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.
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.
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.
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.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Small Group Katla Ice Cave Adventure from Reykjavik
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Hlíðar
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Nice dining room, quiet area easy access to tours as there is a bus stop in front of the hotel. Clean rooms
Reviewed on 19 Nov, 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. Spotlessly clean. Messaged ahead to ask our arrival time and and room was ready even though it was ahead of official check in time, which was a lovely touch
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
Grandi by Center Hotels
Staff was nice. Room are very, very basic.
Reviewed on 19 Nov, 2025
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
wonderful view. convenient location. staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025
CityHub Reykjavik
The staff was super friendly and beyond helpful regarding directions, reservations for taxis, and excellent restaurant recommendations. The rooms are adequate in size (for a pod) super clean everything! The bathrooms were spotless, the dinning area is open and well lit (i visited during late autumn). ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov, 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
We absolutely loved this apartment. Good size of apartment with kitchen, free laundry and dryer at ground floor. It allowed us cook and wash our clothes. It located right in the town centre of Rej
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hlíðar
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.
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.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Teigar
While Teigar isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
