Hlíðar
Reykjavik
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.
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.
University of Iceland
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Iceland during your stay in Reykjavik. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Perlan
This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
Hlíðar Hotel Deals
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Clean rooms, kind and helpful staff, good amenities.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Center Hotels Plaza
Cleanliness in all spaces, front desk staff very helpful
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
Staff were friendly. Room is ok. Hard bed and pillows are flat. Bad sewer smell during our last 2 days of stay.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
The staff here are extremely nice and very helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
The Reykjavik EDITION
The staff were very nice
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Room was very clean and staff was very kind and helpful. Great locations. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Hlíðar
Holt
While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
Norðurmýri
Home to artists and scholars, Norðurmýri boasts the nearby Reykjavík Art Museum (Kjarvalsstaðir) in central Reykjavík, Iceland.
Háaleiti
While there might not be top attractions in Háaleiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laugavegur and Laugardalsholl.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Teigar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Teigar and surrounding area, you can visit Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.
Downtown Reykjavik
Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.
