Staying around the Old Harbour and Grandi
An address beside the boat berths puts you much closer to the center than one farther along Grandi. Use Geirsgata, Grandagarður and Fiskislóð to judge the location on a map. The area includes working harbor roads as well as visitor attractions, so check the actual walking route rather than measuring a straight line across the water.
At a glance
- Best for
- Boats, food halls
- At night
- Quiet, busy near harbor bars
- Getting around
- Buses nearby; tour pick-ups
- Price level
- €€€
Whale-watching boats, museums and food halls on the water, a ten minute walk from the main street and quieter at night.
Good for
- Boat trips, the harbor walk and Grandi's food halls
- Quieter nights than the main street
- A short walk to Harpa and the center
Think twice if
- You want shops and cafes right outside your door
- You dislike wind and a cold waterfront walk in winter
- You want old streets rather than a working harbor
How Old Harbour and Grandi compares with the rest of Reykjavík
What is near Old Harbour and Grandi
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
From the inner Old Harbour, allow about 10 minutes on foot along the waterfront toward Grandagarður.
Þúfa
Allow about 25 minutes from the inner harbor to this grassy mound at the outer end of Grandi.
Harpa concert hall
Walk east from the inner harbor for about 10 to 15 minutes, following the waterfront toward the glass building.
Eating in Old Harbour and Grandi
Food halls suit groups who want different dishes without arranging separate meals. Around Grandagarður, check kitchen hours before setting out for a late dinner. If you have an early boat departure, arrange breakfast beforehand rather than assuming somewhere beside the berth will already be serving.
Getting around from Old Harbour and Grandi
Walking works well between the inner harbor and Lækjartorg, which is useful for onward buses. Farther out on Grandi, check Strætó for the stop and lines nearest your address. There is no rail service; allow additional time for exposed waterfront walks in strong wind.
Hotels in Old Harbour and Grandi
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Staying around the Old Harbour and Grandi
Are all boat departures beside the same berth?
No. Use the meeting point supplied by your operator and check whether you must visit a ticket office before boarding.
Is Grandi close enough to walk into the center?
The inner end is an easy walk for many visitors. Addresses farther along Fiskislóð add distance, so compare your accommodation with your daily destinations.
What should I check before staying beside the harbor?
Ask about nearby road traffic, working harbor activity and room orientation. Water views do not necessarily mean a quiet setting throughout the day.