Event Dates
From: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
To: Sunday, August 13, 2023
Reykjavik Pride 2023
Reykjavik Pride or Hinsegin dagar as it is known in Icelandic, is a festival where the whole nation comes together.
Reykjavik Pride 2023 attracting more than 100,000 visitors.
Reykjavik Pride, or “Hinsegin dagar” as it is known in Icelandic, is a festival where the whole nation comes together in celebrating the fact that in Iceland you can enjoy the freedom of being and living as you are.
- Laugavegur is the long main shopping street at the heart of gay Reykjavik. Here you will find the small but interesting gay scene at the corner of Klapparstigur. Stay at the Hotel Borg an elegant Art Deco-style Hotel Borg overlooking the historic Austurvollur Square in central Reykjavik. Laugavegur shopping street is 200m away.
The Pride Festival
- Enjoy a six-day festival filled with exciting events, lectures, a queer cruise, gay walks, a family festival, concerts, gallery openings, parties, a Pride parade and a big queer post parade dance party on the final Saturday of the weekend.
Opening Ceremony
- 8th August 2023 – The Opening Ceremony is one of the biggest nights during Reykjavik Pride. The event consists of opening speeches, music, performances and more. Venue to be confirmed.
The Reykjavik Pride Ball
- Awaiting dates – The Reykjavik Pride Ball is one of the week’s final events and provides a great night of DJs, live performances, and dancing in a great venue outside the center of the city.
Reykjavik Pride Parade
- 12th August 2023 – The pride parade is the main event of the festival and it’s getting bigger and more elaborate each year. The Parade takes place on the final Saturday of the event at 2pm.
- The parade starts at Tækniskólinn and the will walk down Skólavörðustígur, Laugavegur, Bankastærti, Fríkirkjuvegur, Sóleyjargata and will end by the stage in Hljómaskálagarður. Setup starts at 12pm at Tækniskólinn by Skólavörðuholt.
- Stay close to the pride parade and enjoy the suite-life at the Tower Suites Reykjavik, rated “Fabulous” by guests, featuring spacious rooms and suites offering stunning city views.
Reykjavik Pride Festival
- After the parade ends, the party continues at Hljómaskálagarður, where the concerts and festivities take place. The program includes some local and international acts, drag queens, DJs and live performances.
- Enjoy your very own “Superb” rated apartment right by the pride festival at the Residence Aparthotel, featuring stylish apartments with an excellent location.
Gay Reykjavik and where to stay?
Check out our insider gay guide to Reykjavik for tips on there to party, stay and play.
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions and pride celebrations:
Alda Hotel, Room With A View, Hotel Frón, CenterSpot Apartments
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Canopy by Hilton
4 Star, Luxury
Located just a 2-minute walk from Laugavegur Shopping Street, and Offering a fitness centre and a bar. Each room features minimalist Icelandic design and comes with a coffee machine. A walk-in shower and free toiletries. A desk or seating area & WiFi is free. A buffet breakfast is available every morning & you can taste locally inspired menus at the hotel restaurant.
Alda Hotel Reykjavík
4 Star, Readers Choice
Located on Laugavegur shopping street in central Reykjavik, this hotel offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi access. Hallgrimskirkja Church is a 5-minute walk away. All guest rooms at Alda Hotel Reykjavík have a private bathroom with a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms feature a private balcony with sea or city views.
Hotel Ódinsvé
4 Star, Great Value
Hotel Odinsve is 400 m from Laekjartorg Square in central Reykjavik. It offers free Wi-Fi internet. All rooms have satellite TV, hardwood floors and a tea/coffee maker. Hotel Odinsve’s rooms also have luxury duvets and pillows by Kronborg. Some rooms offer city views. facilities include a terrace, a café bar and a 2nd floor balcony offering city views.
ION City Hotel
4 Star, Location
Located on Laugavegur shopping street, ION City Hotel offers accommodation in Reykjavík, with a fitness centre and restaurant. The Einar Jónsson Museum and Hallgrímskirkja Church are 500 m away. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Certain rooms feature views of the sea or city. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is offered.
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Sand Hotel
4 Star, Luxury
A 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast. Concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. All rooms feature free WiFi and espresso makers. Guests can enjoy heated floor (bathroom), refrigerators, rainfall showerheads, and flat-screen TVs. Change of towels is available on request.
Konsulat Hotel
4 Star, Stylish
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and 24-hour room service. All 50 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Other amenities available to guests include LCD TVs, minibars (stocked with some free items), and espresso makers.
101 Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and a spa tub are onsite. All 38 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, along with free WiFi and digital TV. Guests will also find minibars, room service, and premium bedding.
Residence Hotel
4 Star, Modern Classic
This smoke-free aparthotel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Each apartment provides an LED TV with satellite channels, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave, a dining area and a coffee/tea maker, and an espresso maker and bathrobes.
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