Reykjavik Hotels

Hotels in Reykjavik are generally of a high standard, offering clean and comfortable accommodation. Self-catering is popular, and it is possible to rent a flat in the centre of town, which can prove cheaper than staying in a hotel. The hotels below have been listed alphabetically within the categories Business, Luxury, Moderate and Other Recommendations.

The hotels have also been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over IKr30,000)
$$$ (IKr20,000 to IKr30,000)
$$ (IKr10,000 to IKr20,000)
$ (under IKr10,000)
The prices quoted above are per room per night, and include all taxes. Breakfast is usually included in the price. Prices drop by as much as 50% in winter.

Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
This stylish hotel, formerly owned and operated by Icelandair, boasts 284 rooms and suites, all in shades of cream, white and grey, with modern furniture and soft furnishings. The public areas are equally tastefully decorated: you can sip a cocktail by the big open fireplace in the main lounge downstairs, or, if you are staying in one of the executive rooms or suites, enjoy a fantastic view from the panoramic lounge overlooking the city and the bay on the eighth floor. The beds are ultra comfy, the bathrooms immaculate, and the facilities top notch. There is a spa and a well-equipped fitness centre, free Internet access and the best business and meeting facilities in Iceland, including 11 boardrooms and a big conference hall/ballroom. The on-site Vox Restaurant, which serves international cuisine in sophisticated surroundings, is a good choice for dinner.

Suðurlandsbraut 2
Tel: 444 5000.
Website: www.hilton.co.uk/reykjavik
Price: $$$

Hotel Loftleiðir Reykjavik
Located a 15-minute walk from the city centre, right by the domestic airport, and only a short stroll from the Perlan complex on Öskjuhlíd Hill, the Loftleiðir is popular with business people (it has 14 conference/function rooms) and it is also handy for those in transit (the main bus terminal is next door). The hotel has 220 comfortable and modern rooms (smoking and non-smoking) on four floors. Facilities include a restaurant, a bar, an indoor swimming pool and sauna, a small fitness centre, a hair salon, a tour desk, a bank and bike hire (in the summer) and complimentary city centre shuttle service.

Hliðarfot
Tel: 444 4500.
Website: www.icehotels.is  
Price: $$

Hotel Borg
Overlooking Austurvollur, a green square near the City Hall and the Althing (Parliament), the unmistakable Hotel Borg is an imposing yet refined 1930s building, and a landmark in Reykjavik. Thoroughly refurbished and restored to its original art deco style in 2006, the hotel boasts 56 exquisitely appointed rooms (including seven suites and the two-floor Tower Suite with impressive panoramic views over the city), all featuring custom-made furniture and all mod cons, including flat-screen TV and high-speed Internet. Other facilities include a highly rated gourmet restaurant, Silfur, serving top-notch French fare, and a bar, several meeting rooms, a video and CD library and a business centre. Meticulous service and superb facilities have made Hotel Borg a favourite with celebrities staying in the Icelandic capital.

Posthusstraeti 11
Tel: 551 1440.
Website: www.hotelborg.is 
Price: $$$$

101 Hotel
The trendy 101 Hotel, named after the city's famous post code, is the capital's first boutique hotel. It's a stylish affair, with the emphasis very much on design (a national obsession). Good use is made of steel, glass and soft textures and fabrics, and the overall feel is one of refined elegance and relaxed comfort. The downstairs area doubles up as an art gallery featuring work by various local artists.

Hverfisgata 10
Tel: 580 0101.
Website: www.101hotel.is 
Price: $$$$

Hotel Fron
With its bright blue facade on Laugavegur, you can't really miss Hotel Fron. And while a couple of rooms at the front might be a bit noisy at the weekend, when the runtur (pub crawl) gets under way, most of the rooms and apartments are actually located in three buildings overlooking a courtyard at the back, so the hotel is remarkably quiet. The 90 well-equipped, modern rooms are all en suite and have a kitchenette, as well as a TV and a safe. Wi-Fi is also available in all rooms, and DVD players can be borrowed from reception. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can now be had in the bistro, which opened in March 2008. An excellent choice for leisure travellers wanting a convenient central location at reasonable prices.

Laugavegur 22A
Tel: 511 4666.
Website: www.hotelfron.is 
Price: $$

Sunna Guesthouse
Just behind Hallgrimskirkja, this guest house in the heart of the old town is within easy walking distance of the major attractions, shops and restaurants. The rooms are basic but clean, and the buffet breakfast is included in the rate. Free parking and Internet access are also available. Accommodation options range from rooms with shared facilities to studios and apartments.

Thorsgata 26
Tel: 511 5570.
Website: www.sunna.is
Price: $