Hotel Kvosin

Opened in 2013, the charming Hotel Kvosin is located right next to the Icelandic parliament in a building that dates from 1900.  The hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites (all equipped with kitchenettes) that can sleep up to 6 people.

• The top-floor suite features a spacious balcony with great views across downtown Reykjavík all the way to the Hallgrímskirkja church.
• The pleasant in-house wine bar stocks the best selection of bottles in Reykjavík.
• Breakfast (included with your room) can be enjoyed in the charming downstairs restaurant Bergsson Mathus that has become a popular spot with locals for breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks.

The Hotel Kvosin is the kind of place that makes you feel at home right away.  Instead of a formal check-in, guests are welcomed into the cheery café/gourmet grocery/gift shop on the ground level and offered a cup of coffee before getting shown to their room or suite. Another sign of home are the kitchenettes, which are standard in every room and make it possible to self-cater (whether that means cooking a full meal or just opening up a bottle of wine and finding the perfect dishes to arrange some cheese and crackers.)

The interior design of the rooms is elegant, modern, and playful.  The predominantly gray, white, and light-wood décor is enlivened by a smattering of fun flare like a set of small wooden animals on a bookshelf or a brightly colored throw pillow in the shape of a giant Gordian knot.  Everything is stylish, comfortable and user-friendly.

The largest suite, located on the hotel’s top floor, boasts an impressive outdoor deck space.  In summer, when the days are nearly endless, one could imagine spending ample time enjoying the view and the fresh air from this prime and private vantage point.

Design-savvy couples will appreciate the well-decorated double rooms, while families or groups should take advantage of the spacious suites. Though the overall design aesthetic is Scandinavian minimalist, the furniture is comfortable and unpretentious—perfect for lounging and relaxing after a busy day of exploring Reykjavík or the great outdoors.