Guidebook for Reykjavík
Entertainment & Activities
All Icelanders chill in the pool. This is your local geothermal pool! GO GO GO! You won't regret relaxing in the sauna!
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataAll Icelanders chill in the pool. This is your local geothermal pool! GO GO GO! You won't regret relaxing in the sauna!
Bíó Paradís
54 HverfisgataYour local Indie cinema!
Arts & Culture
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataModern Contemporary Art Museum
For art enthusiast, this is your local gallery. Go see the best of Nordic contemporary art - and the best part is it's for sale!
72 locals recommend
i8 Gallery
16 TryggvagataFor art enthusiast, this is your local gallery. Go see the best of Nordic contemporary art - and the best part is it's for sale!
This is one of Iceland´s iconic landmarks. You can't miss the Harpa Opera House (psss. little secret, you can even see it from your balcony!). It's stunning glass dome which replicates the Aurora Borealis was designed by artist Olafur Eliasson. The place is definitely worth visiting, also check out the even schedule and maybe see the Icelandic Symphony play!
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiThis is one of Iceland´s iconic landmarks. You can't miss the Harpa Opera House (psss. little secret, you can even see it from your balcony!). It's stunning glass dome which replicates the Aurora Borealis was designed by artist Olafur Eliasson. The place is definitely worth visiting, also check out the even schedule and maybe see the Icelandic Symphony play!
Shopping
STEiNUNN Fashion showroom
Iceland's exclusive fashion designer, specializing in knitwear for women and men. (Even if you can't afford the clothes, it's worth seeing the store)
STEiNUNN
STEiNUNN Fashion showroom
Iceland's exclusive fashion designer, specializing in knitwear for women and men. (Even if you can't afford the clothes, it's worth seeing the store)
Food Scene
Coocoo's Nest has has the best brunch in town!
They also make excellent Sourdough sandwiches during the week! Make sure to ask for the daily special.
Situated in the Harbour's "Fish-packing district," it's a solid place to get a bite during a walk around the Harbour.
182 locals recommend
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurCoocoo's Nest has has the best brunch in town!
They also make excellent Sourdough sandwiches during the week! Make sure to ask for the daily special.
Situated in the Harbour's "Fish-packing district," it's a solid place to get a bite during a walk around the Harbour.
Feeling experimentally fancy? Dill is the best rated restaurant in town, known for its experimental Scandinavian cuisine. Make sure to book your table ahead of time as the seats get filled pretty fast.
103 locals recommend
Dill Restaurant
Feeling experimentally fancy? Dill is the best rated restaurant in town, known for its experimental Scandinavian cuisine. Make sure to book your table ahead of time as the seats get filled pretty fast.
This is your local Tee and Coffee Micro Roast (Literally the name of the place is Tea and Coffee).
Lucky you that you booked your Airbnb next to the best Coffee place in town! Go there for your take away coffee before your stroll around the downtown, or take your time with a delicious latte and maybe an avocado toast! (Oh! and they have free Wi-Fi)
Te og Kaffi Micro Roast
12 AðalstrætiThis is your local Tee and Coffee Micro Roast (Literally the name of the place is Tea and Coffee).
Lucky you that you booked your Airbnb next to the best Coffee place in town! Go there for your take away coffee before your stroll around the downtown, or take your time with a delicious latte and maybe an avocado toast! (Oh! and they have free Wi-Fi)
Come here for some experimental sushi! A South American and Japanese fusion! Yummy
143 locals recommend
Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiCome here for some experimental sushi! A South American and Japanese fusion! Yummy
Sushibarinn
10 SuðurlandsbrautClassic Sushi, never a bad bet!
One of our best fish restaurants! Make sure you book your table ahead of time, and don't forget your lipstick!
233 locals recommend
Fiskmarkaðurinn
One of our best fish restaurants! Make sure you book your table ahead of time, and don't forget your lipstick!
If you're looking for a meat place, this is it! One of our best restaurants. If you are feeling adventurous go for the tasting menu and try some Icelandic Reindeer, Puffin, and Whale meat!
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
If you're looking for a meat place, this is it! One of our best restaurants. If you are feeling adventurous go for the tasting menu and try some Icelandic Reindeer, Puffin, and Whale meat!
Iceland´s oldest restaurant, which used to be a pharmacy (hence for the name Apotek). It never lets your down. My personal favorite: The Arctic Charr on a block of Himalaya Salt.
138 locals recommend
Apotek Restaurant
16 AusturstrætiIceland´s oldest restaurant, which used to be a pharmacy (hence for the name Apotek). It never lets your down. My personal favorite: The Arctic Charr on a block of Himalaya Salt.
Drinks & Nightlife
This one is for the beer connoisseurs.
A microbrewery from Denmark, go there to learn that "beer" is not the same thing as "beer"
43 locals recommend
Mikkeller & Friends
12 HverfisgataThis one is for the beer connoisseurs.
A microbrewery from Denmark, go there to learn that "beer" is not the same thing as "beer"
If you are looking for a JAZZ night, this is the place to go for some live music! Make sure to check their event schedule on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafeRosenberg/notes/
35 locals recommend
Rosenberg
27 KlapparstígurIf you are looking for a JAZZ night, this is the place to go for some live music! Make sure to check their event schedule on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafeRosenberg/notes/
Getting Around
You're local bus stop! Also make sure to download the app STRAETO. It will tell you how to get around by public bus! (And no, we don't have trains in Iceland)
13 locals recommend
Ráðhúsið
VonarstrætiYou're local bus stop! Also make sure to download the app STRAETO. It will tell you how to get around by public bus! (And no, we don't have trains in Iceland)
Your local taxi stop! You can also call a taxi to your house by calling 00354 5885522
84 locals recommend
Austurvöllur
101 PósthússtrætiYour local taxi stop! You can also call a taxi to your house by calling 00354 5885522
Essentials
Melabúðin
The gourmet Grocery store! Go here to splurge on all your cravings.
Búrið
35 GrandagarðurSplurge on some delicious gourmet cheese!