Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, Reykjavík

Ejya Guldsmeden Hotel offers a chic and modern stay in one of Reykjavík's up-and-coming neighborhoods, Holt, which is both residential and central. The hotel is just one block away from Laugavegur, downtown's most famous shopping street, and it's next to Hlemmur Square, an old bus terminal that's on track to becoming a fresh food market. Iceland's tallest church, Hallgrimskirkja, is just 15 minutes away, or you can stroll along the picturesque harbor within 10 minutes.

The hotel's style combines Scandinavian minimalism and coziness with an industrial space to create bright rooms. Canopy beds, fur swatches, and leather furniture add a sense of design and warmth. Single, double, and triple rooms are available so all travelers can find a comfortable option. Superior Rooms are larger and may have views of the water and harbor. White-tiled bathrooms include showers with handheld showerheads that can be attached to the wall.

Relax in one of the common areas, like the inviting lounge filled with leather armchairs or the cocktail bar, whose cowhide decoration is bound to make an impression. Enjoy a meal in the on-site restaurant, which offers a great breakfast and a tasty menu of local dishes.