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About this property
This contemporary design hotel is set in Reykjavík's Old Harbour area, 500 metres from Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre. It features free WiFi, an in-house restaurant and a bakery, as well as a sauna and fitness room. Each room at Exeter Hotel is designed with industrial décor, modern furnishings and wooden floors. Every room has a smart TV, refrigerator and Nespresso coffee machine. Some also feature a sea/mountain, or city and/or garden view. Staff can help organise tours and activities for guests. Solfar Sun Voyager and Hallgrímskirkja Church are both within 1 km. Other popular points of interest near the hotel include the Settlement Exhibition, Laugavegur shopping street and National Gallery of Iceland.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Madeleine
Australia
“Absolute gem in Reykjavík! Perfect location, beautifully designed, great staff an an exceptional sauna! Loved it.” - Garry
United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Helpful and friendly staff. We had a junior suite which was clean and well equipped with fridge/tea coffee making facilities. Nice walk in shower. House keeping is free but on request only. Reasonably good breakfast buffet. On...” - Audrey
United Kingdom
“The Exeter Hotel is in an excellent location for getting to the harbour and a very short walk from downtown Reykjavik. Our room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean as were all communal areas. The staff were very polite and courteous and very...” - Christelle
Singapore
“Clean, large rooms, very good location by the harbor. Had a bakery right downstairs that had super yummy bagels!” - Rodolfo
Brazil
“People, specially Anamaria at reception with a superb job! Great location” - Daibhid
United Kingdom
“The hotel is perfectly situated for easy access to the city centre and the harbour (which was important as I was boarding a cruise after my stay). Really ideal for people joining any of the great cruises that set sail from Reykjavik. The staff are...” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“The Exeter hotel is in a great location, walking distance of everything we wanted to see in Reykjavik. On arrival, and throughout our stay, the front desk staff were really friendly and helpful (even helping me with my first use of one of...” - Ben
Belgium
“Great location near old port. Nice “industrial” design. Amazing bagels in lobby. Nice staff.” - Tsing
Canada
“There was no oatmeal at breakfast. Location was excellent. The room was fine. It was clean and well maintained. The heated towel rack was excellent. The bakery was excellent and the service was very friendly” - Ceri
South Africa
“Very friendly, helpful reception, great location, excellent bakery downstairs.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Le Kock
- CuisineLocal • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies may apply.
Please note that a new accommodation tax will enter into force on January 1, 2024.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Exeter Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A damage deposit of € 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.