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Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Harpa

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 25 per person)
Twin Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll in central Reykjavik features a popular rooftop terrace, spa with sauna and steam room, and helpful multilingual staff. Guests love the quality breakfast, convenient location, and attentive service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Sea View | View from room

Deluxe Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 24 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain view

Twin Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ingólfsstræti 1, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Harpa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Laugavegur - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reykjavík EDITION - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Íslenski Barinn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tides - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Solon Bistro & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loft Hostel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

Upscale boutique hotel near Reykjavik Harbour
Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja are located near Center Hotels Arnarhvoll, which provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Indulge in some rest and relaxation at Arnarhvoll Spa, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a steam room and a sauna.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 104 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 40
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 100

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day
  • Facilities fee: EUR 20 per person, per stay and includes use of: spa

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Arnarhvoll
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll Hotel
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll Hotel Reykjavik
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll Reykjavik
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll Reykjavík
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll Hotel Reykjavík
CenterHotel Arnarhvoll
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Hotel
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Reykjavik
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Center Hotels Arnarhvoll pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Center Hotels Arnarhvoll?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Center Hotels Arnarhvoll?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 40 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Center Hotels Arnarhvoll?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 100 (subject to availability).

Where is Center Hotels Arnarhvoll located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Harpa and Laugavegur. Reykjavik Harbour and Reykjavik City Hall are also within 15 minutes.

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Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adeel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly/helpful staff. Great location and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vijayan J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel close to Harpa and about 10-min walk to main shopping street with shops and restraunts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The people at this hotel are super friendly and the breakfasts are really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loves the location,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to public transportation and down town. Would definitely recommend and stay there again on a future visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Friendly staff. Good selections at breakfast with a wonderful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility, helpful staff and great location to catch complementary bus to cruise ships.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern and clean hotel in a really convenient area. Highly recommended
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful view of the harbor and opera house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Reykjavík. Walkable to wonderful sights and amenities. The staff was terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea view was outstanding!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lingya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good breakfast. Excellent services.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was in a great location for walking and food options close by. There were only 5 parking spaces for the hotel which was inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located property in a safe locatio. Very clean and a great staff. Only issues were the room was Very small and the pictures for the property made it look like the hot tub was included, but was an extra fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Dining options close. Nice 'Sky Bar' for drinks and the view. They have a sauna/hot tub for use. Safe helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Excellent location. Comfortable beds. The Included breakfast buffet was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very.clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great property. Directly across from the water, close to downtown, great breakfast, and clean rooms. We were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Perfect place to stay in the middle of Reykjavik with great views of the water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here ! It was in a great location and the roof top bar is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located. Nice staff and the rooftop bar is gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, great front desk. But parking hard to find nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jianping

Disliked: Amenities
The location was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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