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Ion City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels in Reykjavik
🌍 Reykjavik, Laugavegur 28, Midborg
● Center: 990 m
🌞 Beach - 2.7 km
✅ Exceptional and friendly front desk service frequently described as 'amazing' and 'went above and beyond' ✅ Rooms are spacious, very clean, and feature modern design with local Icelandic touches ✅ Suites with private saunas and balconies highly praised by guests who enjoyed upgrades ✅ Prime location on the main shopping street, close to restaurants, bars, and attractions ✅ Free parking available, though a short walk from the hotel entrance ❌ Parking is not directly adjacent and requires a 5-10 minute walk dragging luggage ❌ Street noise can be an issue, especially for rooms facing the pedestrian street with bars nearby ❌ Some rooms experienced maintenance issues such as bathroom flooding or leftover stains on towels ❌ The hotel lacks certain amenities like room service and an on-site bar or lounge ❌ Not fully accessible for guests with disabilities despite staff efforts to accommodate
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Standard Double room
Wireless internet, shower and private bathroom
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357 USD
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Private bathroom
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City Double Suite
Private bathroom
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Double Junior Suite
Private bathroom
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Panorama Double Suite
Private bathroom
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1 175 USD
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Panorama Double Suite with bay view
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Double room
Wireless internet, minibar and private bathroom
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Double Junior Suite with balcony
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City Double Suite with city view
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Description
Ion City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, is a contemporary 4-star property located on Reykjavik’s main shopping street, Laugavegur 28. It offers a range of room types from Standard Double rooms to Panorama Double Suites with panoramic bay views, some featuring private balconies and saunas. The hotel’s design emphasizes Icelandic characteristics, evident in the room amenities and minibar selections. Guests consistently praise the attentive and friendly front desk staff who provide personalized service. The hotel features facilities such as a fitness centre, meeting rooms, laundry, and free parking, although parking is located a few minutes’ walk away. Despite being in the city centre, rooms have reasonably sound-proof windows, although some street noise can be heard, especially in rooms facing the pedestrian street. Pets and service animals are not allowed, and breakfast is not provided on site. The hotel accepts major credit cards including UnionPay.
Location
Situated in Reykjavik’s Midborg district, Ion City Hotel is on Laugavegur, the city’s main pedestrian shopping street. It lies just 522 meters from the Icelandic Phallological Museum, an unconventional museum housing over 200 mammal specimens. The hotel is about 2 kilometers from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV), making it easily accessible for travelers. Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach is 2.7 km away for those interested in seaside activities. Nearby dining options include Rossopomodoro pizza restaurant (133 m), Snaps Bistro known for cocktails and seafood (237 m), and Núðluskálin, a noodle restaurant 249 meters away. The hotel’s central location places guests within walking distance of Reykjavik’s main attractions, shops, bars, and restaurants.
Tips
- Arrive prepared for a short walk from the parking area to the hotel lobby, especially if you have heavy luggage.
- Request a room facing away from the street if you prefer a quieter stay, as some guests report noise from nearby bars.
- If interested in local dining, try the nearby restaurants Snaps Bistro and Núðluskálin, both within 250 meters.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Breakfast not provided
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, UnionPay
- Check in time: 15:00-23:30. Check out time: 06:00-11:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- ATM
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoking areas
- Smoke-free property
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Electric car charging
Rooms
- Family room
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Slippers
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
Services and amenities
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
Meals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Bottled water
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
- Airport transportation
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Arabic
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Parking
- Parking
- Parking nearby
Pool and beach
- Outdoor pool
Business
- Conference Hall
Sports
- Fitness facilities
Beauty and wellness
- First Aid Kit
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 2670 m. It takes 40 minutes To the beach!
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Reviews
21.12.2025
Amazing staff & hospitality. Can’t say enough how the front desk went above and beyond for my wife and I. 10/10 and would def recommend a stay here.
30.09.2025
Great location, near all restaurants and shops
The room was superb and clean.
Parking wasn’t ideal at all, we had to park 5-10 mins away.
The room was superb and clean.
Parking wasn’t ideal at all, we had to park 5-10 mins away.
25.09.2025
City hotel, street noise, but no restaurant, room service or hotel bar or lounge. Interesting neighborhood and nice room.
08.08.2025
Parking was a little confusing but after we figured out where the lobby was and how to get to it we were fine.
23.04.2025
Just had a 3-night stay at ION City. Staffs were all friendly and amazing. Location is in the core downtown tourism area of reykjavic so that could be pro or cons depending on what you like. It's a little bit loud outside especially if the room is towards the street, but window is reasonably sound-proof. One issue was that when I first arrived there were a few blood drops in the bath towels, but after I raised that issue the room service was all good for the rest of the stay. Overall 4/5.
10.03.2025
Very quiet and clean. The sensor lights in the corridor are pretty cool. Good 👍Recommended
28.09.2024
The restaurants nearby were excellent. The hotel is on a pedestrian only street. Difficult to get to as it requires a 10 minute walk with suitcases bouncing on a cobblestone street.
10.09.2024
LOVED our stay here... the only thing we didn't like was the difficulty in finding a parking spot that wasn't too far away for toting our luggage. As it was, the closest we could get was a good 5-6 minutes walk dragging luggage behind us. Otherwise, it was a GREAT choice! Loved SUMAC - the attached restaurant. It was also wonderful being a couple does down from the SANDHOLT bakery.
