Best Reykjavik Family Suites and Apartment Hotels (2026)
17 family-friendly hotels with family suite in Reykjavik . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Reykjavik is the most expensive family-hotel city in Europe. A restaurant burger for a 6-year-old is €18. A pint for a tired parent is €12. This is exactly why family suites and aparthotels dominate the Reykjavik accommodation market, not regular hotel rooms. Every hotel in this list has a proper kitchenette with stovetop, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. You can buy groceries at Bónus and knock your food budget in half. The five picks below work for a 3-7 night Iceland trip where you're driving the Ring Road or the Golden Circle and need a reliable base for pre-flight and post-landing nights.
Reykjavik is not a big city. 133,000 people, 101 downtown is 15 streets wide, and you can walk from the harbour to the Hallgrímskirkja cathedral in 20 minutes. The family logistics that matter: Sundhöllin public pool has a kiddie section and water slide (€7 adult, free under-18s), Bónus supermarket is €30-50 cheaper per day than eating out, and the domestic flights to Akureyri leave from the city airport a 10-minute walk from most hotels in this list.
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🛏️Why a family suite makes sense in Reykjavik
The Reykjavik family-suite market is dominated by aparthotels, not hotel chains. Candlewood Suites by IHG looks like a US extended-stay and that's exactly what it is — full kitchen, grocery service, free laundry. Reykjavik Residence and Black Pearl are local apartment hotels that feel more Icelandic but lose some of the IHG standardisation. Saga and Canopy are traditional hotels that also offer family rooms with kitchenettes as an upgrade — the middle ground.
Here's the honest math: a 65 m² family apartment at Candlewood Suites is around €280/night with breakfast groceries stocked. A hotel room at the same price point gives you 22 m², no kitchen and €120/day in restaurant food. Over 4 nights you save €300-500 by choosing a suite. Two caveats: you lose the daily housekeeping (at most Reykjavik aparthotels it's every 3-4 days) and you have to actually cook, which with a tired kid and unfamiliar ingredients is not always relaxing.
All five hotels below are in postal code 101 (downtown) or 105 (Hlidar, a 10-minute walk east). Avoid aparthotels farther out in 104 or 108 postal codes — the bus runs every 20 minutes, the walk to restaurants gets cold at -5°C in March, and cabs are €20 each way. Central matters more in Reykjavik than in most capitals because the whole city is 15 minutes wide.
Parent's take
We did five nights at a Reykjavik aparthotel with two kids, early April. Breakfast and dinner cooked in the apartment saved us roughly €400 over the trip. The washing machine was the unexpected hero — we'd been hiking in wet boots all day and came back to dry clothes by morning. Book a suite, stock the fridge from Bónus day one, and accept the trade-off.
Our Top 17 Picks
Hotels in Reykjavik with family suite, sorted by guest rating.
Wonderful
62 reviews
A 45-unit aparthotel in Hlidar postal 105, 10 minutes on foot east of downtown. Full US-style extended-stay kitchens (stovetop, oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave), free laundry rooms on each floor, and a grocery-drop service where reception stocks basics before arrival for a €40 fee. Family units are 50-65 m² with a bedroom + sofa-bed lounge.
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€88/night
Why families love Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG
The value pick by a wide margin. 9.5 rating tells you everything — it runs like clockwork. Our 55 m² one-bedroom cost €245/night, reception pre-stocked €40 of groceries (coffee, milk, bread, cereal, fruit, cleaning basics) which saved us one Bónus run. Free laundry meant we wore the same three hiking outfits for the whole trip. Trade-off: it's 10 minutes east of the main downtown strip, so restaurant walks are 12-15 minutes. Worth it.
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Downtown Reykjavik
Wonderful
3,087 reviews
A 35-apartment local aparthotel in downtown postal 101, a 3-minute walk from the Old Harbour and 5 minutes to Hallgrímskirkja cathedral. Full kitchens, washing machines in every 2-bedroom unit, and reception storage for bags outside check-in hours. The 4-star rating is generous for what's essentially a serviced apartment.
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€122/night
Why families love Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Proper downtown location, so walk everywhere. The 2-bedroom (€340/night in July) gave us a kids room with its own door and a full living room. Washing machine in the unit, not down the hall. The kitchen had everything except a dishwasher — hand-wash nightly was annoying with a big dinner. Staff not onsite 24/7, check-in key-code after 10pm, which worked fine but would worry light sleepers.
Black Pearl Apartment Hotel
Downtown Reykjavik
Wonderful
577 reviews
A 25-apartment five-star aparthotel on Tryggvagata, 90 seconds walk from the Old Harbour whale-watching dock. Premium finishes — marble counters, Nespresso machines, Bose speakers. One-bedroom units are 55 m², two-bedroom are 80 m². No dedicated kids amenities but the space is generous.
