Guidebook for Reykjavík
Getting Around
Mjódd
ÁlfabakkiIntercity transportation
"Industrial" part of town with several shops, car rentals, game stores etc.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Skeifan
Skeifan"Industrial" part of town with several shops, car rentals, game stores etc.
Hlemmur Square
The main local bus terminal (at the moment)
Food Scene
Jói Fel Bakarí - Holtagarðar
10 HoltavegurAmazing blueberry muffins
They serve amazing buffet breakfast and generally have delicious food
288 Einheimische empfehlen
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataThey serve amazing buffet breakfast and generally have delicious food
If you want to relax in a cozy atmosphere, Stofan ("living room" in Icelandic) will give you just that. Together with a tasty coffee or a cake
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Stofan Café
If you want to relax in a cozy atmosphere, Stofan ("living room" in Icelandic) will give you just that. Together with a tasty coffee or a cake
Bookstore/Coffee shop - this is by far my most favorite coffee place in town.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Ida Zimsen
GrófinBookstore/Coffee shop - this is by far my most favorite coffee place in town.
Affordable price for a "soup in a bread" in a central location in town? What more could you ask for
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Svarta Kaffið
54 LaugavegurAffordable price for a "soup in a bread" in a central location in town? What more could you ask for
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 Tryggvagata"The world's best hotdog" - Bill Clinton
Ísbúð Huppu
My all-time favorite ice-cream place
Order yourself one "Hakarl" and one shot of "Brennivin" and you'll be a true Icelander!
77 Einheimische empfehlen
Íslenski barinn
1a IngólfsstrætiOrder yourself one "Hakarl" and one shot of "Brennivin" and you'll be a true Icelander!
Drinks & Nightlife
Easily my favorite nightclub in town, blasting all the "hits from the past"
45 Einheimische empfehlen
Kíkí Queer Bar
Easily my favorite nightclub in town, blasting all the "hits from the past"
A hostel, a bar, a music venue,... Loft is everything all year round (tho it closes as midnight)
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Reykjavik Loft HI Hostel
7 BankastrætiA hostel, a bar, a music venue,... Loft is everything all year round (tho it closes as midnight)
My #2 venue when going out - they serve delicious burgers and hold occasional pub quizzes
90 Einheimische empfehlen
Lebowski Bar
My #2 venue when going out - they serve delicious burgers and hold occasional pub quizzes
Parks & Nature
Do you want to see bunnies in Iceland? What about waterfalls? You want some peace&quiet?
You can easily spend half of a day here without even feeling it...
159 Einheimische empfehlen
Elliðaárdalur
Do you want to see bunnies in Iceland? What about waterfalls? You want some peace&quiet?
You can easily spend half of a day here without even feeling it...
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataEnjoy a peaceful walk surrounded by green
Reykjavik's Zoo which is technically a petting zoo (it does feature seals and reindeers alike)
181 Einheimische empfehlen
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Reykjavik's Zoo which is technically a petting zoo (it does feature seals and reindeers alike)
Arts & Culture
Newly opened video exhibition that gives a pretty nice overview on all-Icelandic.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Tales from Iceland
37 SnorrabrautNewly opened video exhibition that gives a pretty nice overview on all-Icelandic.
Isländisches Phallusmuseum
2 KalkofnsvegurWell... because...
Essentials
You can find Bonus supermarket for cheap food, as well as shuttle service terminal (to KEF airport)
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Holtagarðar
VatnagarðarYou can find Bonus supermarket for cheap food, as well as shuttle service terminal (to KEF airport)
Sightseeing
Hallgrímskirkja
Climb up the bell tower - you won't regret it!
The only beach in Reykjavik - the bay is heated making the water bearable over summer to bathe in!
434 Einheimische empfehlen
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
The only beach in Reykjavik - the bay is heated making the water bearable over summer to bathe in!
Videy
Not much to do, other than relaxation away from the crowds...
Laugavegur
LaugavegurThe main shopping street of Reykjavik
One of the newer building in town is already a famous landmark... You will understand why, once you see it
535 Einheimische empfehlen
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiOne of the newer building in town is already a famous landmark... You will understand why, once you see it