Árbær

Reykjavik

Arbaejarsafn showing caves and heritage elements
Arbaejarsafn showing a house and interior views
Arbaejarsafn which includes farmland and street scenes
Arbaejarsafn featuring interior views and heritage elements as well as an individual male
Arbaejarsafn which includes heritage elements, a house and interior views

Popular places to visit

Arbaejarsafn featuring a house

Árbær Open Air Museum

See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.

Árbær Open Air Museum
Reykjavik Harbour featuring outdoor art, a sunset and general coastal views

Reykjavik Harbour

Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.

Reykjavik Harbour
Reykjavik which includes street scenes

Laugavegur

Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.

Laugavegur
Harpa which includes modern architecture, a sunset and a bay or harbor

Harpa

The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

Harpa
Hallgrimskirkja featuring a church or cathedral, general coastal views and a sunset

Hallgrimskirkja

With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.

Hallgrimskirkja
Reykjavik City Hall showing interior views as well as a large group of people

Reykjavik City Hall

The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.

Reykjavik City Hall

Things to do

Volcanic Landscape Iceland Horse Riding Tours

Volcanic Landscape Iceland Horse Riding Tours

P8,435
per adult
Volcanic Landscape Iceland Horse Riding Tours
Reykjavík: Multi-Sensory Art Installation Chromo Sapiens

Reykjavík: Multi-Sensory Art Installation Chromo Sapiens

P1,557
per adult
Reykjavík: Multi-Sensory Art Installation Chromo Sapiens
Exclusive dinner with a local family

Exclusive dinner with a local family - Visit a Reykjavík home

P5,738
per adult
Exclusive dinner with a local family - Visit a Reykjavík home
Chromo Sapiens installation

Chromo Sapiens Immerse Yourself in Color Texture and Sound

P1,236
per adult
Chromo Sapiens Immerse Yourself in Color Texture and Sound
Monster Truck

Private Monster Truck Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik

P151,174
per traveler
Private Monster Truck Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik
Monster truck into Landmannalaugar

Private Monster Truck Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano Day Trip

P182,707
per traveler
Private Monster Truck Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano Day Trip
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Top hotels in Árbær

Fosshotel Reykjavik
Fosshotel Reykjavik
4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg, Reykjavik
The price is P15,066 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P15,066
P17,095 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews)
"Rare to find a nice gym in a hotel property"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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CityHub Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik
3 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata, Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg
The price is P6,669 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P6,669
P7,775 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (153 reviews)
"The City Hub is good, for what it is. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The place was clean and in a really good location. The main lobby area was a good place to sit down the end of the day, which worked out well, as that could happen in the room. The room size was as pictured, but it was ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
Hotel Fron
Hotel Fron
3 out of 5
Laugavegur 22A, Reykjavik
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great, but housekeeping. They said they offer coffee in the room, but I had to go to the front desk ever to get it."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is P23,101 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P23,101
P26,014 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
"Excellent location central to downtown and everything is in walking distance. Plenty to do. Great service. The rooms are small but all rooms are small in Iceland. If we do come back to Reykjavik we will definitely have stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
4 out of 5
Sigtun 28, Reykjavik
The price is P20,088 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P20,088
P22,669 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good location if you like to walk. Friendly staff and an amazing restaurant. Also a very friendly cat Dulla."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Grandi by Center Hotels
Grandi by Center Hotels
4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2, Reykjavik
The price is P16,025 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P16,025
P18,161 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,174 reviews)
"Nice property, about a 15 minute walk from city center. Nice to take day trips from here since not so downtown. Pillows were very small, bed a bit stiff."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Grandi by Center Hotels
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Other neighbourhoods around Árbær

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Grafarholt

While Grafarholt might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arbaejarlaug and Árbær Open Air Museum.

Grafarholt
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Bakkar

While there might not be top attractions in Bakkar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug.

Bakkar
Arbaejarsafn which includes a house

Breidholt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Breidholt and surrounding area, you can visit Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug.

Breidholt
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Hús

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hús and surrounding area, you can visit Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug.

Hús
This #Adventure was found on our way to see one of the many beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. We have fallen in love with the Icelandic horses. This is my first trip overseas and loving every moment of it.

Grafarvogur

Though Grafarvogur might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Árbær Open Air Museum and Reykjavik Harbour.

Grafarvogur
Blue Lagoon outside Reykjavik.

Heimar

When in Heimar, you can plan a visit to Grasagardur Botanical Garden and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Heimar

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