Jóhann Ævar's Guidebook
Sightseeing
15 minute walk
The largest church in Iceland and solid photo op if you’re in Reykjavik.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
15 minute walk
The largest church in Iceland and solid photo op if you’re in Reykjavik.
12 min walk
A part of the permanent national art gallery of Iceland, built around the works of Jóhannes Kjarval, one of Iceland’s most celebrated artists. It has a café and restaurant and new exhibitions regularly.
276 locals recommend
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 Flókagata12 min walk
A part of the permanent national art gallery of Iceland, built around the works of Jóhannes Kjarval, one of Iceland’s most celebrated artists. It has a café and restaurant and new exhibitions regularly.
12 min walk
A small but beautiful public park. People tend to go there for picnics or to exercise or just to hang around in the serene nature. There is a Frisbee-golf course there as well.
150 locals recommend
Klambratún
4 Austurstræti12 min walk
A small but beautiful public park. People tend to go there for picnics or to exercise or just to hang around in the serene nature. There is a Frisbee-golf course there as well.
15 minute walk. If you go to the sea, be careful that the weather is good, as it can get very stormy in the area. But if you catch it on a lovely day, this large sculpture piece is lovely.
193 locals recommend
Sun Voyager
15 minute walk. If you go to the sea, be careful that the weather is good, as it can get very stormy in the area. But if you catch it on a lovely day, this large sculpture piece is lovely.
Whales of Iceland
Swimming
10 min walk
Newly restored swimming pool. Icelanders love to go to the pool, where they can soak in hot tubs and enjoy our geothermal water.
Sundhöllin
45a Barónsstígur15 minutes away by car, around 50 minutes by bus. We recommend buying your tickets beforehand online.
104 locals recommend
Sky Lagoon
44-48 Vesturvör15 minutes away by car, around 50 minutes by bus. We recommend buying your tickets beforehand online.
Food scene
9 minute walk
The “main street” of iceland. Historically it used to be a shopping street, but nowadays it is mainly packed with cafés, bars and restaurants. This is where Icelander’s go to party.
328 locals recommend
Laugavegur
Laugavegur9 minute walk
The “main street” of iceland. Historically it used to be a shopping street, but nowadays it is mainly packed with cafés, bars and restaurants. This is where Icelander’s go to party.
5 minute walk
Food hall with restaurants that offer delicious food and an open seating area. It’s also next door to a large bus stop.
367 locals recommend
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 Laugavegur5 minute walk
Food hall with restaurants that offer delicious food and an open seating area. It’s also next door to a large bus stop.
4 minute walk
Just around the corner from the apartment, in Brautarholt, is this cozy little café. Clean and stylish and a damn fine cup of coffee.
245 locals recommend
Reykjavik Roasters
1 Kárastígur4 minute walk
Just around the corner from the apartment, in Brautarholt, is this cozy little café. Clean and stylish and a damn fine cup of coffee.
Shopping
30 min walk away - a shopping center with all sorts of stores
If you need something like clothes, or electronics or things you forgot from home, there is a likelihood you can find it in this shopping center.
528 locals recommend
Kringlan
If you need something like clothes, or electronics or things you forgot from home, there is a likelihood you can find it in this shopping center.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Don’t buy water in the store
Water from the tap in Iceland is fresh and tasty. Just let it run for a bit to get cold.
Customs and culture
Alcohol is not sold in stores
Regular stores can only sell non-alcoholic wine and beer. You have to go to special liquor stores, called Vinbudin, for wine and beer you want to take it home with you.