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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Baldursbrá Guesthouse

Downtown Reykjavik

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Boston (BOS) to Reykjavik (KEF)

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

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$1,535

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Boston (BOS) to Reykjavik (REK)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)

An amazing stay with great views of the city from the hot tub. We loved how close the home was to the city without feeling like we were in a too crowded place.

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Riverside Cottage

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Washington (WAS) to Reykjavik (KEF)

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