Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
For fun dining – Japanese fusion with Icelandic ingredients – fun twist. A small place with great coctails!
51 locals recommend
Public House Gastropub
24 LaugavegurFor fun dining – Japanese fusion with Icelandic ingredients – fun twist. A small place with great coctails!
Fancier dining, best steaks, owned by one of Iceland‘s top chefs Hrefna Rósa Sætran.
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
Fancier dining, best steaks, owned by one of Iceland‘s top chefs Hrefna Rósa Sætran.
Located in Reykjavík shipyard. Great coctails, fun surroundings, great food (lounge or bigger meals).
136 locals recommend
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataLocated in Reykjavík shipyard. Great coctails, fun surroundings, great food (lounge or bigger meals).
For homemade soft tacos (with the freshest ingredients available each day) and margaritas.
Tacobarinn
20 HverfisgataFor homemade soft tacos (with the freshest ingredients available each day) and margaritas.
For brunch, lunch or dinner. A diverse menu. After 22:00 kitchen closes and it turns in to a night club (one of the most popular in Reykjavík).
77 locals recommend
Vegamót - Bistro/Bar
4 VegamótastígurFor brunch, lunch or dinner. A diverse menu. After 22:00 kitchen closes and it turns in to a night club (one of the most popular in Reykjavík).
For the perfect bread and pastries. Opens 7.00 every day so it is suitable for early birds.
146 locals recommend
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurFor the perfect bread and pastries. Opens 7.00 every day so it is suitable for early birds.
The Reykjavík foodwalk.
"In the tastiest sight seeing tour in Iceland, we explore the down town Reykjavik area through 13 delicious local cuisines that you would never come across in your typical “to-do in Iceland” itinerary! For approx. 4 hours you will stroll around the city and visit 6 unique restaurants with a fun & knowledgeable local guide by your side." A meeting place at Harpa Concerthouse.
http://www.thereykjavikfoodwalk.com/
Austurbakki
AusturbakkiThe Reykjavík foodwalk.
"In the tastiest sight seeing tour in Iceland, we explore the down town Reykjavik area through 13 delicious local cuisines that you would never come across in your typical “to-do in Iceland” itinerary! For approx. 4 hours you will stroll around the city and visit 6 unique restaurants with a fun & knowledgeable local guide by your side." A meeting place at Harpa Concerthouse.
http://www.thereykjavikfoodwalk.com/
Sightseeing
Hallgrímskirkja church the tallest church in Iceland. It is located on a hill just few minutes by foot from the apartment (you can see it from almost anywhere in Reykjavík area). There you can check out the panoramic view of downtown Reykjavík.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja church the tallest church in Iceland. It is located on a hill just few minutes by foot from the apartment (you can see it from almost anywhere in Reykjavík area). There you can check out the panoramic view of downtown Reykjavík.
Parks & Nature
For hiking the most obvious (but also the far best) option for you would be Mt. Esja which is located just east of Reykjavík. It is the big mountain that you can see behind the Reykjavík skyline. You can go there by bus (Route 15 from „Hlemmur“ bus station near the apartment, and change to route 57 in „Háholt“ in Mosfellsbær to the foot of the mountain).
Esjan
For hiking the most obvious (but also the far best) option for you would be Mt. Esja which is located just east of Reykjavík. It is the big mountain that you can see behind the Reykjavík skyline. You can go there by bus (Route 15 from „Hlemmur“ bus station near the apartment, and change to route 57 in „Háholt“ in Mosfellsbær to the foot of the mountain).
Arts & Culture
Harpa concerthouse. Well because it is phenomenal.
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHarpa concerthouse. Well because it is phenomenal.
An art museum near the apartment. There is a community park outside the museum that you can chill or play "frisby golf".
276 locals recommend
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataAn art museum near the apartment. There is a community park outside the museum that you can chill or play "frisby golf".
Entertainment & Activities
What you absolutely must do in Reykjavík (and as often as you can when you drive around the country) is go swimming. That is something Icelanders do a lot. There is a swimming pool near the apartment (5 minutes walking distance).
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurWhat you absolutely must do in Reykjavík (and as often as you can when you drive around the country) is go swimming. That is something Icelanders do a lot. There is a swimming pool near the apartment (5 minutes walking distance).
Getting Around
Hlemmur Square
The main bus hub. Just a few minutes from the apartment by foot.
The main bus terminal. This is where the flybus arrives and departures.
120 locals recommend
BSI Coach Terminal
The main bus terminal. This is where the flybus arrives and departures.
Essentials
Bónus
The cheapest supermarket in Iceland. Shop there for the best price.
Supermarket open 24/7. It is much more expensive than the larger supermarkets but is convenient for buying essentials when everything else is closed.
152 locals recommend
10-11
11 AusturstrætiSupermarket open 24/7. It is much more expensive than the larger supermarkets but is convenient for buying essentials when everything else is closed.