Hlíðar
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.
Hallgrimskirkja
With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.
Harpa
The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.
Reykjavik City Hall
The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.
Perlan
This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.
Things to do
Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik
Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) Full Day Tour
Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink
Enchanted Northern Lights: Hot chocolate & Photos - Small Group!
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Aurora Basecamp: Northern Lights Nighttime Observation Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Hlíðar
Norðurmýri
Home to artists and scholars, Norðurmýri boasts the nearby Reykjavík Art Museum (Kjarvalsstaðir) in central Reykjavík, Iceland.
Holt
While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.
Háaleiti
While there might not be top attractions in Háaleiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Teigar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Teigar and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.
Downtown Reykjavik
Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.