Downtown Reykjavik hotels, Reykjavik, Iceland: Reykjavik Hotel Guide

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kvosin Downtown Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 147 reviews	View
Black Pearl Luxury Apartments	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 785 reviews	View
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 3,495 reviews	View
Hotel Reykjavik Saga	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 811 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

Find the best Downtown Reykjavik areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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Háaleiti

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

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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.

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Tún

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

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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.

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Top Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Reviews

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, everything you need from a stay in Iceland."

Center Hotels Laugavegur

10/10 Excellent

"Very good experience at Center Hotel. Great location - beside airport pick up bus stop. Desk staff were excellent. Friendly, courteous but also professional and efficient. We were also provided with free parking behind the hotel which is a godsend in Reykjavik. Room was spacious and spotless and very comfortablr. Tea and Coffee making facilities present and a small mini fridge, always handy. Ironing board and iron also there. Only issues -and they are minor - the shower didn't drain very efficiently which meant it flooded the room a little and there was no complimentary bottled water in the room. We didn't report the shower as it drained eventually and we were only there a couple of nights but I've no doubt it would have been seen to promptly if we had. I would definitely recommend this hotel."

CityHub Reykjavik

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the pods, my partner and i both felt like we had plenty of space, the bed was SO comfortable and it was a great place to wind down in after a full day of walking around reykjavík. we booked with breakfast which consisted of an apple, skyr, pastry, granola, marmalade and a juice. it was delicious and filling and came perfectly packed in a reusable to go bag. We will absolutely be staying here again on our next trip!"

Center Hotels Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel. We arrived on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised that our room was ready a couple of hours before check-in, which was greatly appreciated after traveling. We stayed in Room 808 (an executive room,) which was clean, comfortable, and appeared to have been refreshed recently. One unique feature was the shared balcony on the 8th floor, where we were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights one evening. Access is through a door outside the guest rooms rather than directly from the room itself, which we actually preferred. Some rooms do have direct balcony access, so if you use the shared space, just be mindful of noise and avoid standing directly in front of other guests' doors. The breakfast was quite good. There was a nice selection of coffee and tea, eggs, bacon, sausage, skyr, fresh fruit, assorted breads, and pastries, which gave us plenty of options before heading out for the day. The only issue we encountered was that a couple of days into our stay I noticed I had been charged the full cost of the room on my credit card even though I had prepaid through Hotels.com. When I mentioned it at the front desk, the staff quickly looked into it and processed a refund right away. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay. The room was clean, the staff was helpful, the breakfast was good, and the early check-in was a wonderful surprise. I'd happily stay here again and would recommend it to others visiting Iceland."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Reykjavik?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Reykjavik's Downtown Reykjavik neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Pond as part of your Downtown Reykjavik travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Reykjavik?

Based on our traveller data, CityHub Reykjavik is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Reykjavik. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Laugavegur, and it offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include The Reykjavik EDITION and Alda Hotel Reykjavik.

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Reykjavik area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Reykjavik, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 481 Downtown Reykjavik hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Reykjavik, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Downtown Reykjavik.

What can I see and do in this Reykjavik neighbourhood?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Reykjavik City Museums, Reykjavík 871 +/-2 or Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition during your stay in Downtown Reykjavik. You could also plan a visit to Hallgrimskirkja or Reykjavik Pond while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Reykjavik include Reykjavik Harbour, Skólavörðustígur and Asgrimur Jonsson Collection. While you're out sightseeing in Reykjavik, make sure that you visit other sights such as Einar Jonsson Museum or Leifur Eiríksson statue.

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Our top choices for Downtown Reykjavik hotels

1. CityHub Reykjavik

2. Hotel Fron

3. Hotel Von

4. City Center Hotel

5. Center Hotels Klöpp

6. Castle House Luxury Apartments

7. Alda Hotel Reykjavik

8. Guesthouse Sunna

9. Reykjavik4you Apartments

10. Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

11. Guesthouse Aurora

12. ALVA Apartments Hallveigarstigur

13. Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

14. Exeter Hotel

15. Center Hotels Plaza

16. Vintage Apartment Hotel

17. Hotel Vera

18. Hotel Odinsve

19. The Swan House by Heimaleiga

20. Alfred's Studios

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Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

Vesturbær

Háaleiti

Laugardalur

Tún

Holt

Top Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Reviews

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

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