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€152/night
Why families love Black Pearl Apartment Hotel
Felt like a small luxury hotel with a kitchen. 80 m² two-bedroom, €420/night in July, bathtub big enough for both kids at once. The location is the best in town — 5 minutes to everything. Only gripe: check-in at 4pm (not 3pm), and the lobby has no lounge to wait in, so plan to leave bags and come back. Concierge booked the Golden Circle tour at 5% discount vs online price.
Hotel Reykjavík Saga
Downtown Reykjavik
Wonderful
1,103 reviews
A 113-room four-star traditional hotel in downtown 101, offering family rooms and family junior suites. Not a full aparthotel — most rooms are standard hotel, but the family suite category has a kitchenette (kettle, coffee machine, fridge, microwave) plus a separate sleeping area for kids. Includes a gym and a small wellness area with sauna.
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€100/night
Why families love Hotel Reykjavík Saga
The traditional-hotel vs aparthotel hybrid. Family suite at €310/night included daily housekeeping (which after 4 days of self-catering was wonderful) and breakfast buffet. The kitchenette is not a full kitchen — you can reheat and make breakfast but not cook pasta. We did breakfast in, lunch out, dinner in the room from Bónus takeaway pizza and salad. Location is prime: 2 minutes from the main Lækjartorg square.
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre
Downtown Reykjavik
Wonderful
530 reviews
A 112-room four-star Hilton-brand hotel in downtown 101, 4 minutes walk from Harpa concert hall. Family rooms sleep four with one king + a double sofa-bed; some superior rooms have kitchenettes. The rooftop lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows with Esja mountain views. Fitness centre, 24-hour reception.
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€223/night
Why families love Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre
The reliable brand pick. Hilton Honors points accepted. Family room €295/night with breakfast included — which at a €30/person breakfast price is a big win. Kitchenette version (add €25) was compact: microwave, kettle, fridge, two induction plates. Good enough for pasta. The rooftop is the secret — great Esja mountain sunset views and cheaper bar than ground floor. Kids slept fine despite midnight sun thanks to proper blackout curtains.
Iceland Parliament Hotel
City centre / 101 Reykjavik
Wonderful
890 reviews
The Iceland Parliament Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, sits on Austurvollur right next to the Icelandic parliament building. Its spa includes a hot tub, sauna and fitness centre, and the location puts guests a 10-minute walk from Sundhöllin, the city's art deco indoor pool.
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€385/night
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.
Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel
City centre / Hafnarstræti
Wonderful
760 reviews
The Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, is a converted historic building on Hafnarstræti by the old harbour. It has an on-site hot tub, sauna, and wellness area, with Sundhöllin public pool a 12-minute walk away.
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€410/night
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.
Kvosin Downtown Hotel
Old Town
Wonderful
890 reviews
Kvosin Downtown Hotel is in the heart of old Reykjavik, on Kirkjutorg square next to the parliament. The 24 suite-style rooms are larger than most Reykjavik hotels at 35 to 60 sqm, kitchenettes available, and the small library lounge stocks board games and puzzles for guests.
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€295/night
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.
Hotel Reykjavík Centrum
Aðalstræti, 101
Wonderful
3,700 reviews
Hotel Reykjavík Centrum runs a formal Pets Allowed policy that pairs with proper family rooms in the heart of the 101 postcode. The 19th-century building sits on Aðalstræti, the city's oldest street, with the harbour and Tjörnin lake walking distance for the post-school dog walk.
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€245/night
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.
Hotel Eyja
Túngata / Brautarholt
Wonderful
1,100 reviews
A boutique hotel between downtown and Laugardalur with bike rental through the partner shop two doors down (€18/day, child bikes available). Closer to the Laugardalslaug pool and zoo than to Laugavegur.
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€211/night
Why families love Hotel Eyja
Eyja is the smart choice if your trip is more about Laugardalur park, the zoo, and the family pool than nightlife. Bikes from the partner shop next door are €18/day for adults, €10 for kids. The Laugardalur cycle path starts 200m from reception and runs through the park, the petting zoo, and the swimming complex. Quieter at night than central hotels.
Blue Mountain Apartments by Heimaleiga
Kópavogur (suburb)
Excellent
400 reviews
Self-catering family apartments in Kópavogur with three bike-share stations within 200m and free secure overnight bike storage. 12 minutes by bike or bus 4 to downtown along the Fossvogur coastal path.
