Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Reykjavik
Popular places to visit

Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.

Harpa
The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

Hallgrimskirkja
This stunning church with a tower that looks like molten lava is one of Reykjavík’s most renowned landmarks and also serves as a compass point.

Reykjavik City Hall
The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.

Reykjavík Cathedral
Reykjavik’s oldest church is historically important as the heart of Iceland’s Lutheran faith and a landmark in the country's bid for independence.

Iceland Phallological Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Iceland Phallological Museum in Reykjavik. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Activities

City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual

Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Our pick of the best Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals

The Reykjavik EDITION
Gorgeous room. Staff were very helpful. The restaurant was particularly nice.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Had a really good stay at the Alda Hotel. Staff were friendly & helpful. Food was excellent. The rooms were not well described when booking. We had booked a King Deluxe room with balcony, but what we had was a large room, with 2 single duvets on 2 beds pushed together & the balcony was a shared roof ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
all was great . clean , comfortable beds
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik
Fairly quiet, clean. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
It’s a Pod Hotel. I loved it. I chose the upper berth, clean, safe, really cute with a hot tub on the roof and kitchen amenities (shared refrigerator, microwave, George Foreman grill, plus beer and wine for sale). The staff can recommend great outings for every price range, including a $6 USD public ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Hotel Fron
Great room friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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.

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.

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.

Grandar
Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.
