
Capital Luxury Apartments
- Duration per the operator: duration not stated
Self-catered stays in the city centre
Capital Luxury Apartments is a downtown Reykjavik property that puts you within walking distance of the city's main streets and harbour. The listing covers the apartment itself, with the departure point given as Reykjavik, meaning you are already where you need to be for exploring. The operator does not state a fixed duration for a stay, which is typical for apartment rentals where you book by the night rather than by an itinerary. This is not a guided tour with a set start and finish; it is a base in the centre of the capital, with the city's population of roughly 139,804 in the city proper and about 253,230 across the greater region. The apartment sits within the 244 km2 (94 square miles) of the city, a compact area where most attractions and services are reachable on foot. The city charter dates to 18 August 1786, but that history is background; what matters for you is the location and what the apartment offers for a self-catered stay.

Photographs from the operator . They show the listing, not your day.
- Operator
- Duration
- duration not stated
- Departure point
- Reykjavik
- Group form
- group
- Guiding
- no guide listed
- In English
- not stated
- Pickup from your hotel
- not stated
- Price
- not stated
- Rating
- 8.8 from 123 ratings
- Quality bar
- passed
What is included, what is not, and what the operator does not say
The catalogue distinguishes three states, and the third matters most: not stated does not mean excluded, it means unresolved.
| Service | Status | What that means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Admission to the site | not stated | admission not stated |
| Pickup from your hotel | not stated | Not stated, so plan to make your own way. |
| Food on the tour | not stated | Not stated. |
- Status
- not stated
- What that means for you
- admission not stated
- Status
- not stated
- What that means for you
- Not stated, so plan to make your own way.
- Status
- not stated
- What that means for you
- Not stated.
Position relative to the centre
The name points to a central location, and the catalogue confirms the property is in the downtown category. Reykjavik's centre is small enough that you can walk across much of it in under half an hour. The greater capital region holds about 253,230 people, but the core where this apartment sits is dense and walkable. You are not relying on a transfer or a long commute to reach the harbour, the main shopping street Laugavegur, or the city's cultural buildings. Getting about means using your feet for most errands, with the city's bus network available if you need to go further. The apartment's exact street address is not given in the listing, so you would confirm the precise building with the operator before arrival. What is clear is that you are in the downtown grid, not on the outskirts, which shortens the time between your door and the city's daily life.
What the listing does not carry
The catalogue entry for Capital Luxury Apartments is thin on specifics beyond the location and the rating. No price is listed for a night's stay, so you will need to contact the operator directly for current rates. The operator does not give a duration for a typical booking, which suggests flexibility rather than a fixed package. Free cancellation is not offered, which is worth noting since 730 of 1,392 comparable listings across the wider directory do grant it. This property is the exception, so plan your dates with certainty before booking. The listing also carries no details on the apartment's facilities, such as the number of bedrooms, kitchen equipment, or laundry provisions. Nothing is said about meals, and given the self-catered nature implied by the name, you should assume you are responsible for your own food. The operator does not state whether airport transfers are arranged, and no check-in procedure is described. What you have is a downtown apartment with a strong review base and a clear location, but the practical details of your stay will come from direct communication with the operator rather than from this page.
This tour against 4 comparable ones
All 5 come from the category “Where to stay in downtown Reykjavik”. The column for this tour is highlighted; the others are the best-evidenced in the category.
| Capital Luxury Apartments | City-Center Gem with Prime Reykjavík Access | Cozy Studio by Laugavegur Central Reykjavík | Njálsgata Apartments by Heimaleiga | Noon House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |||||
| Price | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| Duration | |||||
| Group type | group | group | group | group | group |
| In English | no | no | no | no | no |
| Admission | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| Pickup | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| Rating (reviews) | 8.8 (123) | 10.0 (2) | 10.0 (1) | 10.0 (2) | 10.0 (1) |
| Quality floor | above the floor | below the floor | below the floor | below the floor | below the floor |
| Free cancellation until | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
- Provider
- Price
- not stated
- Duration
- Group type
- group
- In English
- no
- Admission
- not stated
- Pickup
- not stated
- Rating (reviews)
- 8.8 (123)
- Quality floor
- above the floor
- Free cancellation until
- not stated
- Provider
- Price
- not stated
- Duration
- Group type
- group
- In English
- no
- Admission
- not stated
- Pickup
- not stated
- Rating (reviews)
- 10.0 (2)
- Quality floor
- below the floor
- Free cancellation until
- not stated
- Provider
- Price
- not stated
- Duration
- Group type
- group
- In English
- no
- Admission
- not stated
- Pickup
- not stated
- Rating (reviews)
- 10.0 (1)
- Quality floor
- below the floor
- Free cancellation until
- not stated
- Provider
- Price
- not stated
- Duration
- Group type
- group
- In English
- no
- Admission
- not stated
- Pickup
- not stated
- Rating (reviews)
- 10.0 (2)
- Quality floor
- below the floor
- Free cancellation until
- not stated
- Provider
- Price
- not stated
- Duration
- Group type
- group
- In English
- no
- Admission
- not stated
- Pickup
- not stated
- Rating (reviews)
- 10.0 (1)
- Quality floor
- below the floor
- Free cancellation until
- not stated
The order follows the weight of evidence and not the commission. Every value comes from the same catalogue fields, so that the columns compare.
