City Center Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1924 reviews)
Austurstræti 6 , Reykjavík , is

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Some cleanliness issues were noted with the bathrooms and a drain smell from the bathroom.
Service
9.41
Staff were highly praised for being friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.45
The location was described as excellent, central, and ideal for walking.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms were noted to be comfortable and spacious, though some were considered small for multiple guests.
Amenities
7.93
Some amenities were lacking, such as insufficient coffee capsules and absent breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.89
Good value was indicated, especially for the location.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Breakfast was not provided, which some guests expected.
Overall Experience
9.11
Many guests expressed a desire to return, indicating a positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 05:27

Property Description

Central Location
City Center Hotel is conveniently located in Reykjavík, close to iconic landmarks like Hallgrímskirkja Church and Solfar Sun Voyager. Explore the city easily with major attractions just a stone's throw away.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our 3-star accommodation featuring well-equipped guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, and free WiFi. Relax in a cozy setting with city views available in selected rooms, ensuring a memorable experience.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Experience top-notch services including a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and a concierge service. With popular points of interest like Reykjavik Old Harbour and Harpa Concert Hall nearby, City Center Hotel is the perfect choice for your stay in Reykjavík.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KEF

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1924 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.89
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Steven solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Geir solo_traveller no
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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James couple us
8
Good Place To Stay Before Our Cruise
Pros:

Our room was fine with a nice shower with several options with a handheld and an overhead fixture. The location was close to many bars and restaurants. We were joining a long cruise so the elevator was large enough for us and all of our luggage. The man at the front desk was very helpful to arrange for a taxi to take us to the pier. There was another couple going to the same ship so we split the cost with them (about $50 total for all four of us).

Cons:

The mattress was softer than what we are used to having. There was no luggage stand in the room which would helped with our repacking before we boarded our cruise.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Christine extended_group us
8
Great staff and location but noise from bar across street.
Pros:

Location, staff

Cons:

Noise

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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marina couple bg
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Hiske solo_traveller nl
8
Great location and lovely staff
Pros:

Lovely staff - nice beds and good amenities

Cons:

Prices in Iceland are on the high end, but this property did a great job in providing good value for money. There were some street noises that quieted down eventually.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple us
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Anthony extended_group gb
9
Excellent.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, great, light room with a view, and a good bed. And quiet. Probably the best location in town. Basically, nothing wrong!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Marc solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Rohith solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

Standard room and quite clean

Cons:

Loud noise from the streets is quite apparent. Please don’t take room 206. It’s the worst.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Patty531 Family Boynton Beach, Florida
10
Close to everything!
Pros:

The hotel is within walking distance of all the restaurants and sights we wanted to visit. The rooms and common areas were very clean and comfortable. The bed was larger than we expected. The staff was also extremely helpful in recommending food options and discussing Islandic culture. The common areas were very well decorated & typical of a boutique hotel. Because of the location, there was some noise on a Saturday night, but the trade-off of location was worth it. The room came with earplugs & eye masks.

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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Anita solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Laurence SG solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Bien situe, pres de l ancien port et du centre ville
Possibilite de laisser nos bagages en consigne.
Acces à la chambre en fin de matinee

Cons:

Sous les avions de l aeroport Islandair ( lignes interieures)....mais ils n ont pas atteri pendant la nuit, heureusement.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple us
9
Cons:

No coffee, no breakfast,floor got wet with shower

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Leticia solo_traveller ch
10
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Very central location for exploring city centre. Staff was helpful and check-in was quick. Room was clean and comfortable for a few nights.

Cons:

As the hotel is so central, it is right next to and across from pubs which remains lively until the early morning hours (Friday and weekend over summer), however ear plugs were provided.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Oddnykra solo_traveller is
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Alejandro Gabriel solo_traveller ie
10
Excellent
Pros:

Nice attention from the concierge and cleanliness of the room. I do prefer the human touch over the recent trend of hotels with no contact with any people. Although there are some pubs really close to the hotel, the room stayed quiet, which is quite nice.

Cons:

Everything was quite nice. It was a bit too expensive, but the price was better than most other options.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Melina extended_group ar
8
Pros:

la ubicacion y calidez del hotel ,me gusto mucho. tambien valoro la atencion de la recepcionista que no recuerdo el nombre, muy agradable e interesada en contarnos sobre Islandia

Cons:

que cuente con desayuno o un cafe ya que el lugar cuenta con una cafeteria

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Amelie couple fr
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee