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About the Hotel

Austurstraeti 6, Reykjavík, Iceland, 101

City Center Hotel offers a strategic base for exploration in Reykjavík with its modern glass architecture. This 3-star hotel features convenient amenities including free WiFi, a fitness room, and a craft beer bar. Guests can also enjoy airport transfers and a 24-hour front desk service.

Rooms & Amenities

All rooms at City Center Hotel come equipped with laptop-friendly workspaces, tea/coffee facilities, and a minibar. Selected rooms feature balconies with views over parliament square and the city. Each room includes a private bathroom with either a shower or a bathtub.

Dining & Nearby Options

City Center Hotel has a contemporary bar-cafe space, The Lobby Bar, where guests can enjoy local beers and imported brews. The Microbar provides a continental breakfast, though it is not included in room rates. Nearby dining options include Fiskmarkadurinn, Mandi Reykjavik, and Grillmarkadurinn, all within a short walking distance.

Leisure & Services

The hotel features a small fitness room with essential equipment for a straightforward workout. The reception team is available 24/7 to assist with tours, excursions, and transportation, enhancing the overall convenience for guests. Guests can relax in the lobby's lounge area designed in muted contemporary tones.

Location & Accessibility

City Center Hotel is situated in the Reykjavík 101 district, close to popular landmarks including Lake Tjornin and Hallgrimskirkja. For transportation, Reykjavik Airport is a 31-minute walk, while several bus stops are within 3 to 17 minutes walking distance. This Reykjavík hotel provides access to vibrant nightlife and attractions in the surrounding areas.

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2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

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1 King Size Bed

Garden view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

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1 King Size Bed

Garden view

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City Center

Reykjavík400 ft

Airports

Reykjavik (RKV) 1.7 mi

Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF) 31.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfy and Cozy

“My room was beautifully decorated, extremely clean, and equipped with a comfortable bed. The Nespresso maker was a good addition!” view full review

Heavenly Sleep

“The bed was wonderfully comfy, and I loved the extra blankets provided. It made for an incredibly restful night's sleep.” view full review

Refreshing Shower

“The shower in my room was fantastic, with great pressure that made for a refreshing start to my day.” view full review

Thoughtful Amenities

“Having a mini fridge in the room was a nice surprise, allowing me to store snacks and drinks easily during my stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Paid shuttle service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Heating
Sitting area

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Austurstraeti 6, Reykjavík, Iceland, 101

