Your guide to Reykjavík

Get to know your neighbourhood for your stay at ODDSSON Midtown hotel
In this guide, we provide essential information about the neighbourhood surrounding ODDSSON Midtown.

Discover everything you need to know to make the most of your stay, from convenient transportation options to nearby attractions, dining hotspots, and essential services. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply a taste of local life, this blog post is your go-to resource for navigating the neighbourhood like a pro.

ODDSSON Midtown has been designed to be as convenient as possible for visiting guests, with self check-in as standard to ensure you can be comfortably ensconced in your room as soon as possible after you arrive. But there are plenty of other reasons why you should stay with us, so let’s take a look and find out what makes us such a good choice for travellers.

At ODDSSON Midtown, we appreciate that your time in Iceland is valuable and that you won’t want to waste a minute doing things that don’t bring you joy. One of the ways we can support that is through our self check-in policy – no more queuing at reception behind other guests when all you want to do is get to your room and unpack. In this article, let’s briefly explore how it works.

Reykjavik offers a playground of opportunities for memorable family experiences. Whether your little ones are chasing “trolls”, jumping on a rainbow street or marvelling at giant whale bones, there's never a dull moment in this Icelandic wonderland. Pack your sense of adventure and join us for a family vacation that's as diverse as the Icelandic weather forecast!

Nowhere is far from anywhere in Reykjavik and even if you want to head all the way down to the Old Harbour it’s still easily doable, either by car, taxi or bus. But as these eateries are located much closer to the hotel, you won’t have to go to all that effort. Here are some of our picks for where to eat near ODDSSON Midtown Hotel.

Are you keen on architecture and design? Reykjavik’s most iconic landmarks are a real treat for anyone with more than a passing interest. Varied in style and function, they each provide a talking point for those who visit. Most of them are easy to reach from ODDSSON Midtown, so why not take a look during your stay?

In Reykjavik, you’re never far from nature and that’s especially true of the area surrounding ODDSSON Midtown. If you’re keen to mix up your city sightseeing with some time in less urban surroundings, then you’ve chosen the right base. After the hustle and bustle of the city, nature can be restorative and calming, ideal for a reset before you continue your activities. These are some of our favourite nature walks and parks around ODDSSON Midtown for anyone who’s longing to discover Reykjavik’s green spaces.

If you’re travelling with a group of friends or as a family, then it’s the experiences you’ll share that are guaranteed to make a visit to Iceland memorable. A wide range of tours can be arranged with convenient pickups from the hotel, so all you have to do is show up and the guide will do the rest. Let’s take a look at the form your Icelandic adventure could take with these day trip suggestions from ODDSSON Midtown that are ideal for families and groups of friends.