The best affordable hotels right in the heart of Reykjavik
Reykjavik is a top tourist destination thanks to its stunning geothermal surroundings, quaint high streets and of course the world-famous Blue Lagoon. But, another reason why Reykjavik may be well known is its collection of high-quality, stylish and convenient hotels and accommodation options. Reykjavik is usually expensive, as is the rest of Iceland, but if you know where to look you can find hotels that cost around £100 per night or less. Let’s take a look at some of the top most affordable hotels in Reykjavik:
7. Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
Prices: From €184
Hilton Hotels are known for their high-quality rooms, luxury amenities and stylish decor, making them the top choice for the discerning traveller. The 4-star Hilton Reykjavik Nordica is one of the top hotels in the city, and features all the basic amenities plus luxury extras like a spa, whirlpool and fitness centre, as well as free parking. Despite this, the price per night of this hotel for 1 adult costs around ISK 27,000, which is equivalent to around €184. As hotels in Reykjavik can cost around €280 per night, the price of the Hilton Nordica is a lot more affordable and the amenities offered at the hotel make it excellent value for money.
6. City Center Hotel
Prices: From €184
City Center Hotel is self explanatory in that it is slap bang in the middle of Reykjavik, with all of the city’s top sights and attractions mere steps away. The hotel itself is perfect for someone who perhaps can afford a little bit of leeway in their budget, but for people who have a budget of around €200 a night for a hotel, then look no further. City Center Hotel’s prices for a single or double room can vary but range from around €184 - €200 a night. If you’re wanting to explore Reykjavik, the hotel also assists you with booking day tours around the city.
5. Foss Hotel Lind
Prices: From €136
Foss Hotel is Iceland’s largest hotel, located conveniently in the heart of Reykjavik. The hotel features basic amenities and has a stylish, modern and visually-appealing design that gives a feeling of luxury. The hotel is also a top choice for many business travellers, with state-of-the-art conference facilities. Prices per night for a standard double or twin room range from €136 - €167 per night, but you may be able to find even cheaper on certain travel sites.
4. CityHub Hotel
Prices: From €143
A modern and innovatively-designed hotel in the heart of Reykjavik, CityHub provides a simple yet stylish and convenient way of living, with pod-style rooms complete with bare essentials yet in no way devoid of comfort. CityHub Hotel prices are around €143 per night, which many people think is excellent value for money given the hotel’s location, style and ultra modern decor.
3. Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
Prices: €150
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson is a family-run modern hotel in Reykjavik that showcases appreciation and love for the city and its surroundings. Each room is expertly decorated and uniquely designed, the bar is perfect for a cocktail or two, and the location is steps away from the iconic Hallgrimskirkja church that is one of the most easily recognisable and photographed sights in Iceland! Hotel Leifur Eiriksson’s room prices start at around €150 per night for a single room, but can cost around €190 for certain rooms too.
2. Hotel Fron
Prices: From €164
Hotel Fron’s boutique style makes it feel more luxurious, with each room following a traditional Scandinavian style and the location of the hotel being extremely convenient and easy to access. In reality, Hotel Fron may seem like it’s going to break the bank, when the hotel is actually very affordable and good value for money considering its location in the heart of the city. On the outside, the hotel is rather unsuspecting, but on the inside it is a modern and stylish affair, with each room feeling like a showroom in an upmarket furniture store.
1. 22 Hill Hotel
Prices: From €116
Spacious, modern and clean are the words that come to mind when thinking of 22 Hill Hotel. You can bet that this hotel will perfectly suit any preferences or expectations you have for premium accommodation in Reykjavik. 22 Hill’s modern rooms are comfortable and spacious, and feature all the amenities and essentials you need for a comfortable and high-quality stay. Per night, 22 Hill Hotel has starting prices of around €116, making it one of the most affordable hotels in Reykjavik.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lauren Coton
I love discovering and writing about new places which then get added to my now extensive travel list, but nowhere beats the comfort of my hometown Bristol or the sense of culture and community that my base of Cardiff exudes. That's why travel writing was a given for me.