Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
It's located in Hlemmur Mathöll foodhall with other restaurants and that one stands out as the prefered one in there. Try the hot dogs!
KRÖST
107 LaugavegurIt's located in Hlemmur Mathöll foodhall with other restaurants and that one stands out as the prefered one in there. Try the hot dogs!
Jamie’s Italian Hotel Borg
11 PósthússtrætiNo need to explain, love the breakfast menu.
It's a french bistro where the locals go, start with a Lemonchello drink in the basement hideout bar and try the mussels or oysters for a precourse and then the rib eye. Delicious!
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataIt's a french bistro where the locals go, start with a Lemonchello drink in the basement hideout bar and try the mussels or oysters for a precourse and then the rib eye. Delicious!
Vínyl bistro
76 HverfisgataIts for vegetarians and the young hipster crowd loves this spot.
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurBest cup of coffee!
Best bakery EVER!!! They make all their breads and sweets from sourdough which goes better in your system than normal bread. Try it!
316 locals recommend
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurBest bakery EVER!!! They make all their breads and sweets from sourdough which goes better in your system than normal bread. Try it!
It's like being in Paris but you are in Reykjavík eating the best meal and with the best happy hour there is around. Come early if there is good weather for a good spot outside in the sun and do some peoplewatching.
45 locals recommend
Cafe Paris
14 AusturstrætiIt's like being in Paris but you are in Reykjavík eating the best meal and with the best happy hour there is around. Come early if there is good weather for a good spot outside in the sun and do some peoplewatching.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's the most famous local bar, its a coffee house at day but then turns into a nightclub with nice dj's and nightlife.
240 locals recommend
Kaffibarinn
It's the most famous local bar, its a coffee house at day but then turns into a nightclub with nice dj's and nightlife.
Húrra
Check out the schedule, they have grassroot music.
Arts & Culture
Harpa station
KalkofnsvegurThe building is amazing and a great view over the fjord.
It has a very good show which spans the whole saga from when Iceland was first settled with people. Truly reccommend.
24 locals recommend
Þjóðminjasafn
SuðurgataIt has a very good show which spans the whole saga from when Iceland was first settled with people. Truly reccommend.
Parks & Nature
It's the neighbourhood park, go jogging there or just to enjoy some green area. Also has the museum and art from Kjarval.
150 locals recommend
Klambratún
4 AusturstrætiIt's the neighbourhood park, go jogging there or just to enjoy some green area. Also has the museum and art from Kjarval.
Shopping
Gloria
37 LaugavegurBeautiful store for women.
Where all the main hand knitted Icelandic wool sweaters lie around waiting for you to buy it.
55 locals recommend
The Handknitting Association of Iceland
19 SkólavörðustígurWhere all the main hand knitted Icelandic wool sweaters lie around waiting for you to buy it.
Essentials
Bónus
Closeby and open to 18:30
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiOnly can buy alcahol in Vínbúðin, be aware of the opening times.
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurOpen 24/7 and close by.
Getting Around
Hlemmur
The main bus terminal for Straeto
Where you can take the bus to the airport and Blue lagoon for example.
140 locals recommend
BSI Reykjavik station
Where you can take the bus to the airport and Blue lagoon for example.