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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Pino solo_traveller ch
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
Pros:

Location was excellent, hotel and staff were great.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Carol couple us
9
Cons:

Free buffet breakfast would have been a nice value to add to all incoming visitors

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lindy family_with_children ca
10
Central, clean but noisy.
Pros:

Very clean.

Cons:

Very noisy all evening.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Christopher extended_group gb
6
Ok for what I needed
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
Óskarsson couple is
10
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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J1026GMjohnd Couples Vancouver, British Columbia
10
Refined Downtown Hotel
Pros:

We had a lovely stay here aided, no doubt, by an upgraded suite. The room was spotless and everything in it worked properly. The staff were friendly, resourceful, and helpful. Our meals (lunch and breakfast) were delicious and filling. We enjoyed the location - it was easy to walk everywhere we wanted to go. We stayed over new year's and were largely untroubled by the sounds of the seemingly endless fireworks and the accompanying bacchanal.

2026-01-02 via Tripadvisor
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JEREMY extended_group us
10
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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CarloFrancoCANADA Solo travel Toronto, Ontario
10
Excellent location
Pros:

The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. It's well located close to bus stop 2 for drop off from the bus terminal, but also very walkable as well. It's also centrally located to the main shopping area with plenty of restaurants nearby. I highly recommend this Apotek hotel and would stay here for future visits.

2025-12-21 via Tripadvisor
4
42patriciaj NONE
10
Loved staying in this hotel in the middle of Reykjavik
Pros:

Our daughter recommended this hotel and we were so glad she did. Lovely hotel in the middle of all the sites, shopping restaurants and nightlife. Fantastic breakfast buffet in the morning (we opted to include in our stay).

2025-12-18 via Tripadvisor
6
655gillc NONE
10
Amazing hotel - recommend!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Clean. Comfortable beds. Amazing drench shower. Great location to shops; restaurants & most attractions. Close to bus stop for pick ups for excursions; hop on bus etc. food at restaurant Apotek was amazing (evening meal and breakfast). All staff we spoke to were friendly, professional, efficient & a credit to themselves & the company. Will definitely stay again! Have already recommended! Thank you!

2025-12-15 via Tripadvisor
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Philipp solo_traveller ch
10
2025-12-15 via Nuitee
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AMRMerseyside NONE
10
Lovely hotel great location
Pros:

Great hotel, staff very friendly and helpful. Great location. Rooms on small side. Immaculately clean. Breakfast could be improved

2025-12-11 via Tripadvisor
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Inga couple is
10
2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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breeze1220 Family Albuquerque, New Mexico
10
Great hotel in a great location!
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay at the Apotek hotel. Upon arrival, I had a hiccup with my reservation, but Emily handled it in a calm, professional manner. My room was clean and comfortable. The rooms are on the smaller side, to be expected as the room sizes are published on the website. This wouldn’t be good for a family or someone with a ton of luggage, but maybe the larger rooms are. I was in a double room.

My room was a double and had a small closet, coffee maker, and fridge. The shower pressure was amazing. Just around the corner from bus stop 3 and not far from stop 1. Lots of restaurants and shopping nearby. Easy to get to the harbor as well.

This will be my default hotel anytime I’m back in Reykjavík. Highly recommend.

2025-12-05 via Tripadvisor
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Virginia extended_group us
10
2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple us
9
Loved walking around the area close to the hotel.
Pros:

Helpful staff, fantastic location.

Cons:

Only drawback is on the weekend the bars stay open til like 4am and the music is so loud we were kept up all night.

2025-11-30 via Nuitee
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Louise extended_group au
9
A great choice for small groups or couples.
Pros:

Central in a great location, staff were helpful and informative. Rooms were comfortable and warm! Great restaurant adjoining hotel.

2025-11-24 via Nuitee
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P1356HPbenjaminh NONE
10
Excellent hotel in an excellent location
Pros:

Lovely hotel, in an excellent location. Food is great, people are friendly, and rooms are comfortable.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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P1356HPbenjaminh NONE
10
Excellent hotel in an excellent location
Pros:

Lovely hotel, in an excellent location. Food is great, people are friendly, and rooms are comfortable.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor