Top 10 Hotels Near University of Iceland in Reykjavik for 2026

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A bar area with a counter, seating, and a display of bottles.

A bar area with a counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and hanging light fixtures.

A hotel with a classic European architectural style, featuring a central courtyard and a view of a lake.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, and a window leading to a balcony.

1. Kvosin Downtown Hotel

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.1 km from University of Iceland

erica

RM1,294

RM1,463 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a vase with flowers, and a lamp.

A modern hotel reception desk with a wooden finish and a black leather seating area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with blinds.

2. Black Pearl Luxury Apartments

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.2 km from University of Iceland

Jignesh

RM1,527

RM1,722 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a pink ottoman, a black coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a built-in coffee machine, a sink, and a dishwasher.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a countertop with a basket of fruits, and a paper bag.

A modern building with a wooden deck, a metal staircase, and a view of the cityscape.

3. Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.7 km from University of Iceland

Yaritza

RM1,062

RM1,205 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A restaurant with indoor seating, hanging wicker lamps, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two white sinks, a dark vanity, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel lobby with a long corridor, seating areas, and large windows.

A modern interior with leather seating, a bar area, and large windows.

4. Hotel Reykjavik Saga

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.2 km from University of Iceland

JASON

RM1,770

RM1,991 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a hallway leading to a bathroom.

A kitchen counter with various food items and utensils.

A modern loft with a dining area featuring a round table and red velvet chairs, a living room with a grey sofa, and a large TV mounted on the wall.

A modern interior with large windows offering a city view, a staircase with black railings, and a patterned carpet.

5. Sand Hotel by Keahotels

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.7 km from University of Iceland

Vladimir

RM1,378

RM1,557 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with glass walls and warm lighting.

A modern dining area with round tables, blue cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern lounge area with lounge chairs, a small fire pit, and a reception desk.

6. Grandi by Center Hotels

Vesturbær, 1.1 km from University of Iceland

Keshab

RM1,099

RM1,247 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items and a bottle of wine on a counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a round wooden side table, a mirror, and two black desk lamps.

A wine bar with a selection of wine bottles and framed pictures on the wall.

A building with a sign that reads "4a Local 101" on the facade.

7. Hotel Local 101

Vesturbær, 1.1 km from University of Iceland

George

RM835

RM954 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A round mirror reflecting a modern bathroom with a light fixture and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern room with a radiator, a lamp, a chair, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a balcony.

A bedroom with a large window, a radiator, and a potted plant.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of neighboring houses.

8. Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.3 km from University of Iceland

Barbara

RM726

RM832 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, bar stools, and a bar counter.

A modern interior with a hanging chair, a glass table with a bottle and glass, and a sofa.

A modern chair in a room with a large window overlooking a building with a spire.

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a wicker chair, and a glass door leading to a building.

9. ION City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.7 km from University of Iceland

Shawn

RM1,322

RM1,494 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern building with a white facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a door.

A wooden deck with a bench, potted plants, and a lattice screen.

A room with two grey armchairs with white cushions, a small round table with a glass and a green cup, and a window with sheer curtains.

10. Castle House Luxury Apartments

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.1 km from University of Iceland

Leonard

RM687

RM1,039 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a dining area, and large windows offering a view of an outdoor staircase.

A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a ship.

A modern interior with seating areas, a bar, and a visible store named 'DEFC'.

11. Exeter Hotel

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.2 km from University of Iceland

Sam

RM1,267

RM1,433 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A multi-story residential building with balconies, a flat roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a red chair, a TV, and a black rug.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, and a dining area.

A compact kitchen with a stove, coffee maker, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

12. Reykjavik4you Apartments

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.4 km from University of Iceland

Jason

RM651

RM1,030 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

13. Freyja Guesthouse & Suites

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.6 km from University of Iceland

Sunny

RM1,531

RM1,877 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A restaurant with wooden flooring, a bar area with bottles, and a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a view of an outdoor seating area through a window.

A wine cellar with wooden shelves and a bench.

A modern interior with a large window, a potted plant, and leather seating.

14. Hotel Von

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.9 km from University of Iceland

Gustavo Londono

RM908

RM1,034 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hot tub with two people in it, surrounded by wooden decking and plants.

A modern building with a 'City Hub' sign, large windows, and a neon geometric design.

A staircase with a wall-mounted sign reading "HOT TUB" and a green abstract drawing.

A modern interior with a yellow sofa, white round tables, and pendant lighting.

15. CityHub Reykjavik

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.7 km from University of Iceland

Dan Donna

RM617

RM711 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern bar area with two round tables, two plush armchairs, and a wall of illuminated planters.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, bar stools, and tables.

A restaurant with a large mural of tropical leaves, cushioned seating, and round tables.

A hotel room with a large window, two leather armchairs, a small round table, and a bed.

16. Vintage Apartment Hotel

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.7 km from University of Iceland

travis

RM1,029

RM1,403 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A dining area with a wooden wall, multiple illuminated shelves with bottles, a dark leather chair, and a wooden floor.

A hotel entrance with a classic facade, large arched windows, and a prominent sign.

A bar area with a marble countertop, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and a bartender preparing drinks.

A breakfast buffet with pancakes, waffles, fruit, and various spreads.

