| some have sitting areas, 4-poster beds, whirlpool tubs, and/or tea and coffeemaking equipment. breakfast and parking are available. overlooking lake elliavatn, this understated hotel is 7 km from the arbaer open air museum, 11 km from the striking hallgrimskirkja church and 12 km from the sandy nautholsvik geothermal beach. amenities include a restaurant/bar, a hot tub, and a lounge with a fireplace, as well as meeting space. casual rooms and suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Keflavík International Airport 47 min
Hallgrimskirkja (19 min)
Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower. Höfdi House (19 min)
Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit. Tjörnin (19 min)
Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans. National Museum of Iceland (18 min)
Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions. Videy (1 hr 9)
Picturesque isle featuring hiking trails, a centuries-old church & outdoor art installations. Heiðmörk (23 min)
Protected forest area containing Lake Ellidavatn & lava fields with the Rauðhólar craters. Árbær Open Air Museum (14 min)
Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik. Sun Voyager (18 min)
Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea. Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach (21 min)
Popular golden-sand beach offering a lagoon with warmed water & hot tubs, plus a snack bar. Icelandic Phallological Museum (22 min)
More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals. Thríhnúkagígur Volcano (28 min)
Extinct volcano reachable by a scenic hike followed by descent into the crater by open elevator. Harpa (20 min)
Concert, convention center, opera house, architecture, and auditorium Landnámssýningin / The Settlement Exhibition (20 min)
Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum. Perlan (16 min)
Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar. Öskjuhlíð (17 min)
Hilltop pine & birch forest with walking paths, picnic spots & panoramic views of Reykjavik. | 
