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Located right in the center of the buzziest street in downtown Reykjavík, this hotel comes with some serious value. Much less expensive than its competitors, it still boasts some of the same amenities like an on-site bar and restaurant, close attention to the interior design, and spacious community areas.
A short walk off the main drag of Laugavegur will deliver you to this 65-room hotel with views over Esjan. It's close to everything while still being away from the noise of partygoers. The rooms are bright and modest, but comfortable.
Across the street from the hilltop church of Hallgrímskirkja, this hotel is a short walk from most of Reykjavík's major attractions. Some guest rooms have balconies. Interiors are cozy, with hints of Scandinavian design here and there, and give off the vibe that you're staying with a good friend instead of at a nondescript hotel.
This popular hostel in an old biscuit factory ("kex" is Icelandic for biscuit) offers a range of accommodation options, from private and family rooms to shared dorms with bunk beds. The popular venue spaces have recently been nixed to make way for more beds, dampening the social aspect of the hostel.
