EXETER HOTEL, Reykjavik

Exeter Hotel - A four-star harbor-front design hotel with sauna, fitness room, and on-site bakery

Located by the old Reykjavík harbor, this contemporary Reykjavík hotel occupies a restored 1904 building with an additional modern structure. The 106 rooms feature smart TVs, minibars, laptop-compatible safes, and bathrooms with walk-in showers stocked with Icelandic skincare products. Connected by a lobby lounge extending to a courtyard patio, Exeter Hotel houses Le Kock restaurant serving street food, burgers, and local craft beers, plus Deig bakery offering house-made sourdough bread and a daily buffet breakfast with Scandinavian specialties. Guest amenities include a fitness room, sauna, and complimentary WiFi throughout. The property stands just across from whale-watching cruise departure points and within a 10-minute walk of Tjörnin lake, Harpa Concert Hall, and Laugavegur shopping street. Notable landmarks within 1640.4 ft include the Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center, Saga Museum, and the Reykjavik Museum of Photography.

Pros

Direct access to whale and puffin watching tours from the pier across the street

Located in an emerging neighborhood mixing local culture with harbor activities

Views of the city, mountains, and sea from selected rooms

Authentic local experience with a bar popular among residents

Cons

3 miles from Reykjavik's main airport

Ground floor rooms may experience less privacy due to street-level positioning