Downtown Reykjavik
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Visit Downtown Reykjavik
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Iceland Phallological Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Iceland Phallological Museum in Reykjavik. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Reykjavík Cathedral
This humble church is Reykjavík’s oldest. It holds great historical importance as both the center of Iceland’s Lutheran faith and the birthplace of independence.
Things to do

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras

Grand Golden Circle with Volcanic Crater Full Day Tour

Southern Iceland Full Day Tour, Black Sand Beaches & More

Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

Meradalir Active Volcano Hike and Reykjanes Tour from Reykjavik
Top hotels in Downtown Reykjavik

Center Hotels Plaza
Nice facility convenient to city center
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025

The Reykjavik EDITION
Everything was great
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Great hotel. Location is excellent, staff were very helpful and polite. Breakfast buffet was amazing.
Reviewed on 24 Dec, 2025

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik
What an amazing hostel. Really liked this place. Felt very safe, spacious, clean, comfy beds. Great storage space in kitchen for food and to cook. Lots of seating on each floor. Fantastic reception and staff. Ideal location, stunning views and seen the northern lights across the road from the hostel. ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
The room was perfect for us! Everything was very clean, we had everything we needed! Storm, our CityHost, was incredible! We loved chatting with him and he was so helpful. He had great suggestions and amazingly helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025

Kvosin Downtown Hotel
This is an amazing location, the room was perfect and exactly as described, and the people working at the front desk were incredibly nice and helpful. We arrived several hours early, and expected to drop off our bags, and instead our room was ready and they let us check in early. The front desk appears ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Reykjavik

Norðurmýri
While Norðurmýri may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja.

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

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.

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.

Grandar
Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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