Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik





Visit Downtown Reykjavik
Popular places to visit

Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.

Harpa
The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

Hallgrimskirkja
With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.

Reykjavik City Hall
The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.

Reykjavík Cathedral
This humble church is Reykjavík’s oldest. It holds great historical importance as both the center of Iceland’s Lutheran faith and the birthplace of independence.

Iceland Phallological Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Iceland Phallological Museum in Reykjavik. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Downtown Reykjavik Hotel Deals

Center Hotels Plaza
Room is very clean & friendly staff, plus very convenient location. A good memory from Iceland.
Reviewed on 2026/1/13

The Reykjavik EDITION
Everything was really good, the staff is friendly and service was great.
Reviewed on 2026/1/9

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Great location, very clean room and staff were very friendly and helpful. It was easy to talk to restaurants around the downtown area. We were happy with our stay.
Reviewed on 2026/1/11

CityHub Reykjavik
Perfect location, clean, friendly staff, excellent amentities
Reviewed on 2026/1/4

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik
Nice
Reviewed on 2026/1/11

Þingholt by Center Hotels
Really great location and amazing staff. Rooms were clean and spacious although lacking a bit of detail (eg lights not working). Mattress and pillows were comfortable. No double quilt, strange. Breakfast was limited but good, it would good if it included vegan sausages and bacon. Spa is truly disappointing ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/6
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Reykjavik

Norðurmýri
Home to artists and scholars, Norðurmýri boasts the nearby Reykjavík Art Museum (Kjarvalsstaðir) in central Reykjavík, Iceland.

Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.

Holt
While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.

Vesturbær
Mostly residential with a touch of commercial activity at Grandi harbor, this district boasts the University of Iceland and the community-centered Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool.

Grandar
While Grandar might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reykjavik Harbour and Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center.

Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
