Exeter Hotel
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Why people book this hotel
“Nice location, restaurant was good”
“I loved the location, food options onsite and the room was so nice and clean”
“Staff were great”
“The sauna, gym staff, and facilities are really nice”
“The breakfast is A+, the sauna is great and the rooms comfortable”
“Comfortable room and bed”
“Cleanliness”
“Great location, clean hotel and room”
“Good breakfast”
“Excellent breakfast, it was really good”
“Incredible price for everything that was included”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Julie
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Cosy hotel”
Nice location, restaurant was good. Handy lockers for storing luggage.
Steven
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
Staff were great. A lovely bakery and restaurant. Also convenient located for excursions and to Rekjavik
Svajūnė
extended_group
May 26, 2026
“Perfect location, clean and cozy rooms”
Mackenzie
couple
May 24, 2026
“So great and convenient”
I loved the location, food options onsite and the room was so nice and clean
priya
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
“Really great choice”
Exeter hotel was great for a short stay. The sauna, gym staff, and facilities are really nice. The location was awesome. The bakery at the entrance had incredibly good bagels and donuts and opened early.
Simon m
extended_group
May 23, 2026
“Ok but rooms are ridiculously dark and characterless”
Location
Bernadine
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
“Good hotel”
Good location Great coffee shop Restaurant on site
Petra
couple
May 19, 2026
“Great place close to the Harpa and everything down town!”
I've stayed at the Exeter a few times now and it's starting to become like coming home. The breakfast is A+, the sauna is great and the rooms comfortable. The rain shower is always nice too!
Elaine
couple
May 9, 2026
“Lively modern hotel in excellent location.”
Location is great especially if going on whale sightseeing as close to the harbour.
Hlynur
couple
May 8, 2026
Cleanliness
Roger
couple
May 8, 2026
“Quirky, characterful hotel with great staff in a great location.”
Very friendly staff, modern but characterful decor, excellent bakery as you enter, great location near the city centre.
Nick
family_with_children
May 8, 2026
“Good hotel!”
Great location, clean hotel and room.
Dorothy
couple
May 8, 2026
“Lovely short stay”
Great location. Close to harbour and lots of nearby shops, restaurants and bars. Good breakfast. Staff helpful. Comfortable room and bed.
Amber
solo_traveller
May 8, 2026
Perfect location. Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food at the restaurant. Incredible price for everything that was included. Will definitely return in the future
Rory
couple
May 6, 2026
“Brilliant stay, bakery and restaurant in-house are 10/10”
Rooms were clean and spacious
Caroline
couple
April 27, 2026
“A brilliant genuinely Creative hotel full of fabulous staff.”
Loved it here, brilliant location gorgeous building loved the little bakery with fresh cakes and bread. The sauna was immaculate, just a brilliant, genuine, Creative place, with fabulous staff, modern and cool.
Marc Bateson
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
Bathroom was good.
Sireerat
couple
April 22, 2026
Best location with car parking inside hotel
Gregory
extended_group
April 20, 2026
If there is free parking somewhere, it wasn’t easy to find
Jenniina
couple
April 19, 2026
“Perfect place to stay in Reykjavik, everything is near and very peaceful, no noises from bars”
Great staff, so nice and helpfull! Excellent breakfast, it was really good. It was also nice to go to gym and sauna, peaceful location. Perfect!
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Steam room, Fitness, Sauna, Fitness centre
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Lift, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Concierge service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Deluxe Double Room with Harbour View
Offering bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, sea views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Harbour View
Providing bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, sea views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Economy Double or Twin Room
This twin/double room has a tea/coffee maker, flat screen TV and are located on the ground floor of the hotel. Ensuite bathroom include shower, toilet and free toiletries.
Urban Deluxe
This double room features a flat-screen TV and bathrobe.
Urban Double
This double room has cable TV.
Urban Superior
This double room has a bathrobe and satellite TV.
Junior Suite
This suite features a bathrobe and cable TV.
Suite with Harbour View and with Sauna and Gym Access
Featuring a view of the courtyard garden, this suite has a seating area, flat-screen TV.
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