Guidebook for Reykjavík

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Guidebook for Reykjavík

Essentials

Our favorite swimmingpool in Reykjavík. A must visit. We recommend starting or ending the day here. Its closes at 21:00.
458 residents recomanen
Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagata
458 residents recomanen
Our favorite swimmingpool in Reykjavík. A must visit. We recommend starting or ending the day here. Its closes at 21:00.
Genuine Icelandic corner store. 10 minutes walk.
202 residents recomanen
Melabúðin
202 residents recomanen
Genuine Icelandic corner store. 10 minutes walk.
Supermarket.
512 residents recomanen
Bónus
512 residents recomanen
Supermarket.
Reykjavik biggest swimming pool.
511 residents recomanen
Laugardalslaug
105 Sundlaugavegur
511 residents recomanen
Reykjavik biggest swimming pool.
You can only buy alcohol in special stores and of course in bars and restaurants. Open to 6pm and 7pm on Fridays. Closed in weekends.
10 residents recomanen
Austurstræti 10
10 Austurstræti
10 residents recomanen
You can only buy alcohol in special stores and of course in bars and restaurants. Open to 6pm and 7pm on Fridays. Closed in weekends.
Open 24/7
96 residents recomanen
Nettó
3 Fiskislóð
96 residents recomanen
Open 24/7

Food Scene

Our favourite brunch in the neighbourhood.
182 residents recomanen
The Coocoo's Nest
23 Grandagarður
182 residents recomanen
Our favourite brunch in the neighbourhood.
If you crave for a quick burger this is your place.
169 residents recomanen
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgata
169 residents recomanen
If you crave for a quick burger this is your place.
Nice place to enjoy a good coffee. Just a cross the street from the swimming pool.
218 residents recomanen
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 Melhagi
218 residents recomanen
Nice place to enjoy a good coffee. Just a cross the street from the swimming pool.
A true legend in Reykjavik harbour is the Sea Baron, a retired fishermand, who came up with the recipe for what has been called the “world’s greatest lobster soup" :)
104 residents recomanen
Sægreifinn
104 residents recomanen
A true legend in Reykjavik harbour is the Sea Baron, a retired fishermand, who came up with the recipe for what has been called the “world’s greatest lobster soup" :)
Bar/Restaurant with good happy hour.Friendly, funky and inimitably Icelandic in style, Forréttabarinn is perfect for a quick bite or a laid back evening.
142 residents recomanen
Forettabarinn
14 Nýlendugata
142 residents recomanen
Bar/Restaurant with good happy hour.Friendly, funky and inimitably Icelandic in style, Forréttabarinn is perfect for a quick bite or a laid back evening.
Nice bar and restaurant.
136 residents recomanen
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
136 residents recomanen
Nice bar and restaurant.
Really nice cafe were you can also do your laundry.
111 residents recomanen
The Laundromat Cafe
9 Austurstræti
111 residents recomanen
Really nice cafe were you can also do your laundry.
Best ice-cream in Reykjavik.
198 residents recomanen
Valdís
Grandagarður
198 residents recomanen
Best ice-cream in Reykjavik.
Cupcakes and Cupcakes.
Grandagarður 19
19 Grandagarður
Cupcakes and Cupcakes.
Fantastic food and service in exotic environment. Brunch on weekends.
100 residents recomanen
Matur og Drykkur
2 Grandagarður
100 residents recomanen
Fantastic food and service in exotic environment. Brunch on weekends.
Reykjavik classic.
56 residents recomanen
Ostabúðin
8 Skólavörðustígur
56 residents recomanen
Reykjavik classic.
Fine Icelandic steakhouse.
336 residents recomanen
Grillmarkaðurinn
336 residents recomanen
Fine Icelandic steakhouse.
Good coffee.
245 residents recomanen
Reykjavik Roasters
1 Kárastígur
245 residents recomanen
Good coffee.
Best vegetarian.
161 residents recomanen
Gló
161 residents recomanen
Best vegetarian.
Authentic, charming coffee shop. This is were the fishermen meet up.
59 residents recomanen
Kaffivagninn
10 Grandagarður
59 residents recomanen
Authentic, charming coffee shop. This is were the fishermen meet up.
Reykjavik estblisment. Fish.
93 residents recomanen
Þrír frakkar
14 Baldursgata
93 residents recomanen
Reykjavik estblisment. Fish.
Affordable and good indian food.
45 residents recomanen
Hraðlestin
45 residents recomanen
Affordable and good indian food.
Really good bistro/restaurant. They also have nice brunch.
288 residents recomanen
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgata
288 residents recomanen
Really good bistro/restaurant. They also have nice brunch.
Best Indian in town.
117 residents recomanen
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 Hverfisgata
117 residents recomanen
Best Indian in town.
If you drive the south coast we recommend to try this lobster restaurant. About 55 min drive from Rvk.
77 residents recomanen
Fjorubordid Restaurant
3a Eyrarbraut
77 residents recomanen
If you drive the south coast we recommend to try this lobster restaurant. About 55 min drive from Rvk.
Good beers and lunch.
51 residents recomanen
Public House Gastropub
24 Laugavegur
51 residents recomanen
Good beers and lunch.
New and stylish hostel with nice bistro and a restaurant. Only six minutes walk.
18 residents recomanen
Bazaar Oddsson
18 residents recomanen
New and stylish hostel with nice bistro and a restaurant. Only six minutes walk.
Good beers and food.
65 residents recomanen
Sæta Svínið Gastropub
Hafnarstræti
65 residents recomanen
Good beers and food.
Three museums and a restaurant
27 residents recomanen
La Primavera Ristorante
20 Grandagarður
27 residents recomanen
Three museums and a restaurant
Nice local restaurant.
29 residents recomanen
Borðið
107 Ægisíða
29 residents recomanen
Nice local restaurant.
The theme of Friðheimar cuisine is tomatoes, in many different forms. The restaurant is open 12-16 daily.
149 residents recomanen
Friðheimar
Friðheimar
149 residents recomanen
The theme of Friðheimar cuisine is tomatoes, in many different forms. The restaurant is open 12-16 daily.
Restaurant and a icecream barn on a farm.
68 residents recomanen
Efstidalur II
68 residents recomanen
Restaurant and a icecream barn on a farm.
BEST sourdough bread in Reykjavik.
316 residents recomanen
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
316 residents recomanen
BEST sourdough bread in Reykjavik.

