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The University of Iceland is the country's oldest and largest higher education institution, located in Reykjavik. Its campus sits in the city centre, surrounded by museums, cafés and student life.
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.
Student Hostel is the closest of the listed hotels to the University of Iceland, just 180 m away, or about 3 minutes on foot. With shared lounge and kitchen facilities and free wifi, it suits visitors who want a simple base within easy reach of the campus and its events.
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A Part of Reykjavík Apartments Bjarkargata stands 240 m from the University of Iceland, roughly 4 minutes on foot. These apartments have kitchens and free wifi, plus free car parking, so guests can cook their own meals and leave the car while spending the day at the university.
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27Soley Apartment Hotel is 350 m from the University of Iceland, about a 5-minute walk, and holds a guest score of 4.7 from 184 reviews. Kitchenettes in the apartments and free car parking make it a practical choice for a longer university-related stay.
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Radisson Blu Saga is a 4-star hotel 400 m from the University of Iceland, a walk of about 6 minutes. Guests have a swimming pool, lounge, fitness centre and internet access, and the hotel's 898 reviews give it a guest score of 3.9, useful for visitors who want full facilities near the campus.
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Day Dream Soleyjargata Rooms & Apartments lies 410 m from the University of Iceland, around 6 minutes on foot. This 4-star property offers family rooms, air conditioning and free wifi, which works well for groups or families visiting the university together.
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Downtown Reykjavík Baldursbrá Holiday Home is 420 m from the University of Iceland, about a 6-minute walk. The 4-star holiday home provides family rooms, making it a comfortable option for those who want space and a short commute to campus.
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Downtown Reykjavik Studio Apartment sits 420 m from the University of Iceland, a walk of roughly 6 minutes. The 4-star studio has free wifi, and its central position suits visitors who want to combine time at the university with time in the surrounding streets.
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Downtown Baldursbrá Two Bedroom Apartment is 420 m from the University of Iceland, about 6 minutes on foot. With free car parking, family rooms and free wifi, the 3-star apartment gives small groups a base within walking distance of the campus.
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Guesthouse Galtafell is 390 m from the University of Iceland, around 6 minutes on foot. Free car parking, family rooms and free wifi make this 3-star guesthouse a convenient choice for visitors who arrive by car and want the campus within easy walking reach.
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Smaragata Rooms lies 410 m from the University of Iceland, roughly 6 minutes on foot. The 3-star property offers free car parking and free wifi, a straightforward base for guests who plan to walk to the university and explore the area on foot.
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From the closest hotels, the university is reached on foot in a few minutes. Student Hostel is 180 m away, about 3 minutes on foot, and A Part of Reykjavík Apartments Bjarkargata is 240 m away, roughly 4 minutes. A little further, 27Soley Apartment Hotel and Radisson Blu Saga sit 350 m and 400 m from the campus, both under a 6-minute walk. The remaining listed hotels cluster between 390 m and 480 m, which is also a walk of 6 to 7 minutes, comfortable in most weather with the right clothing. For arrivals from Keflavík Airport, the drive into Reykjavik brings you to this central district, and a taxi or airport transfer can drop you directly at your hotel, leaving only a short walk to the university. Once here, walking is the simplest way to reach the campus from anywhere on this list.
The University of Iceland is the country's oldest and largest higher education institution, a landmark of central Reykjavik. Its main campus sits in the heart of the city, an area where historic buildings, student life and the everyday rhythm of the capital meet. Visitors come here for lectures, conferences, research stays and graduation ceremonies, while others simply pass through on a walk across the city centre. The campus is woven into the surrounding streets rather than set apart from them, so a stay nearby keeps you close to both the university and the life of downtown Reykjavik. For anyone attending an event, meeting a student or staff member, or exploring the city on foot, hotels near University of Iceland put you within a short walk of the campus. Hundreds of places to stay lie within 2 km, and 20 sit within 500 m of the university, making this one of the most convenient parts of Reykjavik for a university-focused visit. Whether you are here for a single appointment or a longer stay, the neighbourhood around the campus gives you easy, everyday access to it.
Student Hostel is the closest hotel we list, about 3 min walk · 180 m from University of Iceland in a straight line, in Iceland.
Yes: 169 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of University of Iceland, about a 15-minute walk, and 20 are within 500 m. The closest is Student Hostel, 180 m away.
A Part of Reykjavík Apartments Bjarkargata, 27Soley Apartment Hotel, Downtown Baldursbrá Two Bedroom Apartment list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
27Soley Apartment Hotel has the best guest score of the hotels near University of Iceland: 4.7/5 from 184 reviews, 350 m away.
63 of the hotels we list within 1 km of University of Iceland have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being Radisson Blu Saga (400 m).
There are 20 hotels within 500 m of the University of Iceland, 169 within 1 km and 428 within 2 km. The closest is Student Hostel at 180 m, followed by A Part of Reykjavík Apartments Bjarkargata at 240 m, so there is plenty of choice close to campus.
Several listed hotels offer free car parking, including A Part of Reykjavík Apartments Bjarkargata at 240 m, 27Soley Apartment Hotel at 350 m, Guesthouse Galtafell at 390 m and Travel Inn Guesthouse at 400 m. This is useful if you plan to drive around Reykjavik during your stay.