Downtown Reykjavik

Reykjavik

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Laugavegur

9.4/10 (6,657 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

€160
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

€224
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Reykjavik: Aurora Reykjavik The Northern Lights Center Entry

Reykjavik: Aurora Reykjavik The Northern Lights Center Entry

€28
per adult
Reykjavik: Aurora Reykjavik The Northern Lights Center Entry
GPS Audioguide app: From the Old Port to Hallgrímskirkja

Reykjavik Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 20 reviews

€6
per traveller
Reykjavik Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 20 reviews
Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket

Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket

€28
per adult
Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket
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Whale & Puffin-Watching Boat Cruise Combination

€120
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Whale & Puffin-Watching Boat Cruise Combination
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Top hotels in Downtown Reykjavik

Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is €334 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€334
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Center Hotels Plaza
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is €134 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€134
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
CityHub Reykjavik
Center Hotels Laugavegur

Center Hotels Laugavegur

4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur Reykjavik
The price is €315 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
€315
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (1,359 reviews)
"Good location. Very tiny room. No where to put luggage or even walk around the bed. Breakfast was ok. The staff help was uneven. Some very responsive some knew nothing about the neighborhood."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Center Hotels Laugavegur
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is €297 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
€297
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (3,390 reviews)
"The breakfast was excellent. The location was superb. The room was elegant. I can't ask for more. Extremely satisfied."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik
The price is €309 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€309
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,373 reviews)
"We paid for an early check in and got upgraded to the king suite. Although our stay was only for one night, we were so impressed with everything including the friendly helpful staff members. Would 100% stay here again and would recommend to anyone!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Exeter Hotel

Exeter Hotel

4 out of 5
Tryggvagata 12 Reykjavik
The price is €264 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€264
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent property in great location for festival. Wonderful staff. Great breakfast and bar. Limited access to food at other times."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Exeter Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

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

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

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Tún

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

Downtown Reykjavik

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