Best Historical Hotels in Iceland

This is a 19th-century hotel that is designed with modern Scandinavian décor. You can find it near the city hall in the downtown area. Their suites are spacious with beautiful art, big private balconies, Wi-Fi, coffee machines and full kitchenettes. Some suites have two balconies that overlook Reykjavik, a huge living area and a second bedroom that is equipped with bunk beds. Their bar stocks some of the best wines, gins and whiskeys. They also offer 24-hour concierge services.

This was the first luxury hotel to be put up in Iceland. It combines the elegance of high-end art deco with contemporary style. The hotel has numerous amenities, including a relaxation annexe, gym, sauna, steam bath treatment rooms and a spa. Their rooms are adorned with custom-made furnishings, hastens beds, spanning cupboards and elegant Bang & Olufsen TVs. Their restaurant is run by an award-winning chef whose main focus is on refined Icelandic cuisines like langoustine, Arctic char and beef tenderloin. Make a point of visiting their bar for delicious cocktails that are normally prepared using homemade syrups.

This former department store (previously owned by Consul Thomsen’s family) dates back to the turn of the 20th century and bears a vintage style. This is paired with a cool Icelandic design and exposed original stone walls in some areas. Inside you’ll find a sauna and whirlpool, a fitness centre and the all-day restaurant, the Konsulat Wine Room. Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel is found beside Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur hot dogs ( a very popular street food source), a stroll away from the day-tour bus stops and Harpa Concert Hall.

This is a new boutique hotel right in the middle of Reykjavik. Its strategic location offers the guests the pleasure of enjoying the lively Reykjavik cultural life. You will find numerous Icelandic natural marvels nearby when you choose to stay at the Sandhotel. They have decorated their rooms with a combination of art designs that explain the history of the surroundings and contemporary artwork that sets each room apart. The rooms are designed with only the guests’ comfort in mind. You will have some of the best moments when you spend a night or two there.

Stay on the doorstep of the Alþingi (Reykjavik’s parliament), close to Austurvöllur Square, at this recently opened Curio Collection property. It has been formed from seven buildings, some newly built, and some renovated to maintain their unique period heritage. 163 bedrooms featuring local design including 55-inch HDTVs, espresso machines and mini-fridges. Its Telebar and Hjá Jóni Restaurant are housed in what was once the headquarters of Iceland Telecom. There’s a traditional spa with geothermal hot tubs, saunas and steam baths, and the property is now home to what is thought to be the largest private collection of Icelandic artworks.