Hotel Reykjavik Metropolitan

Hotel Reykjavik Metropolitan is a three-star hotel at Ránargata 4A in the west end of central Reykjavik, Iceland, often called Vesturbær or the west town. The residential streets around Ránargata are lined with colourful timber and corrugated-iron houses and sit close to the Old Harbour, whose restaurants, galleries, whale-watching departures and the Grandi food and design area are a short walk to the north. The downtown old town, Austurvöllur square and the Laugavegur shopping street are about ten to fifteen minutes away on foot, so the hotel combines a quiet neighbourhood setting with easy access to the main sights. The Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool, a popular local geothermal pool, is also within walking distance and offers hot tubs and steam baths that visitors can use for a typical Icelandic soak. The hotel is classed as mid-range, with indicative double-room rates from roughly ISK 17,000 to 30,000 per night depending on season. Room types include Standard Rooms and Family Rooms, which suits parents travelling with children and small groups. Amenities listed are Wi-Fi and breakfast, available on site, and there is no advertised restaurant, spa or gym, so evening meals are normally taken at restaurants around the harbour and downtown. Service is relaxed and practical, aimed at independent travellers, couples and families who prefer a residential feel over a busy nightlife location. The west end is quieter at night than Laugavegur, which helps with sleep during the bright summer months. Bus routes run along the nearby main streets, and taxis are easily available. Whale-watching and puffin tours from the Old Harbour are within easy walking distance, making the property convenient for those joining boat trips. Travellers arriving from Keflavik Airport can take the Flybus to the central terminal and continue by taxi or city bus.