Árbær

Reykjavik

Arbaejarsafn showing caves and heritage elements
Arbaejarsafn showing a house and interior views
Arbaejarsafn which includes farmland and street scenes
Arbaejarsafn featuring interior views and heritage elements as well as an individual male
Arbaejarsafn which includes heritage elements, a house and interior views

Popular places to visit

Arbaejarsafn featuring a house

Árbær Open Air Museum

See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.

Árbær Open Air Museum
Reykjavik Harbour featuring outdoor art, a sunset and general coastal views

Reykjavik Harbour

Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.

Reykjavik Harbour
Harpa which includes modern architecture, a sunset and a bay or harbor

Harpa

The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

Harpa
Reykjavik which includes street scenes

Laugavegur

Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.

Laugavegur
Hallgrimskirkja featuring a church or cathedral, general coastal views and a sunset

Hallgrimskirkja

With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.

Hallgrimskirkja
Reykjavik City Hall showing interior views as well as a large group of people

Reykjavik City Hall

The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.

Reykjavik City Hall

Things to do

Volcanic Landscape Iceland Horse Riding Tours

Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours

P8,647
per adult
Reykjavík: Horse Riding Tours
Exclusive dinner with a local family

Exclusive dinner with a local family - Visit a Reykjavík home

P5,986
per adult
Exclusive dinner with a local family - Visit a Reykjavík home
Reykjavík: Multi-Sensory Art Installation Chromo Sapiens

Reykjavík: Multi-Sensory Art Installation Chromo Sapiens

P1,596
per adult
Reykjavík: Multi-Sensory Art Installation Chromo Sapiens
Chromo Sapiens installation

Chromo Sapiens Immerse Yourself in Color Texture and Sound

P1,240
per adult
Chromo Sapiens Immerse Yourself in Color Texture and Sound
Monster Truck

Private Monster Truck Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik

P154,982
per traveler
Private Monster Truck Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik
Landmannalaugar

Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano Day Trip by Superjeep from Reykjavik

P25,409
per adult
Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano Day Trip by Superjeep from Reykjavik
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Top hotels in Árbær

Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg, Reykjavik
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P17,603 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
P17,603
P19,909 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"The hotel is within walkable distance from the city center."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

3 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata, Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg
The price is P5,504 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P5,504
P6,478 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
9/10 Wonderful! (176 reviews)
"My wife and I really liked the location. It was convenient to everything in Reykjavík. The staf was incredibly helpful and nice. However, we were taken aback when we first entered our hub. We’re older and not really physically ready to perform gymnastics getting in and out of them. We made the best ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is P23,681 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P23,681
P26,655 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
"We really enjoyed staying at this hotel at the end of our Iceland trip. Very nice hotel with modern touches. We loved that the hotel gives a phone to use during your stay. The hotel is located in a very central location. We did use the nearby parking garage to do overnight parking since street parking ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Grandi by Center Hotels

Grandi by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2, Reykjavik
The price is P15,938 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P15,938
P18,059 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,202 reviews)
"Hotel staff were very helpful with a variety of requests. The location is great for activities from the harbour and it is a very short distance from one of the standard tour bus pickup stops (including the bus to and from the airport.) I found it much quieter at night than staying in the central ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Grandi by Center Hotels
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2, Reykjavik
The price is P46,817 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P46,817
P55,570 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (467 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again. Great hitel in a perfect location!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

The Reykjavik EDITION
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28, Reykjavik
The price is P22,264 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P22,264
P25,083 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Awesome stay.
"Everything was clean, the bed was comfy and the staff were kind and helpful. The breakfast buffet was delicious and the dinners were top notch."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
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Other neighbourhoods around Árbær

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Grafarholt

While Grafarholt might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik City Museums.

Grafarholt
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Bakkar

While there might not be top attractions in Bakkar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Árbær Open Air Museum and Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool.

Bakkar
Arbaejarsafn featuring a house

Breidholt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Breidholt and surrounding area, you can visit Árbær Open Air Museum and Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool.

Breidholt
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Hús

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hús and surrounding area, you can visit Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik City Museums.

Hús
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Grafarvogur

Though Grafarvogur might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik Harbour.

Grafarvogur
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Heimar

When in Heimar, you can plan a visit to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Grasagardur Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Heimar

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