Reykjavík West side Essentials
Sightseeing
The exhibition is intended to provide insight into the history of the Icelandic nation from the Settlement to the present day.
We regularly go there for events and there is a nice coffee shop.
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataThe exhibition is intended to provide insight into the history of the Icelandic nation from the Settlement to the present day.
We regularly go there for events and there is a nice coffee shop.
Maritime museum is a fun exhibition and also has a nice coffee shop with a brilliant veranda for summer days.
Also one of the best ice-cream stores in the world is on the other side of the street.
70 locals recommend
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurMaritime museum is a fun exhibition and also has a nice coffee shop with a brilliant veranda for summer days.
Also one of the best ice-cream stores in the world is on the other side of the street.
Here you can actually go and see the first settlement in Reykjavík. From this place the whole city grew.
86 locals recommend
The Settlement Exhibition
16 AðalstrætiHere you can actually go and see the first settlement in Reykjavík. From this place the whole city grew.
The oldest still running parliament in the world is housed here.
Also the park in front is were all the people gather for warm summer days. Don't go here by car if it's sunny, we close the streets.
88 locals recommend
Parliament House (Althingishus)
KirkjutorgThe oldest still running parliament in the world is housed here.
Also the park in front is were all the people gather for warm summer days. Don't go here by car if it's sunny, we close the streets.
Some old fish huts that have been left alone for decades. It's a great spot to take amazing pictures and to go for a walk on the shore. Both in winter and summer.
Fiskihjallarnir við Ægisíðu
64 ÆgisíðaSome old fish huts that have been left alone for decades. It's a great spot to take amazing pictures and to go for a walk on the shore. Both in winter and summer.
If the tide is right you can walk to the lighthouse, just return in time. Close by is the restaurant Ráðagerði a local favourite.
138 locals recommend
Grótta Island Lighthouse
If the tide is right you can walk to the lighthouse, just return in time. Close by is the restaurant Ráðagerði a local favourite.
The sea here behaves differently. This shore has a special atmosphere and you forget everything about the city.
Seltjörn
The sea here behaves differently. This shore has a special atmosphere and you forget everything about the city.
Everything Else
One of Iceland's most popular thermal swimming pools with the best and newest hot pot anywhere. Also has a good steam bath.
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataOne of Iceland's most popular thermal swimming pools with the best and newest hot pot anywhere. Also has a good steam bath.
Faxaskjól
FaxaskjólRunning/cycling route
Strangely this swimming pool is in another town called Seltjarnares. It's another municipality so you can take a town trip.
92 locals recommend
Sundlaug Seltjarnarness
8 HrólfsskálavörStrangely this swimming pool is in another town called Seltjarnares. It's another municipality so you can take a town trip.
Ice cream parlour. If you ask for a old ice cream, they'll give you the old recipe, just like it should be according to some.
118 locals recommend
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurIce cream parlour. If you ask for a old ice cream, they'll give you the old recipe, just like it should be according to some.
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurSupermarket that's open until midnight.
Essentials
As local as it gets for groceries. Old residents from the neighborhood come from far away to shop in this one of the last remaining small neighborhood shop.
202 locals recommend
Melabúðin
As local as it gets for groceries. Old residents from the neighborhood come from far away to shop in this one of the last remaining small neighborhood shop.
Bónus
Cheapest supermarket in Iceland.
Book shop open until late with a good coffee shop and free WiFi
9 locals recommend
Penninn Eymundsson Austurstræti
18 AusturstrætiBook shop open until late with a good coffee shop and free WiFi
Te of kaffi
For peace and quiet, good coffee and free WiFi go here.
Víkurgarður (a.k.a. Fógetagarður or Bæjarfógetagarður)
KirkjustrætiTe of kaffi
For peace and quiet, good coffee and free WiFi go here.
10-11
11 AusturstrætiSupermarker that's open 24/7
Smallest supermarket in Iceland. This is the last remaining "grocery man on the corner" shop. You have to know what you want and he'll go and get it for you. They literally have everything.
28 locals recommend
Kjötborg
19 ÁsvallagataSmallest supermarket in Iceland. This is the last remaining "grocery man on the corner" shop. You have to know what you want and he'll go and get it for you. They literally have everything.
Best bakery in town in the most hipster looking house ever. Also a nice Ice cream store on the corner and Reykjavík Roster coffeehouse close by.
316 locals recommend
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurBest bakery in town in the most hipster looking house ever. Also a nice Ice cream store on the corner and Reykjavík Roster coffeehouse close by.
