| offering views of mount esja, this straightforward hotel off route 1 is 6 km from hiking trails at esjuraetur - hiking center and 13 km from arbaer open air museum. ranging from rooms and suites to studios, the humble quarters with wood furnishings offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. some have sloped ceilings, kitchenettes, sofabeds and/or sitting areas. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. continental breakfast is complimentary. a casual bar features a flat-screen tv, table games and a billiards table. there's a hot tub and a furnished terrace. an airport shuttle, car rentals and parking are available
Keflavík International Airport 52 min
National Museum of Iceland (18 min)
Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions. Imagine Peace Tower (1 hr 7)
Created by Yoko Ono, this tall light emanating from a stone monument is a memorial to John Lennon. Tjörnin (18 min)
Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans. Harpa (20 min)
Concert, convention center, opera house, architecture, and auditorium Esjan (33 min)
This prominent volcanic mountain range is a popular destination for hiking, climbing & scenic views. Reykjavík City Hall (19 min)
This contemporary lakeside city hall offers a huge 3D map of Iceland, a cafe & a visitor's center. Árbær Open Air Museum (11 min)
Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik. Landnámssýningin / The Settlement Exhibition (20 min)
Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum. Hallgrimskirkja (18 min)
Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower. Sun Voyager (18 min)
Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea. Perlan (16 min)
Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar. Höfdi House (18 min)
Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit. Öskjuhlíð (18 min)
Hilltop pine & birch forest with walking paths, picnic spots & panoramic views of Reykjavik. Videy (1 hr 11)
Picturesque isle featuring hiking trails, a centuries-old church & outdoor art installations. Icelandic Phallological Museum (22 min)
More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals. | 
