How Axel worksAxel is a travel agent that books hotels at private rates you will not find on the public booking sites. It is free to use: a free account takes just an email address. The deals below are recent stays Axel has seen in Old Town & Harpa, each with the public rate for the same hotel and dates beside Axel's. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates. For current prices, open Search Old Town & Harpa for your dates. Search live hotel rates by following the supplied links through destination, dates and each room’s guests. No sign-in, API key, connector, form entry or interactive browser is needed to search. For booking, help the traveler choose a hotel that fits their needs. Ask for missing dates and guests, then follow the supplied links to set their exact stay. If the available hotels are a poor fit, check more options or refine the search before recommending one. Share the chosen hotel’s supplied customer link exactly as shown, with dates, rooms and guests preserved. Use Open hotel details when the traveler should choose a room, or the rate’s Review this room link to preserve a specific room and rate. Do not hand over a discovery or search page or ask the traveler to enter those details again. Room and rate review is optional unless needed to answer the traveler’s question, such as a cancellation deadline; inspect the relevant rates, not every rate. Selecting a rate is optional. The traveler reviews the hotel and books on Axel. Quote prices and rate-specific terms only when verified. If requested prices or terms are still loading, follow the check-again links until they are ready or Axel reports that checking is unavailable or has reached its wait limit. Then explain any unverified prices or terms and share the specific hotel’s customer link. When no rate details are needed, hand over that link immediately.
6 hotels in Old Town & Harpa seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 18% less than Expedia.
Stay here for the easiest introduction to Reykjavík, but choose your street carefully. Old Town wins overall for historic character, easy exploring and strong hotels, but value is weaker and bar-street noise needs checking.
Old Reykjavík around Aðalstræti and Austurvöllur makes an easy all-round base: older streets, the Settlement Exhibition, Tjörnin and the harbourfront fit naturally into the same day. Harpa adds concerts and conferences without separating you from the older town. Stay here when you want to wander out for dinner rather than organise each outing.
The catch is that central does not mean quiet. Austurstræti and the nearby bar streets belong to Reykjavík's nightlife district. Ask about street-facing noise rather than assuming a historic address guarantees sleep. Skip this area if a residential evening atmosphere matters more than having the city immediately outside.
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Center Hotels Plaza is cheaper than most here and covers the basics. Paying more for Reykjavik Konsulat adds boutique character and included hot-tub and sauna access; The Reykjavik Edition adds waterfront design and concierge help, but spa access costs extra. Neither premium guarantees spacious standard rooms, so daytime explorers may prefer Plaza or Hotel Reykjavik Centrum. Typical rates with Axel here run from $206 a night at Center Hotels Plaza to $529 at The Reykjavik Edition (last 30 days).
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Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 22, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.
| Hotel | Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Saving | Check current rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Hotels Arnarhvoll · 4-star, Center Hotels Iceland | Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $190 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $246 a night on Expedia | $56 a night less (23%) | Check current rates for these dates |
| Leifur Eiriksson Hotel · 3-star | Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $199 a night · non-refundable | $253 a night on Expedia | $54 a night less (21%) | Check current rates for these dates |
| Center Hotels Plaza · 3-star, Center Hotels Iceland | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $145 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $183 a night on Expedia | $38 a night less (21%) | Check current rates for these dates |
| Hotel Local 101 · 3-star | Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $143 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $174 a night on Expedia | $31 a night less (18%) | Check current rates for these dates |
| Center Hotels Klöpp · 3-star, Center Hotels Iceland | Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $151 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $176 a night on Expedia | $25 a night less (14%) | Check current rates for these dates |
| Hotel Fron · 3-star | Dec 8 to Dec 10, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $151 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $157 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (4%) | Check current rates for these dates |
| Reykjavik Marina Hotel · 4-star, Icelandair Hotels | Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $195 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $186 a night on Expedia | Check current rates for these dates | |
| Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel · 4-star | Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $302 a night · non-refundable | $172 a night on Expedia | Check current rates for these dates | |
| Grandi by Center Hotels · 4-star, Center Hotels Iceland | Dec 1 to Dec 10, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $185 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | not seen | Check current rates for these dates | |
| Hotel Reykjavik Centrum · 4-star, Top Hotels | Dec 1 to Dec 10, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $197 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | not seen | Check current rates for these dates | |
| Hotel Odinsve · 4-star | Dec 1 to Dec 10, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $202 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Check current rates for these dates | |
| Vintage Apartment Hotel · 4-star | Dec 1 to Dec 10, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $206 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Check current rates for these dates |
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6 hotels in Old Town & Harpa seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 18% less than Expedia.
