ION City Hotel  

On Reykjavik’s main avenue Laugavegur, this 4-star boutique hotel drops you into the city’s art, café, and nightlife orbit. Steps from Laugavegur and minutes on foot to Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa, the Sun Voyager and Reykjavik Harbour; Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) is about 2.4 km and Keflavik (KEF) about 50 km.

Just 18 rooms framed by fractured lighting and wood panelling that nod to Icelandic landscapes and create an optical-illusion corridor vibe. Rooms feature memory-foam beds with down comforters and premium bedding, free minibar items and espresso makers, flat-screen TVs, seating areas and private bathrooms with bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

There’s a 24-hour fitness center, concierge and tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. Step outside to pedestrian Laugavegur for buzzy cafés, galleries and nightlife that start at your doorstep.

Featured services include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk; complimentary Wi-Fi keeps you connected.

On-site dining includes Sumac, a North African–tinged restaurant with an 86-seat dining room and an intimate 11-seat chef’s-table speakeasy. The hotel also has a bar/lounge and 24-hour room service, with buffet breakfast available for a fee and plenty of local restaurants just steps away.