City Center Hotel

3.0 star property
Helpful multilingual staff assist with everything from concert tickets to laundry services, making it easy for travelers to dive into Reykjavik's vibrant culture

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City Center Hotel places guests in the heart of Reykjavik. Travelers praise the attentive staff and prime location. The hotel offers practical amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and in-room WiFi, while the multilingual staff ensures a smooth stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Balcony (or view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighborhood in Reykjavik, City Center Hotel is in the entertainment district. Travelers looking for local activities can try Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Harpa. Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching and Þjóðmenningarhúsið are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and whale-watching. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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Austurstraeti 6, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Reykjavík, Iceland - July 4, 2022 a horizontal view of the Althingi Parliament House, a classical 19th century structure which stands by Austurvöllur in central Reykjavík, Iceland.
    Parliament House
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall which includes street scenes and a pond
    Reykjavik City Hall
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reykjavik showing street scenes
    Laugavegur
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour which includes general coastal views, boating and a bay or harbor
    Reykjavik Harbour
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harpa featuring a sunset, general coastal views and modern architecture
    Harpa
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sæta Svínið
    2 min walk
  • Hja Joni
    1 min walk
  • The Laundromat Cafe
    1 min walk
  • American Bar
    1 min walk
  • Skúli Craft Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

City Center Hotel

Hotel near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Harpa and Laugavegur, City Center Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and espresso makers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 18 per day)
  • Street parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day (984 ft away)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is City Center Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at City Center Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at City Center Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is City Center Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Austurvöllur and Laugavegur. Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

City Center Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 657 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly/helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the city center everything close by great friendly people everywhere will be back one day
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Willie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, staff and overall location of hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, cleanliness, and area. Overall wonderful I can’t say enough good things about it so I’ll keep this one brief.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great room, service, location. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, friendly staff, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay here and the staff was fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, central location. Friendly staff and funky atmosphere. A*
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Oleg Aleksandrovich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great price, and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joey

The room was lovely, super clean and
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The stuff was very helpful and the location was perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing! New owners ! Quiet! Love the cat that greets you, accommodating , helped us find free parking, tours, and gave suggestions for food etc too! Very nice rooms “ edgy “ like in unique style ! Books of Iceland in the rooms, everything was phenomenal . Coming back in 4 weeks!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

justin david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the middle of so much, and the staff Gisli and Mel made everything great with so much knowledge and recommendations they are awesome!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location can't be beat, the hotel is extremely clean, and I will definitely be booking for the future if I return to Iceland!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, good location, and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Great location by many shops, restaurants, bus stop and the harbor. Room was very clean and staff were very friendly. Wish we would have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing and service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good clean well located
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome staff was excellent! Extremely helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. We would visit again just because the staff were so great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at the City Center Hotel. The hotel was a short walk from the shuttle bus drop off. There is plenty of dining and shopping nearby. The hotel staff was friendly, giving suggestions on what to see and do while in Reykjavik. We would definitely stay at City Center Hotel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, super friendly staff, can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location right in the centre of Reykjavik. Friendly staff and room was ideal. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was wonderful and very helpful. The location is also fantastic and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025