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 lively bars in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Hallgrimskirkja
Learn about the local history of Reykjavik when you take a trip to Hallgrimskirkja. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.
Harpa
You can enjoy a show at Harpa during your stay in Reykjavik. Check out the shops and lively bars in this culturally rich 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 acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
Parliament House
After visiting Parliament House, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Reykjavik. Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals
The Reykjavik EDITION
Gorgeous room. Staff were very helpful. The restaurant was particularly nice.
Reviewed on 4 November 2025
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Friendly helpful staff, clean, warm and comfy rooms
Reviewed on 5 November 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Excellent accommodation - great facilities in room, fantastic breakfast and excellent housekeeping. Great location with easy walk to attractions and coach excursions pick up points.
Reviewed on 5 November 2025
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik
The staff was extremely helpful, nice and professional. I first booked as a solo traveler for a bedroom and later was updated to 2 people; there was a miniscule hiccup where the bed was a double instead of 2 twins. But that was quickly sorted out before check in time and we were very happy that the ...
Reviewed on 5 November 2025
CityHub Reykjavik
It was amazing
Reviewed on 10 November 2025
Hotel Fron
The hôtel location was excellent right downtown with tons of stores including grocery stores near by. The staff super friendly and the check in and out process was simply and fast. The breakfast was simply but fantastic - fresh, tasty. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 10 November 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Reykjavik
Norðurmýri
Home to artists and scholars, Norðurmýri boasts the nearby Reykjavík Art Museum (Kjarvalsstaðir) in central Reykjavík, Iceland.
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
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
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Parliament House
- Reykjavik Pond
- Reykjavík Cathedral
- Reykjavik Free Church
- National Gallery of Iceland
- Reykjavik City Library
- Reykjavik Art Museum
- National Theatre of Iceland
- Reykjavík 871 +/-2
- Tjornin
- Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition
- Sundhollin
- Leifur Eiríksson statue
- Skólavörðustígur
- Arnarholl Statue
- Þjóðmenningarhúsið
- Dómkirkja
- Austurvöllur
- Asgrimur Jonsson Collection
- Einar Jonsson Museum
- ASI Art Museum
- Reykjavík Museum of Photography
- Domkirkjan
- Reykjavik City Museums
