| this casual, contemporary hotel is 4 minutes' walk from laugavegur shopping street, a 15-minute walk from hallgrimskirkja cathedral and 2 km from keflavik international airport. the relaxed rooms feature scandinavian-style furnishings and photographic artwork of icelandic landscapes. complimentary perks include parking and a breakfast buffet. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms add private balconies. all come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's an airy modern dining room, as well as a laid-back bar. kids age 11 and under (1 per room) stay at no extra cost with an adult
Keflavík International Airport 48 min
Harpa (9 min)
Concert, convention center, opera house, architecture, and auditorium Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach (9 min)
Popular golden-sand beach offering a lagoon with warmed water & hot tubs, plus a snack bar. Reykjavík Maritime Museum (7 min)
Maritime museum in a former fish factory with historic ships & exhibits on local fishing industry. Öskjuhlíð (8 min)
Hilltop pine & birch forest with walking paths, picnic spots & panoramic views of Reykjavik. Icelandic Phallological Museum (11 min)
More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals. Sun Voyager (7 min)
Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea. Reykjavík City Hall (9 min)
This contemporary lakeside city hall offers a huge 3D map of Iceland, a cafe & a visitor's center. Hallgrimskirkja (9 min)
Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower. Landnámssýningin / The Settlement Exhibition (7 min)
Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum. Höfdi House (6 min)
Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit. Reykjavík Art Museum (6 min)
Modern former home of artist Ásmundur Sveinsson featuring many of his sculptures. Perlan (7 min)
Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar. Tjörnin (7 min)
Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans. Videy (36 min)
Picturesque isle featuring hiking trails, a centuries-old church & outdoor art installations. National Museum of Iceland (7 min)
Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions. | 
