Odinsve doesn't fuss around its guests but promises quality, which is evident in its 43 comfortably furnished rooms. The close proximity to Lækjatorg square, Living Art Museum, and restaurants - Lake Front, Skolabru, and 3 Frakkar is an added advantage. The in-house restaurant, Siggi Hall, is named after the chef, who whips lamb, chicken or bacalao with élan. What's more, expect the aroma of devilled eggs and coffee first thing in the morning in your room. Guests can avail of professional massages and sightseeing tickets.
There's no doubt that at Radisson SAS 1919 you are pampered silly. LCD televisions, video-on-demand, Wi-Fi, high ceiling rooms, hardwood floors, customized menus, a gymnasium and many more features are up for grabs. Salt Restaurant and Salt Lounge Bar are the in-house eating holes. Ideal for leisure and business travelers alike, the hotel allows pets too. It sure is a place for glitz and snazz this side of the globe!
Hótel Örk is located in Hveragerði, a small town 45km east of Reykjavík. The town is known for its geothermal activity and its greenhouses. The hotel is relatively new and modern, and is well suited to the holiday maker wanting to stay close to the countryside without being too far from Reykjavík. The hotel's facilities are marked by its proximity to a great provision of geothermal water. It has its own outdoor swimming pool with a water slide, a children's pool and a sauna, heated with water taken directly from hot springs in the vicinity. The interiors are spacious and modern, and all the rooms well-equipped and neat. An excellent choice for those who want to relax and keep fit without having to go too far to find the facilities.
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.
Radisson SAS Saga Hotel is a luxury hotel with most of the facilities required by the modern traveler. The hotel's common areas are extremely spacious and modernly designed. The rooms are well-equipped with classic furniture. The hotel has two very good restaurants, several bars and a ballroom offering live entertainment at weekends. The Astra bar gives a panoramic view of Reykjavík and its surroundings. Hótel Saga's location is convenient, within walking distance of the city center, Reykjavík airport, the National museum, National library, the Nordic house and the University of Iceland.
Apartmenthouse Forsaela is a good choice if you're looking to explore the local Reykjavik culture. Its location in the traditional and quiet residential area near Laugavegur makes it a good spot to get a glimpse of the local everyday activity. You are presented with a choice of a well-furnished house with three bedrooms, eight beds and charming old-style dining area. If you're a slightly smaller group, then the apartments that can accommodate about 2-4 persons are recommended. Although fully equipped to suit all your needs, the only condition is that rooms can be booked for a minimum stay of three days. In addition, warm and cozy double or triple rooms in typical bed-and-breakfast style can be rented out. To top it all, it is perfectly located amidst restaurants, art galleries and museums.
The bright blue paint of this apartment will bolt your blues away. Although situated in a secluded spot, it is still very much in the heart of the city. Theatres, museums and cinemas are all in close proximity. All the six rooms are decorated in a simple and uncluttered manner. An apartment equipped with a kitchenette and bathroom for 12.500 Kroner is available too.
Two apartments are on offer in Casa Centrum, both of which face the south with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Each comprises a double room and a living room. The rates are seasonal owing to the extreme winters of Iceland. You can have your own key to your apartment. The location is central and hence galleries, cafes, discos can all be accessed on foot.
Tents, cabins, caravans and cars are available to help you camp in comfort. 650 people can be accommodated on the Laugardalur part of camp site. All the activities are held in summer from May 15-September 15. The site is three kilometres away from the city centre. Also join the 'Travelling in Iceland' camping tour, which will take you all over Iceland at moderate rates. Batteries, postcards and stamps can be purchased at the reception counter.
Set just 250 metres from Laugarvegur shopping street, this central Reykjavik hostel offers guest rooms and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Harpa Concert Hall is 1 km away. A seating area and a wardrobe feature in all rooms at Kex Hostel. Some rooms have a private bathroom with shower. Guests have access to a communal kitchen on site. A buffet breakfast is available each morning, while other meals are served at the in-house Sæmundur í Sparifötunum Restaurant. Drinks can be enjoyed at the on-site Drinx Bar. Leisure options include a communal lounge and a heated outdoor terrace. Hostel Kex offers free luggage storage. Bicycles can be rented on site. Whale watching trips depart from Reykjavik Harbour, a 20-minute walk from the hostel.
Set on a square behind Reykjavík Cathedral and the Icelandic Parliament, this hotel offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi access and Nespresso coffee machines. Lake Tjörnin is 1 minutes’ walk away. Dating back to 1900, the modern Kvosin Downtown Hotel offers rooms with a seating area, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. Most rooms have a kitchenette with a dining area, fridge and cooking hobs. Restaurant Bergsson, a snack bar and Klaustur Wine Bar are located on the ground floor of Kvosin Downtown. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. Views of the cathedral and parliament can be enjoyed from the ground-floor terrace. The 3rd-floor terrace overlooks the city lake. Austorvollur Park is 50 metres away. Laugavegur shopping street is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.