The two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Leifur Eiriksson has the privilege of being the only hotel in Reykjavik with unobstructed views of Hallgrimskirkja church, which is just across the street. Many of the hotel's 47 simple rooms have great views of the city's most iconic landmark, though they're small and lacking in basic amenities like coffeemakers. Free continental breakfast is served in a welcoming bar and lounge adjoining a large outdoor patio, but there are no other on-site facilities. The Radisson Blu 1919, Reykjavik has more style and is more central, but its upscale rates are a bit higher.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Leifur Eiriksson has the privilege of being the only hotel in Reykjavik with unobstructed views of Hallgrimskirkja church, which is just across the street. Many of the hotel's 47 simple rooms have great views of the city's most iconic landmark, though they're small and lacking in basic amenities like coffeemakers. Free continental breakfast is served in a welcoming bar and lounge adjoining a large outdoor patio, but there are no other on-site facilities. The Radisson Blu 1919, Reykjavik has more style and is more central, but its upscale rates are a bit higher.
Room With A View Apartments is an upper-middle-range property in a stellar location, right on Reykjavik's main Laugavegur street. Proximity to hip boutiques, bars, and restaurants draws a mostly leisure-oriented crowd. The 44 spacious Studios and Apartments here are designed for the style-conscious and self-sufficient. They're contemporary and fully outfitted with kitchen and dining facilities -- handy, since the hotel has no restaurant, and eating out in Reykjavik gets pricey. Alongside a sauna and steam room, a rooftop hot tub offers sensational views, but there's no gym. Late-night noise is problematic here, but it's still a great city pick. Less stylish, but providing free breakfasts, CenterHotel Skjaldbreid is a more-affordable downtown alternative.
Room With A View Apartments is an upper-middle-range property in a stellar location, right on Reykjavik's main Laugavegur street. Proximity to hip boutiques, bars, and restaurants draws a mostly leisure-oriented crowd. The 44 spacious Studios and Apartments here are designed for the style-conscious and self-sufficient. They're contemporary and fully outfitted with kitchen and dining facilities -- handy, since the hotel has no restaurant, and eating out in Reykjavik gets pricey. Alongside a sauna and steam room, a rooftop hot tub offers sensational views, but there's no gym. Late-night noise is problematic here, but it's still a great city pick. Less stylish, but providing free breakfasts, CenterHotel Skjaldbreid is a more-affordable downtown alternative.
The Reykjavik City Hostel is a budget property near a thermal pool and popular camping site, a 30-minute walk from the city center. The bright, college dorm-like property has 43 private and shared rooms with plain furnishings and picture windows. There's a shared kitchen, and a buffet breakfast that's free for children age 13 and under. As an eco-conscious property, the hostel rents bicycles and encourages recycling and lowering energy use. It has a coffee bar, screening room, climbing wall, and game room with table tennis. And renovations are underway to add a restaurant (scheduled to be completed in 2016). Wi-Fi and luggage storage are free as well. Although guests enjoy the walk or 10-minute bike ride to downtown, travelers who wish to be in the city proper might prefer Reykjavik Downtown Hostel.
The Reykjavik City Hostel is a budget property near a thermal pool and popular camping site, a 30-minute walk from the city center. The bright, college dorm-like property has 43 private and shared rooms with plain furnishings and picture windows. There's a shared kitchen, and a buffet breakfast that's free for children age 13 and under. As an eco-conscious property, the hostel rents bicycles and encourages recycling and lowering energy use. It has a coffee bar, screening room, climbing wall, and game room with table tennis. And renovations are underway to add a restaurant (scheduled to be completed in 2016). Wi-Fi and luggage storage are free as well. Although guests enjoy the walk or 10-minute bike ride to downtown, travelers who wish to be in the city proper might prefer Reykjavik Downtown Hostel.