How many people have judged it?
The number of ratings per listing, the score in brackets. A score without the population behind it tells you nothing.
This site's quality bar sits at ten ratings. Below that is not a verdict, it is chance.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Capital Luxury Apartments… (8.8) | City-Center Gem with Prime Rey… (10.0) | Cozy Studio by Laugavegur Cent… (10.0) | Njálsgata Apartments by Heimal… (10.0) | Noon House… (10.0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 123 ratings | 2 ratings | 1 ratings | 2 ratings | 1 ratings |
What the score means
The rating stands at 8.8, drawn from 123 reviews. That is a solid score, but the more telling figure is the review count. In a category of 266 downtown listings, this property ranks 120th by the number of reviews, which puts it in the middle of the pack for how much feedback it has gathered. The 123 reviews give the 8.8 a reasonable foundation; it is not a score based on a handful of stays. The rank by evidence strength, not by score alone, places it at 90 of 266, meaning the score is supported by enough voices to be taken seriously. Among the comparable listings, you see the contrast: City-Center Gem with Prime Reykjavik Access holds a perfect 10.0 but from only 2 reviews, and Cozy Studio by Laugavegur Central Reykjavik also shows 10.0 from a single review. Njálsgata Apartments by Heimaleiga and Noon House each have 10.0 from 2 and 1 reviews respectively. Those perfect scores carry little weight next to the 123 reviews behind this apartment's 8.8. A score from a handful of guests can swing wildly; 123 voices give you a steadier picture of what to expect.
The day, stop by stop
The order follows the usual run of the day. Each stop names what is there and the figures behind it; everything else is in the data sheet.
Meeting point
You make your own way there; the duration counts from that point.
Reykjavik
- Population of Reykjavik (city proper)139,804Statistics Iceland
- Daylight on the June solstice21.2 hGaisma (sun-path almanac)
- Daylight on the December solstice4.1 hGaisma (sun-path almanac)
Back to where you started
Back to the full list
A place on this list is a stop, not a promise about how long you spend there.
Temperatures in Reykjavik across the year
Mean daily high and mean daily low per month. Two series, one axis; the points mark the warmest and the coolest month.
There is little shelter at most of these sites. The figures are long-run outdoor averages and not a forecast.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily high | 3.2 degrees C | 3.3 degrees C | 4.2 degrees C | 6.9 degrees C | 10.1 degrees C | 13 degrees C | 14.9 degrees C | 14.1 degrees C | 11.4 degrees C | 7.6 degrees C | 4.7 degrees C | 3.3 degrees C |
| Daily low | -1.7 degrees C | -1.9 degrees C | -1.3 degrees C | 1 degrees C | 4 degrees C | 7.2 degrees C | 9.1 degrees C | 8.6 degrees C | 6.2 degrees C | 2.7 degrees C | -0.1 degrees C | -1.6 degrees C |
Season and time of day for your stay
Reykjavik's temperatures follow a narrow band across the year. From January through March, highs stay between 3 and 4 degrees Celsius (37 to 39 degrees Fahrenheit), with lows around minus 2 to minus 1. April brings a modest step up to 7 degrees (45 degrees Fahrenheit) as a high, and May reaches 10 degrees (50 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are July and August, with highs of 15 and 14 degrees Celsius (59 and 57 degrees Fahrenheit) and lows near 9 degrees (48 degrees Fahrenheit). June sits close behind at 13 degrees (55 degrees Fahrenheit). September cools to 11 degrees (52 degrees Fahrenheit), and October drops to 8 degrees (46 degrees Fahrenheit), with November and December back down to 5 and 3 degrees (41 and 37 degrees Fahrenheit). For an apartment stay, this means the heating will be your constant companion from late autumn through early spring. The daylight hours, not the temperature, will shape your sightseeing more than anything else. Summer months give you long evenings to use the central location, while winter days are short and cold, making the apartment's proximity to the centre a practical advantage for quick returns between outings. The lack of a stated duration for the stay means you can adjust your plans to the season, but the weather itself does not change the nature of the apartment; it only changes how much you want to be indoors.
