Guidebook for Reykjavík

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Guidebook for Reykjavík

Entertainment & Activities

A very nice geothermal swimming pool with hot tubs and a sauna to relax in.
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagata
458 locals recommend
A very nice geothermal swimming pool with hot tubs and a sauna to relax in.

Food Scene

My favorite fish restaurant. Not the cheapest but serves superb food. Try the arctic char or the cod. Highly recommended.
77 locals recommend
Fish Company
77 locals recommend
My favorite fish restaurant. Not the cheapest but serves superb food. Try the arctic char or the cod. Highly recommended.
Simple but very tasty burgers. My favorite place to grab quick dinner.
169 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgata
169 locals recommend
Simple but very tasty burgers. My favorite place to grab quick dinner.
Nice and tasty steaks. I recommend trying the whale and horse.
28 locals recommend
Steakhouse
28 locals recommend
Nice and tasty steaks. I recommend trying the whale and horse.
Another amazing fish restaurant. If you're a sushi lover you won't be disappointed.
233 locals recommend
Fiskmarkaðurinn
233 locals recommend
Another amazing fish restaurant. If you're a sushi lover you won't be disappointed.
Nice sourdough breads and some tasty desserts.
316 locals recommend
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
316 locals recommend
Nice sourdough breads and some tasty desserts.
A nice bakery close to the apartment. Perfect for breakfasts.
48 locals recommend
Jói Fel
Hringbraut
48 locals recommend
A nice bakery close to the apartment. Perfect for breakfasts.
Local coffee shop
218 locals recommend
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 Melhagi
218 locals recommend
Local coffee shop

Drinks & Nightlife

If you like all kinds of craft beer or just want to try different Icelandic beers this is the place to go. Relaxed atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. My go-to place to have a nice beer and relax. Gets a bit crowded in the weekends so arrive around 7-8PM if you want a table.
99 locals recommend
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 Aðalstræti
99 locals recommend
If you like all kinds of craft beer or just want to try different Icelandic beers this is the place to go. Relaxed atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. My go-to place to have a nice beer and relax. Gets a bit crowded in the weekends so arrive around 7-8PM if you want a table.

Shopping

A cheap grocery store close by.
327 locals recommend
Krónan
50 Reykjavikurvegur
327 locals recommend
A cheap grocery store close by.
A cheap grocery store close by.
512 locals recommend
Bónus
512 locals recommend
A cheap grocery store close by.
A more expensive grocery store with a smaller selection but closes at 23:00 instead of the usual 20:00.
54 locals recommend
VÍÐIR
79 Sólvallagata
54 locals recommend
A more expensive grocery store with a smaller selection but closes at 23:00 instead of the usual 20:00.
Grocery store open 24/7. Has a nice selection but priced a bit higher.
117 locals recommend
Hagkaup
1 Litlatún
117 locals recommend
Grocery store open 24/7. Has a nice selection but priced a bit higher.