Reykjavik Marina Hotel or CenterHotel Plaza?
Choose by the streets you plan to walk

ICENAVI · REYKJAVÍK CITY STAYHarbour or old-town base?

Reykjavik Marina HotelOld HarbourCenterHotel PlazaIngolfstorg / old townHarpaHarbour-side landmarkLaugavegurDining and shops

Marina: harbour-side walks and departuresPlaza: Ingolfstorg and old-town streets

Where each address puts you

Reykjavik Marina Hotel sits on Mýrargata beside the Old Harbour. Its position makes harbour walks and nearby waterfront plans a natural starting point. CenterHotel Plaza faces Ingólfstorg from Aðalstræti, putting the old-town square and surrounding streets at the front of your route. The difference is small on a city map but can shape where you begin and end the day.

Mark your evening meal, planned activity and first stop the next morning. If most are near the harbour, Marina may reduce crossings through the centre. If they are around Ingólfstorg, Laugavegur or the old town, Plaza may fit more directly. Check actual walking routes and current access before relying on a map distance, especially with luggage, mobility needs or winter conditions.

Put both hotels into the same itinerary

Driving and parking need a separate check

Neither central address is proof that a parking space is included, reserved or available at the door. Ask the hotel where to unload, what parking options apply to your dates, whether a fee is charged and whether a larger vehicle fits. If you are collecting a rental car only after your city stay, compare the cost and time of keeping it overnight with picking it up the next morning.

For a self-drive itinerary, decide whether the Reykjavík night is for the city or simply a stop before heading east. If you will spend the evening and morning on foot, avoid paying for a car you will not use if the rental terms allow a later collection. If the car is already with you, confirm the parking plan before booking rather than assuming the hotel’s central location solves it.

Compare the room on like-for-like terms

Room names do not always describe equivalent layouts. Compare the number and type of beds, room area, bathroom arrangement and space for your luggage. Then check whether breakfast is included in the selected rate, the cancellation deadline, taxes and any payment conditions. A headline price without those details is not a reliable comparison.

Reykjavik Marina Hotel publishes room and service information on its hotel pages; CenterHotel Plaza provides its own property details and booking terms. Confirm amenities and operating arrangements on the property page for your stay, since availability can vary by room, date or rate plan. This guide does not assume that a listed amenity is included with every booking.

A simple decision for a short city stay

For one night, let the last activity of the day and the first stop tomorrow decide the location. A harbour-focused evening points towards Marina; a plan centred on the square and central streets points towards Plaza. If the schedule is spread across both areas, compare the room conditions and parking first, then choose the address that avoids the least convenient return walk.

For two nights, map each day separately. Keep the hotel fixed if that saves packing and check-in time, and use transit or walking for the city rather than making repeated car trips through the centre. If Reykjavík is only a transfer stop on a longer drive, also compare a city night with a base outside the centre using the actual route and arrival time.