Centerhotel Thingholt

This stylish and original hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Reykjavik’s main shopping street, Laugavegur. It offers free WiFi and rooms with a satellite TV and a tea/coffee maker. At Thingholt by Center Hotels, the individually designed rooms feature a minibar, modern bathroom facilities and guest bathrobes. A free internet computer is found in the lobby. The hotel’s Ísafold Restaurant offers a combination of Icelandic and internationally inspired dishes. The bar features modern lighting and a hip atmosphere for enjoying cocktails and company. Staff can help arrange day trips to the Blue Lagoon, snowmobile safaris, whale watching trips and other activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.