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The Reykjavik EDITION

Luxury hotel·Old Harbour

By Harpa

About The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION, at Austurbakki 2, sits in the historic heart of the city by the Old Harbour, steps from Laugavegur and Harpa, in the hotel’s words. Its 253 rooms and suites include a 6th-floor penthouse with panoramic views; there is a rooftop with views over the harbour and Mount Esja, a lobby lounge, an intimate cocktail bar and a social spa. TIDES, its restaurant, is in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

Why it's on our list

  • 253 rooms and suites
  • Rooftop bar
  • TIDES restaurant

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Reykjavik EDITION before you go.

How far is it from the sights?

Distances from The Reykjavik EDITION are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest bus terminals

  1. HlemmurBus1.2 km15 min walk
  2. BSÍ bus terminalBus1.5 km18 min walk

Key sights

  1. Hallgrímskirkja1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. National Museum1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
  3. Perlan2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 10 min
  4. Sky Lagoon3.9 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 13 min
  5. Keflavík Airport38 kmCar or taxi 82 min

Bus terminals

  1. Hlemmur1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. BSÍ bus terminal1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min

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