Guidebook for Reykjavik
Sightseeing
Hallgrimskirkja
church
Reykjavíkur Höfn
whale watching
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataArt gallery, sculpture
http://www.lej.is/en/
Grótta
8 SuðurströndLighthouse, nice to walk on Seltjarnanes in good weather.
Parliament House (Althingishus)
KirkjutorgParliament house
Nice hiking trip, takes 3-4 hours, 914 m high and great view over Reykjavik area. Take snacks and drinks with you.
75 locals recommend
Esjan
Nice hiking trip, takes 3-4 hours, 914 m high and great view over Reykjavik area. Take snacks and drinks with you.
Everything Else
BSÍ
Bus station, trips from keflavík airport
Hljómskálagarður
nice park
Sundhöllin
45a Barónsstígurindoor swimming pool where you can go out side for hot tubes.
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurBiggest swimming pool in Iceland, very nice
Nice to walk on the shore, great view of Esja (mountain). good also to run and bicyle this way
Sculpture & Shore Walk
Sculpture & Shore WalkNice to walk on the shore, great view of Esja (mountain). good also to run and bicyle this way
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Geothermal beach
Reykjavik Domestic Airport station
domestic airport
Reykjavik City Hall
city hall
Food Scene
Laugavegur
Laugavegurmain street
Eldsmiðjan
81 LaugavegurGreat pizza place on the corner
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataHot dog place
Café Loki
28 LokastígurCafé close by the apartment
Þrír frakkar
14 BaldursgataFish restaurant close to the apartment
Fridrik V Restaurant
60 LaugavegurRanking nr 1 on trip advisor, Scandinavian cuisine
Grillmarkaðurinn
Ranking nr 4 on trip advisor, steak house, seafood
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurRanking nr 5 on trip advisor and close to the apartment. seafood,
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Ranking nr 3 on trip advisor, seafood
Caruso
22 AusturstrætiNice restaurant
Gló
The most popular health foods restaurants in Iceland.
Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundNice place for breakfast and lunch.
Short distance from the apartment, good coffee house.
Hours:
Sun 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
245 locals recommend
Reykjavik Roasters
1 Kárastígur
Short distance from the apartment, good coffee house.
Hours:
Sun 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Restó
27-29 RauðarárstígurRanking nr 2 on trip advisor, seafood cuisine
Kjallarinn
2 AðalstrætiRanking nr 6 on trip advisor, Scandinavian, seafood cuisine
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurRanking nr 7 on trip advisor, Scandinavian cuisine
Forettabarinn
14 NýlendugataRanking nr 8 on trip advisor, Seafood, tapas cuisine
Ranking nr 10 on trip advisor, grill, seafood, international cuisine, very close to the apartment. The lamb meat is delicious there.
103 locals recommend
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurRanking nr 10 on trip advisor, grill, seafood, international cuisine, very close to the apartment. The lamb meat is delicious there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ölstofa
Vegamótastígurgreat bar
Shopping
next liquor store to the apartment. Liquor is only sold in specail liquor stores. Also beer over 2,25 % alc.
189 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
10a Austurstrætinext liquor store to the apartment. Liquor is only sold in specail liquor stores. Also beer over 2,25 % alc.
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurSmall grocery store if you forgot something
10-11
11 Austurstræti24 hours food store
Essentials
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurBakery
Bonús Supermarkt
Closest Supermarket
Arts & Culture
concert hall and conference centre. Open every day for people that want to see the building.
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 Austurbakkiconcert hall and conference centre. Open every day for people that want to see the building.