Family Hotels in Reykjavik: Top Picks for 2025
Updated 7 November 2026 · 60 real hotels
Reykjavik offers a range of family-friendly hotels, from apartment-style stays in the city centre to comfortable neighbourhood hotels within reach of pools, parks and cultural attractions. Prioritising space and central access keeps logistics simple when travelling with children. Options like Nordic Apartments and Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel provide the extra room families typically need.
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Reykjavik is a surprisingly manageable city to explore with children. The compact centre means that landmarks such as Hallgrímskirkja church, the Reykjavik Zoo and Family Park, and the famous geothermal pools at Laugardalslaug are all reachable within a short ride or even a walk from most hotels. The long summer daylight hours give families extra time outdoors, while winter visits open the door to Northern Lights watching and snow activities on day trips from the capital.
Choosing where to stay shapes the whole experience. A city-centre address puts supermarkets, restaurants catering to varied tastes and public transport connections right at your doorstep, reducing the daily friction that travelling families know well. Apartment-format properties add kitchen access and separate sleeping areas, which can make a real difference to both budget and comfort when staying several nights with young children. The hotels listed below have been selected for this city and this traveller profile: check each property for the specific room types and amenities that suit your group.
Our selection in Reykjavik
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASKA Heiðmörk ★★★ | Kópavogur | ★ 4.3 | 85 €/nuit |
| KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik ★★ | Centre-ville de Reykjavik | ★ 4.3 | 94 €/nuit |
| Guesthouse Andrea ★★★ | Centre-ville de Reykjavik | ★ 4.1 | 99 €/nuit |
| Hotel Cabin ★★★ | Laugardalur | ★ 3.9 | 105 €/nuit |
| Hotel Laxnes ★★★ | Mosfellsbær | ★ 4.3 | 107 €/nuit |
| Fisherman's Village ★★★ | Garðabær | ★ 4.6 | 111 €/nuit |
| 201 Hotel ★★★★ | Kópavogur | ★ 4.3 | 115 €/nuit |
| CityHub Reykjavik ★★ | Centre-ville de Reykjavik | ★ 4.6 | 120 €/nuit |
| Reykjanes Guesthouse ★★★ | Grindavik | ★ 4.4 | 120 €/nuit |
| Nordurey Hotel City Garden ★★★ | Reykjavik | ★ 4.5 | 121 €/nuit |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Reykjavik hotels are best suited to families needing extra space?+
Nordic Apartments (2-star, city centre) and Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel (4-star, city centre) are both apartment-format properties, meaning guests typically have access to a kitchen and more living space than a standard hotel room. This suits families who want to prepare some meals independently or simply spread out after a day of sightseeing. Hotel Eyja in the Holt neighbourhood and Miðgarður by Center Hotels are also well-rated options worth checking for family room availability.
Is staying in the city centre a good idea for a family visit to Reykjavik?+
Yes, for most families a central location saves significant time and money. Hotels like Nordic Apartments, Hotel Reykjavik Saga and Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel sit in the city centre, putting you within walking distance of the main sights, waterfront promenade, family-friendly restaurants and bus stops for day-trip departures. If your itinerary includes the Blue Lagoon, note that The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland is located in Grindavik, closer to that attraction but further from Reykjavik itself.
What are the main family-friendly attractions near these hotels?+
From the city-centre hotels you can reach Hallgrímskirkja and its panoramic tower lift on foot, while the Reykjavik Zoo and Family Park and the large Laugardalslaug geothermal pool are a short bus or taxi ride away. The Sun Voyager sculpture and the Old Harbour, with its whale-watching and sea-angling tours, are also easily walkable. For families staying at Lighthouse Inn or Hotel Lotus in the Háaleiti area, the domestic airport and main ring road for Golden Circle day trips are conveniently close.
How should families think about budget when choosing between these hotels?+
Nightly rates among the listed properties range from around 141 euros at Lighthouse Inn to 253 euros at Hotel Reykjavik Saga for standard city options, with The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland representing a luxury outlier at a significantly higher price point. For families on a moderate budget, Miðgarður by Center Hotels (from 157 euros) and Hotel Lotus (from 173 euros) offer solid guest ratings. Remember that apartment-style properties, while sometimes priced similarly to hotels, can offset food costs by allowing self-catering, which is worth factoring into the overall trip budget.