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Hotels in Reykjavik

Iceland's compact coastal capital, a base for Northern Lights trips, geothermal pools, glaciers and Golden Circle tours.

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Areas to stay in Reykjavik

  • Downtown: Colourful streets with Hallgrímskirkja church, cafés, shops and bars
  • Old Harbour: Waterfront with whale-watching tours, seafood restaurants and the Harpa concert hall
  • Laugardalur: Residential area with a large geothermal pool, botanic garden and zoo
  • Vesturbær: Calm western district with a local swimming pool and seaside walks

When to visit Reykjavik

Usually good: June to August for long daylight, or September to March for chances of Northern Lights. See hotel deals in Reykjavik for tips on saving.

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Questions about hotels in Reykjavik

Where should I stay in Reykjavik? Popular areas include Downtown (colourful streets with Hallgrímskirkja church, cafés, shops and bars); Old Harbour (waterfront with whale-watching tours, seafood restaurants and the Harpa concert hall); Laugardalur (residential area with a large geothermal pool, botanic garden and zoo); Vesturbær (calm western district with a local swimming pool and seaside walks). The right one depends on what you want nearby, so compare a few.

When is a good time to visit Reykjavik? Reykjavik is usually good in June to August for long daylight, or September to March for chances of Northern Lights. Conditions vary from year to year.

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