Forget about the time when Iceland was deemed too expensive for most travellers, thanks to budget airlines such as WOW Air and easyJet as in the recent years they have made travelling to the other-worldly landscapes of Iceland more affordable and doable.
Reykjavik is now becoming more popular by being a stopover hub from London and Bristol. Both budget airlines Iceland Air and WOW are offering customers the option of a stopover at no extra cost. This encourages tourists to incorporate a trip to Iceland in their travel plans.
Now how to spend your stopover in Reykjavik?
If you're on a tight schedule you can stay in a centrally located hotel like the four-star Fosshotel Reykjavik for the best view in the tallest property in the city. Rooms start at AU$192.29 per night. You can go visit Hallgrimskirkja Church and Harpa Concert Hall while you're in the city. These key attractions are within easy walking distance.
If you prefer indoor activities, there's the largest whale exhibition in Europe, the Whales of Iceland that features life-size models of cetaceans found in the waters around Iceland. Tickets costs AU$31.
The chance to see the Northern Lights is one of the Iceland's key attractions. Aurora displays are common from October to March, but to be in with a chance of seeing them, you'll need to escape light pollution. Tours operate nightly from the city, but a much better option is to stay in a more remote area for a few days.
Less than an hour drive from Reykjavik, the boutique Hotel Ion offers guests an opportunity to watch the lights from an outdoor hot tub. Double rooms start from AU$413.52 per night.
Alternatively, head southeast from the city for an hour drive to Hotel Ranga, which operates an aurora alarm service. Guests can fall asleep safe in the knowledge that if the lights do show up, a night watchman will raise the alert.
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