Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Matur og drykkur restaurant is the perfect place for those who want to experience Icelandic food. Here you will find a traditional Icelandic food with a twist. All my guest have absolutely loved this place. I recommend you to try the cod head and kleina (Icelandic doughnut)
100 locals recommend
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurMatur og drykkur restaurant is the perfect place for those who want to experience Icelandic food. Here you will find a traditional Icelandic food with a twist. All my guest have absolutely loved this place. I recommend you to try the cod head and kleina (Icelandic doughnut)
Fiskmarkaðurinn is a really good fish and seafood restaurant. I had the tasting menu few days ago. This place is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner out while in Iceland. It´s very popular place so you might need to book a table in advance.
233 locals recommend
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Fiskmarkaðurinn is a really good fish and seafood restaurant. I had the tasting menu few days ago. This place is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner out while in Iceland. It´s very popular place so you might need to book a table in advance.
Valdís ice cream store is located in an old fisherman´s hut, just few steps away from Matur og Drykkur restaurant. Valdís place is Incredibly popular with locals and tourists alike. Valdís serves unusual ice cream flavors in delicious home made waffle bread. It is also a plus that you can have a taste of the ice cream before you buy.
198 locals recommend
Valdís
GrandagarðurValdís ice cream store is located in an old fisherman´s hut, just few steps away from Matur og Drykkur restaurant. Valdís place is Incredibly popular with locals and tourists alike. Valdís serves unusual ice cream flavors in delicious home made waffle bread. It is also a plus that you can have a taste of the ice cream before you buy.
Here you can get really big and tasty hamburgers and Icelandic bears. If you are really hungry I recommend you to have Epic Overkill hamburger that weights 600 grams / 21.16 ounces
11 locals recommend
73 Restaurant
73 LaugavegurHere you can get really big and tasty hamburgers and Icelandic bears. If you are really hungry I recommend you to have Epic Overkill hamburger that weights 600 grams / 21.16 ounces
Drinks & Nightlife
Lebowski Bar
The best place to go for a drink and dance in Reykjavik.
A trendy hostel housed in an old biscuit factory. Kex Hostel often puts on live music events and is a nice bar to sit down and enjoy good music and nice food
176 locals recommend
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataA trendy hostel housed in an old biscuit factory. Kex Hostel often puts on live music events and is a nice bar to sit down and enjoy good music and nice food
Sightseeing
Hallgrímskirkja church is a beautiful building with an amazing view. There's no better place to get a view of Reykjavik than from the top of the tower
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja church is a beautiful building with an amazing view. There's no better place to get a view of Reykjavik than from the top of the tower
Shopping
Austurstræti
AusturstrætiThe nearest grocery store that is open 24/7
Essentials
There is a laundromat coffee shop in a 2 minutes walk which has washing machines and dryers for a fair price.
111 locals recommend
The Laundromat Cafe
9 AusturstrætiThere is a laundromat coffee shop in a 2 minutes walk which has washing machines and dryers for a fair price.
Getting Around
BSI is the main bus station in Iceland. All scheduled buses and the FlyBus to Keflavik International Airport depart from BSI bus terminal in Reykjavik
140 locals recommend
BSI Reykjavik station
BSI is the main bus station in Iceland. All scheduled buses and the FlyBus to Keflavik International Airport depart from BSI bus terminal in Reykjavik
Entertainment & Activities
Sundhöll Reykjavíkur (Reykavík thermal pooll) is located across the street (5 minutes walking distance). The swimming pool is the oldest thermal pool in Iceland, built 1937. There is pool area indoors for swimming. Outside there are two hot tubs and a steam room. The entrance fee for the thermal pool is only 900 ISK per person. Remember to bring towel an bathing suits.
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurSundhöll Reykjavíkur (Reykavík thermal pooll) is located across the street (5 minutes walking distance). The swimming pool is the oldest thermal pool in Iceland, built 1937. There is pool area indoors for swimming. Outside there are two hot tubs and a steam room. The entrance fee for the thermal pool is only 900 ISK per person. Remember to bring towel an bathing suits.