Essentials
Our favorite swimmingpool in Reykjavík. A must visit.
We recommend starting or ending the day here. Its closes at 21:00.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataOur favorite swimmingpool in Reykjavík. A must visit.
We recommend starting or ending the day here. Its closes at 21:00.
Melabúðin
Genuine Icelandic corner store. 10 minutes walk.
Bónus
Supermarket.
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurReykjavik 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.
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Austurstræti 10
10 AusturstrætiYou can only buy alcohol in special stores and of course in bars and restaurants. Open to 6pm and 7pm on Fridays. Closed in weekends.
Nettó
3 FiskislóðOpen 24/7
Food Scene
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurOur favourite brunch in the neighbourhood.
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataIf 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.
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Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiNice 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" :)
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Sægreifinn
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.
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Forettabarinn
14 NýlendugataBar/Restaurant with good happy hour.Friendly, funky and inimitably Icelandic in style, Forréttabarinn is perfect for a quick bite or a laid back evening.
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataNice bar and restaurant.
The Laundromat Cafe
9 AusturstrætiReally nice cafe were you can also do your laundry.
Valdís
GrandagarðurBest ice-cream in Reykjavik.
Grandagarður 19
19 GrandagarðurCupcakes and Cupcakes.
Fantastic food and service in exotic environment. Brunch on weekends.
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Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurFantastic food and service in exotic environment. Brunch on weekends.
Ostabúðin
8 SkólavörðustígurReykjavik classic.
Grillmarkaðurinn
Fine Icelandic steakhouse.
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurGood coffee.
Gló
Best vegetarian.
Authentic, charming coffee shop. This is were the fishermen meet up.
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Kaffivagninn
10 GrandagarðurAuthentic, charming coffee shop. This is were the fishermen meet up.
Þrír frakkar
14 BaldursgataReykjavik estblisment. Fish.
Hraðlestin
Affordable and good indian food.
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataReally good bistro/restaurant.
They also have nice brunch.
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataBest Indian in town.
If you drive the south coast we recommend to try this lobster restaurant. About 55 min drive from Rvk.
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Fjorubordid Restaurant
3a EyrarbrautIf you drive the south coast we recommend to try this lobster restaurant. About 55 min drive from Rvk.
Public House Gastropub
24 LaugavegurGood beers and lunch.
New and stylish hostel with nice bistro and a restaurant.
Only six minutes walk.
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Bazaar Oddsson
New and stylish hostel with nice bistro and a restaurant.
Only six minutes walk.
Sæta Svínið Gastropub
HafnarstrætiGood beers and food.
La Primavera Ristorante
20 GrandagarðurThree museums and a restaurant
Borðið
107 ÆgisíðaNice local restaurant.
The theme of Friðheimar cuisine is tomatoes, in many different forms.
The restaurant is open 12-16 daily.
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Friðheimar
FriðheimarThe theme of Friðheimar cuisine is tomatoes, in many different forms.
The restaurant is open 12-16 daily.
Efstidalur II
Restaurant and a icecream barn on a farm.
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurBEST sourdough bread in Reykjavik.
Shopping
Jói Fel
HringbrautGourme bakery.
Fótógrafí
SkólavörðustígurSome great local photography.
Skólavörðustígur 6
6 SkólavörðustígurFashion - man and women.
Kringlan
Reykjavik mall. Over 170 shops.
Arts & Culture
Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.
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National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataObjects 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.
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Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataCurrent Exhibitions:
The Making of Erró 1955-1964 and Magnús Sigurðarson: Process & Pretense.
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataHarpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiVarious entertainment.
Sightseeing
Specialize in whale watching tours from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík
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Elding Whale Watching
Specialize in whale watching tours from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík
Islandi bálnák
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe.
This is a picturesque part of Reykjavík, about 45 min walk.
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Grótta Island Lighthouse
This is a picturesque part of Reykjavík, about 45 min walk.
Hallgrímskirkja
Great view for the tallest church in Iceland.
Christ The King Cathedral
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.
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Hofdi House
FélagstúnThe 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
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 AðalstrætiGood craft beer.
Mikkeller & Friends
12 HverfisgataDanish craft beer. Offers rare tap & bottled beers.
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurIcelandic craft beer. Our favorite.
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataGreat bar and hostel, good for Airwaves.
Grandagarður 8
8 GrandagarðurNew craft beer bar. and restaurant.
Jazz on Sundays.
Kaffibarinn
Legendary bar that Damon Alban from Blur once owned.
Loftid
A nice bar/club.
You have to be 25 to get in.
Lebowski Bar
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.
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Kíkí Queer Bar
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.
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Dillon Whiskey Bar
30 LaugavegurSmall rock bar. Good for Culture Night and Iceland Airwaves.
Getting Around
BSI Reykjavik station
Flight Bus