Hotel Holt - The Art Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Reykjavik

Hotel Holt offers 42 rooms with views of Hallgrímskirkja Church and Mount Esja. Rooms include Sóley Organic Cosmetics toiletries, Sjöstrand coffee machines, and minibars. Junior Suites measure 35 m² with king-size beds and sofa beds, while Suites feature separate living areas and two bathrooms with bathtubs. All rooms display original Icelandic artwork from the hotel's private collection of over 1,500 pieces.

The Holt restaurant serves Icelandic fish and meat dishes with vegetarian options. Breakfast includes local salmon, cheeses, and warm dishes like porridge and eggs. The bar features leather armchairs, Persian rugs, and Kjarval artwork, operating Tuesday to Saturday with happy hour from 16:00-18:00. Jazz concerts with performers like Ife Tolentino and Kári Egilsson occur regularly.

The hotel houses Iceland's largest private art collection with 460 works on display. Pieces include Gudvangen by Georg Anton Rasmussen (1883) and numerous works by Kjarval. Self-guided tours via QR codes are available. The collection features sculptures by Jón Benediktsson and stoneware reliefs by Glit Pottery throughout the hallways and public spaces.

Located on Bergstaðastræti 37 in the Þingholt neighborhood, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Laugavegur shopping street and Skólavörðustígur. Harpa Concert Hall, Alþingi Parliament, and Reykjavik City Hall are within walking distance. Transportation options include a bus shuttle from the main terminal or private car pickup directly from the hotel.

Services include laundry (42 EUR per load), baby cots (free), and early breakfast to-go. The hotel uses geothermal heating and electricity, offers electric car charging stations, and has a Green Stay program with cleaning on request. The Þingholt event space accommodates up to 100 people for receptions with private restrooms, a bar, and projection equipment.