Skjol Travel Guide
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Hotel Reykjavík Grand
"Great hotel outside the City Centre of Reykjavik. Plenty of parking available right outside the hotel. Impressive interior as you walk into the lobby. Room was a very generous size with a very comfortable bed and a great shower. No air con but not really needed in Iceland even in the summer. Great ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
"Good and quiet. Not much fresh ventilation but still nice. Shower bathroom smelled just a little bit, it was more an old building smell. Nice and great location, laundry, common spaces are great with some games as well. Worked perfect"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
"Everything was great. Super great breakfast."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
"Great communication with the host, the property is clean. The location is walking distance to the main attractions in Reykjavik. Breakfast is brought in the fridge daily and at 8am we get the fresh bread bake from Sanholt! Excellent serbice from the reception.On our first day our power went out when ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG
"Room was clean. Staff very helpful."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels
"This property was very nice, very unique. We got “home 3” and It included a kitchenette with everything you needed to use it. It was near excitement and landmarks. However, this closeness was too much for us because it was noisy. There was an alley on one side that got very noisy from people partying ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
