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title: "Fosshotel Rauðara, Reykjavik: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Fosshotel Rauðara in Reykjavik: rated 8.4 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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Hotel · ★★★
# Fosshotel Rauðara

Norðurmýri, Reykjavik, Iceland

8.4 ·  Very good 76 reviews ·  #41 #41 of 60 in Reykjavik ·  7.0 Location score
## About Fosshotel Rauðara

Fosshotel Rauðara is a hotel in Norðurmýri, Reykjavik, Iceland. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 76 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 560 m from the centre of Reykjavik. The nearest airport, Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), is 1.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 48

Raudarárstígur 37 [islandshotel.is](https://www.islandshotel.is/hotels-in-iceland/fosshotel-raudara)

## How Fosshotel Rauðara scores

Better rated than 26% of hotels in Reykjavik

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **7.0**
-   Beach access **2.8**

Reykjavik average

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **79**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **54**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **16**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ylströndin í Nauthólsvík</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Reykjavik</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">560 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Grafían170 m
-   Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir270 m
-   Museum of Natural History360 m
-   Reðursafnið400 m
-   Fristundaheimilið Draumaland420 m
-   Þjóðveldisbærinn520 m

## Fosshotel Rauðara: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hotel offers car hire amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Reykjavik. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception amenities including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Start your day stress-free at Fosshotel Rauðara as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hotel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

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## Questions about Fosshotel Rauðara

### How do guests rate Fosshotel Rauðara?

Fosshotel Rauðara has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 76 reviews, which is better than 26% of rated hotels in Reykjavik.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Fosshotel Rauðara?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Fosshotel Rauðara include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Fosshotel Rauðara?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Fosshotel Rauðara from the airport?

The nearest airport, Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), is 1.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is Fosshotel Rauðara close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.2 km from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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