Laxnes
Revel in Iceland's wilder side
Best for… adventurers
It’s hard to believe you’re just a short drive from the city at this winter wonderland, a chalet-style retreat surrounded by mountains and with an eye-popping view of the Northern Lights, when they choose to appear. Everything about this pretty, cosy hotel feels bespoke, from the Icelandic riding lessons on offer to the traditional cuisine served at its pub, bistro restaurant and coffee shop. Some of the country’s best hiking trails start near the hotel – staff can point you in the right direction.
Haholt 7, 270 Mosfellsbaer, Reykjavík
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Centerhotel Plaza
Best for… digital nomads
The clue to this vibrant, modern hotel is in the name – it occupies an unparalleled location in the heart of Reykjavik’s picturesque old town, on one of the city’s oldest squares. But there’s nothing old-fashioned about this place; it’s set up for digital nomads, with brilliant office facilities and a stripped-back, simple aesthetic. Thanks to its central location, you can be sipping cocktails in some of the country’s best bars minutes after you’ve closed your laptop.
Aðalstræti 4-6, Reykjavík
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Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels
A hotel right out of your favourite Nordic noir
Best for… exploring the city
Live out all your Scandi-drama dreams at this smart modern hotel, as crisply and cleanly designed as a contemporary art gallery. It’s got a cool, urban feel, but the decor is actually inspired by photographs of Icelandic nature taken by a local photographer, and rooms are dotted with quotes from his book Behind the Mountains. It’s easy to lose yourself in its rugged, winter wonderland beauty – but you can find yourself again in the vibrant streets of downtown Reykjavik, right on the doorstep.
Hverfisgata 103, Reykjavík
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Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels
Find enlightenment at this central hotel
Best for… weekend breaks
There’s an illuminating concept at the heart of this cool, modern hotel. Its aesthetic is inspired by Iceland’s changing lightscapes, which range from golden sunsets to the palette of the Northern Lights. It’s in a perfect spot for exploring the city, right on the edge of the vibrant centre – but best of all it’s next to the Laugardalur park, which has an enormous geothermal outdoor pool, skating, a zoo and sculpture museum.
Suðurlandsbraut 16, Suðurlandsbraut 16, Reykjavík
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Fosshotel Reykjavik
Drink up at this craft beer hub
Best for… beer lovers
You’ll fall for this hotel before you even get as far as the lobby. Iceland’s largest hotel towers above Reykjavik in smart, textured metallics. The views from the top floor are, of course, spectacular; but just as spectacular is the range of local beer on offer at its bar, the Beer Garden. Staff specialise in food pairings, but save room for dinner at the on-site restaurant, which aims to showcase locally grown Icelandic ingredients.
Þórunnartún 1, 105 Reykjavík
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Borg by Keahotels
Best for… art lovers
A destination hotel inside one of the city’s most elegant landmarks, the Borg is a fantasy in Art Deco: everything, from the chandeliers to the bedheads, feels like it swung in from the 1920s. Nowhere is this more gratuitously luxurious than the spa, with its top flight treatments, steam bath and sauna. The hotel is beautiful from the outside, too – as you will appreciate while strolling the neighbourhood, which is rich in galleries, museums and boutiques.
Pósthússtræti 11, Reykjavík
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