Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

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Centerhotels
8.4 (3228 reviews)
Ingolfsstræti 1 , Reykjavík , IS
+354 595 8540

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Small rooms
Noise issues
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
General sentiment was positive, but some guests noted issues with noise and small room sizes.
Service
9.15
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful during the stay.
Location
9.19
Well-rated for its proximity to the sea and city center, with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.64
Small room sizes were a downside, but cleanliness was highly praised.
Amenities
8.17
Spa and dining options were decent, but some amenities appeared lacking compared to other hotels.
Value for Money
8.13
Reservations noted that while some aspects were costly, the central location and service offered value.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Breakfast quality was positively highlighted, and dining options were generally well-received.
Overall Experience
8.55
Guests had a memorable stay with most aspects meeting expectations, despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:04

Property Description

Modern Nordic Design and Free Internet Access
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll boasts a stylish ambiance with modern Nordic design elements. Enjoy complimentary internet access throughout the property, ensuring you stay connected during your stay.

Panoramic Views from Top-Floor Restaurant and SKÝ Bar
Indulge in breathtaking city views from the top-floor restaurant while savoring delicious meals. SKÝ Bar offers a perfect spot to unwind with discounted drinks and snacks, all while enjoying stunning vistas of the ocean, Harpa Concert Hall, and mountains.

Relaxation at Hot Tub and Sauna
Unwind and rejuvenate at the hotel's leisure facilities, which include a hot tub and sauna. After a day of exploring Reykjavik, pamper yourself with a relaxing session at the spa.

Experience the perfect blend of modern comfort and scenic beauty at Center Hotels Arnarhvoll. Book now to secure your stay and explore the wonders of Reykjavik!

Important information:

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

8.4
Based on 3228 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 8.17
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Fiona • solo_traveller • ie
9
Great for solo travellers
Pros:

As a solo traveller, I chose this hotel based on its proximity to the bus stop, as I arrived and left very early morning. I felt very safe here. The room was small and basic but comfortable. It got a little hot at night, even with the thermostat switched off. The Sky bar was lovely. Breakfast was pretty good too.

Cons:

At almost €200/night, I found this expensive for such a small room but I guess that’s standard for Iceland.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • us
8
Basic hotel with an excellent breakfast buffet and amazing waterfront views
Pros:

The staff was very helpful. The breakfast was fabulous and the location was excellent- close to everything I wanted to do. This fire was really lovely, but very small.And if there were more than four people in the hot tub , you had to wait.

Cons:

The inside bolt didn't work on the room that gave me first , which had a pretty good view. Then they moved me in to a room on a floor lower , which had twin beds , and the t v , kept turning off. The spa area didn't seem to be cleaned up very often.In the floor got very wet, which made it slippery and not great to walk in the slippers they gave you with the robe.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
Óskar Þór • couple • is
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • extended_group • gb
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Kristín • couple • is
5
Pros:

Morgunverðurinn var fínn, herbergið hreint og starfsfólkið kurteist.

Cons:

Herbergið var pínulítið, sjónvarpið virkaði stopult og slökkti stundum á sér. Herbergið sneri út á götu - þar sem voru mjög mikil læti, sérstaklega snemma um morgunin. Einnig voru mjög mikil læti í herberginu beint fyrir ofan okkur.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Daniele • couple • it
9
Ottimo soggiorno
Pros:

La posizione di sicuro è uno dei punti di forza dell'hotel, ti ritrovi al centro del paese e hai tutte le comodità a portata di mano, la vista. Personale corretto, gentile, disponibile, capiscono le difficoltà anche della lingua, bravi!

Cons:

Il bagno dell'hotel e la colazione. Partendo dal primo, troppo piccolo e docce che mentre la fai bagni completamente tutto il resto del bagno e diventa inagibile data l'acqua che si accumula non avendo un piatto doccia presente, la colazione l'unica cosa che recrimino a questo hotel è il fatto che nella nostra colazione inclusa, non è presente la possibilità di fare un cappuccino, se lo vuoi lo devi pagare a parte, ma almeno dico inserite una di quelle macchine automatiche come sono presenti in tutto il resto degli Hotel.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Bragason • couple • is
6
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Gerður • couple • is
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Jakob • solo_traveller • dk
10
Pros:

Centralt beliggenhed

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Nikoletta • couple • hu
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Neil Ernest • couple • gb
7
Exceptional location with warm and friendly staff but not entirely worth the price for the bathroom or facilities.
Pros:

Great location, lovely staff, clean rooms, decent breakfast with fresh bread and scrumptious flapjacks

Cons:

Tiny bathrooms with inadequate shower space, including some broken tiles. Coffee at breakfast wasn’t great, and specialised coffee was charged extra. Not a wide variety of fresh and dry fruits.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Karin • couple • at
10
Aurora borealis!
Pros:

Alles!

Cons:

Das wir nach Hause sollten!

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Nadiia • couple • ua
10
В цілому супер задоволені номером і готелем ! Дякуємо
Pros:

Сніданок з прекрасним видом на океан.

Cons:

Відсутність тепла в номері, полотенце сушарки теж не вистачало підсушити купальник після bluelagoon

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Great location; helpful staff; comfortable room (with good charging outlets) and bathroom. Everything I needed for my conference and a couple of days of sightseeing afterward.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • dk
4
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Dimitar • solo_traveller • dk
7
Pros:

The reception was always very helpful

Cons:

I don't like room 510. Too small for 2 persons. Pillows in the bed were very thin and as I prefer harder pillows, my sleep quality was poor

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
6
Good, functional, pleasant stay in a great, practical location, but lacking character.
Pros:

Great location, by the water and Harpa, but only a few mins walk to everything central. Functional, clean, well designed room making good use of space. Breakfast is on 8th floor looking out on the harbour and Harpa, not in a basement.

Cons:

All a bit drab, grey, characterless.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Pilar • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

La ubicación permite acceder a la bus stop HARPA 5. Muy cómoda

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Karolina • couple • pl
1
Nie wróciłabym do tego hotelu.
Pros:

Nic

Cons:

Cena ani trochę nie adekwatna do jakości, hotel stary i zaniedbany. Łazienka nadaje się do remontu. Pokoje bardzo małe. Ogólnie nie polecam.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Snæbjörn • solo_traveller • is
3
Frábært staff, annað ekki
Pros:

Starfsfólkið var frábært, góð staðsetning og fallegt útsýni.

Cons:

Öll aðstaða slæm; vond lykt, höktandi lyfta, brotnar flísar, ómöguleg sturta, sprungnir veggir, hurð lokaðist illa, mjög hljóðbært milli herbergja og frá gangi. Get ekki mælt með hótelinu í núverandi ástandi.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee