Sara's Guidebook
Experience
A warm and welcoming natural pool, close to the airport. It’s a wonderful way to begin or end your trip in Iceland. But you do need to book in advance
Blue Lagoon
Sky Lagoon
44-48 VesturvörGo to the top of the biggest church in Iceland and see a 360• view of Reykjavik
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Go to the top of the biggest church in Iceland and see a 360• view of Reykjavik
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataOne of the best museums in Reykjavik
See if there are any interesting concerts going on in Harpa music hall
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiSee if there are any interesting concerts going on in Harpa music hall
Mál og Menning
It’s a coffe house, a bar and has live music every night!
This open air museum is a lovely 30/45 minute walk through some old Icelandic houses and gives the visitor insight into the living conditions of the people of Reykjavík in earlier times. Great for families
168 locals recommend
Árbær Open Air Museum
KistuhylurThis open air museum is a lovely 30/45 minute walk through some old Icelandic houses and gives the visitor insight into the living conditions of the people of Reykjavík in earlier times. Great for families
A day trip to see Thingvellir (a geographical wonder and Icelands oldest parliament), the beautiful Gullfoas waterfall and the famous Geysir
13 locals recommend
Golden Circle Iceland
AusturströndA day trip to see Thingvellir (a geographical wonder and Icelands oldest parliament), the beautiful Gullfoas waterfall and the famous Geysir
Secret Lagoon Iceland
HvammsvegurA rustic natural pool
In Perlan you can have a fantastic view of the whole city, have a great cup of coffe and cake, see the fabulous museum in there and go for a half and hour/hour long walk in the beautiful and magical woods around Perlan, called Oskjuhlid
455 locals recommend
Perlan
In Perlan you can have a fantastic view of the whole city, have a great cup of coffe and cake, see the fabulous museum in there and go for a half and hour/hour long walk in the beautiful and magical woods around Perlan, called Oskjuhlid
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataBeautiful museum with a wonderful cafe
Lebowski bar is one of many places/bars to go out for a fun night in Reykjavík
90 locals recommend
Lebowski Bar
Lebowski bar is one of many places/bars to go out for a fun night in Reykjavík
Sightseeing
Take a walk around the center of Reykjavík. Have lunch at Hlemmur food hall, walk down Laugavegur shopping street and up Skolavordustigur to Hallgrimskirkja church
328 locals recommend
Laugavegur
LaugavegurTake a walk around the center of Reykjavík. Have lunch at Hlemmur food hall, walk down Laugavegur shopping street and up Skolavordustigur to Hallgrimskirkja church
A beautiful black beach with a lighthouse in Reykjavík and a tiny little hot tub to warm your cold feet
138 locals recommend
Grótta Island Lighthouse
A beautiful black beach with a lighthouse in Reykjavík and a tiny little hot tub to warm your cold feet
Neighbourhoods
The center of Reykjavík is where you find everything in walking distance. You find all the shops, designer boutiques, museums, galleries, theatres, restaurants, bars, Hallgrimskirkja church, swimming pool and the main bus stops
10 locals recommend
Miðborg
The center of Reykjavík is where you find everything in walking distance. You find all the shops, designer boutiques, museums, galleries, theatres, restaurants, bars, Hallgrimskirkja church, swimming pool and the main bus stops
Food scene
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurFantastic bakery so close to the apartment
Eymundsson
65-77 LaugavegurA lovely book cafe
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurGood breakfast place
The Grey Cat
16a HverfisgataFantastic breakfast and great coffee
Favorite lunch amd dinner place. Very reasonable prices and very good food. I recommend “Skal” and “Krost” and “Flatey pizza”
367 locals recommend
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurFavorite lunch amd dinner place. Very reasonable prices and very good food. I recommend “Skal” and “Krost” and “Flatey pizza”
Duck & Rose
Good lunch place
Apotek Restaurant
16 AusturstrætiFancy dinner, great deserts, amazing cocktails. Fine dining
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurFine dining next to Hallgrimskirkja church
Flatey Pizza - Hlemmur Mathöll
Best pizza in Reykjavík
A must do in Iceland. The Icelandic Hot dog is the best in the world.
191 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataA must do in Iceland. The Icelandic Hot dog is the best in the world.
Best homemade Icelandic food. You must try the Plokkfish or Meat Soup and the rye bread ice cream is a must try.
67 locals recommend
Café Loki
28 LokastígurBest homemade Icelandic food. You must try the Plokkfish or Meat Soup and the rye bread ice cream is a must try.
Public House Gastropub
24 LaugavegurFantastic food. Small plates. You have to book in advance
Vínstúkan Tíu sopar / Wine Bar
27 LaugavegurBest place for a glass of wine
Traveler advice
Getting around
The only public transport in Iceland are buses
Get the Straeto app or find straeto on the internet, to find out the bus routes.
Getting around
Parking in Reykjavík
If you have a rental car you can park it on the street and pay at the machine by card OR easier to get the “Parka” or “Easypark” app to pay for parking. You only need to pay between 8am and 6pm.
Getting around
Taxi
Taxis are expensive in Iceland but should you need one for short rides the number is +3545885522