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Visiting Reykjavik

Travelers to Reykjavik give high marks for the local tours, fascinating museums, and abundant cafés. Walkable and welcoming, this city will delight tourists with its northern lights, shopping, and restaurants. Top sights in the city include Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik City Hall, and National Museum of Iceland.

• There are 352 hotels and other accommodations in Reykjavik
• The closest major airport is in Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic), 1.2 mi (2 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.), 23.2 mi (37.3 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Reykjavik

Well known for its museums, the city's cultural venues include National Museum of Iceland, Harpa, and Asgrimur Jonsson Collection. Notable city landmarks like Hallgrimskirkja and Perlan might be worth a visit. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the northern lights and these places to visit: Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik Pond, and Oskjuhlid Hill.

In Reykjavik, you'll find 352 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have a variety of choices for your holiday getaway. Here you'll find top ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Black Pearl - This 4.5-star aparthotel in Reykjavík 101 features free WiFi, parking, and a business center. Expedia travelers love its family-friendly amenities and comfortable, quiet rooms.
• Guesthouse 1x6 - Our customers like the comfortable rooms at this guesthouse. With a stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse, guests can enjoy access to a spa tub and a café, along with free WiFi.
• Opal Apartments - This 4-star apartment in Reykjavík East features free WiFi, free valet parking, and a terrace. Expedia customers love its family-friendly amenities and proximity to the airport.

Other top sights in Reykjavik include Reykjavik City Hall. Outside the city, popular places to see include Thingvellir National Park, 25.7 mi/41.3 km from the heart of the city, and Skalafell Ski Area, which is 15.8 mi (25.3 km) away.

Dressing for Reykjavik

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 41°F and the nighttime average to be 28°F
• From April to June, temperatures average about 55°F during the day and 32°F at night
• July through September averages 57°F during the day and 40°F at night
• In October-December, the average temperature is 48°F during the day and 29°F at night
• About 30.71 inches of rain falls on Reykjavik each year
• Hottest months are usually July and August with an average temperature of 56°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 28°F