Guidebook for Reykjavík

Ingi Thor
Guidebook for Reykjavík

Food Scene

Great place with good atmosphere and great food, Sushi, fish and meat dishes. Try the "Surf & Turf", "Volcano" & rolls. 3-5 min walk from apartment. BookInAdvance http://sushisamba.is/?lang=en
143 locals recommend
Sushi Social
5 Þingholtsstræti
143 locals recommend
Great place with good atmosphere and great food, Sushi, fish and meat dishes. Try the "Surf & Turf", "Volcano" & rolls. 3-5 min walk from apartment. BookInAdvance http://sushisamba.is/?lang=en
Another great restaurant - known for great grilled gourmet - steaks & fish. Has great burgers on lunchmenu only on weekdays. Book in advance. http://www.grillmarkadurinn.is/en/
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
336 locals recommend
Another great restaurant - known for great grilled gourmet - steaks & fish. Has great burgers on lunchmenu only on weekdays. Book in advance. http://www.grillmarkadurinn.is/en/
Is a bar / restaurant by the harbour. Very nice and upcoming area in Reykjavik - some other restaurants as well there. http://www.slippbarinn.is/en
136 locals recommend
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
136 locals recommend
Is a bar / restaurant by the harbour. Very nice and upcoming area in Reykjavik - some other restaurants as well there. http://www.slippbarinn.is/en
Old school bakery 3 mins walk from the apartment. Try the "Snúður" with chocolate or "Vínarbrauð".
21 locals recommend
Bernhöftsbakarí
13 Bergstaðastræti
21 locals recommend
Old school bakery 3 mins walk from the apartment. Try the "Snúður" with chocolate or "Vínarbrauð".
Great coffee and good atmosphere. I have spent weeks of my life in this coffee shop - has WIFI and is on the main shopping street.
62 locals recommend
Kaffitár
62 locals recommend
Great coffee and good atmosphere. I have spent weeks of my life in this coffee shop - has WIFI and is on the main shopping street.
If walking up & down the shopping street this is a nice stop around middle of Laugavegur shopping street. Try their soup - served in a bread bowl you can eat afterwards.
9 locals recommend
Svarta Kaffið
54 Laugavegur
9 locals recommend
If walking up & down the shopping street this is a nice stop around middle of Laugavegur shopping street. Try their soup - served in a bread bowl you can eat afterwards.
Small place with great burgers. I usually have "Offer of the century" and add bernaise sauce with my fries.
169 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgata
169 locals recommend
Small place with great burgers. I usually have "Offer of the century" and add bernaise sauce with my fries.
Very healthy, very good food - kind of a healthy fast-food. You can find vegan, raw & gluten-free things on the menu.
161 locals recommend
Gló
161 locals recommend
Very healthy, very good food - kind of a healthy fast-food. You can find vegan, raw & gluten-free things on the menu.
Good food - for a good value. Also if the sun is shining - Icelanders like sitting outside in the port.
77 locals recommend
Vegamót - Bistro/Bar
4 Vegamótastígur
77 locals recommend
Good food - for a good value. Also if the sun is shining - Icelanders like sitting outside in the port.
Book-cafe´s around the city. Good coffee and you can do some good reading while drinking your coffee.
106 locals recommend
Te & Kaffi
11 Skólavörðustígur
106 locals recommend
Book-cafe´s around the city. Good coffee and you can do some good reading while drinking your coffee.
Best ice-cream in town.
198 locals recommend
Valdís
Grandagarður
198 locals recommend
Best ice-cream in town.
One of my favourites - 50´s style cafe known for it breakfast / brunch - only has 5 tables and is only open until 15:00. http://www.visitreykjavik.is/grai-kotturinn
15 locals recommend
Grái kötturinn
16a Hverfisgata
15 locals recommend
One of my favourites - 50´s style cafe known for it breakfast / brunch - only has 5 tables and is only open until 15:00. http://www.visitreykjavik.is/grai-kotturinn
A great place to eat & share various small plates. Can be loud as it is usually quite busy but the way food is prepared is quite different. http://www.publichouse.is/
51 locals recommend
Public House Gastropub
24 Laugavegur
51 locals recommend
A great place to eat & share various small plates. Can be loud as it is usually quite busy but the way food is prepared is quite different. http://www.publichouse.is/
Healthy & tasty deli lunch menu. More Italian diner menu. Good option if going to Farmers Market store and Maritime museum in the area. http://www.coocoosnest.is/
182 locals recommend
The Coocoo's Nest
23 Grandagarður
182 locals recommend
Healthy & tasty deli lunch menu. More Italian diner menu. Good option if going to Farmers Market store and Maritime museum in the area. http://www.coocoosnest.is/
Old 50´s style cafe. Great waffles and cocoa.
75 locals recommend
Mokka Kaffi
3A Skólavörðustígur
75 locals recommend
Old 50´s style cafe. Great waffles and cocoa.

