Downtown Reykjavik
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Popular places to visit
Laugavegur
During your trip to Reykjavik, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Laugavegur. Discover the charming cafes in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Harpa
You can enjoy a show at Harpa during your stay in Reykjavik. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hallgrimskirkja
Learn about the local history of Reykjavik when you take a trip to Hallgrimskirkja. Discover the great live music and shops in this walkable area.
Reykjavik City Hall
Reykjavik City Hall is just one of the places to see in Reykjavik, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this culturally rich area.
Reykjavík Cathedral
After visiting Reykjavík Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Reykjavik. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.
Iceland Phallological Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Iceland Phallological Museum in Reykjavik. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals
Center Hotels Plaza
Hotel is in an excellent location, right in the heart of Reykjavik with great transport links and easily accessible. Staff on the front desk were warm and welcoming and catered to our needs. The room was clean and spacious, and we were on the 8th floor which had an amazing view over the city. Overall, ...
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
The Reykjavik EDITION
First class. A true 5 star experience. Just quite pricey
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Very clean , couple of negatives , room 326 only had one bedside table so we had nowhere to put phone, water, book etc: there was also no drawers to put underwear or socks in !
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik
Yes
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
Perfect location, clean, friendly staff, excellent amentities
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Kvosin Downtown Hotel
This is a really beautiful place. Very welcoming and warm staff. Complimentary coffee, teas and pastries in reception. We visited just after Christmas time and it was decorated beautifully. We stayed in a bigger room and the children used the bed settee. It was set up when we arrived. Individual ...
Reviewed on 31 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Reykjavik
Norðurmýri
Home to artists and scholars, Norðurmýri boasts the nearby Reykjavík Art Museum (Kjarvalsstaðir) in central Reykjavík, Iceland.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
Holt
While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.
Vesturbær
Mostly residential with a touch of commercial activity at Grandi harbor, this district boasts the University of Iceland and the community-centered Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool.
Grandar
While Grandar might 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 Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Downtown Reykjavik
- Laugavegur
- Harpa
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Reykjavík Cathedral
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Parliament House
- Reykjavik Pond
- National Gallery of Iceland
- Reykjavik Free Church
- Reykjavik Art Museum
- National Theatre of Iceland
- Reykjavik City Library
- Reykjavík 871 +/-2
- Sundhollin
- Arnarholl Statue
- Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition
- Skólavörðustígur
- Tjornin
- Leifur Eiríksson statue
- Austurvöllur
- Þjóðmenningarhúsið
- Domkirkjan
- Dómkirkja
- ASI Art Museum
- Asgrimur Jonsson Collection
- Einar Jonsson Museum
- Reykjavík Museum of Photography
- Reykjavik City Museums