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€145/night
Why families love Blue Mountain Apartments by Heimaleiga
Best value if you're staying 4+ nights with kids and want a kitchen. The three Hopp e-bike stations on the corner make rental cashless and on-demand (€2 unlock + €0.20/min). The Fossvogur coastal path starts at the apartment door and is the most scenic family ride in greater Reykjavik. Carrefour-style supermarket downstairs.
City Center Hotel
Austurstræti, Old Town
Excellent
700 reviews
A 3-star hotel right on Austurstræti with bike rental through reception (€20 adult, €10 child) and 60 seconds' ride to the Old Harbor cycle path. Lockers in the basement for bags between checkout and pickup.
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€165/night
Why families love City Center Hotel
We picked City Center Hotel for the location and the bike rental sealed it. Reception holds your bags, lends bikes, and the Old Harbor coastal path is literally one minute away. Two adult bikes plus one child bike was €50 for the day. Rooms are small (typical for downtown Reykjavik) but clean. The harbor restaurants are a 4-minute walk for kid-friendly fish and chips.
Hotel Muli
Múli
Excellent
920 reviews
Hotel Muli is the budget pick of the five, in the Múli district about 2.5km from downtown but on a frequent bus route. The 73 rooms are basic but spotless, family rooms accommodate up to four, and the lobby lounge stocks board games and puzzles available 24 hours.
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€140/night
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.
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Sigtún, 105
Excellent
4,500 reviews
Hotel Reykjavík Grand pairs Pets Allowed rooms with a 105 postcode location next to Laugardalur Park, the city's biggest green space and the closest thing Reykjavik has to a dog walking destination. Family rooms sleep four with separate sleeping areas for the kids.
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€215/night
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.
101 Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Hverfisgata, 101
Very Good
2,800 reviews
101 Hotel is the design-led entry on this list: a Member of Design Hotels with Pets Allowed rooms and a corner location at Hverfisgata 10, two minutes from Laugavegur shopping street. Pet rules ask the dog stays with the family rather than alone in the room, which means dog-sitter coordination for Golden Circle day trips.
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€380/night
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.
Hotel Klettur
Hlíðar
Very Good
1,450 reviews
Hotel Klettur sits on a quiet street in the Hlíðar neighborhood, ten minutes' walk from the BSI bus terminal and twenty from the harbour. The 89 rooms are simple and clean, family rooms sleep up to four, and the ground floor has an actual billiard table that older kids and teenagers love.
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€230/night
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.
Hotel Ísland Spa & Wellness
Múli, near Laugardalslaug pool
Very Good
1,500 reviews
A 4-star spa hotel in Múli with bike rental, on-site spa with kids' pool access (after 4pm), and a flat 5-minute ride to Laugardalur park and the Laugardalslaug geothermal complex.
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€168/night
Why families love Hotel Ísland Spa & Wellness
The spa is the headline but the bike rental is what made it work for our family. €15 adult, €8 child, including helmets. Fifteen-minute ride along Suðurlandsbraut to Hallgrímskirkja, or 5 minutes to the family pool. The hotel breakfast is huge and the spa allows kids in the warm pool from 4pm. Free parking is a bonus if you also have a rental car.
💡Tips for booking a family apartment in Reykjavik
- 1Go to Bónus within 2 hours of check-in. The yellow piggy-bank supermarket is 40-50% cheaper than 10-11 or the airport shop. Stock breakfasts, lunches, and two dinners. Kids cereal, milk, skyr yoghurt, bread, ham, cheese, pasta, jarred sauce, apples. Budget €80 for 4 people × 3 days.
- 2Ask for the apartment with a bathtub, not just a shower. Iceland wrecks small kids with wind and wet gear. A nightly warm soak is the difference between a happy 5-year-old and a cranky one. Candlewood Suites and Saga have tubs; the others are shower-only.
- 3Skip the Blue Lagoon if cost matters. Family entry is €180-240. Hlemmur Square's public pool Sundhöllin is €18 total and has water slides, hot tubs and a kiddie pool. Save Blue Lagoon for a couple's trip or use the Secret Lagoon on the Golden Circle drive instead.
- 4Book the airport transfer at reservation time, not on the bus. Flybus Plus door-to-door is about €35 adult / €15 child vs €55 for a cab at the airport. Reserve through Reykjavik Excursions. All five hotels are on the drop-off list.
- 5Pack Icelandic-suitable layers. Even July mornings are 8-12°C with wind. A windproof outer layer, a fleece mid-layer, long-sleeve thermal base, and hiking trousers for the kids. Jeans get wet and stay wet. H&M on Laugavegur has reasonable kids' waterproofs if you forgot.
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