Reykjavik hotels

Katja Gaskell

27 November 2024

When it comes to capital cities, Reykjavik is up there among my favourites. This laid-back city might be small, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for with its dynamic museums, exciting restaurant scene and buzzy nightlife – not to mention the incredible day trip opportunities that sit nearby. Spouting geysers, lunar landscapes, magical waterfalls and otherworldly ice caves are all just a short drive away, not forgetting the city's famous Blue Lagoon, where I will happily spend an afternoon every time I visit. Most of Reykjavik's best hotels are positioned around the downtown area, which is also where you’ll find some of the city's most famous sights, including the iconic Solfario statue (The Sun Voyager), the towering Hallgrimskirkja church and the beautiful Harpa Concert Hall. Discover all this and more with my pick of the best hotels in Reykjavik.