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Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn is Reykjavik's family and domestic animal park, where Icelandic farm animals, a small zoo and play areas share one green site in the city. It is a favourite outing for families living in and visiting Reykjavik.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
At 360 m from Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn, Apartment in the heart of the city is the closest place to stay on this list, about a 5-minute walk. It has a kitchen, free Wifi and free car parking, so families can prepare their own meals around a park visit and leave the car on site.
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Casa Dísa Apartments is a 4-star guesthouse 500 m from the park, roughly 7 minutes on foot. Its position in the Laugardalur valley puts the botanical garden and the hot spring area within the same walk, and the air conditioning is a plus for warmer days.
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Sport Hostel Reykjavík is a 2-star property 460 m from Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn, about 7 minutes away. It lists a spa, a kitchen, free Wifi and free car parking, which makes it a practical base for guests who want shared cooking facilities and a short walk to the park.
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Casa Dísa Dreams is a guesthouse 500 m from the park, a walk of about 7 minutes. Free car parking, free Wifi and air conditioning are listed, and its Laugardalur setting means the park and the botanical garden can both be reached on foot from the door.
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Arctic Comfort Hotel Vik is 570 m from the park, around 8 minutes on foot. This 3-star hotel is rated 3.9 from 416 reviews and lists free car parking, free Wifi and wheelchair accessibility, which suits guests who want a short, level walk to Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn.
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R13 A Townhouse Hotel sits 570 m from the park, about 8 minutes away. The 3-star hotel lists family rooms, free Wifi and free car parking, and with a guest score of 3.7 from 273 reviews it is a straightforward choice for families basing a visit around the park.
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Helena's Studio Reykjavik 104 is 540 m from Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn, roughly 8 minutes on foot. Parking and internet access are listed, and the studio format suits guests who want a compact, self-contained base within easy walking distance of the park.
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Stylish 3BR Apartment is a 4-star property 610 m from the park, about 9 minutes away. With a kitchen, free Wifi and free car parking, it works well for families or small groups who want to cook and stay within a short walk of the park entrance.
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Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels is 630 m from Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn, around 9 minutes on foot. The 3-star hotel has a guest score of 4.5 from 1249 reviews, the strongest rating among the hotels close to the park, making it a reliable choice for visitors who want a short walk and a well-reviewed stay.
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Apartment S23 is 600 m from the park, roughly 9 minutes on foot. The 3-star property lists free car parking and wheelchair accessibility, so guests arriving by car can leave it on site and walk to Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn without needing the city bus.
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Most of the listed hotels are within walking distance of Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn. The closest, Apartment in the heart of the city, is 360 m away, about 5 minutes on foot, and from there the walk stays manageable. Casa Dísa Apartments, Casa Dísa Dreams, Sport Hostel Reykjavík, Arctic Comfort Hotel Vik, R13 A Townhouse Hotel and Helena's Studio Reykjavik 104 sit between 460 m and 570 m, roughly 7 to 8 minutes. A slightly longer stretch includes Stylish 3BR Apartment, Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels, Apartment S23 and Beautiful apartment in good location at 9 minutes, and Hotel Ísland Spa & Wellness Hotel, Studio 104, Atlantic Apartments and Rooms, and Oddsson Hotel at 10 to 12 minutes. Guests arriving from Keflavík Airport will usually drive or take a taxi into Reykjavik first, then walk from their hotel or use the city bus network for the final leg to Laugardalur.
Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn is a family and petting zoo park in Reykjavik, a favourite with locals and visitors travelling with children. The park combines a traditional zoo with a family amusement area, so a visit can easily fill a morning or an afternoon with animals, play and open-air time. It sits in the Laugardalur valley, a green recreational district that also holds the city's botanical garden, making it easy to pair a zoo visit with a walk among the plant collections. Because the park is aimed squarely at families, the atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried rather than formal. For travellers based in Reykjavik, it is one of the most straightforward attractions to reach, and the cluster of hotels close to Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn includes apartments, guesthouses, hostels and full-service hotels within roughly a kilometre. Staying nearby means you can fit the park around other plans instead of building a whole day around the trip.
Apartment in the heart of the city is the closest hotel we list, about 5 min walk · 360 m from Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn in a straight line, in Iceland.
Yes: 29 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn, about a 15-minute walk, and 4 are within 500 m. The closest is Apartment in the heart of the city, 360 m away.
Apartment in the heart of the city, Sport Hostel Reykjavík, Casa Dísa Dreams A Boutique Guesthouse in Reykjavik City`s Central Park and Botanical Garden in Laugardalur Hot Spring Valley list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels has the best guest score of the hotels near Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn: 4.5/5 from 1,249 reviews, 630 m away.
7 of the hotels we list within 1 km of Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being Casa Dísa Apartments A Boutique Guesthouse in Reykjavik City`s Central Park and Botanical Garden in Laugardalur Hot Spring Valley (500 m).
Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels, 630 m away, has the highest score among the listed hotels at 4.5 from 1249 reviews. Oddsson Hotel, 800 m away, follows with 4.3 from 1019 reviews. Both are within a 12-minute walk of the park, and each has a large number of reviews behind its score.
R13 A Townhouse Hotel, 570 m from Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn, lists family rooms, free car parking and free Wifi, and is rated 3.7 from 273 reviews. Oddsson Hotel, 800 m away and rated 4.3 from 1019 reviews, also lists family rooms, so both are set up for visitors travelling with children.