Top Rated Accommodations in Reykjavík

Named after an almost perfectly symmetrical mountain close to Þingvellir, Hótel Skjaldbreið is a new hotel in an old and distinguished building in Laugarvegur. The hotel's location makes it an ideal dwelling place for those who want to be able to enjoy Reykjavík on foot. It is close to the city centre and extremely strategic if one wants to go shopping on Reykjavík's main shopping street. The house itself is a beautiful old three storey building with great charm. The lobby and the bar are not spacious, but they are homely, and the service is personal and friendly in this family-run establishment. The rooms are pleasantly decorated, without being luxurious.

If you're looking for accommodations that don't burn a hole in your pocket, then the Reykjavík City Hostel is a safe bet. Fifteen minutes from the City Centre, it offers a clean, comfortable stay, with facilities such as guest kitchens, a self-service laundry, living rooms, and internet facilities. A swimming pool and other sports facilities are within walking distance.

The Grand Hotel is a relatively new building, located in the Laugardalur area of Reykjavík. It takes around 20-30 minutes to walk to the city centre. The distance to the Kringlan shopping centre is similar. It is within short walking distance of Reykjavík's most prominent sporting facilities. Furthermore, the museum honouring Ásmundur Sveinsson, the late sculptor, is next door. Equally close is a newly-established art gallery, Listhúsið, which accommodates several artists. Reykjavík's scenic coastline is just a few minutes away on foot. The modern and very spacious hotel has large, carpeted rooms with private baths and showers, as well as most facilities you normally find in hotels of this category. All the rooms were renovated in 1995. A very good choice for those wanting to be able to have easy access to the life of the city centre, without being in the middle of it all the time.

Hótel Loftleiðir is located near Reykjavík's domestic airport, and the central bus station (for trips to the country) is within walking distance. The hotel is close to Reykjavík's most beautiful outdoor areas, Öskjuhlíð, where one can enjoy a relaxed walk along forest paths, and Nauthólsvík, Reykjavík's sunbathing beach. The hotel is an extremely good conference hotel, with all the newest equipment and facilities, as well as experienced staff in that respect. 14 conference rooms of all sizes for up to 400 participants, as well as an auditorium with a cinema for 110. The rooms are technically advanced, with all the newest equipment, internet connection etc. There are also banqueting facilities, with capacity for up to 450 (seating) or 650 (standing cocktail buffets) Being part of the Icelandair group, Hótel Loftleiðir is well connected to the international airport.

Hotel Reykjavík is a well furnished establishment, a stone's throw from Kjarvalsstadir Reykjavík Municipal Art Museum. The rooms boast of the latest amenities, and don't appear too cluttered. A shopping area is but a minute away, so you can knock yourself out and then return to this comfortable haven. If you're famished, walk into Raudara - the hotel's steakhouse - for succulent rares. Children under 12 stay free (provided they are accompanied by their parents).

Located in the center of Reykjavík, this hotel spreads over four floors. Guests can choose from single rooms, double rooms, studio apartments and larger apartments. Kitchen facilities are available in all apartments. The National theater, art gallery's and an array of good restaurants are quite close by.