Picolo recommends · Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland
Konsulat Hotel
A former shop and office building on the old harbour street, now dressed in moss greens and soft wool, with Harpa a few minutes downhill.
Hafnarstræti, the harbour street, was where Reykjavik traded long before it had tour buses. Konsulat Hotel has taken over one of its old commercial buildings and filled it with green and grey tones, heavy fabrics and lamps that make a dark afternoon feel planned.
Step out and you are between two halves of the centre: the old town and Austurvöllur on one side, the harbour, Harpa concert hall and the whale-watching boats on the other. Restaurants are on every corner, so dinner rarely needs a plan.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Konsulat Hotel
It has more character than the large chain hotels in town, yet belongs to Hilton, so points and status still count. For couples who want somewhere warm and personal to come back to after a cold day, that combination is hard to find.
This is a city hotel without a spa or pool. If you want to soak, plan a trip to one of the public pools or a lagoon. Travellers chasing a big lobby scene will find it quieter than the hotels by Harpa.
What you get
- Former merchant building on Hafnarstræti
- Modern rooms in greens and greys
- Bar on the ground floor
- Part of Hilton, with points
- Harbour and Harpa a short walk away
A day at Konsulat Hotel
- Morning
- A walk down to the harbour to see the boats head out.
- Midday
- Lunch in one of the small fish restaurants by the old docks.
- Afternoon
- A concert or just the glass facade inside Harpa.
- Evening
- A drink in the hotel bar before dinner around the corner.
Location
Hafnarstræti, Reykjavik, Iceland
Open in MapsQuestions about Konsulat Hotel
Where is Konsulat Hotel in Reykjavik?
On Hafnarstræti, the street between the old town and the harbour. Harpa and the waterfront are just below, and Austurvöllur square is a couple of minutes on foot.
Is Konsulat Hotel part of Hilton?
Yes. It belongs to the Hilton group, so Hilton Honors members can earn and redeem points on their stay, which is rare for a hotel of this size and character.
Does Konsulat Hotel have a bar?
Yes, there is a bar on the ground floor, a quiet spot for a drink before you head out to eat.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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