Map view

street view

Austurstraeti 6, Reykjavík, Iceland, 101

City landmarks

Church

Hallgrimskirkja

3300 ft

Museums

National Museum of Iceland

2900 ft

Events

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

2200 ft

Museums

Einar Jonsson Sculpture garden and museum

3300 ft

Museums

Saga Museum

3000 ft

Art object

The Sun Voyager

3700 ft

Museums

Icelandic Phallological Museum

4400 ft

Mall

Laugavegur

2500 ft

Museums

The Reykjavik Maritime Museum of Vikin

3300 ft

Museums

Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center

3000 ft

Museums

Whales of Iceland

4200 ft

Saemundargoetu 11

Nordic House

4200 ft

Varmahlid 1 Oskjuhlid

Perlan

1.4 mi

Hofsvallagata 107

Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool

4400 ft

Snorrabraut 37 Austurbaer

Tales from Iceland

4600 ft

Parks

Parc Hljomskalagardur

2800 ft

Nearby

Museums

The Settlement Exhibition

500 ft

Market

Kolaportith

1100 ft

Public Building

Rathhus

1500 ft

Tryggvagata 11

Volcano House

1200 ft

Tjörnin 101

Lake Tjornin

900 ft

Museums

Reykjavik Museum of Photography

1100 ft

Parks

Austurvollur Square

200 ft

Marina

Old Harbour

1400 ft

Museums

The Icelandic Punk Museum

900 ft

Museums

National Museum

300 ft

Museums

Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus

700 ft

Public Building

The Parliament House

600 ft

Corner of Bankastraeti and Laekjargata

Vatnsberinn

800 ft

Public Building

The Culture House

1800 ft

Restaurants

Baejarins Beztu Pylsur

700 ft

1 Tryggvagata

Dirty Burger & Ribs

400 ft

Miklabraut 101 Beint a Moti Kringlunni

The Hot Dog Shake and Pylsa Stand

100 ft

Austurstraeti 8

Kebab husid

300 ft

Grensasvegi 3

Ali Baba Grill 'N Shawerma

500 ft

Veltusund 3b

Gaeta Gelato - Aoalstraeti

300 ft

Adalstraeti 6

Nonnabiti

500 ft

Hafnarstraeti

The Dubliner

400 ft

Hafnarstraeti

Fish&Co

400 ft

Frakkastig 25

American Style

1100 ft

Tryggvagata 26

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great view

Helpful staff

No parking

Limited dining options

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.1

Location

8.8

Service

8.9

Dining

7.4

Natalie

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is located in the city center, overlooking a narrow street with all the bars, making it convenient for exploring Reykjavik. The rooms, though smaller than American hotels, are adorable. However, they can be quite bright at night from street lights and would benefit from blackout curtains.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are adorable and smaller than what you might be used to in American hotels. However, they can be quite bright during the night due to street lights and need blackout curtains.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, both before my arrival and during my stay. Their service really enhanced my experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is ideal for exploring downtown Reykjavik and is close to key bus stops for easy access to excursions and the airport. It's a great area of town with plenty to see and do.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was overall pleasant, with nice offerings. However, there were limited vegetarian options, and breakfast came at an extra charge.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were sufficient, with free Wi-Fi in the rooms. However, improvements could be made in providing more varied dining options.

Frederick

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.4/10

The hotel was in a great location, making it convenient to walk to restaurants, supermarkets, and even a laundry cafe if needed. The rooms were clean and nice, exceeding our expectations, though the heating could be a bit overwhelming at times. The street lights made the room quite bright at night, suggesting blackout curtains would be beneficial.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and nice, just what we needed and better than expected.

Service

9.0

The staff were all extremely helpful and resolved my additional requests immediately, making my stay comfortable and pleasant.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic for accessing restaurants, supermarkets, and the city center for a pleasant walk. It's also great for those who want to enjoy the nightlife and nice restaurants.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good and plentiful, with delicious options available at the breakfast buffet.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were modern and clean, contributing to a comfortable stay.

Florence

United States of America, October 2023

7.8/10

The hotel has its ups and downs. The rooms were quiet and comfortable, but facing a lively street made for some noisy nights. The service is a mix of professional and friendly, with a minor hiccup of mistaking rooms. The location is ideal for exploring Reykjavik but can get loud on weekends due to nearby bars. Dining options were decent and offered at a reasonable price.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were quiet and comfortable, but the street noise could be bothersome, especially with missing curtains.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and helpful overall, despite a couple of accidental room entries.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated in downtown Reykjavik, making it convenient for exploring the city and catching excursions.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were decent, offering a buffet at a fair price.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides basic facilities for a comfortable stay.

David

United States of America, October 2023

8.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff was super friendly and helpful, making my solo trip a great experience. The rooms were spacious, clean, and stylish on the whole, though some may find them small; however, it perfectly suited my needs.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were small, but perfectly fine for my solo trip.

Service

9.0

The service was great and really helpful. The staff were nice and accommodating.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, central to most shops, and tour buses easily picked us up and dropped us off. It's handy for everything you'd want to do in Reykjavik.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was pretty good, with a variety of options including ham, cheese, sausages, bacon, and the most amazing bread. It was also not expensive at all compared to other breakfast places in the center.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers convenient facilities such as tours/ticket assistance and housekeeping services.

Catherine

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic. The room was clean and nice, exceeding my expectations. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The location was excellent for exploring Reykjavik, with convenient access to transportation. However, the dining options were a bit pricey, especially for vegetarians. Overall, it was a great experience.

Rooms

9.0

The room was clean and nice, just what I needed.

Service

9.0

The staff was super friendly and helpful throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The location was excellent, right in the center of the city with easy access to bus stops for excursions and airport transfers.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were a bit expensive, especially for vegetarians.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Roger

United Kingdom, September 2023

9.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location was perfect, just a minute's walk to major bus stops and surrounded by great bars and restaurants. The rooms were not only spotless and bright but also had lovely little extras like a sleeping kit and coffee pods. The staff were incredible, always going above and beyond to help. The dining options were good, with a varied selection to suit everyone's tastes. Overall, a fantastic choice for anyone visiting Reykjavik.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms had a great view and were extremely clean and tidy, with nice touches like a sleeping kit and coffee pods.

