Fosshotel Rauthara – A Favorite for Families in Reykjavik
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Fosshotel Rauðará offers 85 rooms, including Family Rooms and Junior Suites. Each room has laminate wood floors, private bathrooms with bath or shower facilities, free WiFi, a cable TV, and an electric kettle. Some rooms feature quirky-cool touches like black nesting tables and bright polka-dot stickers. Family rooms include a seating area, a safe deposit box, and parquet floors.
Dining Options
Raudara Restaurant serves traditional and modern Icelandic cuisine in a renovated dining room. A free daily breakfast with cold and warm dishes is available in the modern breakfast room. The hotel bar and cocktail lounge offers drinks in the evening. Guests can also grab snacks from the onsite deli.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel is a short walk from Reykjavik's main attractions, including Hallgrimskirkja church and the Reykjavik Art Museum. Whale-watching tours depart daily from the old harbor, 5 km away. The Golden Circle route, featuring Þingvellir National Park and Gullfoss waterfall, is a two-hour drive. Northern Lights tours can be arranged between September and April.
Location & Transport
Fosshotel Rauðará is a 3-minute walk from Laugavegur, Reykjavik's main shopping street, and a 20-minute walk from downtown. Hlemmur bus station, the transport hub for the capital area, is nearby. The hotel offers free parking, rare for central Reykjavik. Reykjavik City Airport is a short drive away.
Hotel Services
The 24-hour front desk provides multilingual assistance for dining and sightseeing recommendations. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Daily housekeeping is provided on request. The lobby has a computer for guest use, luggage storage, and tour booking services. Dogs are allowed in restricted areas.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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