardalsholl or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
