Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Yes, an inside street market with local foods and drinks...everything from a backer to a Mexican taco place. Check it out.
367 locals recommend
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurYes, an inside street market with local foods and drinks...everything from a backer to a Mexican taco place. Check it out.
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurFresh pastries and great sour dough bread. The locals favorite!
Our favorite bistro, great french style food and local beers on tap. Cheapest house wine in #101 Reykjavik. Local spot!
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataOur favorite bistro, great french style food and local beers on tap. Cheapest house wine in #101 Reykjavik. Local spot!
The legendary hot dog stand. Everyone, yes really everyone has one. The line is long but use the time to talk about your feelings, or if travelling alone, think about your feelings. There is no vegetarian option... :)
191 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataThe legendary hot dog stand. Everyone, yes really everyone has one. The line is long but use the time to talk about your feelings, or if travelling alone, think about your feelings. There is no vegetarian option... :)
Drinks & Nightlife
25 years of boozing and dancing and counting. This legendary watering hole features dj-s and drunk locals in the wee hours of every weekend. Keep in mind that the party gets jumping after 1 am, yes, 1 am.
240 locals recommend
Kaffibarinn
25 years of boozing and dancing and counting. This legendary watering hole features dj-s and drunk locals in the wee hours of every weekend. Keep in mind that the party gets jumping after 1 am, yes, 1 am.
Sightseeing
Take the elevator to the top and see the city and the seas from a birds eye view.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Take the elevator to the top and see the city and the seas from a birds eye view.
Reykjavík Old Harbour and Whale Watching Pier. Go there to experience the seas and the wildlife of the bay that surrounds Reykjavik.
12 locals recommend
Ægisgarður
5 EyjarslóðReykjavík Old Harbour and Whale Watching Pier. Go there to experience the seas and the wildlife of the bay that surrounds Reykjavik.
Harpan Tónlistarhús
Sculpture & Shore WalkStunning architecture on the sea front.
Parks & Nature
Reykjavík´s local park is just around the corner, it has a art museum, frisby golf course, beach volley ball court and more.
150 locals recommend
Klambratún
4 AusturstrætiReykjavík´s local park is just around the corner, it has a art museum, frisby golf course, beach volley ball court and more.
Arts & Culture
Stroll through the park in the back, its free and if the sun is out bring a drink or pick-nick and relax.
47 locals recommend
Einar Jónsson Sculpture garden and museum
51 NjarðargataStroll through the park in the back, its free and if the sun is out bring a drink or pick-nick and relax.
Shopping
Geysir
16 SkólavörðustígurThe epidome of Icelandic hipster fashion.
Essentials
Opens early, closes late, the Krambúð has been there for decades and its less then 5 minutes from the studio.
149 locals recommend
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurOpens early, closes late, the Krambúð has been there for decades and its less then 5 minutes from the studio.