Shopping
Valdís
GrandagarðurBest Ice-cream ever, anywhere anytime. Must try.
Food Scene
Go here for the best seafood in town. If you're on budge, try visiting them for lunch they always have very good offers during lunchtime.
233 locals recommend
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Go here for the best seafood in town. If you're on budge, try visiting them for lunch they always have very good offers during lunchtime.
Really good and nice seafood they buy their ingredients directly from the fishermen at the harbor.
77 locals recommend
Fish Company
Really good and nice seafood they buy their ingredients directly from the fishermen at the harbor.
This hot dog stand has had customers like Russel Crow and Bill Clinton coming to taste their special hot dogs.
191 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataThis hot dog stand has had customers like Russel Crow and Bill Clinton coming to taste their special hot dogs.
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataBest burger in town.
Grillmarkaðurinn
Good food, very popular make sure you reserve.
By far the best Indian you'll ever get in the nordics. Try the Heavenly Meeta - Naan bread.
117 locals recommend
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataBy far the best Indian you'll ever get in the nordics. Try the Heavenly Meeta - Naan bread.
Very nice ice cream café. There's also a liquor store inside the complex.
12 locals recommend
Arna Ís og Kaffi
15 EiðistorgVery nice ice cream café. There's also a liquor store inside the complex.
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiNeighbourhood cafe, restaurant and bar
Local food truck vibe with burgers. Nice outdoor area and just perfect after a good swim in the pool next door.
11 locals recommend
Hagavagninn
52 HofsvallagataLocal food truck vibe with burgers. Nice outdoor area and just perfect after a good swim in the pool next door.
Brauð og Co
22 MelhagiBest bakery in town.
Dominos has suprisingly many locations in Iceland and is by far the most successful fast food chain ever. Always a hit with programmers and teenagers that swear that the Icelandic dominos pizza is truly unique. We thinks it OK but at least it's cheap (compared to other things in iceland).
65 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
45 HjarðarhagiDominos has suprisingly many locations in Iceland and is by far the most successful fast food chain ever. Always a hit with programmers and teenagers that swear that the Icelandic dominos pizza is truly unique. We thinks it OK but at least it's cheap (compared to other things in iceland).
We recommend this restaurant a lot. It has great sourdough pizzas and nice pasta in a old building with wonderful atmosphere. Also its next door to one of the most popular places to view the northern lights in Reykjavik.
6 locals recommend
Raðagerði Veitingahús
We recommend this restaurant a lot. It has great sourdough pizzas and nice pasta in a old building with wonderful atmosphere. Also its next door to one of the most popular places to view the northern lights in Reykjavik.
Nice place with kebabs and wraps run by a Syrian family. Personal favorite is falafel wrap. Eat in or take away.
Zorbian
109 HringbrautNice place with kebabs and wraps run by a Syrian family. Personal favorite is falafel wrap. Eat in or take away.
Entertainment & Activities
Fully equipped gym that recently opened. It's small but has everything you need and included is access to nice sauna, steam bath and both hot and cold tubs for after workout chill.
World Class Vatnsmýri
1 BjargargataFully equipped gym that recently opened. It's small but has everything you need and included is access to nice sauna, steam bath and both hot and cold tubs for after workout chill.
Reykjaviks pride is the concert hall Harpa. Look at www. tix .is for tickets to shows and what's on when you visit.
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiReykjaviks pride is the concert hall Harpa. Look at www. tix .is for tickets to shows and what's on when you visit.
The old harbor is now used for small boats and most of the whale watching companies start their tours from here.
Harbour
9 EyjarslóðThe old harbor is now used for small boats and most of the whale watching companies start their tours from here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataNice cocktail bar.
They have amazing selection of craft beer. Try the icelandic flight for the best selection from Borg a local micro brewery that's made a good name for themselves.
99 locals recommend
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 AðalstrætiThey have amazing selection of craft beer. Try the icelandic flight for the best selection from Borg a local micro brewery that's made a good name for themselves.
Good selection of beer from all over. Try the faroese beer, won't have that one in many places.
35 locals recommend
Micro Bar
86 LaugavegurGood selection of beer from all over. Try the faroese beer, won't have that one in many places.
So nice, always crowded after 17 but their unfiltered Kaldi is worth it.
262 locals recommend
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurSo nice, always crowded after 17 but their unfiltered Kaldi is worth it.
Student cellar: It's a student hangout with cheap eats and drinks.
19 locals recommend
Stúdentakjallarinn
SæmundargataStudent cellar: It's a student hangout with cheap eats and drinks.