Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Inside the food hall Hlemmur and also on Klapparstigur. Best cinnamon rolls in town and i also love the spice tuna salat from them. Go get some and bring to the apartment or sit down in the food hall and enjoy!
316 locals recommend
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurInside the food hall Hlemmur and also on Klapparstigur. Best cinnamon rolls in town and i also love the spice tuna salat from them. Go get some and bring to the apartment or sit down in the food hall and enjoy!
An old bus station, that was recently turned into a food hall. Only 5 min away. Few different kinds of restaurants, bars, bakery, cafe. Lots of people, busy.
367 locals recommend
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurAn old bus station, that was recently turned into a food hall. Only 5 min away. Few different kinds of restaurants, bars, bakery, cafe. Lots of people, busy.
Tasty tapas with Icelandic twist. You can try lots of different dishes in one evening or just a glass of wine and choose a few starters. About 30 min walk from the apartment, close by the old harbour.
142 locals recommend
Forettabarinn
14 NýlendugataTasty tapas with Icelandic twist. You can try lots of different dishes in one evening or just a glass of wine and choose a few starters. About 30 min walk from the apartment, close by the old harbour.
One of my favorite. Simple but with fantastic coffee drinks and good sandwiches and cakes. Open from 7 am.
Kaffitár has seven coffee shops in Reykjavik area www.kaffitar.is. Opening hours may vary.
62 locals recommend
Kaffitár
One of my favorite. Simple but with fantastic coffee drinks and good sandwiches and cakes. Open from 7 am.
Kaffitár has seven coffee shops in Reykjavik area www.kaffitar.is. Opening hours may vary.
A must visit! The name mean "the best hotdog in town" It is a very popular hot dog stand in central Reykjavik, near the harbor, it has been open since 1937. Bill Clinton former president of the United States did have a hot dog there. Ask for one with everything!
191 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataA must visit! The name mean "the best hotdog in town" It is a very popular hot dog stand in central Reykjavik, near the harbor, it has been open since 1937. Bill Clinton former president of the United States did have a hot dog there. Ask for one with everything!
Enjoy nature and fresh food in this popular recreational area. You can then walk down to the "beach" or visit Perlan and have a fantastic view over the city. All in the same area.
59 locals recommend
Nauthóll
106 NauthólsvegurEnjoy nature and fresh food in this popular recreational area. You can then walk down to the "beach" or visit Perlan and have a fantastic view over the city. All in the same area.
This place is the home of Danish smörrebrod in Reykjavik. Good food and nice and busy atmo. Open everyday from 11:00-22:00. www.jomfruin.is
34 locals recommend
Jómfrúin - Scandinavian Kitchen
4 LækjargataThis place is the home of Danish smörrebrod in Reykjavik. Good food and nice and busy atmo. Open everyday from 11:00-22:00. www.jomfruin.is
Coffee shop and a juice bar. Great if you need a quick pick-me-up in the form of great espresso drinks, freshly pressed juices and sandwiches prepared on the spot. www.joeandthejuice.is
12 locals recommend
JOE & THE JUICE
LágmúliCoffee shop and a juice bar. Great if you need a quick pick-me-up in the form of great espresso drinks, freshly pressed juices and sandwiches prepared on the spot. www.joeandthejuice.is
Very good quality bakery. A favourite of many. Great sandwiches and the best cakes.
146 locals recommend
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurVery good quality bakery. A favourite of many. Great sandwiches and the best cakes.
Great seafood restaurant, both in Lækjagata and Grandi (the harbour area). Lunch and dinner buffet and good variety of fish dishes (8+ types) Friendly staff and a very nice view overlooking the Old Harbor.
78 locals recommend
Messinn
Great seafood restaurant, both in Lækjagata and Grandi (the harbour area). Lunch and dinner buffet and good variety of fish dishes (8+ types) Friendly staff and a very nice view overlooking the Old Harbor.
Chickpea
Great vegetarian take away restaurant.
Noodle Station
Family run company, pick up a bowl and bring home, nice and easy.
One of my favorite, not to expensive, relaxed but a good wibe. At lunch time the always have a nice "Fish of the day" offer. 10 to 15 min walk from the apartment.
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataOne of my favorite, not to expensive, relaxed but a good wibe. At lunch time the always have a nice "Fish of the day" offer. 10 to 15 min walk from the apartment.
