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Hotel Holt The Art Hotel
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Hotel Holt The Art Hotel

Bergstaðastræti 37, Reykjavik, Iceland
from $310

Hotel Holt The Art Hotel is a well-rated 4-star hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland, popular with guests who want comfort and a strong location near Thingvellir National Park.

The surrounding Reykjavik district is one of the most convenient parts of Iceland to stay in, with restaurants, cafés and transport links close by.

Rates shift with the season and with demand, so the live price on the booking page is always the one to trust — tap through for tonight's or your dates' real availability.

Key facts

Class
4-star
Area
Reykjavik
Guest rating
4.5 (396)
from
$310
Address
Bergstaðastræti 37, Reykjavik, Iceland

What’s included

24 Hour Front Desk Balcony Banquet Bar/Snack/CafEn' Bars Bath Bathrobe Bathroom Breakfast Breakfast in room Car rental service Carpeted

How many nights in Iceland and a first-timer itinerary

Five nights is the practical minimum: two in Reykjavik for the city, Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon, then three moving along the south coast to Vik and Jokulsarlon before looping back. Seven to eight nights lets you add Snaefellsnes from Stykkisholmur or push to Hofn and fly back from there. Ten to twelve nights is what a full Ring Road needs at a sensible pace, sleeping in Vik, Hofn, Egilsstadir or Seydisfjordur, Myvatn, Akureyri and Borgarnes.

The Westfjords and Isafjordur need three extra nights on top of any Ring Road plan because the detour from Route 1 is 6-7 hours each way. Landmannalaugar is a day trip from Reykjavik in a super-jeep or a two-night hut stay in July-August only. Do not try to fit Husavik whale watching, Myvatn and Dettifoss into a single day from Akureyri; it's a 350 km loop and the road to Dettifoss is gravel.

What Iceland hotels actually cost per night

Budget in Iceland means 12,000-18,000 ISK for a guesthouse room with shared bathroom in Selfoss, Hveragerdi or Borgarnes, or a hostel private in Reykjavik's 101. Mid-range is 22,000-38,000 ISK for a three-star with private bathroom and breakfast, which covers most of Fosshotel, Icelandair Hotels and Kea Hotels in Akureyri, Myvatn, Vik and Hofn. Top-end runs 55,000-120,000 ISK: think Ion Adventure near Thingvellir, Deplar Farm, or the Retreat at Blue Lagoon in Grindavik.

Rates spike three times a year: mid-June to mid-August across the whole country, 27 December to 3 January in Reykjavik for New Year, and any Iceland Airwaves weekend in early November for 101 hotels. Rural areas like Vik, Hofn and Myvatn have limited inventory and often sell out for July by February, which is why the same room can be 25,000 ISK in May and 55,000 ISK in July.

The booking trap: Keflavik is not Reykjavik, and other Iceland-specific mistakes

Keflavik and Reykjanesbaer are 47 km from central Reykjavik, roughly 50 minutes by Flybus, and staying there to save money only works if you have a very early or very late flight. Every year people book a "Reykjavik" hotel that turns out to be in Kopavogur or Mosfellsbaer, which is fine but not walkable to Laugavegur, so check the postcode: 101, 105 and 107 are central, anything else is a bus ride. Grindavik has been affected by volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2023 and some hotels there have closed or relocated, so verify current status before booking.

The season nobody expects is late August to mid-September, which has aurora, open highland roads until early September, and rates already 20-30% below July. The area people wrongly skip is the east: Egilsstadir and Seydisfjordur are 650 km from Reykjavik but the Faroese ferry Norrona docks in Seydisfjordur, and the fjord itself is one of the quietest places on Route 1. Do not book a 2WD for a Ring Road trip between October and May; the Oxi pass and the road over Hellisheidi close without warning.

Questions, answered

Where is Hotel Holt The Art Hotel located?
Hotel Holt The Art Hotel is in Reykjavik, Iceland (Bergstaðastræti 37, Reykjavik, Iceland), close to Thingvellir National Park.
How much does Hotel Holt The Art Hotel cost per night?
Recent rates started around $310 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is Hotel Holt The Art Hotel?
Hotel Holt The Art Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Iceland.
Is Hotel Holt The Art Hotel a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.5 across 396 reviews. It's an upscale choice for Iceland.
What's the cheapest month to visit Iceland?
October, November and January are the cheapest, with Reykjavik mid-range rates dropping to around 18,000-25,000 ISK compared to 35,000+ in July. You get northern lights and often ice cave access from November onwards, but shorter days: 4-5 hours of daylight in December around Reykjavik. Avoid the New Year window from 27 December to 3 January, when prices jump back to summer levels. February is nearly as cheap and has more daylight than December.
How many nights do I need in Iceland?
Five nights is the realistic minimum to see Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and the south coast as far as Jokulsarlon. Seven nights lets you add Snaefellsnes from Stykkisholmur or reach Hofn comfortably. Ten to twelve nights covers the full 1,332 km Ring Road with stops in Vik, Hofn, Myvatn and Akureyri. Add three more nights if you want the Westfjords and Isafjordur, which is a 455 km detour from Reykjavik.
How do I get from Keflavik airport to Reykjavik?
The Flybus and Airport Direct coaches run to BSI terminal in Reykjavik in about 50 minutes and cost 3,999-4,499 ISK one way, timed to every arriving flight. A taxi is 20,000-25,000 ISK for the 47 km, and hire cars are picked up from lots a short shuttle from the terminal. There is no train. If your flight lands after midnight, the Flybus still runs; it's the most reliable option in winter weather.
Do I need to hire a car in Iceland?
Yes, for anything beyond Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon in Grindavik. There is no passenger rail, and Straeto buses to Vik, Hofn or Akureyri run once a day at most and stop in winter. A 2WD works June to September on Route 1; from October to May you want a 4x4, especially for the north and east. Budget 8,000-15,000 ISK a day for a small car in summer, plus roughly 320 ISK per litre for petrol.
Is Iceland good for families or better for couples?
Both, but the shape of the trip differs. Families do well basing in Reykjavik or Akureyri with day trips, using geothermal pools like Laugardalslaug and Myvatn Nature Baths where children under 16 are usually free. Couples tend to move more, doing the Ring Road or splurging on Ion Adventure near Thingvellir or the Retreat at Blue Lagoon. Long driving days between Hofn and Egilsstadir (265 km, minimal stops) are hard with small children.
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