The full data sheet
Everything below comes from the operator's own catalogue entry or from the sources named in the last column. Where a field is blank, the operator did not fill it in, and that is recorded as unstated rather than guessed.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The listing26 | ||
| Operator's own title | Capital Luxury Apartments | Stay22 catalogue |
| Product number | 10878214 | Stay22 catalogue |
| Departure point | Reykjavik | Stay22 catalogue |
| Duration | duration not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Multi-day | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Starting price | not stated | Stay22, live check |
| Starting price in local currency | not stated | Rate 121.15 ISK to the USD |
| Rating | 8.8 out of 10 | Stay22, live check |
| Number of ratings | 123 | Stay22, live check |
| This project's quality bar | passed | Own rule: at least 4.0 from at least 10 ratings |
| Rank within its category | 90 of 266 in “Where to stay in downtown Reykjavik” | Own analysis, score weighted by the number of ratings |
| Admission to the site | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Food on the tour | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Pickup from your hotel | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Kind of guiding | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Guiding languages | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Guide works in English | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Bookable privately | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Small group | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Group form per the operator | apartment | Stay22 catalogue |
| Priority entry | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Suitable for wheelchair users | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Free cancellation | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Cancellation deadline | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Basis in the catalogue | not stated | Own check of the catalogue fields |
| Operator's images | 1 photographs | Stay22 catalogue |
| Reykjavik37 | ||
| Population of Reykjavik (city proper) | 139,804 | Statistics Iceland |
| Population of the greater capital region | 253,230 | Statistics Iceland |
| Area of the city | 244 km2 | Wikipedia |
| City charter granted | 18 August 1786 | Wikipedia |
| Weather station for the climate figures below | Reykjavík station (station no. 1), Icelandic Meteorological Office | Icelandic Meteorological Office (Veðurstofa Íslands) |
| Average high in January | 3.2 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in February | 3.3 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in March | 4.2 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in April | 6.9 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in May | 10.1 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in June | 13 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in July | 14.9 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in August | 14.1 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in September | 11.4 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in October | 7.6 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in November | 4.7 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in December | 3.3 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in January | -1.7 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in February | -1.9 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in March | -1.3 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in April | 1 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in May | 4 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in June | 7.2 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in July | 9.1 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in August | 8.6 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in September | 6.2 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in October | 2.7 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in November | -0.1 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in December | -1.6 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average annual precipitation | 875.9 mm | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Daylight on the June solstice | 21.2 h | Gaisma (sun-path almanac) |
| Daylight on the December solstice | 4.1 h | Gaisma (sun-path almanac) |
| Main gateway airport | KEF | Isavia |
| Drive time from Keflavik Airport to downtown Reykjavik | 45 min | Flybus (Kynnisferðir) |
| Single city bus fare (Strætó) | 690 ISK | Strætó bs |
| One-way airport bus fare (Flybus, KEF to Reykjavik) | 3,999 ISK | Flybus (Kynnisferðir) |
| Taxi fare from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik | 22,500 ISK | Hreyfill (taxi cooperative) |
| Sources: Þingvellir National Park27 | ||
| Park entry fee, adult | 0 ISK | Arctic Adventures |
| Parking fee, car (up to 5 seats) | 1,000 ISK | Þingvellir National Park |
| Toilet fee | 0 ISK | Iceland Review |
| Visitor centre opening hours | 09:00-18:00 (Apr-Oct), 09:00-17:00 (Nov-Mar) | Þingvellir National Park |
| Park access season | Grounds open 24 hours, year-round | Arctic Adventures |
| Visitor centre exhibition fee, adult | 1,200 ISK | Þingvellir National Park |
| UNESCO World Heritage status since | 2,004 | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Althing (Icelandic parliament) established | 930 | Þingvellir National Park |
| Year Althing stopped meeting at Thingvellir | 1,798 | Þingvellir National Park |
| National park established | 1,930 | Þingvellir National Park |
| Core protected area | 92.7 km2 | Wikipedia |
| Lake Þingvallavatn surface area | 84 km2 | Wikipedia |
| Lake Þingvallavatn, maximum depth | 114 m | Wikipedia |
| Tectonic plate drift rate | 2 cm/year | Þingvellir National Park |
| Silfra fissure water temperature | 2-4 C | Þingvellir National Park |
| Silfra fissure, maximum diving depth allowed | 18 m | Þingvellir National Park |
| Silfra diving/snorkeling park fee, per person | 1,500 ISK | DIVE.IS |
| Campsite fee, adult per night | 1,800 ISK | Þingvellir National Park |
