Several really good reasons to visit and book a hotel in Reykjavik
The cute and relaxed capital of Iceland makes a great vacation for people who love fun, hot springs, stunning northern landscapes and never-ending day. Reykjavik is not pretentious. Tourists are really welcome and can never get bored. For a small and compact city, Reykjavik offers a variety of adventures and tours. Undoubtedly, the Northern Lights are the most visited event here. Travellers from around the world choose Iceland for this spectacular nature show. Combined with the great SPA centers, including the one-of-a-kind Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik and the surrounding area has the best Iceland owns. The capital is a great starting point for visiting glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes and mossy lava fields.
Due to its location, the Iceland capital is mostly in daylight regime. The summer months offer more than 20 hours of sunlight per day. This is an excellent opportunity to see more for a short period of time. It brightens even more the colourful houses, the greenery and the North Atlantic Ocean. Reykjavik is inspiring, art and festive. Both annual and seasonal events animate the city. They are dedicated to music (Sónar Reykjavik), nature (Winter Lights Festival), food (Food and Fun Festival), film (Reykjavík International Film Festival), and more. The city pleases guests with the effervescent nightlife. The main Laugavegur Street offers memorable bar-hopping experiences. You can also learn more about the life of Icelanders and the history of the island by visiting the great museums in Reykjavik (the National Museum of Iceland, Saga Museum, Víkin Maritime Museum, Arbaer Open Air Museum, etc.). An important part of the cultural scene in Reykjavik takes the Imagine Peace Tower on the nearby Videy Island. The idea came from Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon. Its bright light is lit every year on 9th of October, Lennon’s birthday.
Reykjavik is great for walking. You can get intimate with nature within a short walk from your hotel. The city itself is full of parks, outdoor areas, lakes and the beautiful bank of Elliðaár River. Locals love being outside and you can easily take the flow of their everyday life. Don’t miss to enjoy one of the seven public thermal pools in Reykjavik, most of them outdoors.
Icelanders love design and cosiness. The hotels in Reykjavik are neat, original and exceptionally equipped. Many own the boutique charisma and are an added value to your holiday. There are both high-class hotels in Reykjavik and low-budget guesthouses and hostels. Many apartments are rented in the central areas (Miðborg – 101), as well as close to the ocean waters (Vesturbær – 107). They are great for sightseeing, shopping trips and business travelling. If you prefer more rural atmosphere, check the lovely guesthouses in the suburbs of Reykjavik. Hotels in the Laugardalur – 104 neighbourhood are great for families with children. There are many entertainments, a pool, the Reykjavik Zoo and the Botanical Gardens. Public buses in Reykjavik run regularly and moving from place to place is easy.
