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City Center is
the best hotel location
Most of Reykjavik's famous and popular shops, bars, restaurants, and cultural institutions reside in the City Center zone.
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Reykjavik's City Center is renowned for its late night bar and club party scene. Noisy pub crawlers famously roam the streets until about 5 am. This is especially true on Friday and Saturday nights. It's fun if you're on the street, but not if you are a light sleeper. Be sure you request a high room and one not facing a party-noise street.
It's the 101 Hotel, a modish luxury boutique hotel with a convenient Central City location. Clck 101 Hotel to view my descriptiave web page on the 101 Hotel.
Quality: Centrum and Thingholt (along with the 101 Hotel) are best in this class. Business traveler: Grand and Hilton Nordica. Other lodging categories: Reykjavik has a decent variety of mid-priced and budget hotels, as well as hostels, guest houses, and apartment rentals.
Pre-book lodging in Reykjavik well in advance for the late spring to early fall period. Ditto for any non-winter month if you are booking a Friday or Saturday night.
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