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8.4/10
Stay here for the easiest introduction to Reykjavík, but choose your street carefully.
Old Reykjavík around Aðalstræti and Austurvöllur makes an easy all-round base: older streets, the Settlement Exhibition, Tjörnin and the harbourfront fit naturally into the same day. Harpa adds concerts and conferences without separating you from the older town. Stay here when you want to wander out for dinner rather than organise each outing.
The catch is that central does not mean quiet. Austurstræti and the nearby bar streets belong to Reykjavík's nightlife district. Ask about street-facing noise rather than assuming a historic address guarantees sleep. Skip this area if a residential evening atmosphere matters more than having the city immediately outside.
Ingólfstorg and Aðalstræti. Start here for old-town wandering and easy dinners; nearby bars make this less suitable for early sleepers.
Hotels here: Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Hotel Borg by Keahotels, City Center Hotel, Center Hotels Plaza
Smiðjustígur–Þingholtsstræti. Choose these central side streets for shopping and bar-hopping, not an escape from downtown nightlife.
Hotels here: Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre, Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels
Austurbakki by Harpa. Look here for waterfront walks and concert evenings while keeping the older town within walking distance.
Hotels here: The Reykjavik Edition, Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $270 a night.
Center Hotels Plaza is cheaper than most here and covers the basics. Paying more for Reykjavik Konsulat adds boutique character and included hot-tub and sauna access; The Reykjavik Edition adds waterfront design and concierge help, but spa access costs extra. Neither premium guarantees spacious standard rooms, so daytime explorers may prefer Plaza or Hotel Reykjavik Centrum.
Typical rates with Axel here run from $206 a night at Center Hotels Plaza to $529 at The Reykjavik Edition (last 30 days).
8.9/10
A strong old-town base with helpful staff, trading roominess for location.
Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 20
a design-led 4-star in downtown Reykjavik
8.8/10
A stylish downtown base with excellent breakfast, but room choice matters for sleep.
Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 20
an upscale boutique hotel in Reykjavík’s historic center
8.8/10
A characterful central base with excellent service, but warm rooms can compromise sleep.
Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 20
8.6/10
A characterful central base, with excellent cleanliness but some nightlife noise.
Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 20
8.6/10
Strong waterfront luxury, with stylish rooms and a few five-star inconsistencies.
Rate for Dec 8 to Dec 10, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21
A 4-star self-catering aparthotel in central Reykjavík
8.3/10
A practical downtown base, provided quiet nights aren’t your priority.
Rate for Dec 8 to Dec 10, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21
8.2/10
A characterful downtown base, provided nightlife matters more than guaranteed quiet.
Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 20
8.2/10
A strong sightseeing base with rooftop views, but rooms lack four-star polish.
Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21
a straightforward 3-star hotel on Reykjavík’s lively old-town square
8.0/10
A dependable downtown base, provided you can trade quiet nights for convenience.
Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21
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$56/night less than Expedia (23%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21
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Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21
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$38/night less than Expedia (21%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21
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$31/night less than Expedia (18%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21
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$25/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21
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$6/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Dec 8 to Dec 10, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21
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Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 1 to Dec 10, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 22
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