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Reykjavik Residence Hotel in Reykjavik

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Iceland, Reykjavik, Vatnsstígur 2
● Center: 920 m
🌞 Beach - 2.7 km
☎ Phone: +354 561 1200Show

Exceptional cleanliness with multiple reviews highlighting spotless rooms and fresh linens Spacious apartments featuring fully equipped kitchens, washing machines, and comfortable living areas Highly attentive and professional staff praised for friendly, helpful service and personalized recommendations Complimentary breakfast baskets with fresh baked bread delivered to rooms daily Convenient central location within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and public transport stops Parking near some buildings can be difficult, requiring walking several blocks with luggage Some apartments experience street noise due to proximity to main roads despite soundproofing efforts A few reviews mention limited closet and counter space in bathrooms and bedrooms The sofa bed in some suites was reported uncomfortable with worn springs The phone app for room keys was unreliable; physical keys recommended
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
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Economy Double Studio with city view
Economy Double Studio with city view
Private bathroom
Beds:
228 USD
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Double Studio
Double Studio
Private bathroom
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238 USD
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Superior Studio
Superior Studio
Kitchen, wireless internet and private bathroom
Kitchen in the room
272 USD
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Superior Double Studio
Superior Double Studio
Private bathroom
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272 USD
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Double Family Studio
Double Family Studio
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
293 USD
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Double Junior Suite
Double Junior Suite
Private bathroom
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303 USD
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1 Bedroom Double Apartment
1 Bedroom Double Apartment
Private bathroom
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312 USD
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Double Suite
Double Suite
Private bathroom
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352 USD
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Royal Double Suite
Royal Double Suite
Private bathroom
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404 USD
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1 Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
Kitchen, wireless internet and shower
Beds:
Kitchen in the room
447 USD
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2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment
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2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment
Private bathroom
517 USD
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3 Bedrooms Sextuple Apartment
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3 Bedrooms Sextuple Apartment
Private bathroom
619 USD
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2 Bedrooms Apartment
2 Bedrooms Apartment
Kitchen, wireless internet and shower
Beds:
Kitchen in the room
776 USD
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3 Bedrooms Apartment
3 Bedrooms Apartment
Kitchen, wireless internet and shower
Beds:
Kitchen in the room
1 014 USD
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Run of House
Run of House
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Royal room
Royal room
Private bathroom
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Kitchen, wireless internet and shower
Kitchen in the room
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Double Junior Suite with city view
Double Junior Suite with city view
Private bathroom
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Quadruple Junior Suite
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Quadruple Junior Suite
Private bathroom
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Standard Junior Suite
Standard Junior Suite
Private bathroom
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Suite
Kitchen, wireless internet and shower
Kitchen in the room
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1 Bedroom Suite
1 Bedroom Suite
Private bathroom
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Family Suite
Family Suite
Family room with kitchen, internet and shower
Kitchen in the room
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Double Suite with city view
Double Suite with city view
Private bathroom
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Double Family Suite
Double Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
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Double Family Suite with city view
Double Family Suite with city view
Family room with bathroom
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Quadruple Family Suite
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Sextuple Family Suite
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Sextuple Family Suite
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Standard Suite
Standard Suite
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Standard Family Suite
Standard Family Suite
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Royal Suite
Royal Suite
Kitchen, wireless internet and private bathroom
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Apartment
Apartment
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1 Bedroom Double Apartment with city view
1 Bedroom Double Apartment with city view
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2 Bedrooms Double Apartment
2 Bedrooms Double Apartment
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2 Bedrooms Double Apartment with city view
2 Bedrooms Double Apartment with city view
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3 Bedrooms Double Apartment
3 Bedrooms Double Apartment
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1 Bedroom Quadruple Apartment
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1 Bedroom Quadruple Apartment
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2 Bedrooms Sextuple Apartment
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2 Bedrooms Sextuple Apartment
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Standard Apartment
Standard Apartment
Private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Standard Apartment
1 Bedroom Standard Apartment
Private bathroom
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2 Bedrooms Standard Apartment
2 Bedrooms Standard Apartment
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3 Bedrooms Standard Apartment
3 Bedrooms Standard Apartment
Private bathroom
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Studio
Studio
Kitchen, wireless internet and shower
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Family Studio
Family Studio
Family room with kitchen, internet and shower
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Double Studio with city view
Double Studio with city view
Private bathroom
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Double Family Studio with city view
Double Family Studio with city view
Family room with bathroom
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Quadruple Studio
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Quadruple Studio
Private bathroom
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Quadruple Family Studio
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Quadruple Family Studio
Family room with bathroom
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Economy Quadruple Studio
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Economy Quadruple Studio
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Standard Studio
Standard Studio
Private bathroom
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Standard Family Studio
Standard Family Studio
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Superior Double Studio with city view
Superior Double Studio with city view
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Description

Reykjavik Residence Hotel is a distinctive apartment-style accommodation established in 1914 and renovated in 2014, offering a variety of room types from studios to multi-bedroom apartments and suites. The hotel operates across several buildings within downtown Reykjavik, including the well-regarded Artisan House and Printing Press buildings. Guests appreciate spacious rooms equipped with kitchens, washing machines, and modern comforts such as heated floors and towel warmers. Cleanliness rates a perfect 10/10, and the service is consistently praised for friendliness and helpfulness. Complimentary daily breakfast baskets with fresh baked bread, milk, juice, and cereal are delivered to rooms, enhancing the convenience. The hotel provides free parking options nearby, though parking can be challenging at times. With soundproof and air-conditioned rooms, plus a restaurant, bar, terrace, and business facilities, Reykjavik Residence suits longer stays and travelers seeking flexibility in Reykjavik's city center.

