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Skjaldbreið
Laugavegur 16
T
595 8510,
W
center
hotels.is; map p.57.
The price here is determined less by
the rather uninspiring, plain rooms with classic Nordic
décor than the unbeatable location on the city's main
shopping
street - a
central location rarely comes cheap in
Reykjavík.
28,400kr
TOP 5 PLACES TO STAY
Anna
p.75
Icelandair Reykjavík Marina
p.74
Leifur Eiríksson
p.74
Luna
p.75
Reykjavík Backpackers
p.76
OUT OF THE CENTRE
Arctic Comfort
Síðumúli 19
T
588 5588,
W
arctic
comforthotel.is;
map pp.54-55.
One of the capital's
cheapest options, oddly located in a business district
30mins walk from the centre, but perfectly smart and clean
and offering good
value for
money. Some rooms have self-
catering facilities.
21,500kr
Best Western Reykjavík
Rauðarárstígur 37
T
514
7000,
W
hotelreykjavik.is; map pp.54-55.
Functional
and rather uninspiring hotel, roughly 20mins walk from the
centre. Rooms are plain and simple but clean and
presentable, though
you might
find some disturbingly pink
furnishings in them.
26,200kr
Cabin
Borgartún 32
T
511 6030,
W
hotelcabin.is; map
pp.54-55.
The best rooms in this good-value place are at
the front, offering great views out over the sea and Mount
Esja. Warm autumn colours throughout, with lot
s of browns
and greys making the decor pleasant and restful.
16,740kr
Fosshótel Barón
Barónsstígur 2-4
T
562 3204,
W
fosshotel.is; map pp.54-55.
En-suite doubles and
studios with wooden floors, microwaves and showers; most
have sea views. The 30-plus apartments vary greatly in size,
so look before you
choose. D
iscounts f
for stays of
three nights
and over. Doubles
19,700kr
; studios
28,848kr
Fosshótel Lind
Rauðarárstígur 18
T
562 3350,
W
fosshotel.is; map pp.54-55.
Bright, modern and
functional hotel offering discounts for stays of three nights
or more, and worth considering if other more central places
are fully booked. Rooms are plainly decorated and
unadventurous, b
ut the lo
cation's within easy reach of
Hlemmur's buses.
21,120kr
Grand Reykjavík
Sigtún 38
T
514 8000,
W
grand.is;
map pp.54-55.
Iceland's biggest hotel, with over three
hundred rooms: the marble floors, chrome fittings and
wood panels are sure to delight, though for the money you
may wish t
o be close
r to the centre - it's a good 25min walk
from here.
32,000kr
Hilton Reykjavík Nordica
Suðurlandsbraut 2
T
444
5000,
W
reykjavik.nordica.hilton.com; map pp.54-55.
The Hilton chain's one and only hotel in Iceland is big on
Nordic minimalism: glass, chrome and natural wood are
everywhere you look. Rooms at the fr
ont of the
building
enjoy views over the sea to Mount Esja.
24,200kr
Icelandair Reykjavík Natura
Nauthólsvegur 52
T
444 4000,
W
icelandairhotels.com; map pp.54-55.
A
busy and impersonal hotel stuffed with stopover travellers.
A recent makeover has freshened up the 200-odd rooms
located place which first opened its doors in 1965. Rooms are
of the Persian-carpet, dark-wood-panelling,
red-leath
er-
armchair and chocolate-on-the-pillow variety.
29,160kr
Ì
Icelandair Reykjavík Marina
Mýrargata 2
T
444
4000,
W
icelandairhotels.com; map p.57.
Bold, bright
and refreshingly quirky, this new harbourside hotel not
only enjoys terrific views of the trawlers in dry dock right
outside, but its rooms also have a ma
ritime feel
l with a twist
of chic. Breakfast is an extra 1800kr.
32,600kr
Ì
Klöpp
Klapparstígur 26
T
595 8520,
W
center
hotels.is; map p.57.
Despite its bizarre name, this is one of
central Reykjavík's better hotels and a sound choice:
modern throughout, with tasteful wooden floors, oak
furniture and wall panelling in
all rooms.
The breakfast
room, though, is a little cramped.
28,400kr
Ì
Leifur Eiríksson
Skólavörðustígur 45
T
562 0800,
W
hotelleifur.is; map p.57.
With a perfect location
overlooking Hallgrímskirkja, right in the heart of the city,
this is a small, friendly and neatly furnished place; the top-
floor rooms, built into the sloping
roof, are
particularly
worthwhile for their excellent views.
25,500kr
Óðinsvé
Þórsgata 1
T
511 6200,
W
hotelodinsve.is;
map p.57.
Long-established place that's stylish, relaxed
and within an easy trot of virtually everything. The
elegantly decorated rooms have wooden floors, neutral
decor, comfortable Scandinavian
-style furn
iture and top-
notch Danish duvets and pillows.
28,300kr
Plaza
Aðalstræti 4
T
595 8550,
W
plaza.is; map p.57.
The style in this tastefully renovated old building a stone's
throw from Austurstræti is Nordic minimalism meets old-
fashioned charm, with the heavy wooden floors, plain
white walls and immaculately tile
d bathr
ooms
complementing the high-beamed ceilings.
26,000kr
Radisson Blu 1919
Pósthússtræti 2
T
599 1000,
W
radissonblu.com/1919hotel-reykjavik; map p.57.
Housed in the elegant former headquarters of the Eimskip
shipping line, this Art Deco hotel combines old-fashioned
charm with modern chic. The penthouse suites (62,500kr)
with elevated sleeping sections a
nd separa
te dining area
are the best Reykjavík has to offer.
41,610kr
Reykjavík Centrum
Aðalstræti 16
T
514 6000,
W
hotelcentrum.is; map p.57.
Built in traditional early
1900s style, this hotel offers a curious yet pleasing mix of
stylish and homely, and is just a stone's throw from the
action of
Laugavegur. Breakfast is an extra 2200kr.
26,700kr
