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Reykjavik cruise port

Large ships berth at Skarfabakki in Sundahöfn harbour, ~2.5–3 mi east of downtown; smaller ships use the Old Harbour (Miðbakki/Faxagarður) in the centre. Faxaflóahafnir scheduled a new 5,500 m² passenger terminal to open in spring 2026, replacing the temporary facilities.

Where to stay

The cheapest decent option, the best value and the top-end pick near the terminal. Prices are typical nightly rates for a standard room, checked October 2026.

Cheapest

Hotel Cabin

Borgartún business district, Borgartún 32 · ~1.5 mi / 5–10 min by taxi to Skarfabakki to the ship

$105–195 a night

USD per night; Kayak monthly averages (low March ~$106, high August ~$194)

Cheapest sizeable 3★ near Skarfabakki. Reviews are only fair (7.0) and standard rooms are small (~10 m²), but it is the budget pick in a pricey city.

Check live rates ↗ · Sources: kayak.com, kayak.com, hotelcabin.is

Best value

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Sigtún 28, near Laugardalur · ~1.7 mi / 5–10 min by taxi to Skarfabakki to the ship

$170–365 a night

USD per night; Kayak monthly averages (low April ~$171, high August ~$365)

4★ Íslandshótel property rated 8.4, one of the closest full-service hotels to Skarfabakki, with a 24h desk and luggage storage.

Check live rates ↗ · Sources: kayak.com, islandshotel.is

Most luxurious

The Reykjavik EDITION

Downtown harbourfront by Harpa, Austurbakki 2 · ~2.6 mi / 10 min by taxi to Skarfabakki; walkable to Old Harbour berths to the ship

$495–1,810 a night

USD per night; Kayak monthly averages (low December ~$493, high August ~$1,810)

Top-end 5★ (rated 8.7), on the waterfront next to Harpa and the Old Harbour.

Check live rates ↗ · Sources: kayak.com

Storing your things between sailings

Monthly self-storage for living at sea, plus somewhere to leave bags for a day.

Self-storage

Geymslur (Fiskislóð 25)

Fiskislóð 25, 101 Reykjavík (office at Fiskislóð 11) · ~3.6 mi / 10–15 min by car to Skarfabakki from the port

call for rate (100+ unit sizes from ~1 m²)

24h access at Fiskislóð 25; minimum rental 30 days; also Tunguháls 8 (Reykjavík) and Iðavellir 13, Reykjanesbær near KEF airport.

Sources: geymslur.is, geymslur.is

Self-storage

Geymsla Eitt

Steinhella 14 / Gjáhella 15, 221 Hafnarfjörður · ~10.6 mi / 20–25 min by car to Skarfabakki (on the way to KEF) from the port

2 m² ISK 16,900/mo (~$123) short-term; ISK 8,450/mo (~$62) with 12-month prepay

Storage access daily ~7:00–22:00; office Mon–Fri 10–16; 24/7 CCTV; first month free on some promotions.

Sources: geymsla1.is, geymsla1.is

Short-term bag storage

Bounce Reykjavík (e.g. Cafe Bounce – Old Harbour)

Downtown cafés/hotels near the Old Harbour and Laugavegur, ~2.5–3 mi from Skarfabakki

from €4.50 (~$4.90) per bag per day

Only ~7 spots in the city; hours vary (e.g. 10:00–18:00 or 11:00–21:00).

Sources: bounce.com

Getting there

AirportKeflavík International Airport (KEF) · about 33 mi / 45–55 min by car or airport bus to the port
TipCheck your berth: big ships use Skarfabakki, a 10-min taxi from downtown, so stay in the Borgartún/Laugardalur hotels for an easy embarkation; small ships dock at the Old Harbour, within walking distance of downtown.
TipKEF is ~45–55 min away. For storage between ships, Geymsla Eitt (Hafnarfjörður) is on the airport road, and Geymslur has a site in Reykjanesbær next to KEF.

Who sails from here

Departures in the next 12 months, by cruise line.

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Back-to-backs from Reykjavik

Same-day turnarounds here: one sailing ends and another leaves the same day.

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Plan a back-to-back through Reykjavik

Next departures

Sources

Hotel and storage details were researched in October 2026. Prices change all the time; confirm with the business before you book.