A vibrant harbor-front hotel in the Old Harbor district of Reykjavík blending industrial maritime design with contemporary Icelandic character. The hotel's rooftop bar, creative restaurant, and bold artwork throughout public spaces create an energetic atmosphere popular with both travelers and Reykjavík locals. Whale-watching tours, the FlyOver Iceland attraction, and the Maritime Museum are all within walking distance.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina sits at Mýrargata 2 in Reykjavík's Old Harbour district, next to the historic Slippur dry dock and within walking distance of the Maritime Museum, whale-watching tour departures, the FlyOver Iceland attraction, and downtown Reykjavík's main shopping streets. The building was renovated from an old maritime warehouse into a design-forward hotel that keeps industrial touches — exposed materials, nautical artwork, and bold contemporary pieces throughout the public spaces — creating an energetic, design-hotel atmosphere distinct from Reykjavík's more traditional properties. Its roughly 150 rooms and suites range from compact Standard and Superior rooms to harbor-view categories and larger Suites, finished with a maritime-inflected interior design. Slippbarinn, the hotel's restaurant and bar, is credited as the birthplace of Reykjavík's craft cocktail scene and serves a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu alongside a well-regarded breakfast buffet, while the rooftop bar adds skyline and harbor views for evening drinks. The property does not run a traditional spa or pool, instead offering a hair salon and an on-site cinema room as its lifestyle amenities, leaning into a boutique, urban character rather than resort-style wellness. Service suits both leisure travelers drawn to the harbor's energy and locals who frequent Slippbarinn, with a young, design-conscious atmosphere that stands out among Reykjavík's downtown hotels.
Room types
- Standard
- Superior
- Suite
Amenities
- rooftop bar
- restaurant
- bar
- harbor views
- city center
- Nordic spa
Location
Mýrargata 2, 101 Reykjavík
64.1538, -21.9471 View on map
Highlights
- Old Harbour location next to the historic Slippur dry dock
- Slippbarinn restaurant and bar, credited as the birthplace of Reykjavík's cocktail scene
- Rooftop bar with harbor and skyline views
- Walking distance to whale-watching tours, FlyOver Iceland, and the Maritime Museum
Tips for visiting
- Book a harbor-view room for the best outlook over the Old Harbour
- Try Slippbarinn even if not staying at the hotel, as it draws a strong local crowd
- Walk to nearby whale-watching tour operators directly from the harbor
- Note there is no pool or spa on site, so plan a visit to a public geothermal pool separately