Best Reykjavik Family Suites and Apartment Hotels (2026)

Why families love Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG

I would choose Candlewood Suites as the value pick for self-catering families in Reykjavik. The aparthotel in Hlíðar has full kitchens with stovetop, oven and dishwasher, free laundry rooms on every floor, and an optional grocery drop so basics are waiting on arrival. Family units of 50 to 65 square metres have a bedroom and a sofa-bed lounge. The trade-off is location: downtown restaurants are a 10 to 15-minute walk away.

Why families love Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

I recommend Reykjavik Residence to families who want to walk everywhere downtown from a real apartment. The local aparthotel in postal 101 is a three-minute walk from the Old Harbour and five from Hallgrímskirkja. Two-bedroom units give children their own room, with a full kitchen and a washing machine inside the apartment. Reception stores bags outside check-in hours, but staff are not on site around the clock, and late arrivals use a key code.

Why families love Black Pearl Apartment Hotel

I recommend Black Pearl to families who want a small luxury hotel with a kitchen. The 25-apartment five-star sits on Tryggvagata, about 90 seconds on foot from the Old Harbour whale-watching dock. One-bedroom units are 55 square metres and two-bedroom units 80, with premium finishes and full kitchens. There are no dedicated kids' amenities, but the space is generous. Check-in is at 4 p.m. and the lobby has no lounge, so plan to drop bags and return.

Why families love Hotel Reykjavík Saga

Family rooms here are smaller than the apartment-hotels but the location is unbeatable: Hallgrimskirkja is 8 minutes uphill, the Old Harbour 10 minutes downhill. Cot was set up before we arrived, free of charge. Breakfast room had two highchairs available, a relief because this is the first hotel of the trip where the highchair stock was certain. Spa lets parents take turns: my partner and I split 30 minutes each, baby napped in the room with the door propped. No kitchen so we ate out, which is pricey, but the family-friendly cafes nearby (Sandholt, Reykjavik Roasters) tolerate buggies easily.

Why families love Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre

I recommend Canopy by Hilton as the reliable brand pick in downtown Reykjavik. The 112-room hotel is a four-minute walk from Harpa, and family rooms sleep four with a king bed and a double sofa-bed; some superior rooms add a compact kitchenette. Blackout curtains help children sleep during the midnight sun, and the rooftop lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows facing Mount Esja. There is a fitness centre and a 24-hour reception.

Why families love Kvosin Downtown Hotel

The rooms are the big draw — proper space for a family of four, kitchenette to make breakfast or pasta, and a quiet square outside. The library lounge is small but well-curated with chess, Carcassonne, and a few children's puzzles. Walk to harbour, Hallgrimskirkja and Tjörnin pond is under 10 minutes. Most expensive of the five but the suite size justifies it.

Why families love Iceland Parliament Hotel

The hotel feels grown-up but the location is gold for families: Harpa concert hall, the harbour whales and the Sun Voyager are all walkable in 10 minutes. Family rooms are limited and book out early, so aim 4 months ahead. The hot tub on the lower ground floor is small but warm and open to guests until 10pm. Staff will stash strollers in a proper room, not a corner.

Why families love Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel

Konsulat has more character than most Reykjavik hotels: wooden beams, exposed stone, a small courtyard that shelters from the wind in July. The hot tub is indoors, smaller than the Parliament Hotel's, but open late. Family rooms have a sofa-bed that actually works for two school-age kids. The Whales of Iceland exhibition is a three-minute walk and genuinely good for ages 4 to 10.

Why families love Hotel Eyja

I recommend Hotel Eyja to families whose Reykjavik plans centre on Laugardalur rather than nightlife. This boutique hotel sits between downtown and the park, with bike rental, including child bikes, through a partner shop two doors away. The Laugardalur cycle path starts 200 metres from reception and runs past the family zoo and the Laugardalslaug swimming complex. It is also quieter at night than the central hotels, which helps with early bedtimes.

Why families love Hotel Reykjavík Centrum

The location alone earns this hotel its place: 5 minutes to Tjörnin and 10 minutes to the harbour means the dog gets a real walk before the kids head out for waffles and the Settlement Exhibition next door. Pet fees apply per stay and the front desk confirms the dog bowl and basket on arrival. Family rooms accommodate two adults plus two kids with the dog crate fitting comfortably under the window.

Why families love Blue Mountain Apartments by Heimaleiga

I recommend Blue Mountain Apartments to families staying four nights or more who want a kitchen. These self-catering apartments in Kópavogur have three Hopp bike-share stations within 200 metres, free secure overnight bike storage and a supermarket downstairs. The Fossvogur coastal path, one of the most scenic family rides around Reykjavik, starts nearby and reaches downtown in about 12 minutes by bike; bus 4 is the alternative.

Why families love City Center Hotel

I would choose City Center Hotel as a practical downtown base for a cycling day in Reykjavik. On Austurstræti, it rents adult and child bikes at reception, and the Old Harbor cycle path is about a minute's ride away. Basement lockers hold bags between checkout and pickup, handy on departure day, and Hallgrímskirkja is within walking distance. Rooms are small, as usual downtown, but clean, and the harbour restaurants are a few minutes on foot.

Why families love Hotel Muli

Best value for families. Our family room with two single beds and a sofa bed cost less than two adjoining doubles elsewhere. Board games are kept in the lobby cabinet, the staff brought us a couple of options when our 7-year-old asked. Breakfast is included and substantial. The bus stop outside runs every 15 minutes to downtown.

Why families love Hotel Reykjavík Grand

The Laugardalur location is the deciding factor: a 5-minute walk reaches the park's fenced grass section, and the geothermal swimming pool sits across the road for parents who want to swim while the dog stays at the hotel. The pet fee applies per stay and the hotel needs 24 hours' notice with the dog's weight in the booking notes. Family rooms are larger than central options because the 105 postcode has more building footprint than the cramped 101 historic centre.

Why families love 101 Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

The location wins: 2 minutes from Laugavegur means the kids can hit the Hallgrímskirkja viewing tower in the morning and Bæjarins Beztu hot dogs at lunch without anyone in the family complaining about distance. The dog stays with the family rule means parents need to plan day trips around dog-sitter availability through Reykjavik Pet Sitting. Spa restaurant downstairs runs a kids' menu that crosses over to dog-friendly seating after 6pm.

Why families love Hotel Klettur

The billiard table is the standout. Real wood, full size, and free for guests. Our 11-year-old played for two hours one rainy afternoon while we sat in the lounge with coffee. Family rooms are tight at around 26 sqm but well-organised. Breakfast is solid Icelandic spread including skyr, smoked salmon and fresh bread. Quiet street so kids sleep well.

Why families love Hotel Ísland Spa & Wellness

I recommend Hotel Ísland to families who want a spa hotel with easy bike access to Laugardalur. Bikes, helmets included, are rented on site, and a flat five-minute ride leads to Laugardalur park and the Laugardalslaug geothermal complex. The on-site spa lets children into the warm pool from 4 p.m., so a late-afternoon swim works for everyone. Breakfast is generous, and free parking helps if you also have a rental car.