My Reykjavik recommendations
Swimming pools & exercise
Love the swimming pool just down the street. Recommend taking your time to soak in all the different hot pots and even a quick dip in the freezing cold one. Loved by locals.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurLove the swimming pool just down the street. Recommend taking your time to soak in all the different hot pots and even a quick dip in the freezing cold one. Loved by locals.
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Recommended for sea swimming
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurOldest swimming pool in Reykjavík
World Class
Gym just down the street - next to the swimming pool.
Yoga Shala
7, 3.hæð SkeifanFor the yoga lovers.
Hreyfing Heilsulind
74 ÁlfheimarGym & spa
Food scene
Ísbúðin Laugalæk
8 LaugalækurIcelanders love their icecream - even in the winters ☀️❄️
Kaffi Lækur
74a LaugarnesvegurGastropub / café close by. Try their flatbread 😋
Wonderful small courses in the foodcourt at Hlemmur - only 20 min. walk from my place.
12 locals recommend
Skál!
107 LaugavegurWonderful small courses in the foodcourt at Hlemmur - only 20 min. walk from my place.
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataMy all time favourite
Vínstúkan Tíu sopar / Wine Bar
27 LaugavegurWine bar and light dining
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Best fine dining
Grandi Mathöll
16 GrandagarðurGreat variety of food and fun atmosphere
Le KocK
14 TryggvagataBest burger joint
Brauð & Co
11 FákafenDanish style bakers - also located at Laugalækur (just opened)
SKÚBB Ice Cream
1 LaugarásvegurBest icecream / close by
Sightseeing
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
GrasagarðinumWonderful stroll innthe summer time
Esjurætur - Hiking Center
🥾 Hiking path close to the city
Hljómskálagarður
Walk around the pond in the city center
Shopping
Frú Lauga
LaugalækurOrganic food
Fiskbúðin Sundlaugavegi 12
12 SundlaugavegurFresh Icelandic fish just around the corner 🐟🦐😋
Pylsumeistarinn
47 HrísateigurPolish sausage maker
Nearest one!
In Iceland alcohol is only sold at government run Vínbúðin. Make sure to check the opening hours f.ex. its closed on Sundays.
189 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiNearest one!
In Iceland alcohol is only sold at government run Vínbúðin. Make sure to check the opening hours f.ex. its closed on Sundays.
Hagkaup
15 FaxafenSupermarket open 24/7
Cheapest supermarket - find one all over the country. Just search for the pig.
512 locals recommend
Bónus
Cheapest supermarket - find one all over the country. Just search for the pig.
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurSmall supermarket just a few streets down at Laugarlækur.
Stefánsbúð/p3
7 LaugavegurFashion and design
Krónan
BíldshöfðiBest Grocery Store
Museum
Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn
105 SigtúnHidden pearl just a few streets up
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataContemporary art - local & international
For the history buffs who want to learn all about the vikings and the sagas.!
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataFor the history buffs who want to learn all about the vikings and the sagas.!
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataSee the sculpture park just next to Hallgrímskirkja
Art gallery
i8 Gallery
16 TryggvagataCommercial gallery with Icelandic and international artists
Living Art Museum, Kling and bang gallery and Studio Olafur Eliasson all in one building.
37 locals recommend
Marshallhúsið
20 GrandagarðurLiving Art Museum, Kling and bang gallery and Studio Olafur Eliasson all in one building.
Berg Contemporary
16 KlapparstígurFor the art lovers
Nightlife
For drinking and easy dining. They have all kinds of fun cards to play as well. But mainly fantastic beer selection!
17 locals recommend
BrewDog Reykjavik
8, 101 FrakkastígurFor drinking and easy dining. They have all kinds of fun cards to play as well. But mainly fantastic beer selection!
Íslenski barinn
1a IngólfsstrætiBest happy hour / hidden gem with nice tapas
Kaffibarinn
Best place to end the night
Port 9
Best wine bar - you need to search for it.