30.06.2024
The hotel is located on the main shopping street in Reykjavik, within walking distance of various attractions in the city. The hotel has a strong Icelandic design, and the amenities and mini bar are full of local Icelandic characteristics. The front desk staff are very enthusiastic. The hotel is small, and the entrance is even less conspicuous, so you have to look carefully for it.
20.03.2024
It is the largest hotel I have stayed in in Iceland. The room is very spacious and clean! !
The reception service at the front desk is also very good.
The reception service at the front desk is also very good.
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POIs near hotel
The Icelandic Phallological Museum (8 min)
Reykjavik's unconventional museum houses the world's largest collection of phallic specimens from mammals, featuring over 200 preserved examples across multiple floors.
Tickets: Phallological Museum: Entry Ticket, 24 EUR View
National Gallery of Iceland (9 min)
Iceland's premier art institution showcasing Nordic and international contemporary works alongside classical Icelandic paintings. Located in central Reykjavik, it spans multiple venues and collections.
The Black Cone, Monument to Civil Disobedience (10 min)
Stone cone in central Reykjavik commemorating Iceland's 1944 independence declaration and protest against Danish sovereignty.
Tickets: Golden Circle & Kerið Crater: Grand Tour from Reykjavik, 76 EUR View
Reykjavik Art Museum (11 min)
Iceland's largest art museum showcasing contemporary and historical Icelandic works across multiple downtown locations. Collections span painting, sculpture, and photography reflecting the nation's artistic heritage.
Tickets: Iceland: Perfume Creation Workshop, 174 EUR View
The Settlement Exhibition (12 min)
Archaeological museum displaying Viking-age turf house ruins and artifacts from Reykjavík's 9th-century Norse settlement, established through radiocarbon dating.
Tickets: Reykjavík: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour, 146 EUR View
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Restaurant «Rossopomodoro» (2 min)
Laugavegur, 101 Reykjavík
Reviews04.01.2018
A serious pizza to be fair. Great job. I'll be back again soon.
31.12.2017
Try the ravioli. Very good. Order a pizza to go. The quantity is so less you would feel hungry soon.
27.12.2017
F**ing disgusting. We were sitting next to the pizza maker. The heaters where behind us. The waiter then dropped our childrens pizza right in front of us, told us that they would make another one. The waiter put the pizza RIGHT ON THE HEATER BEHIND US. Then a few moments later he brought it back to us. Claiming it was a new one.
24.12.2017
Ok food, better to spend a bit more and get amazing food somewhere else
10.11.2017
All meals look great but completely lack in taste.
Restaurant «Snaps Bistro» (4 min)
Þórsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík
Reviews03.01.2018
This was a nice experience - first dinner in the restaurant, then cocktails in the bar below. The restaurant is rather loud and often crowded, it seems, which is warranted by the food. Both the salted cod and the catch of the day were delicious. The bartenders know how to make cocktails, so you can safely order cocktails that are common but not on their menu. The bar below is rather small, but we were lucky enough to get a table in the corner with the couches. Reservations are highly recommended!
06.12.2017
Amazingly delicious. Get the catch of the day. Classy yet mellow atmosphere. Swanky yet relaxing. Loved it.
24.11.2017
Great place. Fun and lively atmosphere and well prepared food. The caramalized potatoes were amazing. We ordered the christmas menu but hope to return to try the duck leg as well. Service was great.
17.11.2017
I was pretty disappointed with the food in Reykjavik until I came to Snaps. My mom and I came for dinner on a Thursday night but there was a 40 minute wait at 6:30pm... plenty of tables open but reserved. We didn't want to wait so we left, but came back on a Monday for lunch. There were barely any people there at noon. The catch of the day and the mussel appetizer were delicious!
23.09.2017
This may be Reykjavik's best dinner spot. The selection of local dishes and seafood options were impressive. The staff was very attentive and bar staff was were very knowledgeable. I had a small selection of oysters and the mussels with frites. Don't miss this spot!
Restaurant «Núðluskálin» (4 min)
Skólavörðustígur 8, 101 Reykjavík
Reviews30.12.2017
Delicious noodle with wide variety of soup bases.. staffs are very friendly and knowledgeable.. restaurant atmosphere is peaceful and cool.. they are on the more expensive side though in terms of pricing..
30.10.2017
The food was good but I found on the higher side in terms of price. Location and atmosphere is nice.
28.10.2017
Great, freshly prepared food. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Quick service. Recommended.
15.09.2017
When the food is ready, the chef yells at you like your parents would, if you had done something that was definitly not right! ? But the food is delicious, best noodles i've had in a long time. Everything is fresh and made from scratch!
28.07.2017
Super delicious noodle house with noodle soups with different bases. Very easy to get vegetarian options of all their dishes and they have a good range of spiciness to choose from. Went back twice, it was so good! Prices are decent for Reykjavik and the quantity was very generous.
Frequently asked questions about Ion City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Does Ion City Hotel have rooms with private saunas?
Yes, some suites include private saunas as noted by guests who stayed in the rooftop suite.
Is parking available at the hotel?
The hotel offers free parking, but it is located a 5-10 minute walk away from the entrance.
Are pets allowed at Ion City Hotel?
Pets and service animals are not allowed at this hotel.
Is breakfast included with the room rate?
Breakfast is not provided at Ion City Hotel.
How close is Ion City Hotel to Iceland’s main attractions?
The hotel is centrally located on Reykjavik’s main shopping street and is within walking distance of many attractions, including the Icelandic Phallological Museum 522 meters away.
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