Exeter stay local Live Reykjavík.
Who we are
We're not a quiet hotel
This is where the locals get their coffee, the travelers stop being tourists, and nobody's in a hurry to leave. Right on the Old Harbour and two minutes from everything.
Experiences
Reasons to stay in tonight. Late-night arrivals welcome. The city's still going. So are we.
Monday and Friday Jazz
Musicians drop in, the room fills up,
strangers become regulars.
Greenhouse
Plants, quiet corners, and coffee that's better than it needs to be.
The Sauna
Heat, quiet, no agenda.
Benedikt meeting room
Natural light, a long table, and enough quiet to actually think.

Sip & taste
You don't leave the building to have the best meal of your trip. You take the elevator.
Le Kock
The burger people argue about, the band that plays till it's late.
DEIG
Donuts, coffee and bagels that locals line up for before you're even awake.
TAIL
Located inside Le Kock, serving cocktails, craft beer, and natural wines.

We'll let the room talk
Voted one of the best hotels in Iceland by Forbes
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Reykjavík, told by the people who live in it. Where to eat, drink, and disappear for a weekend, plus everything happening at Exeter and around town.
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The rooms for late nights and slow mornings
Designed to be your base camp for the city, where everything is close, yet the ordinary feels far away.

Urban Standard
Room
Urban Standard
Room
Urban Standard
Room
Double or Twin
Garden or street view
Urban Standard Room
4.7/5
Don't take our word for it
Here's what they said when they got home.




1,182 reviews
Amazing location (easy for tour/transit as a bus stop was essentially across the street and an easy walk to many attractions, restaurants, etc. - good restaurant/bakery downstairs - friendly helpful staff - room was good size for a solo traveler and very clean.

David Richardson
June 2026
Wonderful staff and amenities! Loved the sauna and front desk lounge area. The Exeter's embedded restaurants are great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Sonia A.
May 2026
The hotel is centrally located, and all the sites from the rainbow Street. I’m walking distance. The staff is very helpful with questions or concerns. Lovely people to have available for any questions. When I travel to the continent, I will always have a layover in Reykjavík each way.

Ching Wen
May 2026
Located in the old harbour area, easy to walk to most locations this is an excellent hotel, friendly staff, great rooms and good buffet breakfast. Have stayed here 3 times and wouldn't go anywhere else

Marion S
June 2026
While our rooms weren’t ready since we arrived early in the morning, they had free lockers that we could store everything in until later. This was a great system and we really enjoyed the hotel and the included breakfast.

brattm
May 2026
We stayed before and after a hiking trip and it was very nice. Hotel and rooms are very clean and the outdoor sunroom made a great place for after dinner gatherings. The staff was helpful and friendly.

Beth P
July 2026
Two nights in a Harbour Double Room (pictured), plus a third in an Economy Room. Loved the early check-in (70EUR), though the surprise 10EUR bag storage fee stung after I'd asked in advance. Perfect harbour location, 15 min from downtown, with a DIEG bagel next door as the cherry on top. I'll absolutely return.

Michelle M
May 2026
4.7/5
Don't take our word for it
Here's what they said when they got home.




1,182 reviews
Amazing location (easy for tour/transit as a bus stop was essentially across the street and an easy walk to many attractions, restaurants, etc. - good restaurant/bakery downstairs - friendly helpful staff - room was good size for a solo traveler and very clean.

David Richardson
June 2026
Wonderful staff and amenities! Loved the sauna and front desk lounge area. The Exeter's embedded restaurants are great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Sonia A.
May 2026
The hotel is centrally located, and all the sites from the rainbow Street. I’m walking distance. The staff is very helpful with questions or concerns. Lovely people to have available for any questions. When I travel to the continent, I will always have a layover in Reykjavík each way.

Ching Wen
May 2026
Located in the old harbour area, easy to walk to most locations this is an excellent hotel, friendly staff, great rooms and good buffet breakfast. Have stayed here 3 times and wouldn't go anywhere else

Marion S
June 2026
While our rooms weren’t ready since we arrived early in the morning, they had free lockers that we could store everything in until later. This was a great system and we really enjoyed the hotel and the included breakfast.

brattm
May 2026
We stayed before and after a hiking trip and it was very nice. Hotel and rooms are very clean and the outdoor sunroom made a great place for after dinner gatherings. The staff was helpful and friendly.

Beth P
July 2026
Two nights in a Harbour Double Room (pictured), plus a third in an Economy Room. Loved the early check-in (70EUR), though the surprise 10EUR bag storage fee stung after I'd asked in advance. Perfect harbour location, 15 min from downtown, with a DIEG bagel next door as the cherry on top. I'll absolutely return.

Michelle M
May 2026
4.7/5
Don't take our word for it
Here's what they said when they got home.




1,182 reviews
Amazing location (easy for tour/transit as a bus stop was essentially across the street and an easy walk to many attractions, restaurants, etc. - good restaurant/bakery downstairs - friendly helpful staff - room was good size for a solo traveler and very clean.

David Richardson
June 2026
Wonderful staff and amenities! Loved the sauna and front desk lounge area. The Exeter's embedded restaurants are great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Sonia A.
May 2026
The hotel is centrally located, and all the sites from the rainbow Street. I’m walking distance. The staff is very helpful with questions or concerns. Lovely people to have available for any questions. When I travel to the continent, I will always have a layover in Reykjavík each way.

Ching Wen
May 2026
Located in the old harbour area, easy to walk to most locations this is an excellent hotel, friendly staff, great rooms and good buffet breakfast. Have stayed here 3 times and wouldn't go anywhere else

Marion S
June 2026
While our rooms weren’t ready since we arrived early in the morning, they had free lockers that we could store everything in until later. This was a great system and we really enjoyed the hotel and the included breakfast.

brattm
May 2026
We stayed before and after a hiking trip and it was very nice. Hotel and rooms are very clean and the outdoor sunroom made a great place for after dinner gatherings. The staff was helpful and friendly.

Beth P
July 2026
Two nights in a Harbour Double Room (pictured), plus a third in an Economy Room. Loved the early check-in (70EUR), though the surprise 10EUR bag storage fee stung after I'd asked in advance. Perfect harbour location, 15 min from downtown, with a DIEG bagel next door as the cherry on top. I'll absolutely return.

Michelle M
May 2026

Feel the vibe
You're not near the city. You're in it.
Step out the door into 101 Reykjavík, the harbour, the shops on Laugavegur, Harpa lit up at night, the hotdog stand everyone tells you about.
The smallest big city in the world, and you're standing in the middle of it.
RVK CITY. Belong to it.
RVK CITY.
Belong to it.
You picked the right corner.
From the front door: the harbour to your left, the bars to your right, the whole city in between.
Tryggvagata 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.
Phone: +354 519 8000
Email: info@exeterhotel.is
Tryggvagata 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.
Phone: +354 519 8000
Email: info@exeterhotel.is
Tryggvagata 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.
Phone: +354 519 8000
Email: info@exeterhotel.is















