Guidebook for Reykjavík
Essentials
Melabúðin
Food Scene
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiThe most popular ice-cream shop in town. Most people go there for the so-called "old" ice cream (as appealing as that sounds), it's less creamy and lighter than the regular one. I'm one of the few ones who actually prefers the "new" one, the creamier, the better.
118 locals recommend
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurThe most popular ice-cream shop in town. Most people go there for the so-called "old" ice cream (as appealing as that sounds), it's less creamy and lighter than the regular one. I'm one of the few ones who actually prefers the "new" one, the creamier, the better.
A delicatessen store and delicious take away dinner. They're supposed to have amazing bread as well.
29 locals recommend
Borðið
107 ÆgisíðaA delicatessen store and delicious take away dinner. They're supposed to have amazing bread as well.
This area, the old harbor, is a very nice part of town. Filled with new restaurants, coffee-shops, a ice-cream shop etc. etc. And the harbor view isn't bad either!
... If you walk to the end of the street and take a right on to Norðurslóð - you'll find an outdoor installation piece, called Þúfa, made by artist Ólöf Norðdal.
24 locals recommend
Grandagarður
GrandagarðurThis area, the old harbor, is a very nice part of town. Filled with new restaurants, coffee-shops, a ice-cream shop etc. etc. And the harbor view isn't bad either!
... If you walk to the end of the street and take a right on to Norðurslóð - you'll find an outdoor installation piece, called Þúfa, made by artist Ólöf Norðdal.
Entertainment & Activities
KR is the local sports club. They (we) play in black & white and practically everyone in this part of town is a KR fan. Soccer on summer evenings, basketball on winter evenings.
KR Reykjavík
2 FrostaskjólKR is the local sports club. They (we) play in black & white and practically everyone in this part of town is a KR fan. Soccer on summer evenings, basketball on winter evenings.
The best swimming pool in town; outdoor swimming, hot tubs and sauna.
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataThe best swimming pool in town; outdoor swimming, hot tubs and sauna.
Parks & Nature
This area is perfect for a long walk along the coast and stunning sunsets. Just be careful not to get stuck on the island when the tide comes in!
118 locals recommend
Grótta
8 SuðurströndThis area is perfect for a long walk along the coast and stunning sunsets. Just be careful not to get stuck on the island when the tide comes in!
Perfect for a walk along the shore or even better: a bicycle ride. The trail leads all the way to Nautholsvik beach with white sand and heated sea water in the summer.
38 locals recommend
Ægisíða
ÆgisíðaPerfect for a walk along the shore or even better: a bicycle ride. The trail leads all the way to Nautholsvik beach with white sand and heated sea water in the summer.
Arts & Culture
An Exhibition on the first settlers in Iceland. Archaeological findings and life in the Viking-Age . Very informative.
86 locals recommend
The Settlement Exhibition
16 AðalstrætiAn Exhibition on the first settlers in Iceland. Archaeological findings and life in the Viking-Age . Very informative.
The best and probably the smallest art gallery in town. Grassroots art in the center of town.
6 locals recommend
Gallery Port
19-23 LaugavegurThe best and probably the smallest art gallery in town. Grassroots art in the center of town.
The Nordic House in Iceland, by architect Alvar Aalto. Checking out the beautiful architecture, having a walk in the nature reserve for birds/swamp and drinking a cup of coffee is enough in itself. Other than that there are always interesting events in Norræna húsið; literature evenings, concerts, exhibitons, movie nights, poetry readings etc. etc. etc. We love this place!
http://nordichouse.is/en/
53 locals recommend
Nordic House
11 SæmundargataThe Nordic House in Iceland, by architect Alvar Aalto. Checking out the beautiful architecture, having a walk in the nature reserve for birds/swamp and drinking a cup of coffee is enough in itself. Other than that there are always interesting events in Norræna húsið; literature evenings, concerts, exhibitons, movie nights, poetry readings etc. etc. etc. We love this place!
http://nordichouse.is/en/