CityCenter Hotel is located in the heart of Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital. Standing six floors on one of the oldest streets in Reykjavík, Austurstræti.
CityCenter Hotel is a three star accommodation with individuality, location and personal…
In December 1984, two years after Sigurjón Ólafsson passed away, his widow, Birgitta Spur, established a private museum to exhibit her private collection of her late husband’s sculptures.
The couple’s original home and the adjacent…
Árbær Museum is an open air museum with more than 20 buildings that form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavík.
Árbær Museum was an established farm well into the 20th century and the…
The Reykjavík Maritime Museum is housed in a newly renovated former fish factory. Located by Reykjavík‘s old harbour, a pleasant stroll from the city centre.
The museum’s varied exhibitions show the development of the Icelandic fish…
The Saga Museum recreates key moments in Icelandic history, moments that have determined the fate of our people. It gives a compelling insight into the Icelandic way of life for more than a millennium.
In this vibrant, multi-dimensional museum both…
Whether your visit to Iceland is for business or pleasure, making time for a trip to the National Museum will leave you fully enlightened about the making of the Icelandic nation and its history.
The museum offers a variety of fascinating…
Visit exciting photographic exhibitions that focus on contemporary and historical photography in artistic- and cultural context.
The museum collection contains around 6 million photographs taken by amateurs and professionals between 1860 – 2002.…
For those who are passionate about paintings and other works of art, the National Gallery of Iceland has a wealth of valuable artworks on display, with various exhibitions by both foreign and Icelandic artists.
The main emphasis of the collection is…
Kópavogur Art Museum is a progressive art museum that specialises in modern and contemporary art.
Located in an elegant building in the centre of Kópavogur, the second largest community in Iceland with 32.000 inhabitants. The museum was founded in…
In 1909, Einar Jónsson offered all of his works as a gift to the Icelandic people on the condition that a museum would be built to house them.
This gift was not accepted by the Icelandic Parliament until 1914, however. The Parliament contributed 10…
Hafnarhús is the largest building of Reykjavík Art Museum, located downtown by the old harbour.
The museum a refurbished fishery office and warehouse, built in the 1930s, now houses the permanent collection of the works of Erró, one of Europe’s most…
Kjarval Art Museum opened 1973 and is named after the painter Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972) one of Iceland´s most influential and recognized artists. His works are on permanent display there. The exhibitions at Kjarval Art Museum focus primarily…
In 2001 archaeological remains were excavated in Aðalstræti, which turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavík, with some of the fragments found dating to before 871 AD.
During the excavation, a longhouse from the tenth…
Whales of Iceland, Marine Research Institute of Iceland and Elding, a family-run whale watching company, have worked together on one of the most powerful whale research and education programs in Iceland. The research work is carried out with…
Hostel B47 is situated at one of Reykjavík´s most sought after area. Located downtown Reykjavík at Barónsstígur, it is close to Cafés, Pubs and Clubs. It is at a 5 minutes walking distance from the main shopping street.
Hostel B47 is a pioneer in…
Hostel Village is a clean and comfortable family owned hotel in the heart of Reykjavík.
You will find a warm reception at Hostel Village and moderate prices. All the rooms have wireless internet, mini fridge and tea & coffee maker. The hotel has…
Guesthouse Sunna is a modern, family owned accommodation in a “country hotel style”, located in the old city center.
We are across the street from Hallgrímskirkja Church and the beautiful sculpture garden of the Einar Jónsson Museum. The…
Reykjavik4you Apartments offers apartment hotel accommodation right in the city center of Reykjavík.
All our apartments are fully furnished and equipped with everything you need to be comfortable in your home away from home. Our apartments in…
When shopping in Iceland, don´t miss Kirsuberjatréð, or The Cherry Tree, one of Reykjavik´s hidden secrets. We are 11 artists, all ladies, that run this contemporary collective full of local art, design and handicrafts. Be sure to stop by, our store…