| Campsite season | Summer season Jun 1-Sep 15; Nyrðri-Leirar open year-round | Þingvellir National Park |
| Wheelchair accessibility | Paved and boardwalk paths from parking lots P1, P2, P4 and P5 reach the main sights; lot P3's path is steep and unsuitable | Golden Circle Iceland |
| Safety warning | Snow can hide cracks and rifts near the Öxará riverbank; visitors are told to stay on marked paths | Þingvellir National Park |
| Recent path closure | Part of the Almannagjá gorge path closed evenings 18:00-23:00 through end of May for bridge repairs | Þingvellir National Park |
| Öxarárfoss waterfall height | 12 m | Iceland Review |
| Þingvallakirkja church built | 1,859 | Iceland Review |
| Women executed at Drekkingarhylur drowning pool | 18 | Iceland Review |
| Road distance from Reykjavik | 47.6 km · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
| Driving time from Reykjavik | 47 min · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
| Sources: Geysir geothermal area22 | ||
| Entry fee to the geothermal area | 0 ISK | Reykjavík Grapevine |
| Parking fee, car | 1,000 ISK | Reykjavík Grapevine |
| Access season | Open-air site accessible year-round, no gate or hours | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Protected area size | 3 km2 | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Protected as a natural monument since | 2,020 | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Identified thermal features in the area | 364 | Wikipedia |
| Elevation | 110 m | Wikipedia |
| Strokkur eruption interval | 6-10 min | Wikipedia |
| Strokkur eruption height, typical | 15-20 m | Wikipedia |
| Strokkur eruption height, maximum recorded | 40 m | Wikipedia |
| Great Geysir, last known eruption | 2,016 | Iceland Review |
| Great Geysir, tallest eruption on record | 170 m | Wikipedia |
| Water temperature in the geyser conduit | 85-95 C | Wikipedia |
| First written record of Geysir | 13th century | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Land donated to the Icelandic nation | 1,935 | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Recent change: footpath and safety project | Circular footpath and safety upgrade, phase one finished Sep 2024, full project due by end of 2025 | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Safety warning | Stay on the marked paths and behind ropes; geyser water reaches 100C at the surface and can scald or kill | Guide to Iceland |
| Wheelchair accessibility | Main paths around Strokkur are level, compact gravel or paved and usable by wheelchair in good weather; the upper hill viewpoint has steps and steep sections | Golden Circle Iceland |
| Historic royal visits marked by stone markers | Danish kings Christian IX (1874), Frederick VIII (1907) and Christian X (1921) visited and are commemorated by carved 'king's stones' | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Origin of the English word 'geyser' | Derived from Geysir, this valley's most famous spring; entered English usage in 1780 | Etymonline |
| Road distance from Reykjavik | 115.3 km · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
| Driving time from Reykjavik | 104 min · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
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Common questions
Is admission included?
The catalogue does not say. Where the route is waterfalls and beaches there is nothing to pay; ask if it includes a paid attraction.
How long does the place to stay really take?
The catalogue gives duration not stated. That is the operator's own figure and covers the tour itself, not the time you spend getting to the meeting point.
Is there a guide who works in English?
The catalogue does not say. The field is empty, which is not a no; ask before booking.
Where do I find all the data on this place to stay?
In the data sheet on this page. It carries every field on the tour, on each place it visits and on the climate of the departure city, each with its source, and it downloads as a CSV.
Does this listing's rating mean anything?
Yes. 8.8 out of 10 from 123 is above the bar this site holds, which is 8.0 out of 10 from at least ten voices.

Capital Luxury Apartments
Dates, remaining places and the current version of what is included are at the operator. This page reflects the state of the catalogue, not the state of this morning.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these sources. The running text does not name them, so that it stays readable; the data sheet carries the source in every row.
- 1Stay22: Capital Luxury ApartmentsTitle, duration, what is included, languages, cancellation deadline, stars, number of ratings and starting price.
- 2This project's exchange-rate record, partners/fx.json accessed 2026-09-07Prices are shown in USD as published, with an approximate ISK figure at the rate on the date given. The operator charges in its own currency.
- 3Statistics Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 4Statistics Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 5Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-07
- 6Icelandic Meteorological Office (Veðurstofa Íslands) accessed 2026-09-07
- 7Icelandic Meteorological Office accessed 2026-09-07
- 8Gaisma (sun-path almanac) accessed 2026-09-07
- 9Isavia accessed 2026-09-07
- 10Flybus (Kynnisferðir) accessed 2026-09-07
- 11Strætó bs accessed 2026-09-07
- 12Hreyfill (taxi cooperative) accessed 2026-09-07
- 13Statistics Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 14Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-08
- 15Icelandic Meteorological Office (Veðurstofa Íslands) accessed 2026-09-07
- 16Icelandic Meteorological Office accessed 2026-09-07
- 17Arctic Adventures accessed 2026-09-07
- 18Þingvellir National Park accessed 2026-09-07
- 19Iceland Review accessed 2026-09-07
- 20UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-07
- 21DIVE.IS accessed 2026-09-07
- 22Golden Circle Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 23OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM accessed 2026-09-07
- 24Reykjavík Grapevine accessed 2026-09-07
- 25Environment Agency of Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 26Guide to Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 27Etymonline accessed 2026-09-07