Fantastic Indian restaurant, i would go there more often if it was not so expensive! Book a table if you plan to go there.
117 locals recommend
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataFantastic Indian restaurant, i would go there more often if it was not so expensive! Book a table if you plan to go there.
Baka Baka
Great pizzas, different from Dominos!
Le KocK
14 TryggvagataReal hamburgers!
A family run business built on their grandmas recipes. Unlimited refills of soups (fish and lamb).
8 locals recommend
Icelandic Street Food
A family run business built on their grandmas recipes. Unlimited refills of soups (fish and lamb).
Beer and pizza lunch for 2000 kr. Can´t really beat that in Iceland! In bonus you get a view over mt. Esja.
Flatus
Beer and pizza lunch for 2000 kr. Can´t really beat that in Iceland! In bonus you get a view over mt. Esja.
The sushi is freshly rolled before being sent out on the conveyor belt, which means there is zero waiting time before everyone can tuck into their favourite bite.
Osushi Reykjavík
The sushi is freshly rolled before being sent out on the conveyor belt, which means there is zero waiting time before everyone can tuck into their favourite bite.
Fair price (compared to Iceland:) large menu with lots of small dishes. I can recommend the Ceasar salat, the trout, the melted cheese and much more.. Great for sharing. The place is just across the street from Hallgrimskirkja. One of my favorites!
69 locals recommend
ROK
26a FrakkastígurFair price (compared to Iceland:) large menu with lots of small dishes. I can recommend the Ceasar salat, the trout, the melted cheese and much more.. Great for sharing. The place is just across the street from Hallgrimskirkja. One of my favorites!
One of the best pizzas in town, small family owned pizza place in the old town (close to Hallgrimskirkja), take away or eat inside.
Reykjavik Pizzeria
One of the best pizzas in town, small family owned pizza place in the old town (close to Hallgrimskirkja), take away or eat inside.
Middle eastern cuisine, a bit pricey but worth it. You need to book a table!
63 locals recommend
Sumac Grill + Drinks
28, 101 LaugavegurMiddle eastern cuisine, a bit pricey but worth it. You need to book a table!
Tres Locos
Mexican food and Margaritas! Fun but noisy and busy! Book a table.
Entertainment & Activities
A newly renovated swimming pool, just around the corner. Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi. Open from 6:30 to 22 mon to fri and 8:00 to 22 on weekends. 980 kronur per pers. (adults)
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurA newly renovated swimming pool, just around the corner. Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi. Open from 6:30 to 22 mon to fri and 8:00 to 22 on weekends. 980 kronur per pers. (adults)
My very favorite cinema (the only one i go to!) Great selection of films from all over the world and Icelandic movies with English subtitles. Happy hour and the best popcorn in town!
122 locals recommend
Bíó Paradís
54 HverfisgataMy very favorite cinema (the only one i go to!) Great selection of films from all over the world and Icelandic movies with English subtitles. Happy hour and the best popcorn in town!
Perlan: Ice cave, northern light and forces of nature exhibition. 15 min walk from the apartment. You can also go to the beach in Nautholsvik that is close by,,, yes it has a white sand and you can swim in the sea. Kids friendly!
65 locals recommend
Öskjuhlíð
Perlan: Ice cave, northern light and forces of nature exhibition. 15 min walk from the apartment. You can also go to the beach in Nautholsvik that is close by,,, yes it has a white sand and you can swim in the sea. Kids friendly!
The church on the hill that you can see from your bedroom window. Take an elevator to the top and get a great view over Reykjavik. 10 min walk from my place.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
The church on the hill that you can see from your bedroom window. Take an elevator to the top and get a great view over Reykjavik. 10 min walk from my place.
The biggest swimming pool, very kid friendly and nice hot tubs and sauna. Take a bus or walk for half an hour. Cost about 1000 kr. per adult, free for kids.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurThe biggest swimming pool, very kid friendly and nice hot tubs and sauna. Take a bus or walk for half an hour. Cost about 1000 kr. per adult, free for kids.
It is really like you are on a plane, great way to explore Iceland from above!
59 locals recommend
FlyOver Iceland
43 FiskislóðIt is really like you are on a plane, great way to explore Iceland from above!
Whales of Iceland
Whale watching but indoor!
