Wander back through the mists of time and imagine what it was like to live at Bessastadir. You'll learn a lot about the region's past in this restored historic home.

Situated in Garðabær, this historically significant residence is worth a visit. But you'll find tons more to see in this area. Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik City Hall, and National Museum of Iceland aren't too far from Bessastadir.

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ODDSSON Midtown Hotel

Háaleiti

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9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Nice and comfy bed and breakfast.

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Tower Suites Reykjavik

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A lovely place to stay. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us (to the extent they even sorted a couple of Christmas items one of our party was looking for). Highly recommend.

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

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9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)

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.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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