Árbær Travel Guide
Reykjavik
Popular places to visit
Árbær Open Air Museum
See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.
Harpa
The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.
Hallgrimskirkja
With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Árbær
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Very friendly and helpful staff, everyone was super professional. Breakfast was well prepared, clean and fresh food everyday, lots of gluten free choices.Attentive service when we needed anything extra. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Center Hotels Plaza
Hotel is in an excellent location, right in the heart of Reykjavik with great transport links and easily accessible. Staff on the front desk were warm and welcoming and catered to our needs. The room was clean and spacious, and we were on the 8th floor which had an amazing view over the city. Overall, ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Very clean , couple of negatives , room 326 only had one bedside table so we had nowhere to put phone, water, book etc: there was also no drawers to put underwear or socks in !
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Spacious rooms. Hotel is pretty and staff was great.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Reykjavik EDITION
First class. A true 5 star experience. Just quite pricey
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
Clean rooms. Great location! Friendly staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Árbær
Grafarholt
Grafarholt might not have many top sights, but Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik City Museums are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bakkar
While Bakkar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Árbær Open Air Museum and Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool.
Breidholt
While there might not be top attractions in Breidholt, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Árbær Open Air Museum and Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool.
Hús
While Hús isn't home to many top sights, Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik City Museums are some notable places to visit nearby.
Grafarvogur
While Grafarvogur may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik Harbour.
Heimar
While Heimar isn't home to many top sights, Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Grasagardur Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
