Take a break from busy concrete cities at Tjornin. This is the perfect place to fill your lungs with fresh air, find a shady spot and simply delight in the scenery.

Tjornin is free to visit, so you can give your credit card a well-deserved break. After you've finished exploring this body of water in the trendy neighborhood of Downtown, check out nearby Hallgrimskirkja, National Museum of Iceland and Reykjavik Harbour as well.

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Geo Hotel Grindavik

$781

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Dec 7 - Dec 11

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Boston (BOS) to Reykjavik (REK)

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ODDSSON Downtown Hotel

Holt

$964

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Nov 20 - Nov 25

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Boston (BOS) to Reykjavik (KEF)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)

Be sure to make payment in advance to get the entry code. This property has no check-in desk.

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Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Downtown Reykjavik

$784

per person

Dec 7 - Dec 11

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Boston (BOS) to Reykjavik (KEF)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,043 reviews)

Clean room; great location

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

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