Location

Located at Vatnsstígur 2, the hotel is centrally positioned in Reykjavik's downtown area. It is under 600 meters from the Icelandic Phallological Museum, known for its unique collection. The bustling main shopping street, Laugavegur, is just a block away, lined with restaurants and bars such as Rossopomodoro (89 m), ROK (286 m), and Snaps Bistro (287 m), all highly rated by guests. Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach lies 2.68 km away, while Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) is conveniently close at 2 km distance. The hotel is within walking distance of city landmarks including the large church and harborfront, making it easy to explore Reykjavik on foot.

Tips

  • Plan ahead for parking as on-site options are limited and may require walking with luggage.
  • Consider requesting a physical room key rather than relying on the phone app for smooth access.
  • If you are sensitive to noise, ask for a room away from main roads to minimize street sounds.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. 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: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
  • Breakfast: Western, Continental, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian Boxed/packaged food [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, DinersClub, JSB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Computer
  • 24-hour reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • Ticket assistance
  • Terrace
  • Express check-out
Services and amenities
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Restaurant
  • Vending machine
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Airport transportation
Languages Spoken
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Hiking
Parking
  • Parking
Business
  • Conference Hall
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 2680 m. It takes 40 minutes To the beach!

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Reviews

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21.05.2026 Jim
We really enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Residence Apartment Hotel. The location in downtown was very convenient for walking to see many of the main attractions. The room was smallish but very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful with suggestions for dining options and activities. The breakfast was very good, especially the fresh baked bread delivered to your door every morning!
About the only negative was finding parking near the unit we were staying in. We ended up parking in a deck and hauling our luggage about 3 blocks to the hotel.
11.03.2026 Captainpinger
I was pleasantly surprised.  The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Reykjavik.  It is within walking distance  to shops and restaurants.  The transportation service to airport was added benefit.  I highly recommend this hotel 
11.03.2026 Li
This hotel had the nicest staff I encountered during my trip. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and very professional. Their warm attitude made me feel comfortable and cared for. I really loved staying here and would happily come back again.
07.03.2026 Mary
We were really pleased with our stay here both times we've visited. Julia, Victoria and the staff there were unfailingly polite and helpful. The building we stayed in was well appointed and super convenient to everything we wanted to do. The only challenge here is parking, but it's possible if you pay attention. Plan ahead if you have folks in your party who have accessibility concerns.
15.02.2026 Courtney
This apartment-style hotel provided us with a cozy stay for our week in Reykjavik. The setup is quite unique too, as the hotel is divided among several different buildings (we were in “Printing Press”) and the reception area also stands independently in its own building.

Our room was perfect for the four of us, providing a very spacious setting between two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen area and living area. The beds were comfortable and the blankets were just right in terms of warmth without being too heavy. We had a view of Hverfisgata street below and could see the water in the distance, in addition to any cruise ships that were docked. I enjoyed stepping out onto the small balcony at night to see the warm glow of the evening sun. Since we visited in July, the blackout shades came in handy to block out the midnight sun.

The kitchen came stocked with dishes and silverware which we put to good use, especially in the morning for breakfast, since we’d pick up items like fruit, yogurt and bread from the store. Coffee was complimentary via the Nespresso machine on the counter and they also had cornflakes, orange juice and milk already stocked.

The location of our building was very central as well. Located on Hverfisgata street, it was just a short walk up to the bustling Laugavegur street where many of the restaurants and shops are located. When we arrived, we did have to walk a couple blocks from the reception building to our building with our luggage, but it wasn’t too bad since it appeared to be really safe during the day in the city.

Service was superb! At check-in, the concierge kindly welcomed us, and the checkout process was very simple as well. There were a couple times when we needed to take a taxi from our building, and the concierge arranged that for us as well.

Below are a few minor things, but barely inconveniences, considering the great experience we had overall:
* The bathrooms didn’t have a ton of counter space, but pretty much just a ledge surface above the toilet that could be used to hold toiletries.
* The bedrooms didn’t have much closet space nor drawers, so we ended up using the cupboard structure near the front door to store some of our clothes and hang our coats.
* The building we were in ran right along a main road, so traffic was audible, even late at night, when buses and trucks drove by.
01.02.2026 Beth
After a bit of maneuvering around Street construction received a Wonderful greeting from the receptionist and a short walk to our beautiful room. Located so nearby to the Main Street with amazing food and fun shopping for cute souvenirs. Very walkable to the aesthetically please church, thoughtful garden art museum and charismatic Rainbow Road.

