Apótek Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels

Hotels
9.2 (440 reviews)
Austurstræti 16 , Reykjavík , is

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KEF

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 59 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 73 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 440 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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sally couple gb
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Timothy solo_traveller us
9
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Tess solo_traveller us
10
Highly recommend!
Pros:

Location is perfection and everything during my stay was excellent. It was clean and staff was super friendly.

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple us
10
Amazing location, great staff and facility
Pros:

Location is ideal. Right on top of everything. Literally walked out the hotel door and tons of great restaurants were right there.

Cons:

There was nothing that could have been improved. The staff was very polite and helpful when needed.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Jolanda couple nl
9
Heerlijk
Pros:

Hele centrale locatie. Alles in het centrum op loopafstand. Kamer en bed heel comfortabel. Heerlijk ontbijt.

Cons:

Erg warm in de kamer maar gelukkig kon het raam open.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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178galal NONE Brooklyn, New York
10
PLEASSURE TRIP
Pros:

I can recommend the trip. Very welcoming staff, great location, and friendly service. Apotek hotel restaurant is the best restaurant in town in my opinion.

2026-03-02 via Tripadvisor
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frikki family_with_children by
7
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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roclyn5678 NONE Delray Beach, Florida
10
A lovely hotel to stay in
Pros:

The hotel is in the center it Reykjavík near many restaurants and pickup locations for tours.
The restaurant has a lovely restaurant for all your meals.

2026-02-27 via Tripadvisor
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Priscilla family_with_children be
4
Pas top
Pros:

La proximité avec le centre
Le petit déjeuner

Cons:

Tout le reste

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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natimmediato NONE Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

It was my friend and I’s first time to Iceland and we stayed here for 4 nights and had a blast. The location was awesome to walk to everything, and we booked massages through the hotel that were such a great way to start the trip after a long flight. The spa at the sister hotel next door was beautiful and relaxing. The room was perfect size for two people and the beds were comfy. I would stay again!

2026-02-24 via Tripadvisor
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Brahim couple fr
10
Tres bien
Pros:

Chambre confortable et bien décorée, très bonne salle de bain.

Cons:

Chambre un peu étroite, pas d’eau minérale au réfrigérateur

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Gardiners5 NONE
8
Excellently situated
Pros:

Great hotel for easy access to harbour, bus stops and city hotspots.

Staff are super helpful and friendly.
Breakfast is fantastic, so much on offer you will not go hungry.

Only downside is size of the rooms, ours was quite small, ok for a short stay but I wouldn’t want to stay longer than a few days. Otherwise this hotel is perfect.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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lisatZ4297XN NONE Staten Island, New York
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

Hotel was amazing, great location in walking distance to everything downtown. Staff was great, helped us book a flybus to airport and also held our bags after we checked out so we could walk the area and shop before heading home. Highly recommend!

2026-02-22 via Tripadvisor
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Emma family_with_children ie
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The hotel was beautiful, the room (Junior Suite) was spacious and very comfortable. We had to leave before breakfast on our fist morning and were thrilled with the packed breakfast that was prepared for us. The buffet breakfast on the remaining mornings was exception. Delicious and an amazing selection

Cons:

I couldn't fault the hotel at all.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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khunt99 NONE
10
Perfect - Location, Food, Quality
Pros:

We were 2 families occupying 4 rooms and found the hotel perfect for our group. I could not have wanted a better, more central location. Molten Brown products, nicely appointed rooms (the suite was a nice size, the double was small), the hotel restaurant was excellent - both the breakfast spread as well as dinner and cocktail menus. The front desk was very responsive in advance of our stay re: activities. Would definitely recommend and feel we got a lot of value for our money. A little loud on the street below at night - use a white noise machine.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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melanieleeanders0n NONE
10
Amazing Hotel in Reykjavik!!
Pros:

Perfect hotel. Clean rooms, great beds, amazing staff. Restaurant has yummy food and was always busy. Best location in the downtown area

2026-02-18 via Tripadvisor
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Micadiva NONE
10
Comfortable Clean Stay
Pros:

We loved our stay at the Apotek Hotel, The staff were very friendly & welcoming & the hotel was very clean & the bed was comfortable.
There was plenty of selection to choose from at breakfast, & the hotel is in a perfect location to explore Reykjavik.
Overall a pleasant experience.
Highly recommended 10/10

2026-02-18 via Tripadvisor
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elinasalminen NONE
10
Lovely Boutique hotel in the center of Reykjavik
Pros:

Had a lovely birthday trip to Iceland / Reykjavik, this hotel is very nice with friendly staff. Hotel breakfast is very good and hotel's restaurant is very good as well, we did have the 7 course Icelandic menu and that was really good! We also got room upgrade since it was my birthday, which was really nice! We will certainly come back.

2026-02-16 via Tripadvisor
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tomZom2 NONE Chicago, Illinois
8
Good but not great
Pros:

The location is great! The hotel has a very nice boutique charm wih the wide marble stair case and overall architecture. The hotel staff at the front desk are friendly and responsive. The resturant next door is expensive (as is the rest of Iceland :)) but the food is very good and the service is excellent. As a couple, the junior suite would be smallest room I would be comfortable; it is a nice space with the seperate sitting area. While I respect the need to minimize washing towels the lack of daily room service creates a unkept situation, e.g. garbage overfilling and spilling on the floor, running out of tissue, etc.

2026-02-13 via Tripadvisor
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K1504ZJtraceyf Friends getaway
10
Great option, convenient location
Pros:

The rooms were very comfortable and clean. Bathroom was small, but functional. Very convenient location. Exceptional breakfast options at buffet. The only criticism is that coffee was just in a thermos. Very friendly staff. Would definitely stay there again! Price was competitive.

2026-02-04 via Tripadvisor