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Thingholt by Center Hotels

Name: Thingholt by Center Hotels
Address: Thingholtsstraeti 3-5, Reykjavík, IS

★★★★·9.1/ 10Excellent

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📍Thingholtsstraeti 3-5 · Reykjavík ↗

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Fitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingAll 43 facilities +

Review

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Your Boutique Downtown Escape. You'll find the boutique Þingholt by Center Hotels just off Reykjavik's main shopping street. Small in size but big on style, the hotel has an intimate, cosmopolitan vibe throughout. If you're looking to wind down, take a load off at the hotel spa or at the cozy bar in the hotel's lounge. Designed by celebrated Icelandic architect Gulla Jonsdottir, all 52 rooms at Þingholt mix modern comfort with Icelandic, nature-inspired design. Rooms come with all the kit including hairdryer, shower, safety deposit box, free WIFI, flat screen TV and a mini-bar. Looking for some authentic drinks in a beautiful setting? The Þingholt wine list is hand-picked by the staff and the cocktails are a blend of classics and Þingholt originals. Massage therapies, a large hot tub and a rainwater shower. A visit to the Ísafold spa is the perfect way to wind down.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 205 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-13

Guests praise the central location, friendly staff, and breakfast. Complaints focus on TV signal issues, street noise affecting sleep, and cramped rooms with limited storage or outdated fixtures.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.8

Service9.2

Cleanliness8.8

Surroundings8.8

Value8.6

Facilities8.3

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly and helpful staff · Delicious and varied breakfast · Clean and tidy rooms

－ ComplaintsPoor TV signal · Dim lighting in rooms · Small rooms or sloped ceilings · Noise issues

KEYIdeal for convenience seekers. Bring earplugs for noise sensitivity and verify room specifics regarding ceiling height and storage.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and transport access?＋

Located centrally, just a 2-minute walk from Laugavegur shopping street. It scores 9.8/10 for location, praised for excellent transport access and proximity to attractions.

diningWhat are the dining options like?＋

The Ísafold Restaurant serves Icelandic-international fusion dishes. Guests highly praise the delicious and varied breakfast, and the bar offers a trendy ambiance for cocktails.

serviceHow is the staff service and professionalism?＋

Service scores 9.2/10. Guests praise the friendly and professional staff, especially Bora, who assist with excursion planning like Blue Lagoon and whale watching tours.

roomWhat are the room facilities and comfort levels?＋

Rooms offer free WiFi, satellite TV, and minibars, generally clean and comfortable. However, some guests report poor TV signals, lack of USB ports, dim lighting, or cramped spaces.

coupleIs this hotel suitable for couples?＋

Highly recommended for couples. 52 couple travelers praised the central location, friendly staff, and rich breakfast. The bar offers a romantic ambiance for relaxation.

familyAre there any tips for families with children?＋

Children are allowed. While families appreciate the location and cleanliness, some note cramped rooms and lack of modern amenities like USB ports, so verify room size beforehand.

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Room types · 7

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Loft Suite

1 × King bed32 ㎡up to 3

1 King Bed348 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Suite with Spa Access

1 × Queen bed32 ㎡up to 2

The suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite features a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Junior Suite

1 × Queen bed28 ㎡up to 3

Large suite with a seating area and bathtub.

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed23 ㎡up to 3

Includes a seating area with sofa.

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RoomDeluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

1 × Queen bed23 ㎡up to 3

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Standard Double or Twin Room

1 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed19 ㎡up to 2

These rooms have no space for extra beds.

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RoomStandard Double Room

Standard Double Room

1 × Queen bed19 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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DiningSights

ÓX

Creative · ★ Michelin

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Ring the brass lion’s-head bell to gain entry and begin a truly immersive experience lasting around four hours. The retro cocktail bar is modelled on the chef’s grandmother’s living room, while the 17-seater kitchen counter is hung with upcycled cupboards from his other’s grandmother’s kitchen. The cooking is rich and hearty, eschewing unnecessary adornment in favour of deriving maximum intensity of flavour, as with a side of hot and cold smoked Icelandic salmon dressed with caramelised sea urchin, cod head & butter emulsion, pickled pine for acidity, and grilled quinoa for added crunch.

