Seeing the Aurora in Iceland is a little unpredictable given clouds. But on clear nights when the Aurora is reasonably strong, you can even see it from the periphery of Reykjavik

I mostly used AuroraForecast.is

Two very good options near Reykjavik are:

• Seltjanarnes via Bus 107: A separate town on the northwest tip of the Reykjavik peninsula. Take the 107 to the end of the line and walk to the Grótta Island Lighthouse

• Alftanes Beach via Bus 23: Alftanes is a peninsula just west of Reykjavik. The official residence of the Icelandic President is nearby.