CityWalk Reykjavik
So much fun, great guides and you pay what they deserve.
Arts & Culture
Across the street from my apartment. Beautiful building with permanent collections of one of our most famous painter Kjarval. Nice cafe inside the museum.
276 locals recommend
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataAcross the street from my apartment. Beautiful building with permanent collections of one of our most famous painter Kjarval. Nice cafe inside the museum.
Getting Around
Easy to get around town with the local bus.
www.bus.is (in english)
Stops just around the corner.
57 locals recommend
Strætó
14 HesthálsEasy to get around town with the local bus.
www.bus.is (in english)
Stops just around the corner.
The bus terminal for the airport and tour excursions.
Choose from many day tours. www.re.is
About 10 min walk from the apartment.
140 locals recommend
BSI Reykjavik station
The bus terminal for the airport and tour excursions.
Choose from many day tours. www.re.is
About 10 min walk from the apartment.
Shopping
The main shopping street is just in 5 min walking distance.
Lots of restaurants, bars, cafes, bookstores, tourist shops, pharmasi, clothes stores etc.
328 locals recommend
Laugavegur
LaugavegurThe main shopping street is just in 5 min walking distance.
Lots of restaurants, bars, cafes, bookstores, tourist shops, pharmasi, clothes stores etc.
The largest shopping centre in Reykjavik. Everything under one roof. About 20 min walk from the apartment. Free shuttle bus from city hall, monday to saturday. www.kringlan.is
528 locals recommend
Kringlan
The largest shopping centre in Reykjavik. Everything under one roof. About 20 min walk from the apartment. Free shuttle bus from city hall, monday to saturday. www.kringlan.is
It is the largest book seller and there are 3 stores downtown. (Skolavörðustígur, Austurstæti and Laugavegur). There is also a coffee house inside the stores, so you can relax and read some magazines . They offer a great variety of books on Iceland.
9 locals recommend
Skolavordustigur 15 Ehf
11 SkólavörðustígurIt is the largest book seller and there are 3 stores downtown. (Skolavörðustígur, Austurstæti and Laugavegur). There is also a coffee house inside the stores, so you can relax and read some magazines . They offer a great variety of books on Iceland.
Pharmacy. Open weekdays 9:00 to 18:00 and saturdays 10:00 to 16:00. The pharmacy is on the main street.
31 locals recommend
Lyfja
Pharmacy. Open weekdays 9:00 to 18:00 and saturdays 10:00 to 16:00. The pharmacy is on the main street.
The hand knitting Association of Iceland. This one is very traditional. Knitting yarn, Icelandic wool, wool blankets and souvenirs.
55 locals recommend
The Handknitting Association of Iceland
19 SkólavörðustígurThe hand knitting Association of Iceland. This one is very traditional. Knitting yarn, Icelandic wool, wool blankets and souvenirs.
The "other" shopping street downtown. This ones goes down from the church (Hallgrimskirkja) and ends on Laugavegur.
Lots of nice shops and places to eat (check out the small streets) Some nice places to mention: Kol restaurant, Snaps restaurant, Salka Valka restaurant, Rok restaurant, Cafe Loki and many more.
73 locals recommend
Skólavörðustígur
SkólavörðustígurThe "other" shopping street downtown. This ones goes down from the church (Hallgrimskirkja) and ends on Laugavegur.
Lots of nice shops and places to eat (check out the small streets) Some nice places to mention: Kol restaurant, Snaps restaurant, Salka Valka restaurant, Rok restaurant, Cafe Loki and many more.
Sightseeing
Restaurant, cafe, exhibitions and a great city view, the 360° view from the observation deck on top of Perlan is amazing.
Check out there webpage for detailed informations www.perlan.is
455 locals recommend
Perlan
Restaurant, cafe, exhibitions and a great city view, the 360° view from the observation deck on top of Perlan is amazing.
Check out there webpage for detailed informations www.perlan.is
Probably the most photographed place in Reykjavik. A church with a great view from the tower (take the elevator up) Open daily 9:00 to 20:45 (16:45 in the winter)
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Probably the most photographed place in Reykjavik. A church with a great view from the tower (take the elevator up) Open daily 9:00 to 20:45 (16:45 in the winter)