As Iceland’s Northern Lights season returns (September–April), The Reykjavik EDITION is an exceptional base for aurora-related trips. With its harborside setting, panoramic views, and curated excursions, the hotel offers one of the most stylish and seamless ways to experience this natural spectacle.
Overlooking Reykjavik’s Old Harbor with unobstructed views of Mount Esja and the North Atlantic, The Reykjavik EDITION offers a prime position for aurora sightings within the city limits. Its waterfront setting places guests just far enough from the central glow to experience the Northern Lights when conditions allow, while remaining close to the capital’s cultural and culinary offerings.
The concierge team can arrange guided excursions beyond the city - by jeep, yacht or helicopter - for those seeking darker skies and more remote vantage points.
Many of the hotel’s 253 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the harbor, mountains or city skyline - offering potential for in-room aurora sightings on clear nights. The interiors draw on Iceland’s palette of stone, wood and muted tones to create a calm, understated retreat after a night out in the elements.
The sixth-floor Penthouse Suite includes a fireplace, spa-style bathroom and a private terrace for outdoor viewing.
The signature restaurant, TIDES, offers seasonal, fire-led menus featuring local ingredients - served in a space with expansive harbor-facing windows, ideal for watching the sky.
The more casual TIDES Café serves baked goods and coffee throughout the day, while Tölt, a discreet cocktail bar, offers a warm, low-lit setting for post-tour drinks. The Roof, open for both private events and casual service, offers some of the clearest lines of sight in the city for skywatching.
The EDITION Spa reinterprets wellness through a Nordic lens. Facilities include a hammam, steam room, sauna, plunge pool, and three treatment rooms. The spa also functions as a social space, with a lounge-style refreshment bar offering teas, infusions and light snacks between treatments.
Signature offerings include the Uruz Ritual, which combines salt scrubs, marine mud, hot stones and chilled marble massage in a nod to traditional hot-cold therapies. Skincare treatments are delivered in partnership with BIOEFFECT, using Icelandic-grown biotechnology.
The hotel’s concierge team works closely with local guides to coordinate aurora tours suited to different interests and conditions. Options include off-road Super Jeep journeys into the wilderness, boat charters, or longer day trips combining natural landmarks like Þingvellir National Park or the Blue Lagoon with aurora viewing opportunities.
With Reykjavik’s compact size and excellent transport links, The Reykjavik EDITION offers access not only to the natural world, but also to the city’s cultural scene—ideal for travelers looking to balance adventure and comfort.
Aurora season in Iceland typically runs from September through April, and The Reykjavik EDITION offers an elegant, well-situated base from which to experience it - either in quiet privacy or as part of a wider exploration.
