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Hotels near Rútstún

Rútstún is an attraction in Reykjavík, a stop in the city known by that name. The hotels nearest to Rútstún are listed here for travellers who want to stay close to it.

12 hotels within 1.5 km

How many hotels are close to Rútstún

2 within 500 m7 within 1 km21 within 2 km

Hotels close to Rútstún: the nearest 12

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.

Hotel near Rútstún: Comfy flat in Kópavogur

1.Comfy flat in Kópavogur

★★★★

Iceland · about 5 min walk · 330 m

At 330 m from Rútstún, Comfy flat in Kópavogur is the closest of the hotels near Rútstún, about a 5-minute walk from the park. The 4-star flat comes with a kitchen, free wifi and free car parking, so you can cook in and come and go by car without fuss.

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Hotel near Rútstún: BB 44 Guest House

2.BB 44 Guest House

★★

Iceland · about 6 min walk · 400 m

BB 44 Guest House is 400 m from Rútstún, roughly a 6-minute walk, making the park an easy start or end to the day. This 2-star guesthouse has a swimming pool and spa, a comfortable pairing with a quiet stroll through the green space.

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Hotel near Rútstún: Adorable one bedroom apartment with free parking.

3.Adorable one bedroom apartment with free parking.

★★★

Iceland · about 8 min walk · 510 m

Adorable one bedroom apartment with free parking sits 510 m from Rútstún, about an 8-minute walk. The 3-star apartment includes a kitchen, free wifi and free car parking, which suits guests who want the park nearby and the freedom to self-cater.

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Hotel near Rútstún: Iceland Comfort Apartments by Heimaleiga

4.Iceland Comfort Apartments by Heimaleiga

★★

Iceland · about 11 min walk · 710 m

Iceland Comfort Apartments by Heimaleiga is 710 m from Rútstún, around an 11-minute walk. The 2-star property offers family rooms along with free wifi and free car parking, useful if you are visiting the park with children or arriving by car.

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Hotel near Rútstún: Seaside Villa 6 bedrooms

5.Seaside Villa 6 bedrooms

★★★★

Iceland · about 13 min walk · 850 m

Seaside Villa 6 bedrooms is 850 m from Rútstún, a 13-minute walk from the park. This 4-star villa has free wifi and free car parking, and its size suits larger groups who want to spread out after a day around the park and the surrounding streets.

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Hotel near Rútstún: Apartment F11

6.Apartment F11

★★★

Iceland · about 14 min walk · 950 m

Apartment F11 is 950 m from Rútstún, about a 14-minute walk. The 3-star apartment is wheelchair accessible and has free car parking, combining an easy route to the park with practical access for guests who need it.

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Hotel near Rútstún: Aurora Nooks

7.Aurora Nooks

★★★

Iceland · about 15 min walk · 980 m

Aurora Nooks is 980 m from Rútstún, a 15-minute walk away. The 3-star property offers parking and free wifi and is wheelchair accessible, so the park stays within a comfortable stroll of your base.

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Hotel near Rútstún: Peaceful new apt next to Sky Lagoon

8.Peaceful new apt next to Sky Lagoon

★★★★

Iceland · about 16 min walk · 1.1 km

Peaceful new apt next to Sky Lagoon is 1.1 km from Rútstún, roughly a 16-minute walk. The 4-star apartment includes free wifi and free car parking, matching a quiet stay with an easy outing to the park.

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Hotel near Rútstún: New modern apartment

9.New modern apartment

★★★★

Iceland · about 17 min walk · 1.1 km

New modern apartment is 1.1 km from Rútstún, about a 17-minute walk. The 4-star apartment comes with a kitchen, free wifi and free car parking, giving guests a self-contained base with the park a short walk or drive away.

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Hotel near Rútstún: Lux Apart

10.Lux Apart

★★★

Iceland · about 19 min walk · 1.3 km

Lux Apart is 1.3 km from Rútstún, around a 19-minute walk. The 3-star property is wheelchair accessible and has free wifi and free car parking, so a trip to the park fits easily into a stay here.

