Top Rated Accommodaties in Reykjavik

This Viking-themed hotel is housed in the same building as the West Nordic Culture House, in the seaside town of Hafnarfjordur. Parking, WiFi and access to a sauna and hot tub are all free. Décor and furnishings in Hotel Viking’s guest rooms are inspired from Iceland’s history and culture. Satellite TV and a coffee/tea maker are found in each room. Some also offer sea and harbour views. Traditional, regional cuisine is served in the cosy Valhalla Restaurant. An old-fashioned Viking feast can be enjoyed in Viking Restaurant. Hotel Viking also offers a cold, Icelandic breakfast. The Keflavik International Airport shuttle bus stops directly in front of Viking Hotel. Reykjavik’s city centre, 10 km away, can be reached in less than 15 minutes by bus.

Nestled on a remote farmland in Höfn, Hólmur offers a relaxing stay in a rural farmhouse. This family-operated guesthouse offers modestly designed rooms with a few modern comforts like showers and WiFi connectivity. The on-site restaurant cooks up local Icelandic grub made from locally sourced produce. From its peaceful bedrooms, guests can soak in some soothing views of several glaciers, like Fláajökull and Vatnajökull.

Flughótel is a new hotel, built just a few miles from Keflavík international airport. That makes it an excellent place for those stopping for a short period of time. All the rooms are large and tastefully decorated in a modern fashion. The lobby, the bar and the restaurant are first class, with a modern outlook and a touch of class at the same time. A bank, a very good coffee shop and a library share the building with the hotel. The hotel is close to the world-famous Blue Lagoon, where guests can swim in warm water in adventurous surroundings. The cold and rough beauty of the Reykjavik peninsula is not far away, including lake Kleifarvatn, where astronauts practised before visiting the moon.