Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels in Reykjavik

Our recent stay at Þingholt by Center Hotels was absolutely fantastic — and honestly, you can’t beat the location, location, location! Situated right in the heart of Reykjavík, the hotel is perfectly placed for shopping, dining, and exploring the city’s top sights. If you’re joining guided tours, Bus Stop #6 is only a three-minute walk away, which made everything incredibly convenient.

The staff were super friendly and welcoming throughout our stay, always happy to help. Our room was spotless and thoughtfully equipped with a minibar and small fridge, which was a nice touch after long days of sightseeing. Breakfast each morning was delicious, and we especially enjoyed the hotel’s happy hour at the bar — ring the bell for service.

There’s also a cozy spa and a small gym available for guests (exercise bikes and dumbbells). While the hotel doesn’t offer free parking, we found it very easy to park nearby. Free parking is available along the residential edges of the city center and at a free lot near the church, and with the Easy Park app, managing parking was simple. We had a car for the entire week and never had any issues.

Overall, I would absolutely recommend Þingholt by Center Hotels to anyone visiting Reykjavík. Comfortable, friendly, and perfectly located — it made our trip even more memorable.

Bora is the real gem of this place, thank you for making our stay unforgettable!

I stayed for 13 days, room 305. I felt so much at home I didnt want to leave. Location, can't really beat it, the sushi across the street was to die for.
The staff were warm and welcoming, the hotel bar is a nice addition. As pricy as iceland can be, it was the best choice for me. Thanks to all the staff
Phil from Toronto

Great spot, central to alot of amazing places in Reykjavik. Clean, comfortable, and friendly staff.
Perfect spot for walking and exploring the city.
Morning breakfast was full of yummy options, and easy on the wallet. Allowing the ability to splurge guilt free on other Iclandic goodies (try the shark)
Great happy hour prices as well!!
Cannot wait to stay here again on our next adventure.

Location cleanliness and amenities 

Really good location, near the city centre area and the service is awesome. Super friendly service staff and bar tender. Hotel looks great and the rooms are clean.

Just take note some of their rooms at the top floor has the constraints of the roof where the ceiling is slanted, you may knock your head like i did. And the lighting can be quite dim. Other than that, great room great hotel great place.

I’ve been wanting to write this since returning home, and I’m so glad I took the time to reflect on what was truly an incredible stay. To make this easy to follow, I’ve broken my review into sections.

Location
The location was perfect. Although our room didn’t have much of a view, this didn’t matter in November when daylight was limited. The hotel sits on a quiet side street just a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral and the main streets. Being slightly tucked away was actually a huge advantage, despite our room facing the road, we didn’t hear any traffic or street noise at all.

Everything in Reykjavik city centre was easily walkable, and there were plenty of bars and restaurants just steps from the hotel.

Hotel & Rooms
The moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, friendly welcome from the reception team. The lobby is modern and inviting, with water features, a cosy seating area, and a fire, the perfect spot to unwind with a glass of wine after a day of exploring.

We stayed in a deluxe double and were genuinely surprised by how spacious it was. The room had a large bathroom, seating area, mini fridge (stocked with items for purchase), iron and ironing board, safe, and both air conditioning and heating. There was plenty of storage for luggage, coats, and boots, ideal for Iceland in winter.

The bed was extremely comfortable, and we slept wonderfully throughout our stay. The bathroom was also generously sized, with a large walk in shower, bathrobes, hairdryer, and toiletries you’d expect from a 4 star hotel. The heated flooring was a standout feature, especially on cold days.

Housekeeping visited daily and always did an exceptional job. Towels were replaced, the mini fridge restocked, and the bed made beautifully (far better than our attempts!). Returning to a spotless, welcoming room after exploring was always a highlight.

Bar & Dining
At check in we received vouchers for 50% off a drink, plus an additional complimentary drink to celebrate our wedding anniversary, a lovely touch.

We visited the bar to use the vouchers and enjoyed a glass of wine while chatting with other guests and staff. We also took drinks to the reception area, where there are books and games available if you want to relax indoors.

For a small hotel bar, the selection was impressive, offering a wide range of wines, beers, spirits, and cocktails. The bar sits beside the dining room, which we used only for breakfast.

Spa
We were also given vouchers for the hotel spa. Although our itinerary was packed and we didn’t have time to use it, we did take a look around. It had everything you’d expect, a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms. It looked like the perfect place to unwind after a long day, and we were genuinely disappointed not to fit it in.

Staff
This is the part I really want to emphasise.
I’ve worked in the travel industry for 15 years, specialising in luxury travel, and I can confidently say the staff here are some of the best I’ve ever encountered. They remembered our names, our plans for the day, and made us feel like we were the only guests in the hotel.

The reception team were outstanding, especially Bora, who went above and beyond from check in to check out. Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine interest in our stay are a big reason I would return to this hotel on my next visit to Iceland.

Every staff member is a credit to the hotel. Even while we were enjoying a glass of wine, we could see how attentively and sincerely they interacted with other guests. Their passion for hospitality truly shows.

If only all hotels operated this way.

Thank you for the most incredible and memorable stay during our 10 year anniversary. This certainly won’t be our last visit, we can’t wait to return.

Great hotel in perfect location. Easy access to everything. Hotel spotless, very unique and comfortable. Staff were amazingingly helpful.
Not the best variety of breakfast but great quality of what was offered.

Really great location and amazing staff. Rooms were clean and spacious although lacking a bit of detail (eg lights not working). Mattress and pillows were comfortable. No double quilt, strange.

Breakfast was limited but good, it would good if it included vegan sausages and bacon.

Spa is truly disappointing and we paid extra for it, was not worth it at all - just a warm shallow pool (aka hot tub) no bubbles, no depth, pretty pointless and a sauna room. That's it.