Essentials

Good value groceries in the center. Logo is yellow with a pink pig. 3 mins walk from the apartment.
37 locals recommend
Bonús Supermarkt
37 locals recommend
Good value groceries in the center. Logo is yellow with a pink pig. 3 mins walk from the apartment.
The official tourist information center for Reykjavik - located in one of the oldest buildings in Iceland. There are some more on the main shopping street.
31 locals recommend
Tourist Information Center - ITA
31 locals recommend
The official tourist information center for Reykjavik - located in one of the oldest buildings in Iceland. There are some more on the main shopping street.
If looking for fresh quality fish or meat to cook at home then Kjöt & Fiskur is the local store. Great quality & great atmosphere. https://www.facebook.com/kjotogfiskur/
6 locals recommend
Bergstaðastræti 14
14 Bergstaðastræti
6 locals recommend
If looking for fresh quality fish or meat to cook at home then Kjöt & Fiskur is the local store. Great quality & great atmosphere. https://www.facebook.com/kjotogfiskur/
10-11 is a grocery store open 24 hours, this is your closest & best option for all essentials & groceries outside normal opening hours.
10 locals recommend
Austurstræti 17
17 Austurstræti
10 locals recommend
10-11 is a grocery store open 24 hours, this is your closest & best option for all essentials & groceries outside normal opening hours.
Mini Market / kiosk with basic hygiene products, some food , sweets etc - Ideal for late night cravings - Open until 23:00. 30 seconds walk.
7 locals recommend
Grundarstígur
Grundarstígur
7 locals recommend
Mini Market / kiosk with basic hygiene products, some food , sweets etc - Ideal for late night cravings - Open until 23:00. 30 seconds walk.

Shopping

One of best stores for Icelandic souvenirs, designer wool products and also good selection of some clothing. They have 2 stores on the same street so make sure you see both.
72 locals recommend
Geysir
16 Skólavörðustígur
72 locals recommend
One of best stores for Icelandic souvenirs, designer wool products and also good selection of some clothing. They have 2 stores on the same street so make sure you see both.
If you want to find some genuine designer modern wool products & other products then Farmers Market is a great stop. http://farmersmarket.is/
31 locals recommend
Farmers & Friends / Farmers Market - flagship store & design studio
2 Hólmaslóð
31 locals recommend
If you want to find some genuine designer modern wool products & other products then Farmers Market is a great stop. http://farmersmarket.is/
Hidden old-school clothing store for guys. Check out the website below to get a feel for what they offer. http://herrafataverslun.is/
53 locals recommend
Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
53 locals recommend
Hidden old-school clothing store for guys. Check out the website below to get a feel for what they offer. http://herrafataverslun.is/
Icelandic design from KronKron joined with some international design. Famous for their shoe design & silk scarfs/tights. http://kronkron.com/
22 locals recommend
KronKron
63 Laugavegur
22 locals recommend
Icelandic design from KronKron joined with some international design. Famous for their shoe design & silk scarfs/tights. http://kronkron.com/
Biggest shopping mall in Reykjavik.
528 locals recommend
Kringlan
528 locals recommend
Biggest shopping mall in Reykjavik.
Fur Fur Fur. Main store for this Icelandic fur designer & maker. Fur hats, gloves, vests, coats and more.
Feldur Verkstæði
56 Snorrabraut
Fur Fur Fur. Main store for this Icelandic fur designer & maker. Fur hats, gloves, vests, coats and more.

Drinks & Nightlife

If this place is having a music event it is great atmosphere before and after midnight. Age from 25 - 35.
176 locals recommend
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 Skúlagata
176 locals recommend
If this place is having a music event it is great atmosphere before and after midnight. Age from 25 - 35.
Small bar serving beer from the most successful micro-brewery in Iceland. Try the light shady Kaldi beer. Nice atmosphere - very Icelandic.
262 locals recommend
Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegur
262 locals recommend
Small bar serving beer from the most successful micro-brewery in Iceland. Try the light shady Kaldi beer. Nice atmosphere - very Icelandic.

Sightseeing

Must-see when in Reykjavik.
55 locals recommend
Harpan Tónlistarhús
Sculpture & Shore Walk
55 locals recommend
Must-see when in Reykjavik.
A must-see when in Reykjavik. Make sure you walk the Skólavörðustígur - has some interesting stores and brings you down to the centre again.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
743 locals recommend
A must-see when in Reykjavik. Make sure you walk the Skólavörðustígur - has some interesting stores and brings you down to the centre again.

Parks & Nature

As a resident very close by, this is a favorite spot for me to take a short walk any time of day. City hall is also in the pond. I sometimes take old bread to feed the ducks.
140 locals recommend
Tjörnin
140 locals recommend
As a resident very close by, this is a favorite spot for me to take a short walk any time of day. City hall is also in the pond. I sometimes take old bread to feed the ducks.

Getting Around

BSI Coach terminal is where the FlyBus from the KEF airport stops. This is also where the domestic Reykjavik airport is.
120 locals recommend
BSI Coach Terminal
120 locals recommend
BSI Coach terminal is where the FlyBus from the KEF airport stops. This is also where the domestic Reykjavik airport is.