574m

DILL

New_Nordic_Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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Excitement builds as you ascend the spiral staircase and are greeted by the chefs in the open kitchen at this contemporary restaurant. Environmental considerations drive everything they do here and the team's pride in this is clear, with palpable enthusiasm emanating from the chefs as they present their dishes. The cooking isn’t showy or overcomplicated, but soars thanks to clever combinations and the team’s ability to elevate simple ingredients into something truly special. You’ll find the likes of free-range Icelandic pork cheek with warm spiced cream and belly with pine, cabbage and mushroo

632m

Hosiló

Modern Cuisine

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The owners here appear to know all their customers and, such is the warm and laid-back atmosphere, you’ll find yourself wanting to become one of those regulars yourself. The name translates as ‘small room’, an apt description for this single-storey building sandwiched between two larger structures in a side street not far from the House of Collections. The market-led, weekly changing menu is appealingly concise, comprising a couple of starters and three main courses. Expect a daily catch and lots of heartening, flavour-packed dishes like peas on toast with shallots or Iberico secreto with peac

103m

Sümac

Middle Eastern

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This lively modern brasserie has ‘night-out-with-friends’ written all over it, and comes complete with on-trend concrete walls, burnished leather banquettes and an exposed charcoal grill whose enticing aromas will get the taste buds going. Icelandic ingredients are given a Middle Eastern twist, with influences ranging from North African to Lebanese. Highlights include the crispy duck cigars with raz el hanout and the fried halloumi with a sticky honey and orange sauce. Start with some cocktails; go for the meze sharing menus if you can’t decide; and if you haven’t booked, try your luck at the

325m

OTO

Fusion

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Well-made cocktails, a fun atmosphere, confident service and an intriguing fusion menu make OTO a great choice for a night out with friends. The kitchen blends Italian and Japanese cuisine, with the best example being the lobster cappelletti which comes with yuzu kosho. Other highlights include the succulent chicken thigh skewer with scallions and the cleverly made, eye-catching signature dessert that resembles a whole lemon. If you’re not one for sharing, go for the Kaiseki Experience for a comprehensive all-round experience, along with the imaginative wine pairing.

325m

TIDES

Modern Cuisine

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Enviably located between the harbour and the mountains, beside the Harpa Concert Hall, sits The Reykjavík EDITION hotel – and, nestled within it, this sleek, stylish restaurant. Unfussy breakfasts and lunches are followed by an evening tasting menu built around a core of Icelandic produce – such as 1,000-day aged Feykir cheese, Nordic salmon and North Icelandic lamb – while the à la carte offers extensive choice, from handmade lobster ravioli or Uruguayan ribeye seared on the Josper grill to skyr and white chocolate Basque cheesecake.

445m

Lóla

Italian

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A stylish room, a welcoming service team, chefs on show in the open kitchen and an appealing Italian menu, all make this spot near the harbour an understandably popular destination, whatever the occasion. You can put yourself in the kitchen’s hands and go for the set five-course menu for the table or order your own dishes from the à la carte. Start with the focaccia and delicious whipped ricotta, then move on to an in-house pasta such as the Black Angus short rib tagliatelle, while for dessert, it has to be the tiramisu, which is spooned out at the table ‘Italian style’. They have a terrific l

556m

Matur og Drykkur

Traditional Cuisine

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2026 heralded a move to stylish new premises for this earnestly run and authentic restaurant, where the ersatz-industrial space is lightened with some whimsical flashes of art and glassware. The cookbook of the same name by influential food-writer Helga Sigurðardótti is the inspiration behind the culinary philosophy of updating traditional Icelandic recipes and celebrating local ingredients. The open kitchen calmly delivers a well-balanced set menu, which could include deliciously sweet scallops with crab and chervil or succulent lamb with buttermilk and crowberries.

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Thingholt by Center Hotels

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 7

Loft Suite

Suite with Spa Access

Junior Suite

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double Room

Facilities · 43

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