| amid shops and eateries, this modest hotel is 1 km from hellisgeri, an enchanting park with moss-covered rocks, and 9 km from perlan, a high-concept glass-domed, fine-dining restaurant. upgraded rooms add minifridges, and/or sitting areas with pull-out sofas, while suites feature wet bars or kitchenettes. breakfast and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a chic bar and ski storage. the simply furnished, soundproof rooms provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus tea and coffeemakers
Keflavík International Airport 37 min
Icelandic Phallological Museum (17 min)
More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals. Reykjavík Art Museum (17 min)
Modern former home of artist Ásmundur Sveinsson featuring many of his sculptures. Öskjuhlíð (10 min)
Hilltop pine & birch forest with walking paths, picnic spots & panoramic views of Reykjavik. Reykjavík City Hall (13 min)
This contemporary lakeside city hall offers a huge 3D map of Iceland, a cafe & a visitor's center. Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach (13 min)
Popular golden-sand beach offering a lagoon with warmed water & hot tubs, plus a snack bar. Sun Voyager (13 min)
Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea. Höfdi House (13 min)
Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit. Landnámssýningin / The Settlement Exhibition (14 min)
Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum. Tjörnin (12 min)
Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans. National Museum of Iceland (12 min)
Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions. Videy (1 hr 8)
Picturesque isle featuring hiking trails, a centuries-old church & outdoor art installations. Harpa (15 min)
Concert, convention center, opera house, architecture, and auditorium Perlan (9 min)
Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar. Árbær Open Air Museum (13 min)
Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik. Hallgrimskirkja (12 min)
Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower. | 
