Norðurmýri Travel Guide
Reykjavik
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Popular places to visit
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 lively bars and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Reykjavik City Hall
The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.
Top hotels in Norðurmýri
Fosshotel Raudara
Lovely hotel in perfect location. Short walk into Reykjavik. We were pleased to be away from centre and to avoid potential noise late at night. Hotel staff were courteous and able to book our return journey to KEF airport. If we returned to Reykjavik we would certainly return to this hotel. Rooms ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Igdlo Guesthouse
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Lovely Hotel only complaint room Very Hot , No Air conditioning and no fan offered offered by reception
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
Amazing host. Great common area and would definitely recommend it to someone who is also solo traveling.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Location is very good for bus tour pickup and dropoff. Hotel is by Bus Stop 12. Restaurants and points of interest are within 3 km radius. Staff were very helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
We had a relaxing stay. The spa includes two hot tubs, a sauna, and some lounge chairs and we visited twice during our stay. It gets busier at night when people are winding down but we had an activity during the day and came back and no one else was in the spa area mid-day. Breakfast choices were ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Norðurmýri
Holt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Teigar
While Teigar isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool are some notable places to visit nearby.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
