Breidholt
Reykjavik
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
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
With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Breidholt
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Excellent hotel! Will definitely stay here again. Staff was wonderful and very helpful. They readily answered all of our questions and provided great recommendations. Food at the restaurants was great.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Center Hotels Plaza
Hotel is in an excellent location, right in the heart of Reykjavik with great transport links and easily accessible. Staff on the front desk were warm and welcoming and catered to our needs. The room was clean and spacious, and we were on the 8th floor which had an amazing view over the city. Overall, ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
Clean rooms. Great location! Friendly staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
The room was spotless, the staff were great, and the overall aesthetic was very cozy. I'm not giving this hotel 5 stars for two reasons: first, the cold water in the bathroom of our room smelled like rotten eggs which I found out from a local Icelander is due to hot water leaking into the cold water ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Spacious rooms. Hotel is pretty and staff was great.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Reykjavik EDITION
The whole staff is amazing and take really good care of their guest !
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Breidholt
Bakkar
While Bakkar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Árbær Open Air Museum and Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool.
Árbær
While visiting Árbær, you might make a stop by sights like Reykjavik City Museums and Árbær Open Air Museum.
Heimar
While Heimar isn't home to many top sights, Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Grasagardur Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Grafarholt
Grafarholt might not have many top sights, but Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik City Museums are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Hofdi House.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
