Guidebook for Reykjavík
Sightseeing
Really nice view over the city. Interesting nature museums, including glaciers, nature and wildlife.
455 locals recommend
Perlan
Really nice view over the city. Interesting nature museums, including glaciers, nature and wildlife.
Great view. Beautiful nature and lots of birds. On a bright day you can see Snæfellsjökull Glacier due north. Stunning sunsets.
138 locals recommend
Grótta Island Lighthouse
Great view. Beautiful nature and lots of birds. On a bright day you can see Snæfellsjökull Glacier due north. Stunning sunsets.
Getting Around
Grímsbær
BústaðavegurBus stop for city central.
Food Scene
Eldofninn pizzeria
Great pizzas, a bit expensive.
Tokyo sushi
ÁlfheimarGood sushi, pretty fair price. Sit in or take away.
Bakarameistarinn
HáaleitisbrautClose to apartment. Good selection of breads and pastry.
On your biking tour around Reykjavík, stop by at the Bike Cave and have a energy refill.
15 locals recommend
Bike Cave
EinarsnesOn your biking tour around Reykjavík, stop by at the Bike Cave and have a energy refill.
Valdís
GrandagarðurIce cream shop worth a visit.
Have a hot dog Bill Clinton style. Best hot dogs in Reykjavík.
191 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataHave a hot dog Bill Clinton style. Best hot dogs in Reykjavík.
Entertainment & Activities
Take a swim in the cold see and go to a nice hot tub afterwards. It's great to take the bikes to Nauthólsvík and spend the day in a good weather. Visit Perlan and hike in Öskjuhlíð. Make an adventurous day for the kids
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Take a swim in the cold see and go to a nice hot tub afterwards. It's great to take the bikes to Nauthólsvík and spend the day in a good weather. Visit Perlan and hike in Öskjuhlíð. Make an adventurous day for the kids
Largest swimming pool in Reykjavík. Great for kids and adults alike.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurLargest swimming pool in Reykjavík. Great for kids and adults alike.
Parks & Nature
On a good day it's great to take a walk or have a biking tour in Elliðaárdalur. Go to Árbæjarlaug (swimming pool) and enjoy a good swim, slides and hot tubs. Elliðaá River is a salmon fishing river in the middle of Reykjavík.
159 locals recommend
Elliðaárdalur
On a good day it's great to take a walk or have a biking tour in Elliðaárdalur. Go to Árbæjarlaug (swimming pool) and enjoy a good swim, slides and hot tubs. Elliðaá River is a salmon fishing river in the middle of Reykjavík.
Great playing ground for kids. Lots of space and nice easy hiking trails. BBQ on site (bring charcoals).
11 locals recommend
Guðmundarlundur
Great playing ground for kids. Lots of space and nice easy hiking trails. BBQ on site (bring charcoals).
Micro Breweries and Craft bars
For beer enthusiasts there is quite a good selection of craft bars both international and domestic.
Great beers. Most beer geeks know BrewDog, but this bar also always has few domestic interesting on draft too. Good food and one of the nicer bars downtown.
17 locals recommend
BrewDog Reykjavik
8, 101 FrakkastígurGreat beers. Most beer geeks know BrewDog, but this bar also always has few domestic interesting on draft too. Good food and one of the nicer bars downtown.
Micro Bar
86 LaugavegurGood selection af icelandic craft beers.
Really good selection of icelandic craft beers. Also they have had a fun little street food wagon outside the bar. Located in the oldest part of town. In a rather new ugly building though :)
99 locals recommend
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 AðalstrætiReally good selection of icelandic craft beers. Also they have had a fun little street food wagon outside the bar. Located in the oldest part of town. In a rather new ugly building though :)