Top 10 Downtown Reykjavik Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Black Pearl Luxury Apartments	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 755 reviews	View
Kvosin Downtown Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Nordic Hostel	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 3,390 reviews	View
Sand Hotel by Keahotels	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View

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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A street with colorful buildings, including a Scandinavian restaurant and a juice bar.

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.

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Top Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Reviews

Exeter Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property in great location for festival. Wonderful staff. Great breakfast and bar. Limited access to food at other times."

Sand Hotel by Keahotels

10/10 Excellent

"Roberto and Liam at the front desk where very helpful with information about the city, helping us obtain a taxi to the cruise terminal, and just making us feel welcome with every interaction. The property is ideally located to many restaurants and attractions. There was a minor amount of street noise from pedestrians late at night which we could hear with the windows open, but it was a sunny weekend so I don’t begrudge them enjoying themselves!"

Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

8/10 Good

"It was a good hotel with a really good view. The staff were excellent and always very friendly. I give it a 4 star because it has a ‘hostel’ feel. The rooms are slightly small and there were some spots on the wall that looked bloody, which was a bit off putting. We asked for a double bed, which we got but we also got 2 single duvets. My husband and I are quite tall (5ft 9 and 6ft 1) and the beds and duvet were quite small for us. The hotel as a whole is wonderful but if you want more space then I’d look else where."

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

8/10 Good

"The hotel has a lot of unique charm. Much better than the cookie-cutter corporate crap, the vibe is hip & comfy, and I appreciated all the common areas. As expected, the private rooms are much nicer than the dorms, which are cramped and not the most comfy. Location is excellent - and the bar downstairs is a nice touch."

Hotel Reykjavik Saga

10/10 Excellent

"We were very satisfied with our recent five-day stay at Hotel Reykjavik Saga. It’s a fantastic hotel conveniently located in the heart of Reykjavik. It’s within walking distance of great restaurants, museums, parks, stores, and the harbor. We found it charming that we could hear the bells from a nearby cathedral pealing at the top of every hour. Our stay was wonderful. At check-in, Matteo of the Reception staff greeted us warmly. Upon learning that we were there for our 25th wedding anniversary, Matteo assigned us a nice room on the fifth floor with a beautiful view of Reykjavik and easy access to the sun deck. He also arranged to have our room decorated with two love birds made out of bath towels. Breakfasts were plentiful and delicious, featuring a variety of hot and cold dishes and quite a few delicious Icelandic specialties. The breakfast staff was cheerful, courteous, and helpful. We enjoyed using the dry sauna, cold bath tub, and shower area. Unfortunately, the steam sauna was out of order. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay at Hotel Saga. We highly recommend this hotel to all travelers planning a trip to the beautiful city of Reykjavik."

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, Center Hotels Plaza is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Reykjavik. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Reykjavik Harbour, and it offers a bar and a coffee shop. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include CityHub Reykjavik and Center Hotels Laugavegur.

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 508 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, Einar Jonsson Museum or Reykjavík 871 +/-2 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 Leifur Eiríksson statue or National Gallery of Iceland.

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Our top choices for Downtown Reykjavik hotels

1. Hotel Von

2. CityHub Reykjavik

3. Hotel Odinsve

4. Hotel Fron

5. City Center Hotel

6. Guesthouse Sunna

7. Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels

8. Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik

9. Guesthouse Aurora

10. ION City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

11. Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

12. Guesthouse Andrea

13. The Swan House by Heimaleiga

14. Fosshotel Barón

15. Exeter Hotel

16. Mjólk Hotel

17. Sand Hotel by Keahotels

18. Alda Hotel Reykjavik

19. Center Hotels Laugavegur

20. Hotel Holt - The Art Hotel

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Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

Háaleiti

Vesturbær

Holt

Hlíðar

Tún

Top Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Reviews

Exeter Hotel

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