The Best Hotels Closest to Árbær Open Air Museum in Reykjavik for 2026

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A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area, a lake, and a distant mountain range.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small white table, and a dining area with two chairs and a table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a view of the city.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a bed, and a TV.

1. Blue Mountain Apartments by Heimaleiga

1.6 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Christian

$172 nightly

$191 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a balcony, and a view of the city.

A view from a window overlooking a snowy landscape with houses and a mountain in the distance.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and distant buildings.

A modern interior with a staircase, a blue bench, a yellow chair, and a marble side table.

2. Icelandic Apartments by Heimaleiga

1.6 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Anthony John

$157 nightly

$174 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, coffee machines, and a plant.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern waiting area with a bench, two stools, and a door leading outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a wooden side table.

3. ODDSSON Midtown Hotel

Háaleiti, 1.9 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Lyndon

$138 nightly

$159 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel building with large windows, a welcoming entrance, and a clear view of the sky.

A modern hotel interior with a staircase, a glass elevator, and wooden doors.

A hallway with a wooden door, white walls, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a building and a car.

4. ASKA Heiðmörk

1.6 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Christian

$130 nightly

$148 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

A buffet with various dishes and drinks, including fruits, salads, and bread.

A modern interior with glass walls, a reception desk, and a red carpet.

A modern room with a rowing machine, large vases, and a mirror on the wall.

A modern interior with wooden shelves displaying various decorative items and a wine bottle.

5. Hotel Eyja

Holt, 3.1 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Donna

$211 nightly

$241 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a hallway leading to a bathroom.

A kitchen counter with various food items and utensils.

A modern building with large windows, a courtyard with potted plants, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern loft with a dining area featuring a round table and red velvet chairs, a living room with a grey sofa, and a large TV mounted on the wall.

6. Sand Hotel by Keahotels

Downtown Reykjavik, 3.7 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Kerry

$221 nightly

$252 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant interior with high ceilings, hanging plants, and a bar area.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, hanging spherical lamps, and a large Christmas tree.

A high-ceilinged room with a metal railing, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

A cozy indoor area with a bookshelf displaying travel books, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a decorative hanging plant.

7. Nordic Hostel

Downtown Reykjavik, 3.4 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Katharine

$357 nightly

$402 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

A dining table set for four with a view of a lake and mountains.

A room with a view through a large window, a table with a kettle and a tray of glasses, and a chair.

A wooden balcony with a view of a grassy field, trees, and a cloudy sky.

A spacious living room with wooden paneling, large windows, and comfortable seating.

8. Hotel Kriunes - A city hotel by the lake

2.2 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Jason

$246 nightly

$279 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with two beds, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a black countertop, white cabinets, a coffee maker, and hanging pendant lights.

A room with a brick fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a view into a bathroom.

A room with wooden panel walls, a blue sofa, a round white table, and grey curtains.

9. Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments

Downtown Reykjavik, 3.8 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Jennifer

$237 nightly

$270 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy tented accommodation with a bed, seating area, and a wood-burning stove.

A cozy tented accommodation with a bed, a heater, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a white countertop, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table set for four, chairs, and a potted plant.

A cozy tented accommodation with a bed, reading area, and a wood-burning stove.

10. Reykjavik Domes

Grafarvogur, 2.1 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Debra

$207 nightly

$238 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a pink ottoman, a black coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern building with a wooden deck, a metal staircase, and a view of the cityscape.

A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, a modern pendant light, and a kitchen with black cabinets and a white dishwasher.

A modern kitchen with a built-in coffee machine, a sink, and a dishwasher.

11. Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Downtown Reykjavik, 3.8 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Margaret

$196 nightly

$224 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A modern indoor pool with a concrete interior, two potted plants, and a staircase leading to a higher level.

A modern interior with a reception desk labeled "GYM&SPA" and a wooden floor.

A staircase leading to a rooftop garden with a water feature and a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar with wooden accents, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

12. Miðgarður by Center Hotels

Tún, 3.3 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Thomas

$213 nightly

$243 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A building entrance with a sign for Northern Comfort Apartments, a metal railing, and a potted plant.