The 18-room, mid-range Hlemmur Square Hotel is situated on the fifth floor of a building that's also home to a third and fourth floor hostel. The two share a stylish lobby, elegant restaurant that serves international sausages, and casual bar with a large selection of craft beers and daily happy hours. Rooms are minimalist, but modern, and include comfortable beds, minibars, and small en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Hlemmur Square is well-located on the shopping street of Laugavegur, within a 10-minute walk to the Sun Voyager Sculpture, but it's a 15-minute walk to the heart of downtown Reykjavik. For a competitively priced mid-range option closer to downtown, travelers may want to consider the CenterHotel Klopp, which has similar, but more generic, minimalistic decor.
The 18-room, mid-range Hlemmur Square Hotel is situated on the fifth floor of a building that's also home to a third and fourth floor hostel. The two share a stylish lobby, elegant restaurant that serves international sausages, and casual bar with a large selection of craft beers and daily happy hours. Rooms are minimalist, but modern, and include comfortable beds, minibars, and small en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Hlemmur Square is well-located on the shopping street of Laugavegur, within a 10-minute walk to the Sun Voyager Sculpture, but it's a 15-minute walk to the heart of downtown Reykjavik. For a competitively priced mid-range option closer to downtown, travelers may want to consider the CenterHotel Klopp, which has similar, but more generic, minimalistic decor.
The four-pearl Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik is situated in a historic downtown building near the harbor, restaurants, and shopping. Its 88 modern rooms have wood floors and sharp black furnishings, though some Standard Room bathrooms are dingy. Most perks -- like free breakfast and Nespresso machines -- are reserved for the Business Class Rooms. There's a stylish lounge bar as well as an on-site restaurant that serves local fare, while a fitness room, business center, and meeting rooms round out the business-friendly amenities. For more romantically inclined guests, it's worth checking out the CenterHotel Thingholt, which has more stylish rooms and an on-site spa.
The four-pearl Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik is situated in a historic downtown building near the harbor, restaurants, and shopping. Its 88 modern rooms have wood floors and sharp black furnishings, though some Standard Room bathrooms are dingy. Most perks -- like free breakfast and Nespresso machines -- are reserved for the Business Class Rooms. There's a stylish lounge bar as well as an on-site restaurant that serves local fare, while a fitness room, business center, and meeting rooms round out the business-friendly amenities. For more romantically inclined guests, it's worth checking out the CenterHotel Thingholt, which has more stylish rooms and an on-site spa.
The Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, a 252-room chain property, is a 10-minute drive from the capitol's center. Higher-floor rooms at this four pearl hotel have views that include mountains and the sea in the distance. A stylish restaurant with fireplaces serves contemporary Scandinavian cuisine and a lobby bar offers premium drinks half price at happy hour. Set in a corporate neighborhood, the hotel attracts business travelers who appreciate its conference space and 11 meeting rooms. But the best feature of this hotel is its massive and contemporary gym with rooms for yoga and Pilates. Travelers who want to be in the center of Reykjavik might consider the Radisson Blu Saga.
The Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, a 252-room chain property, is a 10-minute drive from the capitol's center. Higher-floor rooms at this four pearl hotel have views that include mountains and the sea in the distance. A stylish restaurant with fireplaces serves contemporary Scandinavian cuisine and a lobby bar offers premium drinks half price at happy hour. Set in a corporate neighborhood, the hotel attracts business travelers who appreciate its conference space and 11 meeting rooms. But the best feature of this hotel is its massive and contemporary gym with rooms for yoga and Pilates. Travelers who want to be in the center of Reykjavik might consider the Radisson Blu Saga.
The four-pearl Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina is on the old harbor, within walking distance of the city center. Contemporary in style, the 147-room property is moderately priced, with nautical-themed rooms and views that include the water, marina, and city streets. Its lobby, whimsically decorated with Eames-like chairs covered in fake fur, felt-covered walls, and sculpture and paintings by local artists, has a lava gravel firepit, a bakery, and library. The Slippbarinn, the hotel's restaurant and bar, serves modern Scandinavian cuisine and often hosts live music, which draws locals on the weekends. And the hotel's small gym includes a climbing wall. Travelers looking for a downtown location and a more romantic, historic atmosphere might prefer the upscale Hotel Borg.
