Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
One of my top recommendations. Their Icelandic lamb is an absolute must try! What's even better is their affordable lunch menu!
Its the best! It has a cheap lunch menu too. You have to try their icelandic lamb.
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
One of my top recommendations. Their Icelandic lamb is an absolute must try! What's even better is their affordable lunch menu!
Its the best! It has a cheap lunch menu too. You have to try their icelandic lamb.
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurThey have THE - BEST - Burgers!! YUM
Bakarameistarinn
Amazing little coffee shop at the harbour in Reykjavík. It has the typical Icelandic baked goodies with a beautiful view over the harbour.
59 locals recommend
Kaffivagninn
10 GrandagarðurAmazing little coffee shop at the harbour in Reykjavík. It has the typical Icelandic baked goodies with a beautiful view over the harbour.
The quick and delicious burger joint. Touted as a favorite of even David Beckham!
169 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataThe quick and delicious burger joint. Touted as a favorite of even David Beckham!
One of Reykjavik’s greatest buildings by day. One of it’s best restaurants at night.
455 locals recommend
Perlan
One of Reykjavik’s greatest buildings by day. One of it’s best restaurants at night.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great meeting place for beer lovers and foodies alike. The Beer Garden offers a multitude of good beer on tap as well as bottled beer from all over the world.
The place to be in the evening. Stroll down the street and look for a bar playing your type of music.
328 locals recommend
Laugavegur
LaugavegurThe place to be in the evening. Stroll down the street and look for a bar playing your type of music.
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 AðalstrætiThis is hands down the best craft bar in town!
Cool bar with a good selection of beers and good food. They often have some fun events.
176 locals recommend
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataCool bar with a good selection of beers and good food. They often have some fun events.
Great selection of beers! One of the best happy hour in city between 16 and 20. Also got light snacks food. Bar closed at 23.00 and kitchen at 22.00.
136 locals recommend
Hlemmur Square
Great selection of beers! One of the best happy hour in city between 16 and 20. Also got light snacks food. Bar closed at 23.00 and kitchen at 22.00.
Bjórgarðurinn
ÞórunnartúnParks & Nature
Laugardalur
Shopping
Kringlan
This is the best place for shopping.
Entertainment & Activities
This is the most popular and biggest swimming pool in Reykjavík, with 6 different hot tubs (My favourite is the one with see water), saunas and an awesome slide.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurThis is the most popular and biggest swimming pool in Reykjavík, with 6 different hot tubs (My favourite is the one with see water), saunas and an awesome slide.
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Icelandic Zoo!
Keiluhöllin
Bowling!!
Fun and safe sport for everyone .
Archery is practiced like a bowling. Anyone can do it, walk in of the street and engage in archery, at any time , between 12-22 every day. It's not just for the pro's, archery is fun
7 locals recommend
Bogfimisetrið ehf
DugguvogurFun and safe sport for everyone .
Archery is practiced like a bowling. Anyone can do it, walk in of the street and engage in archery, at any time , between 12-22 every day. It's not just for the pro's, archery is fun
Sightseeing
Höfði House, built in 1909, is considered to be one of the most beautiful and historically significant buildings in the Reykjavík area. It’s best known as the location for the 1986 summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbatsjov, a historical event that effectively marked the end of the Cold War.
37 locals recommend
Hofdi House
FélagstúnHöfði House, built in 1909, is considered to be one of the most beautiful and historically significant buildings in the Reykjavík area. It’s best known as the location for the 1986 summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbatsjov, a historical event that effectively marked the end of the Cold War.
Beautiful church in the heart of Reykjavík. Has an amazing view from the top.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Beautiful church in the heart of Reykjavík. Has an amazing view from the top.
Getting Around
This is where the bus stops and goes all around Reykjavík from there. I recommend straeto.is to plan your transport.
Borgartún
BorgartúnThis is where the bus stops and goes all around Reykjavík from there. I recommend straeto.is to plan your transport.