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Welcome to your neighbourhood

Welcome to your neighbourhood

Welcome to your neighbourhood

Get to know your neighbourhood for your stay at ODDSSON Midtown hotel
In this guide, we provide essential information about the neighbourhood surrounding ODDSSON Midtown.

Discover everything you need to know to make the most of your stay, from convenient transportation options to nearby attractions, dining hotspots, and essential services. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply a taste of local life, this blog post is your go-to resource for navigating the neighbourhood like a pro.


Get to know your neighbourhood for your stay at ODDSSON Midtown hotel
In this guide, we provide essential information about the neighbourhood surrounding ODDSSON Midtown.

Discover everything you need to know to make the most of your stay, from convenient transportation options to nearby attractions, dining hotspots, and essential services. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply a taste of local life, this blog post is your go-to resource for navigating the neighbourhood like a pro.


Get to know your neighbourhood for your stay at ODDSSON Midtown hotel
In this guide, we provide essential information about the neighbourhood surrounding ODDSSON Midtown.

Discover everything you need to know to make the most of your stay, from convenient transportation options to nearby attractions, dining hotspots, and essential services. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply a taste of local life, this blog post is your go-to resource for navigating the neighbourhood like a pro.


Transportation

  • Downtown Reykjavik is a 7-10 minute drive from the hotel or a 30-minute walk.

  • A taxi station is conveniently located across the street from the hotel. You need to call them to book a taxi, phone number 5885522


Local city bus
Conveniently located near Oddsson Hotel are multiple bus stops servicing local city buses. If you're looking to explore Reykjavik via public transportation, you'll find bus stop Grensas and Skeifan within walking distance from the hotel. For comprehensive information on local bus routes, schedules, and fares, please visit https://straeto.is/en  

 

Klappið is an app that you can download to your smartphone and use to buy fares, plan your route or follow the bus in real time.

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  • Downtown Reykjavik is a 7-10 minute drive from the hotel or a 30-minute walk.

  • A taxi station is conveniently located across the street from the hotel. You need to call them to book a taxi, phone number 5885522


Local city bus
Conveniently located near Oddsson Hotel are multiple bus stops servicing local city buses. If you're looking to explore Reykjavik via public transportation, you'll find bus stop Grensas and Skeifan within walking distance from the hotel. For comprehensive information on local bus routes, schedules, and fares, please visit https://straeto.is/en  

 

Klappið is an app that you can download to your smartphone and use to buy fares, plan your route or follow the bus in real time.

App Store 

Google Play

  • Downtown Reykjavik is a 7-10 minute drive from the hotel or a 30-minute walk.

  • A taxi station is conveniently located across the street from the hotel. You need to call them to book a taxi, phone number 5885522


Local city bus
Conveniently located near Oddsson Hotel are multiple bus stops servicing local city buses. If you're looking to explore Reykjavik via public transportation, you'll find bus stop Grensas and Skeifan within walking distance from the hotel. For comprehensive information on local bus routes, schedules, and fares, please visit https://straeto.is/en  

 

Klappið is an app that you can download to your smartphone and use to buy fares, plan your route or follow the bus in real time.

App Store 

Google Play

Nearby Attractions

  • Laugardalur is a 15-20 minute walk from the hotel, offering attractions such as a gym, swimming pool, spa, national football stadium, botanical gardens, caffe and a family park with a petting zoo.

  • Elliðárdalur offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in Iceland's stunning natural landscapes right on the doorstep of Reykjavik. The valley is a popular area for locals and visitors alike, offering trails for hiking, picnicking, birdwatching, and outdoor relaxation.


Food options within walking distance

  • Dominos Pizza - Skeifan 17

  • Pizzan (mention your stay at ODDSSON for a discount) - Fellsmúli 26

  • Mandi - Syrian cuisine - Faxafen 9

  • Kentucky Fried Chicken - Faxafen 2

  • Ginger - Soups, salads, etc. - Síðumúli 17

  • Subway - Sandwiches - Faxafen / Suðurlandsbraut 46

  • Gló - Vegetarian - Fákafen 11

  • Tokyo Sushi - Álfheimar 74 (take-away and restaurant)

  • Saffran - Álfheimar 74

  • Tian - Chinese cuisine - Grensásvegur 12

  • Kebab Sara - Turkish cuisine - Grensásvegur 14

  • Hraðlestin - Indian cuisine - Grensásvegur 3

  • Mosfellsbakarí - traditional bakery - Háaleitisbraut 58-60

  • Nútri Acai Bar - smoothie bowls - Háaleitisbraut 58-60

  • Ísbúð Vesturbæjar - ice cream - Efstaland 26

  • Ísbúð Huppu - ice cream - Álfheimar 4-6

Nearest grocery stores

  • Bónus - Skeifan 11

  • Krónan - Skeifan 19

  • Hagkaup - open 24/7 - Skeifan 15

Nearest shopping

  • Shopping mall: Kringlan - Kringlan 4-12 (Here you will find more than 100 shops, several restaurants/food court, a play area for kids and a cinema.)

  • Útilíf outdoor retail store - Skeifan 11

  • Elko electronic store - Skeifan 19

  • Vínbúðin alcohol store - Skeifan 5

  • Shopping mall: Kringlan - Kringlan 4-12 (Here you will find more than 100 shops, several restaurants/food court, a play area for kids and a cinema.)

  • Útilíf outdoor retail store - Skeifan 11

  • Elko electronic store - Skeifan 19

  • Vínbúðin alcohol store - Skeifan 5

  • Shopping mall: Kringlan - Kringlan 4-12 (Here you will find more than 100 shops, several restaurants/food court, a play area for kids and a cinema.)

  • Útilíf outdoor retail store - Skeifan 11

  • Elko electronic store - Skeifan 19

  • Vínbúðin alcohol store - Skeifan 5

Nearest pharmacies

  • Lyfja - Skeifan 11b

  • Garðsapótek - Sogavegur 108

  • Lyfja - Lágmúli 5 (open 08-24)

Explore Midtown Reykjavik

5 min bus ride to Hallgrímskirkja

30 minute walk to the centre

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Frequently asked questions

Booking

Tours & attractions

Amenities

What does self check-in and off-site reception mean?

Room access

What is the check-in and check-out time?

Early / Late arrival

Can I cancel or modify my reservation?

Frequently asked questions

Booking

Tours & attractions

Amenities

What does self check-in and off-site reception mean?

Room access

What is the check-in and check-out time?

Early / Late arrival

Can I cancel or modify my reservation?

Frequently asked questions

Booking

Tours

Amenities

What does self check-in and off-site reception mean?

Room access

What is the check-in and check-out time?

Early / Late arrival

Can I cancel or modify my reservation?