Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurBest sourdough bread in town.
Best falafel place in Reykjavík and it's a must to try the hummus! Cheap and good. Average price for a meal is 1300 ISK.
50 locals recommend
Mandi
3b VeltusundBest falafel place in Reykjavík and it's a must to try the hummus! Cheap and good. Average price for a meal is 1300 ISK.
Healthy and hearty food, great for vegetarians. All made from organic ingredients.
161 locals recommend
Gló
Healthy and hearty food, great for vegetarians. All made from organic ingredients.
Public House Gastropub
24 LaugavegurAsian fusion. A lot of really good small dishes to share.
Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiBest sushi I've had in Reykjavík.
If you want to go splurge a bit this is a great option. Great Icelandic fish dishes with some fusion. Great service and nice decor.
103 locals recommend
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurIf you want to go splurge a bit this is a great option. Great Icelandic fish dishes with some fusion. Great service and nice decor.
This is where you will find the best coffee in town and it's only a few steps from my apartment. It's tiny so you might not find a seat but take a coffee to go and sit on the corner while you plan your day.
245 locals recommend
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurThis is where you will find the best coffee in town and it's only a few steps from my apartment. It's tiny so you might not find a seat but take a coffee to go and sit on the corner while you plan your day.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar. It's got two different spaces, one that's more quiet and another one that has DJ's during the weekends with great current music.
69 locals recommend
Bar Ananas
38 KlapparstígurMy favorite bar. It's got two different spaces, one that's more quiet and another one that has DJ's during the weekends with great current music.
This is my go-to afterwork bar. It's a hostel but a really nice bar with a balcony on the 4th floor. You just take the elevator to the top floor and you are there.
20 locals recommend
Reykjavik Loft HI Hostel
7 BankastrætiThis is my go-to afterwork bar. It's a hostel but a really nice bar with a balcony on the 4th floor. You just take the elevator to the top floor and you are there.
When I want to go out dancing this is the place. Most of the time it's great dj's, it's got my favorite Icelandic beer Einstök white ale and a nice atmosphere (though it's still a dirty bar!).
62 locals recommend
Húrra
When I want to go out dancing this is the place. Most of the time it's great dj's, it's got my favorite Icelandic beer Einstök white ale and a nice atmosphere (though it's still a dirty bar!).
Parks & Nature
This is a man-made beach where you can swim in the ocean or just have a pic nic and enjoy the surroundings. It's a nice 4km walk from my apartment to walk along the shore. I often go for a run in this area as well.
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
This is a man-made beach where you can swim in the ocean or just have a pic nic and enjoy the surroundings. It's a nice 4km walk from my apartment to walk along the shore. I often go for a run in this area as well.
This is a nice but small park in the heart of Reykjavík. You have the "pond" and nice sculptures all around.
116 locals recommend
Hljómskálagarður
This is a nice but small park in the heart of Reykjavík. You have the "pond" and nice sculptures all around.
Arts & Culture
This is my favorite Icelandic museum. It's mostly sculptures by Einar Jónsson. He built this house, which looks like a castle in the 1920's and at that time it was "out of the city" in the middle of nowhere which is now, the center of the city! His and his wife's apartment is on the top floor which has been kept in a good state. There is also a beautiful garden behind the castle with lots a lovely sculptures and absolutely free.
140 locals recommend
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataThis is my favorite Icelandic museum. It's mostly sculptures by Einar Jónsson. He built this house, which looks like a castle in the 1920's and at that time it was "out of the city" in the middle of nowhere which is now, the center of the city! His and his wife's apartment is on the top floor which has been kept in a good state. There is also a beautiful garden behind the castle with lots a lovely sculptures and absolutely free.
Shopping
Icelandic design, quality wool products and other high end European brands. Here I buy my wool socks!
72 locals recommend
Geysir
16 SkólavörðustígurIcelandic design, quality wool products and other high end European brands. Here I buy my wool socks!
Great products for all kinds of outdoor activities. I recommend their merino wool products to use as a base layer while traveling (camping, hiking..).
32 locals recommend
66 North
11 MiðhraunGreat products for all kinds of outdoor activities. I recommend their merino wool products to use as a base layer while traveling (camping, hiking..).
Getting Around
If you want to take the bus, this is the central stop for all directions.
367 locals recommend
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurIf you want to take the bus, this is the central stop for all directions.