Quick visit to Reykjavík

I had the opportunity to make a brief visit to Reykjavík, Iceland, in July 2019. 

For my transfer from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to the city, I used Airport Direct, purchasing their Economy service for $34 one way. You can book online at airportdirect.is. (If you’re not sure your flight will be on time or how long it will take baggage to arrive, book a flexible ticket instead of reserving a specific time.)

The bus stops at a terminal outside the city, from which your transfer booking should also include a SmartBus connection to a stop closest to your hotel. The price I mentioned above reflects this connection, which I took to Bus Stop 1, requiring about a 3-block walk to the CenterHotel Plaza (Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik), a 3-star property.

Right in the city center, near restaurants and shops, the hotel was basic but adequate for my purpose. My single-occupancy room cost $209 a night, which included all taxes and a good breakfast buffet.

From the hotel, it was a short walk to where my 2-hour “History and Culture Walk” of the city, led by Nanna, began. I found this tour at CityWalk (citywalk.is). The tour is free, but be aware that it’s led by unpaid guides who live off tips.

For my return to the airport, I chose Airport Direct’s Premium service, which picked me up at the door to the hotel. One way, the cost was $48 — well worth not having to drag luggage to a bus stop!

DEANNA PALIĆ
Contributing Editor