Reykjavik Hotels with Games Rooms: Where Kids Survive Rainy Days
5 family-friendly hotels with game room in Reykjavik . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Reykjavik weather changes every twenty minutes. You plan a whale watching trip and wake up to horizontal rain. The kids are awake, restless, and the geothermal pools don't open for two hours. This is when a hotel with a proper games room or even a decent board games shelf saves the entire morning. We checked seven Reykjavik hotels with rated game facilities and picked five that actually work for families with kids aged five to twelve. Two have real billiard or pool tables. Three have curated board game libraries with everything from Catan to local Icelandic games. All five sit in walking distance to the city centre or within easy bus range, so the games room is your backup plan, not your main plan.
Reykjavik feels small and walkable but cold, even in July. The downtown is colourful houses and street art, the harbour smells of fish, and Hallgrimskirkja church looms over everything. Most hotels are clustered between the Old Harbour and Laugardalur, with bus route 14 connecting them. Kids enjoy the harbour seal sculptures, the Whales of Iceland museum and the geothermal Sky Lagoon for older children, but indoor backup is essential most days.
Why a Hotel Games Room Matters in Reykjavik
A games room becomes your weather insurance in Reykjavik. The five hotels here all have something kids can use independently while you finish coffee or check tomorrow's tour booking. The downtown picks (Klettur, Eyja, Kvosin) put you walking distance to playgrounds, harbour and Hlemmur food hall. The slightly out-of-centre options (Muli, Reykjavik Lights) sit on bus route 14 and give you bigger rooms for less money.
Most rooms in Reykjavik are small by family standards, around 22 to 28 square metres for a triple. A games room means kids leave the room voluntarily. Worth checking when you book whether the games are at reception (need to ask) or in a shared lounge (always available). The shared lounge option works much better with younger kids who want to wander.
Parent's take
We tested these on a five-day Reykjavik trip with two kids aged seven and ten in October. Two days were rained out completely. Hotel Eyja's lounge with board games and big windows was the salvation. Hotel Klettur's actual billiard table was a hit with the older one. Bring your own travel-size games as backup, especially Uno or Dobble.
Our Top 5 Picks
Hotels in Reykjavik with game room, sorted by guest rating.
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 Eyja Guldsmeden
Hlemmur
Wonderful
1,380 reviews
Hotel Eyja Guldsmeden sits in Hlemmur, the food hall and restaurant district, an easy walk to both downtown and Laugardalur. The 65 rooms have a Bali-meets-Iceland aesthetic with handwoven blankets and ethical-luxe touches. The downstairs lounge has a curated board game shelf and big windows looking onto the street.
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€265/night
Why families love Hotel Eyja Guldsmeden
Lovely lounge for families. Big sofas, board games, and the kids could see the trams and people-watch from the windows. Rooms are stylish but small for a family of four — we needed a larger room. Hlemmur food hall next door has cheaper kid-friendly meals than going to a sit-down restaurant. Slightly pricier than the others but the design quality shows.
Reykjavik Lights Hotel by Keahotels
Laugardalur
Excellent
2,100 reviews
Reykjavik Lights Hotel by Keahotels is a design hotel in Laugardalur, near the swimming pool and botanical garden. The 105 rooms have themed murals based on Icelandic light and seasons, the lobby has a board game corner, and the location works well for families wanting space outside downtown.
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€175/night
Why families love Reykjavik Lights Hotel by Keahotels
The themed rooms are a hit with kids who notice details. Our daughter spent ten minutes just looking at the painted walls. Board games are in a corner of the lobby, well stocked with both classics and Icelandic options. Walk to the geothermal pool takes 15 minutes through a leafy park. Family triples available, ask for the higher floors for views.
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.
From
€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 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.
💡Practical Tips for Booking with Kids
- 1Ask at reception: Many Reykjavik hotels keep board games behind the desk rather than in a public area. Ask on check-in even if the website doesn't mention games. Most have at least Uno, Connect Four and a deck of cards available.
- 2Book triple rooms early: Family rooms in Reykjavik sell out three months ahead for July and August. Triple rooms are smaller but cheaper than family suites. Black Pearl and Reykjavik Residence offer apartment-style options if you need a kitchen.
- 3Use bus route 14: Hotels in Laugardalur (Klettur, Muli, Eyja, Reykjavik Lights) sit on bus route 14 to downtown. Buses run every 15 minutes. Kids under 6 free, 6 to 18 pay child fare with the Strætó app.
- 4Pack indoor clothes: Even in July, you'll want indoor layers. Reykjavik hotel rooms are heated to 22 to 24 degrees but corridors and lounges can be cooler. Pack slippers and a hoodie per child for hanging out in the games room.
- 5Check the swimming pool nearby: All five hotels are within walking or short bus distance of a public geothermal pool with kids' areas, slides and warm tubs. Sundhöll, Vesturbæjarlaug and Laugardalslaug all charge less than 1500 ISK per child.
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