Shopping

Gourme bakery.
48 residents recomanen
Jói Fel
Hringbraut
48 residents recomanen
Gourme bakery.
Some great local photography.
Fótógrafí
Skólavörðustígur
Some great local photography.
Fashion - man and women.
Skólavörðustígur 6
6 Skólavörðustígur
Fashion - man and women.
Reykjavik mall. Over 170 shops.
528 residents recomanen
Kringlan
528 residents recomanen
Reykjavik mall. Over 170 shops.

Arts & Culture

Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.
393 residents recomanen
National Museum of Iceland
41 Suðurgata
393 residents recomanen
Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.
Current Exhibitions: The Making of Erró 1955-1964 and Magnús Sigurðarson: Process & Pretense.
350 residents recomanen
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 Tryggvagata
350 residents recomanen
Current Exhibitions: The Making of Erró 1955-1964 and Magnús Sigurðarson: Process & Pretense.
276 residents recomanen
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 Flókagata
276 residents recomanen
Various entertainment.
535 residents recomanen
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 Austurbakki
535 residents recomanen
Various entertainment.

Sightseeing

Specialize in whale watching tours from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík
65 residents recomanen
Elding Whale Watching
65 residents recomanen
Specialize in whale watching tours from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe.
169 residents recomanen
Balenes d'Islàndia
169 residents recomanen
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe.
This is a picturesque part of Reykjavík, about 45 min walk.
138 residents recomanen
Grótta Island Lighthouse
138 residents recomanen
This is a picturesque part of Reykjavík, about 45 min walk.
Great view for the tallest church in Iceland.
743 residents recomanen
Hallgrimskirkja
743 residents recomanen
Great view for the tallest church in Iceland.
Beautiful Catholic Church.
28 residents recomanen
Christ The King Cathedral
28 residents recomanen
Beautiful Catholic Church.
The Höfði House in Reykjavik is a historic piece of property in northern Reykjavík. It is best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of Ronald Reagan and Gorbachev.
37 residents recomanen
Hofdi House
Félagstún
37 residents recomanen
The Höfði House in Reykjavik is a historic piece of property in northern Reykjavík. It is best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of Ronald Reagan and Gorbachev.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good craft beer.
99 residents recomanen
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 Aðalstræti
99 residents recomanen
Good craft beer.
Danish craft beer. Offers rare tap & bottled beers.
43 residents recomanen
Mikkeller & Friends
12 Hverfisgata
43 residents recomanen
Danish craft beer. Offers rare tap & bottled beers.
Icelandic craft beer. Our favorite.
262 residents recomanen
Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegur
262 residents recomanen
Icelandic craft beer. Our favorite.
Great bar and hostel, good for Airwaves.
176 residents recomanen
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 Skúlagata
176 residents recomanen
Great bar and hostel, good for Airwaves.
New craft beer bar. and restaurant. Jazz on Sundays.
9 residents recomanen
Grandagarður 8
8 Grandagarður
9 residents recomanen
New craft beer bar. and restaurant. Jazz on Sundays.
Legendary bar that Damon Alban from Blur once owned.
240 residents recomanen
Kaffibarinn
240 residents recomanen
Legendary bar that Damon Alban from Blur once owned.
A nice bar/club. You have to be 25 to get in.
17 residents recomanen
Loftid
17 residents recomanen
A nice bar/club. You have to be 25 to get in.
Good bar and burgers. DJ every night of the week.
90 residents recomanen
Lebowski Bar
90 residents recomanen
Good bar and burgers. DJ every night of the week.
Nice little fun bar. Crowd is very friendly, drinks are good and the atmosphere is great.
45 residents recomanen
Kíkí Queer Bar
45 residents recomanen
Nice little fun bar. Crowd is very friendly, drinks are good and the atmosphere is great.
Small rock bar. Good for Culture Night and Iceland Airwaves.
48 residents recomanen
Dillon Whiskey Bar
30 Laugavegur
48 residents recomanen
Small rock bar. Good for Culture Night and Iceland Airwaves.

Getting Around

Flight Bus
140 residents recomanen
BSI Reykjavik station
140 residents recomanen
Flight Bus