Thingholt by Center Hotels
At a glance: 4-star · 52 rooms
Near: Skólavörðustígur Rainbow Street · 1 min walk
Guests love: Service · Location
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The hotel has its own Þingholt Lounge & Bar for a quiet drink or nightcap. Just outside, the neighborhood is full of dining options: Brút and OTO serve contemporary plates, Sümac does Middle Eastern, TIDES and ÓX offer modern cuisine, and DILL is a creative spot. For traditional Icelandic food, head to Matur og Drykkur. For a quick bite, grab a coffee or pastry from BakaBaka on your way to Bus Stop 3. It's all within a short stroll from your door.
Thingholt sits right on Þingholtsstræti in the heart of Reykjavík, just off Laugavegur, the main shopping street. You are a 1-minute walk from Skólavörðustígur Rainbow Street and an 8-minute walk to both Hallgrimskirkja and the Sun Voyager sculpture. The Settlement Exhibition is 5 minutes away, and the Icelandic Phallological Museum is 3 minutes on foot. The area is compact and pedestrian-friendly, so most sights are a short stroll. For exploring further out, Bus Stop 3 at Lækjargata is a quick walk from the hotel, and the lobby bar, Þingholt Lounge & Bar, is right on site for a break.
Take the airport bus (Flybus or Airport Direct) from Keflavík International Airport to Bus Stop 3 – Lækjargata, a short walk from the hotel. Public bus 55 also runs between the airport and the city. A taxi or pre-booked private transfer drops you at the door. The trip takes about 45–60 minutes. Reykjavík has no train station, so the airport is your main arrival point.
Begin your evening at the hotel's own Þingholt Lounge & Bar, which pours cocktails with local twists. From there, stroll 3 minutes to the Icelandic Phallological Museum, an offbeat stop that's open for evening visits. The Settlement Exhibition is a 5-minute walk for a dose of Viking-era history. On a clear night, Sun Voyager (8 minutes) and Hallgrimskirkja (8 minutes) make lovely, light-adorned landmarks for a walk. Nearby Laugavegur street and the surrounding lanes have bars and cafés where you can settle in for the night. All are a short and easy walk from your doorstep.
Yes, Thingholt by Center Hotels is a great base for exploring Reykjavik. You can walk to Rainbow Street in 1 minute, the Phallological Museum in 3 minutes, and the Settlement Exhibition in 5 minutes. Hallgrimskirkja and Sun Voyager are both an 8-minute walk away. For a longer stroll, Whales of Iceland, the Northern Lights Center, and Lava Show are 15 to 16 minutes on foot. Many day tours pick up from nearby Bus Stop 3, and you can easily walk the compact city center without a car. For sights farther out, use the local bus or a taxi from the same area.
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