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Getting to Rútstún from your hotel

From the closest properties the park is a walk: Comfy flat in Kópavogur at 330 m, BB 44 Guest House at 400 m and Adorable one bedroom apartment with free parking at 510 m are all around 5 to 8 minutes on foot. Iceland Comfort Apartments by Heimaleiga (710 m), Seaside Villa 6 bedrooms (850 m), Apartment F11 (950 m) and Aurora Nooks (980 m) are 11 to 15 minutes on foot, still an easy stroll. From Peaceful new apt next to Sky Lagoon (1.1 km), New modern apartment (1.1 km), Lux Apart (1.3 km), Lily Guesthouse (1.4 km) and Lundur Apartments (1.4 km), walking takes 16 to 21 minutes, or a short ride. If you are arriving at the airport, a drive or taxi to your accommodation is the straightforward option, and several of the listed hotels include free car parking.

About Rútstún

Rútstún is a public park in Reykjavik, and it is the kind of green space locals treat as an everyday extension of the neighbourhood: lawns and paths for a stroll, a pause on a bench, or a quiet hour with a book. Visitors come for the calm rather than for spectacle, which is exactly its appeal after a day of walking the city or an evening of northern lights watching. The park suits slow travel, morning runs, picnics in summer and short winter walks when the light is low and long. Because it sits among residential streets, there are no crowds to plan around, and you can combine a visit with simply wandering the surrounding area. Staying near Rútstún puts you in a quiet, lived-in part of Reykjavik while keeping the rest of the city within easy reach. The hotels near Rútstún listed here are all apartments, guesthouses and small properties, spread from 330 m to 1.4 km away, so the park can be the first stop of your morning or the last loop of your evening. With 2 properties within 500 m, 7 within 1 km and 21 within 2 km, there is a real choice between doorstep closeness and a slightly longer walk.

Tips for staying near Rútstún

  • Rútstún is a neighbourhood park, so mornings and early evenings are the quietest times to have the paths and benches mostly to yourselves.
  • Icelandic weather changes quickly; check conditions before setting out and dress for wind and rain even on a promising morning.
  • If you are arriving on an early flight, book a property with free car parking so you can leave luggage and head straight out without waiting.
  • Several of the closest hotels are small apartments and guesthouses, so reserve your dates early in peak summer and around northern lights season.
  • Summer brings long daylight and winter brings short days, so plan your walk around the light rather than a fixed hour.

Rútstún hotels: questions people ask

What is the closest hotel to Rútstún?

Comfy flat in Kópavogur is the closest hotel we list, about 5 min walk · 330 m from Rútstún in a straight line, in Iceland.

Are there hotels within walking distance of Rútstún?

Yes: 7 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Rútstún, about a 15-minute walk, and 2 are within 500 m. The closest is Comfy flat in Kópavogur, 330 m away.

Which hotels near Rútstún have free parking?

Comfy flat in Kópavogur, Adorable one bedroom apartment with free parking., Iceland Comfort Apartments by Heimaleiga list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.

What is the best-rated hotel near Rútstún?

None of the hotels near Rútstún has enough guest reviews yet to compare scores; the list above is ordered by walking time, then stars.

Are there 4- and 5-star hotels near Rútstún?

2 of the hotels we list within 1 km of Rútstún have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being Comfy flat in Kópavogur (330 m).

Which hotels near Rútstún are best for families?

Iceland Comfort Apartments by Heimaleiga, 710 m from the park, lists family rooms, free wifi and free car parking, and Lundur Apartments, 1.4 km away, also has family rooms. Seaside Villa 6 bedrooms, 850 m away, gives larger groups room to spread out.

Do hotels near Rútstún offer free parking?

Many do. Comfy flat in Kópavogur, Adorable one bedroom apartment with free parking, Iceland Comfort Apartments by Heimaleiga, Seaside Villa 6 bedrooms, Apartment F11, Peaceful new apt next to Sky Lagoon, New modern apartment and Lux Apart all list free car parking, while Aurora Nooks and Lundur Apartments list parking.

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