Downtown Reykjavik

Reykjavik

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A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by a vibrant flower garden with red poppies and daisies.
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Stay near popular Downtown Reykjavik attractions

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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

￥29,445
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

￥16,280
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

￥41,223
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
A snowmobile ride across Iceland

Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience

￥50,793
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience
Glacier Lagoon

Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) Full Day Tour

￥37,174
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) Full Day Tour
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

￥8,523
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
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Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals

Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is ￥57,708 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
￥57,708
￥65,093 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Center Hotels Plaza
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is ￥19,494 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥19,494
￥23,053 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 ￥51,401 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
￥51,401
￥58,092 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,356 reviews)
"Great hotel, easy to walk around town. Very helpful, personable front desk staff. Good breakfast to start day."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Center Hotels Laugavegur
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
The price is ￥45,082 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
￥45,082
￥51,077 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,385 reviews)
"Good location. Staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥39,373 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
￥39,373
￥44,741 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,365 reviews)
"Clean room , great location"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Exeter Hotel

Exeter Hotel

4 out of 5
Tryggvagata 12 Reykjavik
The price is ￥37,096 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥37,096
￥42,213 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Exeter Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Reykjavik

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

While there might not be top attractions in Háaleiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.

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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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Hlíðar

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

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Holt

While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Tún

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

Downtown Reykjavik