Holiday rentals in Reykjavík
Find and book unique accommodation on Airbnb
Top-rated holiday rentals in Reykjavík
Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.
Holiday rentals for every style
Get the amount of space that is right for you.
Popular amenities for Reykjavík holiday rentals
Other great holiday rentals in Reykjavík
Your guide to Reykjavík
All About Reykjavík
The capital and largest city in Iceland, Reykjavík, is a study in contrasts. At once modern and traditional, daring and modest, it’s now a place where natural geothermal baths are a common social gathering space alongside the hip, barista-helmed cafes that line Laugavegur street. Food runs the gamut here as well, with restaurants plating up everything from salted cod and locally-raised lamb to fresh skyr yogurt served traditional-style — with sugar, cream, and bilberries.
From its seat on the country’s southwest shore, Reykjavík serves as a natural gateway to outdoor exploration. Whale-watching boats ply the Faxaflói Bay in search of orcas, dolphins, and humpbacks, while just 20 minutes from downtown, the Álftanes peninsula resonates with the calls of migrating birds. In winter, darkened heaths outside the city offer undisturbed views of the Northern Lights. Reykjavík is also a frequent base camp for expeditions to Iceland’s majestic national parks, glaciers, and active volcanoes like the Geldingadalur, which lies just an hour’s drive from the city.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Reykjavík
The best time to stay in an apartment in Iceland is usually in the summer, when the weather is at its most pleasant. During this time, Reykjavík becomes a hub for events, concerts, and festivals, like the Secret Solstice Music Fest in June, or the Reykjavík Culture Night in August. The sunny weather also encourages outdoor exploration, from hiking through the Heiðmörk Nature Reserve to visiting the ducks at peaceful Lake Tjörnin.
With fewer people in town during winter, day trips to nearby spots such as the popular Hallgrímskirkja Church or the snow-ringed thermal pools of the Blue Lagoon are ideal for spending the cooler days away. The winter season is also the best time for viewing the Northern Lights outside town, a sight that draws visitors from all over the world each year. Autumn and spring months are also lovely times to visit, with plenty of bars and restaurants lighting up the central Laugavegur street at night, a splendid spot for visitors to enjoy a late night meal.
Top things to do in Reykjavík
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
There are hundreds of geothermal pools in greater Reykjavík, but there’s only one geothermal beach: Nauthólsvík. This human-made lagoon mixes warm geothermal water into a partially-enclosed section of the sea, creating a unique — and sometimes bracing — experience for swimmers and waders. In summer, colourful beach blankets dot the golden sands.
Red Hills on horseback
Riding horseback near Reykjavík usually means riding an Icelandic — a small, spirited horse that lives only in Iceland. Their unique tölt gait, in which one foot always touches the ground, makes for smooth riding through the brilliant red hills of the Elliðaárhraun lava fields.
Wool gathering
Icelandic wool is prized for being tough on the outside and soft on the inside — a combination that makes Iceland’s iconic knit sweaters (called lópapeysas) an enduring winter essential. Mosfellsbær, 30 minutes east of Reykjavík, is the best place to experience the history of the wool industry, but you’ll also find shops along Laugavegur selling locally-knit sweaters, blankets, and yarn.
Destinations to explore
- Beachfront rentalsReykjavík
- Rentals with breakfastReykjavík
- Loft rentalsReykjavík
- Guest house rentalsReykjavík
- Smoking-friendly rentalsReykjavík
- Rentals with outdoor seatingReykjavík
- Rentals with a patioReykjavík
- Villa rentalsReykjavík
- Wheelchair-accessible rentalsReykjavík
- Rentals with poolsReykjavík
- Waterfront rentalsReykjavík
- Event-friendly rentalsReykjavík
- Tiny house rentalsReykjavík
- House rentalsReykjavík
- Cottage rentalsReykjavík
- Monthly RentalsReykjavík
- Rentals with a firepitReykjavík
- Bed and breakfastsReykjavík
- Rentals with an EV chargerReykjavík
- Flat rentalsReykjavík
- Cabin rentalsReykjavík
- Rentals with a washing machine and dryerReykjavík
- Rentals with lake accessReykjavík
- Family-friendly rentalsReykjavík
- Rentals with a fireplaceReykjavík
- Private suite rentalsReykjavík
- Hostel rentalsReykjavík
- Rentals with a hot tubReykjavík
- Hotel rentalsReykjavík
- Pet-friendly rentalsReykjavík
- Fitness-friendly rentalsReykjavík
- Family-friendly rentalsReykjavík
- Rentals with beach accessReykjavík
- Townhouse rentalsReykjavík
- Apartment rentalsReykjavík
- Yurt RentalsUnited States
- Yurt RentalsUnited Kingdom
- Castle RentalsUnited States
- HouseboatsUnited States
- Holiday CaravansUnited Kingdom
- Private Island RentalsUnited States
- Farm HousesUnited States
- Farm CottagesUnited Kingdom
- Cabin RentalsAustralia
- Luxury CabinsUnited Kingdom
- Luxury CabinsUnited States
- Holiday ChaletsUnited Kingdom
- Cottage RentalsUnited States
- Holiday CottagesUnited Kingdom
- Mansion RentalsUnited States
- Villa RentalsUnited Kingdom
- Holiday BungalowsUnited Kingdom
- Bungalow RentalsUnited States
- Condo RentalsUnited States
- Holiday ApartmentsAustralia
- Holiday HousesUnited States
- Holiday HousesUnited Kingdom
- Private Holiday RentalsUnited Kingdom
- Big House RentalsUnited States
- Big CottagesAustralia
- Large VillasUnited Kingdom
- House Rentals with a PoolUnited States
- Cabin Rentals with a PoolUnited States
- Villas with a PoolUnited Kingdom
- Apartments with a Hot TubUnited States
- Holiday Cottages with a Hot TubUnited Kingdom
- Beach CabinsUnited States
- Beach CondosUnited States
- Beachfront RentalsUnited States
- Beach HousesUnited Kingdom
- Beach VillasUnited Kingdom
- Coastal CottagesUnited Kingdom
- Pet-Friendly Vacation RentalsUnited States
- Pet-Friendly Beach RentalsUnited States
- Pet-Friendly Cabin RentalsUnited States
- Dog-Friendly CottagesUnited Kingdom
- Luxury Dog-Friendly CottagesUnited Kingdom