The four-pearl Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina is on the old harbor, within walking distance of the city center. Contemporary in style, the 147-room property is moderately priced, with nautical-themed rooms and views that include the water, marina, and city streets. Its lobby, whimsically decorated with Eames-like chairs covered in fake fur, felt-covered walls, and sculpture and paintings by local artists, has a lava gravel firepit, a bakery, and library. The Slippbarinn, the hotel's restaurant and bar, serves modern Scandinavian cuisine and often hosts live music, which draws locals on the weekends. And the hotel's small gym includes a climbing wall. Travelers looking for a downtown location and a more romantic, historic atmosphere might prefer the upscale Hotel Borg.
The Reykjavik Downtown Hostel is a tidy budget property with both private rooms and shared dorms in a convenient downtown location. Its 19 rooms are clean and minimally decorated with contemporary furnishings. The property serves breakfast for a fee and has a fully equipped kitchen where guests can prepare and store food. Wi-Fi is free, as is luggage storage, and guests can utilize a book exchange. Some visitors report that the security measures for entering the property are onerous, but make them feel safe. This is an environmentally conscious hostel so there are many recycling bins and an emphasis on sharing leftovers. Snorri's Guesthouse is another budget-friendly option with a central location and free breakfast, though rates are pricier.
The Reykjavik Downtown Hostel is a tidy budget property with both private rooms and shared dorms in a convenient downtown location. Its 19 rooms are clean and minimally decorated with contemporary furnishings. The property serves breakfast for a fee and has a fully equipped kitchen where guests can prepare and store food. Wi-Fi is free, as is luggage storage, and guests can utilize a book exchange. Some visitors report that the security measures for entering the property are onerous, but make them feel safe. This is an environmentally conscious hostel so there are many recycling bins and an emphasis on sharing leftovers. Snorri's Guesthouse is another budget-friendly option with a central location and free breakfast, though rates are pricier.
The 46-room CenterHotel Klopp is a well-kept two-and-a-half-pearl property located near the city’s main shopping street and a short walk from lots of hip cafes and bars. Decor is sober throughout, with just a touch of color here and there. Rooms vary in size – some are small and some more spacious – and all have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant only serves breakfast, but there’s lots of eating and drinking options close by. A free continental buffet breakfast is included in room rates, and there’s a cosy lounge area with a single computer terminal for guest use. Visitors looking to splash out may try Hotel Borg instead, which has a sauna, spa and fitness center, but no free breakfast.
The 46-room CenterHotel Klopp is a well-kept two-and-a-half-pearl property located near the city’s main shopping street and a short walk from lots of hip cafes and bars. Decor is sober throughout, with just a touch of color here and there. Rooms vary in size – some are small and some more spacious – and all have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant only serves breakfast, but there’s lots of eating and drinking options close by. A free continental buffet breakfast is included in room rates, and there’s a cosy lounge area with a single computer terminal for guest use. Visitors looking to splash out may try Hotel Borg instead, which has a sauna, spa and fitness center, but no free breakfast.
With its central location on one of the oldest streets in Reykjavik, City Center Hotel is surrounded by shopping, dining, and nightlife. The convenient spot makes a great mid-range choice for travelers seeing the city on foot, though a lack of parking may pose a challenge for others. There's a small bar and cafe in the back serving local beers, and a simple breakfast is offered, though not included. The 30 contemporary rooms are sharp and compact, but noise issues are a potential problem in some. It's worth checking rates at the nearby CenterHotel Plaza, which includes free breakfast.
With its central location on one of the oldest streets in Reykjavik, City Center Hotel is surrounded by shopping, dining, and nightlife. The convenient spot makes a great mid-range choice for travelers seeing the city on foot, though a lack of parking may pose a challenge for others. There's a small bar and cafe in the back serving local beers, and a simple breakfast is offered, though not included. The 30 contemporary rooms are sharp and compact, but noise issues are a potential problem in some. It's worth checking rates at the nearby CenterHotel Plaza, which includes free breakfast.