17. Apotek Hotel by Keahotels

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.2 km from University of Iceland

Rachel Hamilton

RM1,165

RM1,319 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel reception area with a green wall and a reception desk.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a staircase, and an elevator.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a wood-burning stove, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

18. Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.1 km from University of Iceland

SVETLANA

RM1,252

RM1,417 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern dining area with white tables and chairs, a counter with breakfast items, and a grey cushioned seating area.

A café named 'café Loki' with outdoor seating, surrounded by modern buildings and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a small shelf, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a closed door, and a view into a dining area with white tables and chairs.

19. Guesthouse Sunna

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.6 km from University of Iceland

Maureen

RM658

RM757 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with wooden furniture, a round table, and a view of a harbor with boats and mountains in the background.

A modern outdoor seating area with plush chairs and tables, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a view of a cityscape at dusk, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and several bar stools.

20. The Reykjavik EDITION

Downtown Reykjavik, 1.6 km from University of Iceland

Caroline

RM2,575

RM3,119 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Iceland

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kvosin Downtown Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Black Pearl Luxury Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 762 reviews	View
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 3,403 reviews	View
Hotel Reykjavik Saga	9.6 Exceptional 749 reviews	View
Sand Hotel by Keahotels	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top University of Iceland Hotel Reviews

Exeter Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfy, cute room. Friendly staff. Attached to Deig Bakery. Only complaint is the low/dim lighting in the room. I like brighter lights for putting on my makeup."

Grandi by Center Hotels

8/10 Good

"Would have liked air conditioning.Room was a bit warm."

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

10/10 Excellent

"It was perfect in every way!"

Guesthouse Sunna

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed solo in Sunna Guesthouse for 2 nights before the Reykjavik Marathon. Perfect place to settle in and relax before the race. Pretty no-frills vibe but had everything you needed with shared kitchens and quiet, simple rooms. Location is also perfect - right by Hallgrimskirkja, close walk to Braud & Co., Rainbow Road, northen cost etc. but no street noise. Staff was friendly. They had breakfast but cheaper and pretty easy to go to Bonus (one of Iceland's main grocery store chains). Just what I was looking for!"

Hotel Odinsve

10/10 Excellent

"great location, i can see the church from my window"

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay for solo travellers and one of the best budget friendly option in Reykjavik! Beds in hostel rooms were quite squeaky and some guest were not very considerate of how loud they were being, but the hostel also provided ear plugs."

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, modern and clean, friendly staff. This is the place to stay!!"

Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik

8/10 Good

"Ok, but one time the cleaning crew forgot to clean our table and take the dirty cups and glasses out"

Center Hotels Plaza

8/10 Good

"Good location, Room was clean. Staff seemed nice."

Other attractions near University of Iceland

A museum exhibit with a wooden model of a structure, display cases with artifacts, and informational panels.

National Museum of Iceland

8.8/10 (1,993 reviews)

From Viking feasts and battles to the independence movement of the 20th century, Iceland’s premier museum preserves every detail of the nation’s history.

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A church interior with a crucifix, stained glass windows, and a central altar.

Landakotskirkja

8.8/10 (523 reviews)

Check out the gleaming gray-stone façade and tall tower of this neo-Gothic cathedral and its interior illuminated by beautifully colored windows and candlelight.

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A swan on a calm lake with reflections of buildings and trees during sunset.

Reykjavik Pond

9.2/10 (19 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Reykjavik Pond, a lovely green space in Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool during your stay in Reykjavik. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its great live music.

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National and University Library of Iceland

After visiting National and University Library of Iceland, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Reykjavik. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Tjornin

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Reykjavik when you spend time at Tjornin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

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Reykjavík 871 +/-2

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Reykjavík 871 +/-2 during your travels in Reykjavik. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

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Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition during your trip to Reykjavik. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Iceland?

University of Iceland is located in a welcoming area of Reykjavik known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 326 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near University of Iceland?

Center Hotels Plaza is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a bar and a coffee shop. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Iceland. Other good choices within a short distance include Grandi by Center Hotels and Exeter Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to University of Iceland?

Expedia has 326 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Iceland.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Iceland, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near University of Iceland.

What can I see and do near University of Iceland?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Iceland, Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center or Reykjavík Maritime Museum. Grotta Lighthouse, Reykjavik City Museums and Sundhollin are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around University of Iceland. You can catch a show at Harpa, National Theatre of Iceland and Salurinn Kopavogur Concert Hall.

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Our top choices for University of Iceland hotels

1. Kvosin Downtown Hotel

2. Black Pearl Luxury Apartments

3. Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4. Hotel Reykjavik Saga

5. Sand Hotel by Keahotels

6. Grandi by Center Hotels

7. Hotel Local 101

8. Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse

9. ION City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

10. Castle House Luxury Apartments

11. Exeter Hotel

12. Reykjavik4you Apartments

13. Freyja Guesthouse & Suites

14. Hotel Von

15. CityHub Reykjavik

16. Vintage Apartment Hotel

17. Apotek Hotel by Keahotels

18. Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

19. Guesthouse Sunna

20. The Reykjavik EDITION

Compare popular hotels close to University of Iceland

Top University of Iceland Hotel Reviews

Exeter Hotel

Grandi by Center Hotels

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

Guesthouse Sunna

Hotel Odinsve

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik

Center Hotels Plaza

Other attractions near University of Iceland

National Museum of Iceland

Landakotskirkja

Reykjavik Pond

Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool

National and University Library of Iceland

Tjornin

Reykjavík 871 +/-2

Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition

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