Apótek Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels

Hotels
9.2 (538 reviews)
Austurstræti 16 , Reykjavík , is

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious food
Clean rooms
Cons:
Rooms could be small
Noise from nearby bars on weekends

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
The rooms were spotless and everything worked properly.
Service
9.66
Staff were friendly, resourceful, and helpful.
Location
9.7
Centrally located, easy to walk everywhere.
Room Quality
8.65
Clean and comfortable rooms, but some were on the smaller side.
Amenities
9.18
Fantastic breakfast buffet and great facilities.
Value for Money
8.64
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Meals were delicious and filling.
Overall Experience
9.36
A lovely stay with many positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:22

Property Description

Historic Building with Modern Amenities
Located in central Reykjavík, the boutique Apotek Hotel offers a unique stay in a listed building designed by renowned architect Gudjón Samúelsson in 1917. Enjoy the blend of historic charm with modern comforts, including free WiFi and flat-screen TVs in every brightly decorated room.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in a culinary experience at the hotel's restaurant, offering delectable dishes, and unwind with a drink at the cozy hotel bar. For more dining and shopping options, explore the vibrant Laugavegur shopping street just a short stroll away.

Convenient Location
With Hallgrímskirkja Church and Reykjavík Harbour nearby, Hotel Apotek Reykjavík is the perfect base for exploring the city's attractions. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and convenience of this prime location.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Apotek Hotel Reykjavík!

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

When booking more than 7 nights, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
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

9.2
Based on 538 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 9.36
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MARIA solo_traveller ar
10
Muy buen Hoyel
Pros:

La ubicación, el desayuno y el personal
Muy bien los chicos de recepción especialmente Dani

Cons:

Que no hacen limpieza si no lo pedís

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Cheryl couple us
10
We really enjoyed our stay at Apotek.
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location. Our room was very comfortable overlooking the pretty square. The front desk staff were very helpful and pleasant. The hotel is very convenient to City Hall Bus Stop 1, where we picked up our day tour. There were restaurants in the area and at the hotel. It was a very pleasant stay. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Cons:

Really nothing.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Christian couple fi
7
Reception very nice, hotel ok but far from excellent, too expensive
Pros:

Nice building, service personnel excellent

Cons:

Small rooms a bit shabby

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
מיכל solo_traveller il
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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smengel37 Couples Grasonville, Maryland
8
Great stay in Reykjavik Iceland for the Eclipse.
Pros:

Lovely Hotel in a central downtown location. Easy walking distance to everything. The only difficult part was the parking but that is just how it is if you want to stay city center. Loved this hotel, the staff was super welcoming and informative, Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

2026-08-15 via Tripadvisor
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rachelg269 Family New York City, New York
10
Highly Recommend
Pros:

Lovely front desk staff, extremely friendly and helpful, especially the guy from Barcelona, excellent location in the heart of everything and a 2 min. Walk to the bus, great breakfast and restaurant, clean rooms, exceeded our expectations.

2026-08-15 via Tripadvisor
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vincenzo couple it
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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ellenvee2020 Solo travel Brentwood, Tennessee
10
Perfect Lil' Hotel
Pros:

This was the cutest hotel, in an original building, right on the square in the center of Reykjavik! The staff were attentive and helpful. We'd stay there again in a heartbeat!

2026-08-09 via Tripadvisor
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Venture552428 Couples Pueblo, Colorado
10
Great location in Reykjavik
Pros:

Great location, super friendly and helpful staff, nice room.

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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bigdon41 Family Clemmons, North Carolina
8
Nice, but
Pros:

Nice but had few electric outlets so couldn’t hook up breathing machines for sleeping. Bathroom was excellent.

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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H933ZClaurend Couples
10
3 night stay for couples
Pros:

Me and my husband really enjoyed our stay and both said when we next get to visit Iceland we'd stay here again. The room was lovely, the food fabulous and the staff were absolutely amazing. They truly went above and beyond to help us when we realised one of our activity pick up points wasn't where we thought it was to make sure we got to our activity on time. The hotel is well situated in the town with lots to do and see around it. They were always polite and friendly when we had any questions. We would both highly recommend this hotel to anyone who is visiting Iceland.

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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FAISAL couple sa
10
Pros:

الفندق ممتاز ونظيف وموقعه حلو والعاملين هناك كويسين واول مادخلنا الغرفة قدمولنا ضيافة ماكرون وبرواني

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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mervyncohen44 Couples Indianapolis, Indiana
2
Loud music at night
Pros:

Very loud music both nights until 2am spoiled the stay. Staff very pleasant.

2026-08-03 via Tripadvisor
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Wagner couple ch
7
Preis Leistung nicht passend
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels war hervorragend, und das Frühstück ließ keine Wünsche offen. In diesem Punkt gibt es wirklich nichts zu kritisieren.

Cons:

Wir hatten für eine Nacht eine Junior Suite zum Preis von 750 Euro gebucht. Leider stimmte für uns das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis überhaupt nicht. Uns ist bewusst, dass Island ein teures Reiseland ist, da wir zuvor bereits 11 Tage durch das Land gereist sind. Dennoch erwarten wir bei diesem Preis einen Ausladebereich vor dem Hotel sowie gegebenenfalls Unterstützung mit dem Gepäck.

Zudem mussten wir unser Auto in einem nahegelegenen Parkhaus abstellen, was zusätzliche Kosten verursachte. Der Empfang war eher kühl und wir fühlten uns nicht besonders freundlich willkommen geheißen.

Das Abendessen war nicht im Zimmerpreis inbegriffen, was uns im Voraus bekannt war. Allerdings war das Essen hervorragend und definitiv eines der Highlights unseres Aufenthalts.

Insgesamt würden wir eher ein anderes Hotel für die Übernachtung empfehlen. Das Restaurant können wir hingegen sehr empfehlen, da sich ein Besuch dort absolut lohnt.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Sascha couple de
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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susanfQ3335ON Family
10
Perfect stay in Reykjavik
Pros:

We were delighted with our stay at the Apotek Hotel. The location was perfect. We were able to walk to many of the attractions, restaurants, hop on bus, and cafes. A special touch was the heated towel rack in the well-equipped bathroom! The staff was extremely helpful and held our luggage after our cruise, prior to our flight departure, even though it was a week after our stay!

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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nkymom2019 Family
8
Great location in Reykjavik
Pros:

We stayed in a junior suite which was spacious and comfortable. The staff are helpful and the attached restaurant is an added feature. A great atmosphere with very good food. The location is ideal, right in the heart of Reykjavik. Hotel could use a bit of an update but that's the case with many hotels.

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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H9793YLelleng Solo travel Montreal, Quebec
8
Great location in downtown Reykjavik
Pros:

I stayed at the Apotek twice, my first night in Iceland and my last. (In between I traveled with a group). I booked a single room. The room was tint, the bed was a twin, but it was clean, and it had everything I needed including a great shower. Great location.

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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kelli solo_traveller il
9
Pros:

המיקום, הצוות, השירות, ארוחת הבוקר היו מצויינים

Cons:

חדר לא גדול, אך מקסים

2026-07-18 via Nuitee