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 habitants recommandent
Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagata
458 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Melabúðin
202 habitants recommandent
Genuine Icelandic corner store. 10 minutes walk.
Supermarket.
512 habitants recommandent
Bónus
512 habitants recommandent
Supermarket.
Reykjavik biggest swimming pool.
511 habitants recommandent
Laugardalslaug
105 Sundlaugavegur
511 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Austurstræti 10
10 Austurstræti
10 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Nettó
3 Fiskislóð
96 habitants recommandent
Open 24/7

Food Scene

Our favourite brunch in the neighbourhood.
175 habitants recommandent
The Coocoo's Nest
23 Grandagarður
175 habitants recommandent
Our favourite brunch in the neighbourhood.
If you crave for a quick burger this is your place.
169 habitants recommandent
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgata
169 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 Melhagi
218 habitants recommandent
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" :)
103 habitants recommandent
Sægreifinn
103 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Forettabarinn
14 Nýlendugata
142 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
136 habitants recommandent
Nice bar and restaurant.
Really nice cafe were you can also do your laundry.
111 habitants recommandent
The Laundromat Cafe
9 Austurstræti
111 habitants recommandent
Really nice cafe were you can also do your laundry.
Best ice-cream in Reykjavik.
197 habitants recommandent
Valdís
Grandagarður
197 habitants recommandent
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.
99 habitants recommandent
Matur og Drykkur
2 Grandagarður
99 habitants recommandent
Fantastic food and service in exotic environment. Brunch on weekends.
Reykjavik classic.
55 habitants recommandent
Ostabúðin
8 Skólavörðustígur
55 habitants recommandent
Reykjavik classic.
Fine Icelandic steakhouse.
336 habitants recommandent
Grillmarkaðurinn
2a Lækjargata
336 habitants recommandent
Fine Icelandic steakhouse.
Good coffee.
245 habitants recommandent
Reykjavik Roasters
1 Kárastígur
245 habitants recommandent
Good coffee.
Best vegetarian.
158 habitants recommandent
Gló
158 habitants recommandent
Best vegetarian.
Authentic, charming coffee shop. This is were the fishermen meet up.
59 habitants recommandent
Kaffivagninn
10 Grandagarður
59 habitants recommandent
Authentic, charming coffee shop. This is were the fishermen meet up.
Reykjavik estblisment. Fish.
93 habitants recommandent
Þrír frakkar
14 Baldursgata
93 habitants recommandent
Reykjavik estblisment. Fish.
Affordable and good indian food.
44 habitants recommandent
Hraðlestin
44 habitants recommandent
Affordable and good indian food.
Really good bistro/restaurant. They also have nice brunch.
288 habitants recommandent
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgata
288 habitants recommandent
Really good bistro/restaurant. They also have nice brunch.
Best Indian in town.
117 habitants recommandent
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 Hverfisgata
117 habitants recommandent
Best Indian in town.
If you drive the south coast we recommend to try this lobster restaurant. About 55 min drive from Rvk.
77 habitants recommandent
Fjorubordid Restaurant
3a Eyrarbraut
77 habitants recommandent
If you drive the south coast we recommend to try this lobster restaurant. About 55 min drive from Rvk.
Good beers and lunch.
51 habitants recommandent
Public House Gastropub
24 Laugavegur
51 habitants recommandent
Good beers and lunch.
New and stylish hostel with nice bistro and a restaurant. Only six minutes walk.
16 habitants recommandent
Bazaar Oddsson
16 habitants recommandent
New and stylish hostel with nice bistro and a restaurant. Only six minutes walk.
Good beers and food.
65 habitants recommandent
Sæta Svínið Gastropub
1-3 Hafnarstræti
65 habitants recommandent
Good beers and food.
Three museums and a restaurant
27 habitants recommandent
La Primavera Ristorante
20 Grandagarður
27 habitants recommandent
Three museums and a restaurant
Nice local restaurant.
27 habitants recommandent
Borðið
107 Ægisíða
27 habitants recommandent
Nice local restaurant.
The theme of Friðheimar cuisine is tomatoes, in many different forms. The restaurant is open 12-16 daily.
149 habitants recommandent
Friðheimar
Friðheimar
149 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Efstidalur II
68 habitants recommandent
Restaurant and a icecream barn on a farm.
BEST sourdough bread in Reykjavik.
315 habitants recommandent
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
315 habitants recommandent
BEST sourdough bread in Reykjavik.

Shopping

Gourme bakery.
48 habitants recommandent
Jói Fel
Hringbraut
48 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Kringlan
4-12 Kringlan
528 habitants recommandent
Reykjavik mall. Over 170 shops.

Arts & Culture

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

Sightseeing

Specialize in whale watching tours from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík
65 habitants recommandent
Elding Whale Watching
65 habitants recommandent
Specialize in whale watching tours from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe.
169 habitants recommandent
Baleines d'Islande
169 habitants recommandent
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe.
This is a picturesque part of Reykjavík, about 45 min walk.
137 habitants recommandent
Grótta Island Lighthouse
137 habitants recommandent
This is a picturesque part of Reykjavík, about 45 min walk.
Great view for the tallest church in Iceland.
743 habitants recommandent
Hallgrimskirkja
743 habitants recommandent
Great view for the tallest church in Iceland.
Beautiful Catholic Church.
28 habitants recommandent
Christ The King Cathedral
28 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Hofdi House
Félagstún
37 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 Aðalstræti
99 habitants recommandent
Good craft beer.
Danish craft beer. Offers rare tap & bottled beers.
42 habitants recommandent
Mikkeller & Friends
12 Hverfisgata
42 habitants recommandent
Danish craft beer. Offers rare tap & bottled beers.
Icelandic craft beer. Our favorite.
262 habitants recommandent
Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegur
262 habitants recommandent
Icelandic craft beer. Our favorite.
Great bar and hostel, good for Airwaves.
176 habitants recommandent
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 Skúlagata
176 habitants recommandent
Great bar and hostel, good for Airwaves.
New craft beer bar. and restaurant. Jazz on Sundays.
9 habitants recommandent
Grandagarður 8
8 Grandagarður
9 habitants recommandent
New craft beer bar. and restaurant. Jazz on Sundays.
Legendary bar that Damon Alban from Blur once owned.
240 habitants recommandent
Kaffibarinn
240 habitants recommandent
Legendary bar that Damon Alban from Blur once owned.
A nice bar/club. You have to be 25 to get in.
17 habitants recommandent
Loftid
17 habitants recommandent
A nice bar/club. You have to be 25 to get in.
Good bar and burgers. DJ every night of the week.
90 habitants recommandent
Lebowski Bar
90 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Kíkí Queer Bar
45 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Dillon Whiskey Bar
30 Laugavegur
48 habitants recommandent
Small rock bar. Good for Culture Night and Iceland Airwaves.

Getting Around

Flight Bus
140 habitants recommandent
BSI Reykjavik station
140 habitants recommandent
Flight Bus