Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Really nice pizza place. You can customize the pizza to your liking. Super fast in the making and delicious.
Blackbox Pizzeria
26 BorgartúnReally nice pizza place. You can customize the pizza to your liking. Super fast in the making and delicious.
Wok On
29 BorgartúnGood place to get noodles. Fresh ingredients and fast service.
Basically a hipsters take on a food court. Very good variety of restaurants that cater to most.
367 Einheimische empfehlen
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurBasically a hipsters take on a food court. Very good variety of restaurants that cater to most.
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurVery nice bakery. Hip and cool
Really good noodle place. Not many really know of it but it's really good (I'd recommend "Núðlur á vaði" medium hot)
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Núðluskálin
8 SkólavörðustígurReally good noodle place. Not many really know of it but it's really good (I'd recommend "Núðlur á vaði" medium hot)
Very good sushi and steaks. Highly recommend if you wanna treat yourself.
143 Einheimische empfehlen
Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiVery good sushi and steaks. Highly recommend if you wanna treat yourself.
Similar to Hlemmur Mathöll. Many small restaurants (basically a hipster food court) where everyone should be able to find something to their liking. Nice to get a drink as well and enjoy the harbour and ocean view.
135 Einheimische empfehlen
Grandi Mathöll
16 GrandagarðurSimilar to Hlemmur Mathöll. Many small restaurants (basically a hipster food court) where everyone should be able to find something to their liking. Nice to get a drink as well and enjoy the harbour and ocean view.
Really nice original ice cream with a good variation of flavours. I often go there with friends and then we take a walk in the nearby park or we go there after swimming in Laugardalslaug.
29 Einheimische empfehlen
SKÚBB Ice Cream
1 LaugarásvegurReally nice original ice cream with a good variation of flavours. I often go there with friends and then we take a walk in the nearby park or we go there after swimming in Laugardalslaug.
Extremely good restaurant that mainly serves fish (Icelandic). Bit on the expensive side but worth trying when in Iceland (highly recommend their sushi).
233 Einheimische empfehlen
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Extremely good restaurant that mainly serves fish (Icelandic). Bit on the expensive side but worth trying when in Iceland (highly recommend their sushi).
Very good ice cream. Usually not too busy. I always get "Þeytingur" with the '' old ice cream" (old because it's an old recipe and good for those who are lactose intolerant) and add "Daim, strawberrys and þristur". It's basically a swirl of ice cream with candy in it.
118 Einheimische empfehlen
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurVery good ice cream. Usually not too busy. I always get "Þeytingur" with the '' old ice cream" (old because it's an old recipe and good for those who are lactose intolerant) and add "Daim, strawberrys and þristur". It's basically a swirl of ice cream with candy in it.
Extremely good pizza there, new and popular. Authentic italian pizzas and they have good beer and wine. They don't take down reservations but if you show up you'll get an estimated time. Meanwhile you can take a stroll down to the docks.
78 Einheimische empfehlen
Flatey Pizza
11 GrandagarðurExtremely good pizza there, new and popular. Authentic italian pizzas and they have good beer and wine. They don't take down reservations but if you show up you'll get an estimated time. Meanwhile you can take a stroll down to the docks.
Really good brasserie. Ideal for lunch or dinner. Mid-range in prices. Good atmosphere and nice decor.
288 Einheimische empfehlen
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataReally good brasserie. Ideal for lunch or dinner. Mid-range in prices. Good atmosphere and nice decor.
Really good coffee place (it's a chain) and they have a nice variety of sandwiches and pastries.
106 Einheimische empfehlen
Te & Kaffi
11 SkólavörðustígurReally good coffee place (it's a chain) and they have a nice variety of sandwiches and pastries.
Thai Kitchen
3 BorgartúnGood thai food, not very known and not expensive.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park to walk in and enjoy. Close to the pool.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Laugardalur washing pools
Beautiful park to walk in and enjoy. Close to the pool.
Sæbraut (basically the sidewalk that you walk along the coastline) is a really nice stroll that ends at Harpa concert hall. Beauiful scenery and sculptures along the way. Really nice way to go to downtown Reykjavík.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Sæbraut
SæbrautSæbraut (basically the sidewalk that you walk along the coastline) is a really nice stroll that ends at Harpa concert hall. Beauiful scenery and sculptures along the way. Really nice way to go to downtown Reykjavík.
Essentials
Krónan is the second cheapest store to buy groceries (do NOT go to 10-11 which is in Borgartún 26, that's super expensive) after Bónus.
327 Einheimische empfehlen
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurKrónan is the second cheapest store to buy groceries (do NOT go to 10-11 which is in Borgartún 26, that's super expensive) after Bónus.
Bónus
11-13 SkipholtBorgar Apótek
28 BorgartúnPharmacy
Getting Around
Hlemmur
Hub for public transportation.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really nice bar with a good variety of beers. Not many know of this place, but it is close to a hotel so there are other tourists there.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Bjórgarðurinn
ÞórunnartúnReally nice bar with a good variety of beers. Not many know of this place, but it is close to a hotel so there are other tourists there.
B5
Popular nightclub. Average age there is about 25 yrs
Hverfisbarinn
The hottest nightclub right now. Average age around 25 yrs.
Shopping
Nice mall which has about everything you'd need. From grocery stores (Bónus being the cheapest) to H&M, Hugo Boss and such.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Kringlan
KringlanNice mall which has about everything you'd need. From grocery stores (Bónus being the cheapest) to H&M, Hugo Boss and such.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice swimming pool although there are a lot of tourists that go there. If you want to go to a nice pool with more locals I'd recommend Árbæjarlaug (I used to live close to that pool).
511 Einheimische empfehlen
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurNice swimming pool although there are a lot of tourists that go there. If you want to go to a nice pool with more locals I'd recommend Árbæjarlaug (I used to live close to that pool).
Really nice suburban swimming pool with a nice view of the city!
84 Einheimische empfehlen
Árbæjarlaug
Really nice suburban swimming pool with a nice view of the city!