Guidebook for Reykjavík

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

Food Scene

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

Shopping

Gourme bakery.
48 locals recommend
Jói Fel
Hringbraut
48 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kringlan
528 locals recommend
Reykjavik mall. Over 170 shops.

Arts & Culture

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

Sightseeing

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

Getting Around

Flight Bus
140 locals recommend
BSI Reykjavik station
140 locals recommend
Flight Bus