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We've compiled the best of the best in City Center East - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This quietly elegant member of the prestigious World Hotels group has impeccable service and free Wi-Fi throughout, making it a favorite among business travelers. Though the rooms are small by modern standards, all are decorated with works by leading Icelandic artists—the hotel owners have the largest privately owned art collection in Iceland.
Located right in the center of Reykjavík, the Sand is one of the more luxurious hotels in the city. Art deco details set the scene, and supersoft beds seal the deal. This modern boutique hotel offers a complimentary breakfast buffet, as well as a gym and a bar. Next door you'll find Sandholt, known as one of the best bakeries in the country.
If being centrally located is your main priority, this hotel is a good option. It's also packed full of local art and other creative touches to infuse character around every turn. Just remember this means the area is full of bars and nightclubs, which can get noisy on the weekends.
