HLEMMUR SQUARE, Reykjavik

Hlemmur Square - A 1930s art deco hotel with craft beer bar, international dining, and city views

Located in a five-story cream-colored art deco building on Laugavegur shopping street, this Reykjavík hotel features 18 contemporary rooms on the fifth floor. Each room includes wooden floors, Lissadell linens, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Most accommodations offer terraces with city and partial waterfront views, while some include private balconies and bathrooms. The ground floor houses casual open spaces comprising a lounge/library with classic tufted couches, a craft beer bar serving award-winning cocktails, and a restaurant offering Icelandic lamb, beef entrecôte, and seafood dishes. Hlemmur Square sits adjacent to a renovated food hall featuring artisan bakeries and coffee spots. The property stands 984.3 ft from additional shops and restaurants, with a 15-minute walk to Hallgrimskirkja Church and Harpa concert hall.

Pros

Staff arranges adventures to the Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights, and glacier excursions

Two guest kitchens provide space for cooking and socializing

Ground floor features a library with chess tables and carved wood chairs

On-site restaurant serves traditional Icelandic cuisine and international dishes

Cons

Located 3 miles from central Reykjavik

Some rooms have shared bathrooms