Luxury and boutique hotels in Reykjavik

When to go

In the height of summer the sun hardly slips below the horizon. If the mood takes you, the long hours of sunlight make it possible to play golf in the middle of the night. Winter is the complete opposite, with long hours of darkness, but perfect conditions for snowmobiling and dog-sledding.

Getting there

• Planes

  Keflavík airport is 35 miles from the city centre. The 50-min Flybus service meets incoming flights and costs ISK 1, 150. The driver will deliver you to the door of your hotel in Reykjavík. A taxi from the airport is an expensive option, costing at least ISK 7, 500.

• Trains

  There are no rail services in Iceland.

• Automobiles

  A car is an advantage if you want to explore the otherworldly volcanic landscape beyond the city. Roads are uncrowded but sudden severe weather conditions and unsurfaced dirt tracks can quickly turn an excursion into an adventure. It’s best to organise trips out of town with a local tour company; otherwise pick up a hire car at Keflavík Airport.

• Taxis

  The city centre is comfortably walkable. Taxis are relatively inexpensive for short journeys though they can be scarce in the small hours. The main taxi ranks are located on Lækjargata and opposite Hallgrímskirkja church.