A room with a wooden door labeled '606', a white radiator, and a painting of a cow on the wall.

A hallway with a wooden door labeled '601', a no-smoking sign, and a framed picture on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. There's a chair with a cushion, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

13. Northern Comfort Apartments

Holt, 3.1 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Shea

$189 nightly

$216 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

14. Freyja Guesthouse & Suites

Downtown Reykjavik, 3.7 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Sunny

$323 nightly

$365 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a TV. A large window offers a view of the sea and a distant cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bench, and a bed with pillows.

A view from a window with a cityscape, including roads and buildings, and a seating area with cushions.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a wine rack.

15. Aurora Nooks Apartments by Heimaleiga

2.5 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Michael

$179 nightly

$198 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A buffet with various food items including watermelon, oranges, and bread.

A room with two white chairs, a small round table, and a lamp. A book is on the table. The room has a window with a view of a snowy landscape and buildings.

16. Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels

Háaleiti, 2.4 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

joyce

$147 nightly

$170 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

A hot tub with wooden railings, surrounded by lanterns and a scenic mural.

A modern reception area with a speckled reception desk, wooden paneling, and a large window with a city view.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit storefront.

A modern staircase with a wooden handrail, leading to a white door at the top.

17. Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Downtown Reykjavik, 3.6 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Janice

$228 nightly

$260 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with wooden flooring, a bar area with bottles, and a view of the street.

A storefront with a glass door, potted plants, and a sign for a restaurant.

A wine cellar with wooden shelves and a bench.

A modern interior with a large window, a potted plant, and leather seating.

18. Hotel Von

Downtown Reykjavik, 3.6 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Paul

$175 nightly

$201 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with tables set for dining, potted plants, and hanging plants.

A modern hotel room with a wooden partition, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a blue headboard, a wooden chair, a small table with plants, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a leather chair. There is a brick wall and a large framed picture on the wall.

19. Odinsve Hotel Apartments

Downtown Reykjavik, 3.8 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Susan

$218 nightly

$248 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

A hot tub with two people in it, surrounded by wooden decking and plants.

A staircase with a wall-mounted sign reading "HOT TUB" and a green abstract drawing.

A modern interior with a yellow sofa, white round tables, and pendant lighting.

20. CityHub Reykjavik

Downtown Reykjavik, 3.8 mi from Árbær Open Air Museum

Oksana

$86 nightly

$103 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Árbær Open Air Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Blue Mountain Apartments by Heimaleiga	9.6 Exceptional 1,299 reviews	View
Icelandic Apartments by Heimaleiga	9.2 Wonderful 1,238 reviews	View
ODDSSON Midtown Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
ASKA Heiðmörk	8.6 Excellent 355 reviews	View
Hotel Eyja	9.6 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View

Top Árbær Open Air Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful experience staying at the hotel. The one issue was the location because we had to hire transportation to get anywhere. It was too far for us to walk but it was still close by vehicle. We would stay again and recommend this hotel."

Alva Hotel Brautarholt

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, staff was great"

Blue Mountain Apartments by Heimaleiga

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay! The apartment was small but very cozy, clean, and comfortable. It was easy to get in and out, and everything was simple and convenient. A great little place to stay while exploring Iceland. We would definitely stay here again!"

Cosy apartment

10/10 Excellent

"Walking distance to many restaurants, close to bus, easy on and off ring road and into downtown. Large apartment compared to others, and parking was a huge plus. Well stocked to cook in. Quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend."

Icelandic Apartments by Heimaleiga

10/10 Excellent

"The location is good. " Bonus" supermarket is near by. Friendly suggestions: 1/ When we get into the apartment, a bad smell coming out from the bathroom drain. We have to pour some water in the floor drain to get the smell out. 2/ Please have the coffee, tea bags and paper towel ready on the counter top. Not everyone is tall enough to reach at the upper cupboard where they are placed."

Arctic Comfort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice room!"

B14 Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"JACKIE WAS AN AMAZING STAFF, I see some mixed reviews about here and I was hesitant to go, but I get here met cool ppl had late night chats. Welcomed warmly by Jackie she’s the best kind, thoughtful person! Thanks for everything - Ryan"

Icelandic Apartments - Beautiful Superior Studio

8/10 Good

"Great location, great size of room for family 3 or 4 people. Only complain is the sofa bed, poor quality , ot comfortable sleeping. "

ICELAND SJF Villa , Hot tub & Outdoor Sauna Amazing Mountains View - 15 min to downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely great. The pictures don’t do the property justice. Very spacious, spotless clean, totally fell in love with the floors. The sauna and tub were spectacular, got some amazing aurora views while relaxing in both. The neighborhood was great, with multiple stores like Bónus just a few minutes away. The owner was super friendly. Would definitely stay here again. "

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Reykjavik Electricity Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Reykjavik Electricity Museum during your trip to Reykjavik. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Arbaejarlaug

7.8/10 (18 reviews)

The waterslides, waterfalls and steaming hot tubs of Reykjavík’s most child-friendly geothermal pool complex will keep everyone relaxed and entertained for hours.

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Grafarholt Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Reykjavik at Grafarholt Golf Course. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool

8.8/10 (29 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool during your stay in Kópavogur. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Grasagardur Botanical Garden

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Grasagardur Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Reykjavik. Discover the great live music and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Smaralind

8.6/10 (54 reviews)

During your visit to Kópavogur, you can do some window-shopping at Smaralind. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront, or seek out the local tours.

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Laugardalsholl

Catch an event at Laugardalsholl during your trip to Reykjavik. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.

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Kringlan Shopping Mall

7.8/10 (10 reviews)

During your visit to Reykjavik, you can enjoy retail therapy at Kringlan Shopping Mall. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Árbær Open Air Museum?

Árbær Open Air Museum is located in a welcoming area of Reykjavik known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Árbær Open Air Museum?

Óm Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this apartment offers free parking and in-room kitchens. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Árbær Open Air Museum. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hotel Reykjavík Grand and ASKA Heiðmörk.

How many hotels will I find close to Árbær Open Air Museum?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Árbær Open Air Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Árbær Open Air Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Árbær Open Air Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Árbær Open Air Museum?

For additional details about updating your stay near Árbær Open Air Museum or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Árbær Open Air Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Reykjavik City Museums, National Museum of Iceland, and Reykjavík Maritime Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Hofdi House, Sundhollin, and Imagine Peace Tower. You can watch performances at Harpa, Salurinn Kopavogur Concert Hall, and National Theatre of Iceland if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Árbær Open Air Museum hotels

1. Blue Mountain Apartments by Heimaleiga

2. Icelandic Apartments by Heimaleiga

3. ODDSSON Midtown Hotel

4. ASKA Heiðmörk

5. Hotel Eyja

6. Sand Hotel by Keahotels

7. Nordic Hostel

8. Hotel Kriunes - A city hotel by the lake

9. Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments

10. Reykjavik Domes

11. Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

12. Miðgarður by Center Hotels

13. Northern Comfort Apartments

14. Freyja Guesthouse & Suites

15. Aurora Nooks Apartments by Heimaleiga

16. Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels

17. Alda Hotel Reykjavik

18. Hotel Von

19. Odinsve Hotel Apartments

20. CityHub Reykjavik

Compare popular hotels close to Árbær Open Air Museum

Top Árbær Open Air Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Alva Hotel Brautarholt

Blue Mountain Apartments by Heimaleiga

Cosy apartment

Icelandic Apartments by Heimaleiga

Arctic Comfort Hotel

B14 Hostel

Icelandic Apartments - Beautiful Superior Studio

ICELAND SJF Villa , Hot tub & Outdoor Sauna Amazing Mountains View - 15 min to downtown

Other attractions near Árbær Open Air Museum

Reykjavik Electricity Museum

Arbaejarlaug

Grafarholt Golf Course

Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool

Grasagardur Botanical Garden

Smaralind

Laugardalsholl

Kringlan Shopping Mall

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