Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

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Centerhotels
8.4 (3135 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

Property Policies

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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 € 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 50 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

8.4
Based on 3135 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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Robert • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • ca
8
Hôtel bien situé pour visiter Reykjavík et près de la mer
Pros:

Hôtel bien situé pour visiter Reykjavík et près de la mer ;) Avions Chambre Deluxe pour avoir plus grand et plus confortable!
Le plus++ : Salle de petit déjeuner au 8e étage ! Excellent et avec Magnifique vue mer … ça commence bien la journée !
Accueil et Personnel sympathique !

Cons:

Hôtel moins luxueux qu’anticipé pour un 4*

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Balazs • solo_traveller • hu
10
Pros:

Helpful and friendly staff, an excellent breakfast with a wonderful panoramic view. The room is very good, and the hotel’s location is perfect.

Cons:

There was nothing like that at all.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ch
5
Für eine Nacht gings, länger auf keinen Fall.
Pros:

Die Lage war gut, es war ruhig.

Cons:

Preis-Leistung war nicht hut. Das Badezimmer war sehr klein und in einem schlechten Zustand.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • couple • au
8
Excellent location, very comfortable
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and friendly. The location was excellent, walking distance to everything in the city centre. The room was clean comfortable with a fantastic view out over the sea.

Cons:

The walls were a little thin and the basin was cracked.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • us
6
Love the convenience of the hotel we walked absolutely everywhere. The best part about it was the breakfast buffet on th
Pros:

The location was fantastic Harbor right out front and the Harpa concert Hall across the street for meeting, many tours and guides.

Cons:

We had a seventh floor oceanfront room with a fantastic view. I talked to the front desk and they said it's a thing that the toilet often makes gurgling sounds spewing up sulfur fumes, and wetting the toilet seat!! I know it's Iceland, but the
hotel was a bit overpriced.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • fr
5
Très déçue
Pros:

Rien.

Cons:

Pour notre dernier nuit en Islande j’ai souhaité nous prendre un bel hôtel. Quelle déception. Celui-ci est daté. La salle de bain est très mal agencé. La décoration digne des années 90. La vue mer donne aussi sur la voie très passante.
Alors que nous avons eu des guesthouse superbes à un moindre coût, cet hôtel qui a été le plus cher de mon périple ne veut pas un bon B&B.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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doug • extended_group • us
3
Look elsewhere for value
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Very expensive for what u get. Rooms r very small, kind of like a hostel

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Synnøve • extended_group • no
6
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • couple • us
9
Great stay - wonderful breakfast
Pros:

Ty

Cons:

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2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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CBE21 • couple • fr
10
Très bonne localisation pour visiter à pied la ville et se promener en bord de mer
Pros:

extrêmement bien placé pour découvrir la ville et en face la salle Harpa
Accueil très sympathique pour le check-in et le check-out
chambre confortable
Bar très convivial avec un rooftop sur l’océan et la salle harpa
Petit déjeuner très copieux sous forme de buffet et collation à notre départ matinal pour l’aéroport très appréciable

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • ca
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • de
9
Modernes Hotel in perfekter Lage zwischen Hafen und Innenstad
Pros:

Modernes Hotel in perfekter Lage zwischen Hafen und Innenstadt. Die Zimmer sind – wie in Island üblich – eher klein, aber komfortabel, ruhig und mit einem angenehm breiten Bett ausgestattet. Die Sky Bar mit ihrem Blick über den Atlantik ist ein echtes Highlight.

Cons:

Lediglich beim Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis hätte ich mir ein im Zimmerpreis enthaltenes Frühstück gewünscht. Ansonsten überzeugt das Hotel vor allem durch seine Lage, den Ausblick und die entspannte Atmosphäre.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Angela Christina • couple • us
3
Deceptive and Very disappointing for the price
Pros:

Location! Can walk to many interesting places

Cons:

Room the size of a closet. No place to put luggage, just a coat rack for clothes. we wanted to read outside the room because of the lack of space. We went to the rooftop lounge at 3 different times of day and was told to leave because they decided to close. So the area pictured in the photos and inside are not open except for breakfast and when the bar is open at night.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
6
Die Lage ist top, Komfort und Frühstück flop. Preis/Leistung stehen in absolut keinem Verhältnis.
Pros:

Die Lage ist sehr gut. Auch der Frühstücksraum bietet einen schönen Ausblick über Reykjavik und Hafenbereich. Im Zimmer gibt es Bügeleisen und Bügelbrett.
Der Saunabereich ist auch ganz gut. Das Personal ist freundlich und hilfsbereit bei Problemen.

Cons:

Für uns ungewohnt: es gibt in den Zimmern keine Schränke, Schubladen oder andere Ablagen. Man ist also gezwungen „aus den Koffern“ zu leben. Nicht gerade komfortabel, wenn man einen längeren Aufenthalt in Reykjavik hat.
Das kontinentale Frühstück ist sehr einfach und monoton. Geschmacklich ähnlich Krankenhaus (subjektive Einschätzung). Guter Kaffee (Café Latte oder Espresso) aus dem Automat kostet extra, pro Tasse ca. 4 €.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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martin • extended_group • gb
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Lutz • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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76cesv • NONE
8
No AC, room too hot
Pros:

Everything was great other than the noise of keeping windows open otherwise room was too hot. And a fan doesn’t do it.
Location was great very convenient . Close to everything you need to see in the city center.

2026-07-15 • via Tripadvisor
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om310 • Couples • Bengaluru, Bangalore District, Karnataka
8
Good stay but missed an on-site restaurant.
Pros:

Wonderful waterside location. We had a corner room on the 7th floor, with large floor to ceiling picture windows on both walls. The view of the waters, harbour, cruise ships and the Harpa was beautiful. The tour bus stop was across the road.
The room was on the smaller side, no cupboards or drawers anywhere, making it messy with open suitcases, clothes and stuff strewn around. The bathroom was small, the bath tub too deep to get in and out of ( we are senior citizens) and the shower head was along the width of the tub, not along the length. So it was tricky gymnastics to shower and not get water on the floor of the bathroom.
Not having an on-site restaurant was a major drawback. They do have a Skybar for snacks ( which has beautiful views) but having to step out on a rainy evening for a meal, when you are tired after a days tour, was a dampner. The restaurants, shops and convenience stores are a little distance away, on either direction from the hotel.
That said, the housekeeping staff and the staff at the reception were very helpful, courteous and friendly.

2026-07-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Karl-Heinz • couple • de
2
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee