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When is the best time to book a hotel in Reykjavik?
Across the 101 Reykjavik hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been same day, at about $328 per night. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $328 | 96 |
| One week | $336 | 101 |
| One month | $353 | 101 |
| Three months | $361 | 101 |
| Six months | $333 | 100 |
Reykjavik hotels: when each one is cheapest
- 100 Iceland Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $189 vs $224 (16% less) when it did. - 101 Guesthouse Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $154 vs $172 (10% less) when it did. - 101 Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $451 vs $525 (14% less) when it did. - Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 81% of the 21 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $441 vs $609 (28% less) when it did. - Alfred's Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $301 vs $554 (46% less) when it did. - Alva Hotel - Brautarholt
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $231 vs $530 (56% less) when it did. - Apotek Hotel by Keahotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 61% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $461 vs $922 (50% less) when it did. - Arctic Comfort Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $211 vs $456 (54% less) when it did. - Aurora Guesthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 83% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $154 vs $206 (25% less) when it did. - Baldursbra Guesthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $167 vs $430 (61% less) when it did. - Black Pearl Luxury Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 87% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $520 vs $641 (19% less) when it did. - Blue House B&B
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $140 vs $218 (36% less) when it did. - Blue Luxury Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 88% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $487 vs $598 (19% less) when it did. - Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 54% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $59 vs $76 (23% less) when it did. - Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 58% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $763 vs $888 (14% less) when it did. - Castle House Luxury Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $373 vs $497 (25% less) when it did. - Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $341 vs $460 (26% less) when it did. - Center Hotels Klopp
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 73% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $264 vs $325 (19% less) when it did. - Center Hotels Laugavegur
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $306 vs $414 (26% less) when it did. - Center Hotels Plaza
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 63% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $328 vs $379 (14% less) when it did. - Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $338 vs $560 (40% less) when it did. - City Center Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $336 vs $425 (21% less) when it did. - Dalur - HI Hostel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 80% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $57 vs $134 (57% less) when it did. - Downtown Reykjavik Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 56% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $277 vs $370 (25% less) when it did. - Egilsborg Guesthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 89% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $36 vs $94 (62% less) when it did. - Einholt Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 74% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $255 vs $324 (21% less) when it did. - Eric the Red Guesthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $236 vs $436 (46% less) when it did. - Exeter Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $388 vs $436 (11% less) when it did. - Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $321 vs $415 (23% less) when it did. - Fosshotel Baron
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 87% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $268 vs $310 (14% less) when it did. - Fosshotel Lind
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 83% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $270 vs $305 (12% less) when it did. - Fosshotel Raudara
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 90% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $280 vs $330 (15% less) when it did. - Fosshotel Reykjavik
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $419 vs $467 (10% less) when it did. - Freyja Guesthouse & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $873 vs $1,576 (45% less) when it did. - Grandi by Center Hotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $334 vs $481 (31% less) when it did. - Grettir Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 82% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $277 vs $343 (19% less) when it did. - Grettir Guesthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $167 vs $240 (30% less) when it did. - Guesthouse Andrea
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 96% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $144 vs $206 (30% less) when it did. - Guesthouse Galtafell
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $271 vs $440 (38% less) when it did. - Guesthouse Sunna
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $160 vs $193 (17% less) when it did. - Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $496 vs $655 (24% less) when it did. - Hlemmur Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $381 vs $574 (34% less) when it did. - Hostel B47
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 73% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $78 vs $114 (31% less) when it did. - Hotel Borg by Keahotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $349 vs $380 (8% less) when it did. - Hotel Cabin
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $181 vs $238 (24% less) when it did. - Hotel Fron
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 76% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $209 vs $304 (31% less) when it did. - Hotel Holt - The Art Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $255 vs $293 (13% less) when it did. - Hótel Ísland Spa & Wellness
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $334 vs $399 (16% less) when it did. - Hotel Klettur
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $329 vs $512 (36% less) when it did. - Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $236 vs $428 (45% less) when it did. - Hotel Lotus
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $282 vs $386 (27% less) when it did. - Hotel Muli
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 87% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $304 vs $348 (13% less) when it did. - Hotel Odinsve
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 77% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $300 vs $371 (19% less) when it did. - Hotel Orkin
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 97% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $277 vs $341 (19% less) when it did. - Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 76% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $340 vs $368 (7% less) when it did. - Hotel Reykjavik Grand
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $324 vs $385 (16% less) when it did. - Hotel Reykjavik Saga
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $531 vs $626 (15% less) when it did. - Hotel Von
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $347 vs $469 (26% less) when it did. - Ice Apartments Reykjavik
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $369 vs $721 (49% less) when it did. - Iceland Comfort Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $216 vs $364 (41% less) when it did. - Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 56% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $724 vs $858 (16% less) when it did. - Igdlo Guesthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 63% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $149 vs $169 (12% less) when it did. - Ion City Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 86% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $436 vs $617 (29% less) when it did. - Island Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $271 vs $844 (68% less) when it did. - Kex Hostel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 71% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $53 vs $64 (17% less) when it did. - Kvosin Downtown Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 83% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $498 vs $735 (32% less) when it did. - Local 101
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 95% of the 21 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $245 vs $351 (30% less) when it did. - Mani Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $294 vs $493 (40% less) when it did. - Mengi Apartments Reykjavik
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 100% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $230 vs $297 (23% less) when it did. - Midgardur By Center Hotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 78% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $343 vs $449 (24% less) when it did. - Nordurey Guesthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $176 vs $226 (22% less) when it did. - Nordurey Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $236 vs $360 (35% less) when it did. - Northern Comfort Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $289 vs $460 (37% less) when it did. - ODDSSON Midtown Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 84% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $292 vs $336 (13% less) when it did. - Odinn Reykjavik Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $625 vs $955 (35% less) when it did. - Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $523 vs $810 (35% less) when it did. - Pavi Guesthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $158 vs $207 (24% less) when it did. - R13 - A Townhouse Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $302 vs $466 (35% less) when it did. - Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 54% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $641 vs $732 (12% less) when it did. - Rey Apartments Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $287 vs $461 (38% less) when it did. - Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 44% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $632 vs $789 (20% less) when it did. - Reykjavik Lights By Keahotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 91% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $307 vs $377 (19% less) when it did. - Reykjavik Loft HI Hostel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $77 vs $195 (61% less) when it did. - Reykjavik Marina
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 70% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $354 vs $410 (14% less) when it did. - Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 93% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $342 vs $551 (38% less) when it did. - Reykjavik Peace Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $110 vs $145 (24% less) when it did. - Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $427 vs $520 (18% less) when it did. - Reykjavik Treasure B&B
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $322 vs $634 (49% less) when it did. - Reykjavik4you Apartments Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $269 vs $420 (36% less) when it did. - Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 55% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $468 vs $543 (14% less) when it did. - Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 79% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $327 vs $552 (41% less) when it did. - Stay Apartments Bolholt
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $238 vs $318 (25% less) when it did. - Storm Hotel by Keahotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 71% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $323 vs $371 (13% less) when it did. - Svala Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $391 vs $739 (47% less) when it did. - The Reykjavik EDITION
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 48% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,012 vs $1,264 (20% less) when it did. - The Swan House Hotel by ylma
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $380 vs $715 (47% less) when it did. - Thingholt By Center Hotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $392 vs $513 (24% less) when it did. - Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $439 vs $550 (20% less) when it did. - Tower Suites Reykjavik
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 77% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $997 vs $1,201 (17% less) when it did. - Travel Inn Guesthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 50% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $189 vs $211 (10% less) when it did. - Vintage Hotel Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 69% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $467 vs $524 (11% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Reykjavik?
Across the 101 Reykjavik hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been same day, at about $328 per night. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Reykjavik early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Reykjavik hotels when booked same day, one week, one month, three months and six months ahead.
How does RateWatchers know?
We record each hotel's price every day, as it would appear to someone booking that day and for each of several lead times ahead of the stay. Prices come from booking providers and are a guide, not a guarantee.