Service

9.0

The staff were very helpful and friendly, making my stay even more enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The location was fantastic, within walking distance to bus stops and all tourist areas, with numerous bars and restaurants close by.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was excellent, offering a good selection that suited everybody's requirements.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were top-notch, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Great view

No parking

Terry

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is situated in a lively area near a public square, making it a bit noisy for those seeking quiet nights. On the bright side, the room was clean, offered a nice view, and had great amenities like coffee-making facilities, a TV, strong Wi-Fi, a mini fridge, and an excellent shower.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean, had a view, and provided great amenities.

Service

9.0

The staff members were very friendly and helpful during my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is ideal for those who love nightlife and easy access to restaurants and city attractions.

Dining

6.0

Although breakfast was disappointing with limited options, dining around the city was convenient and enjoyable.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

David

United Kingdom, July 2023

9.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location was fantastic, right in the heart of everything, and the rooms were sleek and minimalistic yet had everything I needed. The service was superb, with the staff going above and beyond to assist us with booking excursions and providing recommendations for dining. The dining experience was delightful, offering a good selection to cater to everyone's preferences. While the facilities were excellent, the dining options could be a bit more varied.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were warm, quiet, and had a balcony with a lovely view of the square at the back. They were minimalistic yet equipped with all essentials.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with extremely friendly staff who were always ready to assist and provide helpful suggestions.

Location

10.0

The location was fantastic, offering easy access to all the tourist spots and within walking distance of bus stops. Plus, being near the waterfront provided a nice blend of attractions.

Dining

9.0

The dining options were plentiful and satisfying, catering to various tastes and preferences. Plus, the international dishes were a delightful touch.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, providing everything I needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Richard

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.4/10

I had a great stay at the hotel, with comfortable and clean rooms. The only downside was the noise from airplanes approaching the airport, but it didn't bother me much. The location was convenient but noisy due to the main street. The staff was helpful and friendly, making my stay enjoyable overall.

Rooms

8.0

The room had a very comfortable single bed, almost like a double bed in width. It was a bit small, but that's expected given the location.

Service

9.0

The staff were very helpful and friendly, providing me with all the information I needed to explore the city.

Location

7.0

The hotel is centrally located, making it ideal for exploring downtown Reykjavik. However, it was quite noisy due to being on the main street.

Dining

7.0

The prices were reasonable, and the food quality was good.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers basic facilities that are sufficient for a comfortable stay. Nothing extravagant but meets the necessary needs.

Friendly staff

Noisy street

Mark

United Kingdom, April 2023

8.2/10

The hotel's location is excellent, allowing easy access to local attractions and dining options. The rooms were remarkably clean and cozy, albeit slightly noisy due to aircraft noise during certain hours. The service was top-notch, particularly in organizing tours and being accommodating. The dining experience was good value for money, with a nice selection even though slightly pricey. Overall, a great choice for a stay in the heart of Reykjavik.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were immaculately clean and very comfortable, despite some noise from aircraft approaching the airport. The layout was a bit odd without chairs at the desks.

Service

9.0

The staff was very helpful with arranging travel and were polite and professional throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, right in the heart of Reykjavik, close to various attractions, dining spots, and shopping areas.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was above average, with a good selection offered at a slightly steep price.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers essential facilities that cater to guests' needs during their stay.

Phyllis

United States of America, April 2023

7.4/10

The hotel was clean and nice, just what we needed and better than we hoped for. The rooms were great, except the curtains didn't fully cover the windows, letting in too much brightness from Iceland. Across the street, there's a pub open until 4am on the weekend, but overall a good stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and nice-just what we needed and better than we hoped for, although the curtains didn’t fully cover the windows letting in lots of light.

Service

9.0

The service was super helpful and friendly, extraordinarily helpful when my traveling companion left her credit card across town. All the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant, resolving additional requests immediately.

Location

7.0

The location is pretty good, near the main touristy city center and closer to the waterfront with more museums. Great for walking to restaurants, supermarket, and a laundry cafe. However, being across from an Irish pub open until 4 am can be noisy.

Dining

7.0

The dining was good, although there were only baguettes due to remodeling in the common area. Guests should add breakfast for an awesome experience.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were a bit lacking, with only liquid soap in toiletries, and being constantly woken up until 4am due to noise from the nearby pub across the street.