Reykjavík

Hotels in Reykjavík

Overview

Reykjavík is Iceland’s capital and the usual starting point for a trip around the country. It combines a walkable center, harbor views, public geothermal pools, museums, restaurants, music venues, and easy access to day trips.

Why Go

Use Reykjavík to settle into Iceland before longer drives. The city is compact but culturally busy, with strong food, design, nightlife, and art scenes for its size.

Best Time To Visit

Reykjavík works year-round. Summer brings long evenings and festivals, while winter suits museums, pools, restaurants, and northern lights trips outside the city.

Getting Around

The center is manageable on foot, with buses and taxis for longer hops. Most countryside day tours pick up in the capital area.

Things To Do

Walk the old harbor, visit Hallgrímskirkja, explore galleries and museums, and leave time for the city’s pools. Use Reykjavík as a base for the Golden Circle, Reykjanes Peninsula, South Coast day trips, whale watching, and winter northern lights tours.

Food And Drink

Look for seafood, bakeries, coffee, food halls, casual hot dogs, and modern Icelandic cooking. Prices are high, so mix restaurants with simpler cafe and bakery stops.

Good To Know

Reykjavík is not where Keflavík International Airport is located. Allow time for the airport transfer, especially in poor weather.