Guidebook for Reykjavík
Getting Around
Laugarnesvegur 55
55 LaugarnesvegurLocal bus stop for route 12
Hotel Cabin
32 BorgartúnDrop off when arriving from Airport with Flybus plus.
Gray Line bus to Airport leaves from this location.
43 locals recommend
Gray Line Bus Terminal - Skarfabakki
4 KlettagarðarGray Line bus to Airport leaves from this location.
BSI Reykjavik station
Flybus bus to Airport leaves from this location.
Essentials
Krónan
50 Reykjavikurvegur Local supermarket
10-11
11 Austurstrætiopen 24/7
Nice local corner shop that sells fresh Icelandic fish and other necessities.
9 locals recommend
Fiskbúðin Sundlaugavegi 12
12 SundlaugavegurNice local corner shop that sells fresh Icelandic fish and other necessities.
Frú Lauga
Laugalækur gourmet grocery market
This is the local wine store. Note that you can only buy alcoholic beverages in a state owned store called "Vínbúðin". They only sell max 2.25% alcholic drinks in convenience stores.
189 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiThis is the local wine store. Note that you can only buy alcoholic beverages in a state owned store called "Vínbúðin". They only sell max 2.25% alcholic drinks in convenience stores.
Food Scene
Kaffi Lækur
74a Laugarnesvegur Local cafe and restaurant.
Hlemmur Square
Indoor food market for the barhopping foodie. Highly recommended.
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurBy far the best bakery in the city.
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurOur favourite coffee shop in Rvk.
The only Michelin starred restaurant in Iceland. Be sure to book in advance.
103 locals recommend
Dill Restaurant
The only Michelin starred restaurant in Iceland. Be sure to book in advance.
Exotic pizza place called "the pizza place with no name", "Hverfisgata 12" or just "Hipsteria". Also a Mikkeller craft bar on the top floor.
57 locals recommend
hverfisgata 12
12 HverfisgataExotic pizza place called "the pizza place with no name", "Hverfisgata 12" or just "Hipsteria". Also a Mikkeller craft bar on the top floor.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kaffibarinn
The famous night club.
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 AðalstrætiVery nice beer selection.
West of Snorrabraut is the main shopping street and bar street in the city. This is where the locals and tourists gather on weekends for a night out on the town.
328 locals recommend
Laugavegur
LaugavegurWest of Snorrabraut is the main shopping street and bar street in the city. This is where the locals and tourists gather on weekends for a night out on the town.
Shopping
Kringlan
Sightseeing
Hallgrimskirkja
Sun Voyager
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiPerlan
Grótta
8 SuðurströndParliament House (Althingishus)
KirkjutorgGrandagarður
GrandagarðurGreat gourmet shops, restaurants and cafés.
Parks & Nature
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataNauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Ægissíða
ÆgissíðaElliðaárdalur