Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum is at Aðalstræti 16 in the oldest part of central Reykjavik, Iceland. Aðalstræti is among the capital's oldest streets, and the hotel is built beside the remains of a Viking-age longhouse that is displayed in the Settlement Exhibition, a museum that shows the archaeological remains of an early Norse hall from around the year 871. The property therefore combines a modern hotel with a direct link to the settlement history of Iceland. Austurvöllur square and the Alþingi parliament are about two minutes away on foot, the Laugavegur shopping street is a five-minute walk, and the Old Harbour and Harpa concert hall are roughly ten minutes away. The location makes the hotel convenient for visitors without a car, since most of central Reykjavik's museums, restaurants, galleries and shops are within walking distance. The hotel is classed as mid-range four-star, with indicative double-room rates from about ISK 24,000 to 40,000 per night depending on season. Room types include Standard Rooms and Superior Rooms, with the upper category offering more space. Amenities include a restaurant, a bar and Wi-Fi. Breakfast is generally served in the restaurant, and the bar is a casual place to start or end the evening in the old town. There is no advertised spa or pool, so guests seeking a geothermal soak typically visit a public swimming pool such as Sundhöllin or Vesturbæjarlaug. Service is friendly and well suited to couples, history-minded travellers and first-time visitors who want to be in the middle of things. As the building stands on a busy central street, weekend evenings can be lively, and light sleepers may prefer a higher floor or a room away from the street. Many Golden Circle, South Coast and northern lights tours collect guests from stops near the hotel, and taxis are easy to find at the nearby square.