Family accommodation in Reykjavik
Reykjavik gives families a city base with museums, public swimming pools and access to wider Iceland outings. Decide whether the trip needs a central hotel or an apartment that works as a road-trip base.
Best areas to stay with kids
Compare the places you would return to for naps, meals and the end of each day.
City centre
Compare for meals and city activities, checking noise and the nearest permitted tour pickup.
Laugardalur
Consider for a base around recreational facilities, with transport into the centre planned.
Getting around
Confirm tour pickup points and airport-transfer arrangements. If driving, compare parking availability and charges with the convenience of a central address.
Best time to go
Plan around seasonal daylight and changing weather. Check excursion cancellation terms and leave enough flexibility before the flight home.
Worth knowing
A central hotel may use a designated tour bus stop some distance away rather than pickup at the front door.
Why families choose Reykjavik
Public pools can be part of the family routine, so a hotel pool is not essential for every stay. Leave quieter city time between longer excursions instead of treating every day as a full-day tour.
Rooms and sleeping arrangements
Check bedroom separation, curtains and whether a sofa bed takes over the living space. In apartments, ask about stairs and the space for wet outerwear near the entrance.
Pools, play and children's activities
Compare the route to a suitable public pool and check its current rules and hours. Ask hotels about children's access to any spa facilities rather than assuming they offer ordinary swimming.
Meals, kitchens and laundry
A kitchen and laundry can be useful for a longer Iceland trip. Check grocery access, breakfast inclusion and a way to dry clothing after wet outings.
Questions before you book
Do families need a Reykjavik hotel with a pool?
Not necessarily. The city has public pools highlighted in its family itinerary. Compare access and current opening hours with the extra cost of a hotel pool, then choose around your daily plans.
Useful planning links
Updated 18 October 2026.
Family-friendly hotels in Reykjavik
3 stays to compare. Check the room layout, children’s facilities and what to confirm before booking.
Berjaya Reykjavik Marina Hotel
Reykjavik harbour accommodation with larger family rooms and in-room snack facilities.
- Rooms
- The studio accommodates four adults and two children with king-size bunk beds, a sofa bed and a small sitting area.
- Studio Six
- Mini-fridge
Black Pearl Reykjavik
Old Harbour apartments with separate bedrooms and fully equipped kitchens.
- Rooms
- The suite has two separate bedrooms and a spacious living area for family stays.
- Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Cot requests
Reykjavik Residence
Two-bedroom apartments provide a full kitchen and living space for a family city stay.
- Rooms
- Two double bedrooms can be configured with twin beds on request. The living room has a double sofa bed; the category accommodates up to…
- Two Bedroom Apartment
- Full kitchen
- Family apartment capacity