The capital and largest city of Iceland, Reykjavik has a striking mix of good urban life, rich history, and amazing natural beauty. Being the world's northernmost capital, it is characterized by proximity to nature: exciting landscapes lie within a short driving distance from the city. Reykjavik is situated on the edge of the North Atlantic, which provides fabulous views of mountains, sea, and sky which change dramatically with the weather.
One of the key attractions in Reykjavik is its diverse cultural heritage. The small town is speckled with colorful houses, modern Scandinavian architecture, historical landmarks, such as the Hallgrimskirkja Church-the stunning expressionist building that offers panoramic views over the city-and so much more. Actually, Harpa Concert Hall is truly a gem of architectural engineering with the glass façade inspired by Iceland's iconic basalt landscape, offering something from concerts, events, and exhibitions. To get a great understanding of Icelandic history and culture, look at the National Museum of Iceland and the Settlement Exhibition for exposure to the Viking Age and this nation's interesting past.
Reykjavik also represents access to natural treasures that abound throughout Iceland. Within a short drive will lay geysers, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and geothermal areas. Day trips are easy to make for the Golden Circle, which includes Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. The city itself has a geothermal hot spot scene, with the spots of the Blue Lagoon located close to town, providing for a very relaxing soak in warm, mineral-rich waters amidst lava fields.
Reykjavik is very strong on nightlife and dining, with an excellent combination of different traditional Icelandic flavors and modern fare. As a relatively small city, Reykjavik feels very welcoming, where one can easily get both the feel and sense of urban and natural beauty in one trip. From viewing the Northern Lights to sampling some local delicacies and exploring various iconic landmarks, Reykjavik will never let any traveler forget.
The Exeter Hotel opens with 106 rooms, from two bed to suites such as the top floor suite which has a balcony overlooking Mt. Esja and the Old Harbor, and totals no less than 52 m2 including the balcony. Of course, there are also facilities such as a sauna and a gym as well as the Deig bakery, the Le Kock street food restaurant and the Tail bar that offers bottoms up draft beer system. The Exeter Hotel is built around a courtyard where guests can relax, mingle or plan their trips for the day.
You want to stay in? The Exeter hotel offers the excellent street food style Le Kock, Deig bakery and the Tail bar. You want to venture out on the streets of Reykjavik? Well, then you will be ideally placed to explore central Reykjavik and everything the area has to offer, anywhere from the vibrant and busy area around Austurvöllur and Laugavegur to the Old Harbor area which is bustling with high quality restaurant experiences.
A safe haven in central Reykjavik the Exeter hotel has many nooks and crannies to explore. An outdoor courtyard, a generous lounge and a sauna and relaxation room are available to guests. Should you want to work out the gym is an ideal place to for exercise offering all the basic equipment.
- 24-hour reception
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Bicycle Hire
- Car Hire
- Carpark
- Cloakroom
- Currency Exchange
- Currency exchange facilities
- Hotel safe
- Laundry service
- Lift access
- Playground
- WiFi
- Wired Internet
Tryggvagata 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland