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Property	Property class	Guest rating
EIR Apartments by Heimaleiga	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
Black Pearl Luxury Apartments	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 723 reviews	View
Kvosin Downtown Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,014 reviews	View
Student hotel & hostel	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 145 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

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

Reykjavik's oldest hydro power plant by Ellidaa river

Háaleiti

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugardalsholl and Grasagardur Botanical Garden, 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 Grasagardur Botanical Garden or Laugardalsholl.

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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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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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Row of traditional white painted houses in northern part of downtown, with sun highlights and wooded ornament details in exterior

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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Top Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Reviews

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

8/10 Good

"Apartment was really nice. Had one little issue with check in. Wanted to check in early and pay the fee but the previous guests had not left yet. No problem. Came back hours later and was told that it was clean and ready but they were waiting for the final check. Was told I would get a text when it was ready. Never got a text but did get an email at the normal check in time. Elevator is a little noisy and could hear it in our bedroom. The apartment was very spacious and the kitchen was well stocked. Would stay again."

Fosshotel Barón

8/10 Good

"Good location, across the road from the Sun Voyager. Currently, quite a bit of construction around the property, which is unsightly. Parking is available but expensive. The discount offered by the hotel is appreciated. Room was OK. A bit small, as well as the bathroom, especially shower. Bed was very comfortable! The Hotels.com VIP drink was delightful. All in all, very decent hotel in a very expensive city!"

Guesthouse Sunna

10/10 Excellent

"Positives: The location of the hotel is ideal! It is essentially across the street from the Hallgrimskirkja church and thus much of downtown Reykjavik is easily accessible by foot. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Negatives: We were on the second and third floors and used a tiny spiral staircase each day. We only discovered near the end of our visit that there was a second more accessible staircase at the other end of the hotel. Perhaps the staff could have mentioned that?"

CityHub Reykjavik

10/10 Excellent

"Funky place to stay. Definite millennial vibe with all the convenient scanning places throughout the hotel. You get a wrist band wirh a scanningvthing in it and you scan to get in your door, into the hotel after hours, for beer, wine by the glass, coffee, laté, choc bars etc. There's always an attendee to help if anything goes wrong. We're a mid 50's couple, and there were all ages staying here!"

Hotel Reykjavik Saga

10/10 Excellent

"I had a lovely stay at Hotel Reykjavík Saga. The location is unbeatable, and the staff were friendly, professional, and efficient throughout my stay. They were also very accommodating with several room changes I requested for different reasons, which I greatly appreciated. My main disappointment was the breakfast offering. The restaurant only provides a buffet with no option to customize meals or order à la carte. I found this quite restrictive, especially at the price point. Some travelers prefer more flexibility, and I didn’t feel the breakfast provided good value. I chose to have breakfast at a nearby hotel, Hjá Joni, which offered à la carte options and a much more flexible dining experience. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend the hotel for its excellent location and service, though I believe the breakfast experience could be improved."

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 National Theatre of Iceland 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 Center Hotels Plaza and Exeter Hotel.

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 505 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 National Theatre of Iceland 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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Mjólk Hotel

CityHub Reykjavik

EIR Apartments by Heimaleiga

Day Dream Grjotagata 4

Astro Hverfisgata

Guesthouse Andrea

Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse

Guesthouse Sunna

Day Dream Mjostraeti 10a

Day Dream Vesturgata 17

HH Guesthouse

Týsgata Apartments by Heimaleiga

Travel Inn Guesthouse

Old Town Reykjavik

Astro Apartments

Hotel Vera

Grettir Guesthouse

46heima Apartments

Reykjavik Treasure

Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

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Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

Háaleiti

Laugardalur

Tún

Vesturbær

Hlíðar

Top Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Reviews

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

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