Our standard room had a small kitchenette with fridge, mini dishwasher and plenty of basics in the kitchen to eat comfortably.

Beds & pillows were so comfy and allowed us the rest we needed! Towel heater in the bathroom was a treat as were the provided shampoos, soaps and lotions!

Easy checkout, too!

Parking was a bit tricky but found a P3 spot by the Viking ship sculpture and was free for the weekend!
20.01.2026 Anonymous
The location is convenient, as it’s close to the downtown, with a huge supermarket and numerous restaurants nearby. The room is spacious,making it very comfortable.
03.01.2026 Guest
The following the best thing to remember the first time and consideration to the point of a few months ago
01.01.2026 Stacey
What a phenomenal experience! From check in to check out, our stay was comfortable, warm, safe, and memorable. Sandra was able to accommodate an early check-in, and that was a kind and generous start to a lovely stay.

All of the little touches in the room—milk, juice, cereal, coffee, heated floors, the towel warmer, individual comforters for each person on the double beds!—provided small but significant luxuries. The only thing that did not work at all was the phone app for the room key. A physical key is definitely the way to go. And coat hooks near the front door would be super helpful.

We made the right move on our first trip to Iceland to stay in a hotel so that we could get help navigating and have a place to store our luggage as needed. Raul was so helpful and kind when we needed to call a taxi.

Sandra‘s professionalism, kindness, and excellent suggestions about how to live like a local made our trip truly unforgettable. She is an absolute gem!

We look forward to returning to Reykjavík and can’t wait to stay here again!
31.12.2025 Guest
A decent hotel. When I booked it, it was over 400 pounds, but closer to the trip, the price was cut in half. I tried everything: changing dates, getting refunds, and price matching, but nothing worked. In the end, they upgraded my room type. The experience was pretty good.
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POIs near hotel

museum
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
museum
National Gallery of Iceland (10 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.
artwork
The Black Cone, Monument to Civil Disobedience (11 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
museum
Reykjavik Art Museum (12 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
museum
The Settlement Exhibition (13 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
Restaurant «Rossopomodoro» (1 min)
Laugavegur, 101 Reykjavík
Reviews
04.01.2018 tommy
A serious pizza to be fair. Great job. I'll be back again soon.
31.12.2017 Venkatesh
Try the ravioli. Very good. Order a pizza to go. The quantity is so less you would feel hungry soon.
27.12.2017 Magnus
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 Shari
Ok food, better to spend a bit more and get amazing food somewhere else
10.11.2017 Joakim
All meals look great but completely lack in taste.
restaurant
Restaurant «ROK» (4 min)
Frakkastígur 26a, 101 Reykjavík
Reviews
11.12.2017 Olga
I've never ate so slowly to enjoy all of the flavours in my meal. Absolutely beautiful. Cosy atmosphere and an authentic experience. Add it to your must-do list in Iceland!
29.11.2017 James
We went for alate lunch and were served beautifully prepared small plates of food, served by polite and attentive (but not pushy) staff, in a modern, unfussy bar/bistro. Of particular note were the trio of marinated herring, and also the wild mushroom risotto with beef cheek and parmesan shavings. Prices average for Reykjavik.
21.11.2017 Francine
Fabulous tapas-style restaurant in Reykjavik. Lunch menu of 3 tapas was ideal and the lamb, fish pie and garlic potatoes were all delicious. Waiting staff were very attentive and this was the perfect place for our last day in Iceland.
24.08.2017 Dave
Really awesome space. The staff is great, the food is superb, and the prices aren't ridiculous like most places in this city. Dined upstairs with some friends and happened to have the whole floor to ourselves. Very cool. Highly recommend it!
restaurant
Restaurant «Snaps Bistro» (4 min)
Þórsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík
Reviews
03.01.2018 Michael
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 Allie
Amazingly delicious. Get the catch of the day. Classy yet mellow atmosphere. Swanky yet relaxing. Loved it.
24.11.2017 Philipp
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 K
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 Jonas
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!

Frequently asked questions about Reykjavik Residence Hotel

What types of rooms and apartments are available at Reykjavik Residence Hotel?

The hotel offers a wide range of accommodations including studios, family studios, junior suites, double suites with city views, various types of family suites, and apartments with up to three bedrooms, some with city views.

Is breakfast included and what does it consist of?

Breakfast is served daily from 07:00 to 10:00 and includes Western, Continental, Gluten-free, Vegan, and Vegetarian options. Guests receive a breakfast basket delivered to their room containing fresh baked bread, milk, juice, cereal, and other basics.

Are pets allowed at Reykjavik Residence Hotel?

Pets and service animals are not allowed at this property.

How accessible is the hotel from the airport?

The hotel is located 2 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV), and a transportation service to the airport is available as an added benefit.

What should I know about parking at the hotel?

Free parking is available but limited; guests report that parking near some buildings can be challenging, sometimes requiring parking in nearby decks and walking a few blocks to the hotel.

Hotel prices for: May - June 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 333 USD The best time to book is May 25, with rates starting from 298 USD

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