Reykjavik Hotels

The most northerly capital in the world, Reykjavik is the centre for almost everything that happens in Iceland, despite its location on the south west coast of the country. Although the city is large and sprawling, the centre is compact, but you may want to get yourself car hire from Reykjavik Airport to see some more of the beautiful area. There is also a wonderful cycle path that circles the city if you prefer to travel under your own steam.

Choosing a Reykjavik Hotel

Reykjavik has an eclectic selection of buildings in the centre, with old and new jostling together. Thankfully most of the hotels Reykjavik boasts are in new constructions, particularly the more expensive hotels in Reykjavik centre. If you're after cheap accommodation in Reykjavik then your best bet is the campsite or shared-dorm hostels nearer the outskirts. Whilst there are few budget Reykjavik hotels, the public transport system is pretty good and fairly cheap so getting to all the sights from locations further out shouldn't break the bank.

When to visit Reykjavic

If you want to see all the attractions and wander around the centre then the summer is definitely the best time to visit. It's the height of the tourist season, but with cheap Reykjavik flights available all year round it's ideal if you want to spend lots of time outdoors. The sun only sets for a few hours a night too! Conversely, if you want to see the Northern Lights, visit between September and March, when it's dark most of the time. It's pretty cold at this time of year but if you wrap up warm, aurora spotting and glacier visits are the order of the day - be aware though that at this time of year many of the attractions open in the summer close for the season.