Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
A world class Indian restaurant. The best restaurant in Iceland, hands down.
117 locals recommend
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataA world class Indian restaurant. The best restaurant in Iceland, hands down.
Steakhouse
An excellent steakhouse.
Gamla Smiðjan
Really good pizza place.
One of Reykjavík's best kept secret. Go there for the fish of the day. Pro tip: arrive no later than 11:40 for lunch in order to get a seat.
56 locals recommend
Ostabúðin
8 SkólavörðustígurOne of Reykjavík's best kept secret. Go there for the fish of the day. Pro tip: arrive no later than 11:40 for lunch in order to get a seat.
Great coffee house, great atmosphere. Fitted with a vinyll player and second hand furniture.
Pro tip: Don't feed the hipsters.
245 locals recommend
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurGreat coffee house, great atmosphere. Fitted with a vinyll player and second hand furniture.
Pro tip: Don't feed the hipsters.
Valdís
GrandagarðurPopular icecream store, worth the wait.
Laugavegur 3
3 LaugavegurIf you go there we can no longer be friends.
The one, the only. Best burger in town.
Pro tip: Order coffee shake as well.
169 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataThe one, the only. Best burger in town.
Pro tip: Order coffee shake as well.
Noodle Station
The best noodles in town.
Never been there, but I have heard great things about this place.
69 locals recommend
Ban Thai Restaurant
130 LaugavegurNever been there, but I have heard great things about this place.
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataGreat food.
Pro tip: order the fish of the day.
A place that time forgot. A cosy coffee place that is stuck in the sixties.
Pro tip: order the belgian waffles.
75 locals recommend
Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurA place that time forgot. A cosy coffee place that is stuck in the sixties.
Pro tip: order the belgian waffles.
Drinks & Nightlife
A modern bar with a wide variety of draft beers along with very good finger food.
Pro tip: Try beef ribs.
26 locals recommend
Bjórgarðurinn
ÞórunnartúnA modern bar with a wide variety of draft beers along with very good finger food.
Pro tip: Try beef ribs.
Everything Else
One of the first swimming pool in Reykjavík. Has an indoor pool and outdoor hot tubs.
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurOne of the first swimming pool in Reykjavík. Has an indoor pool and outdoor hot tubs.
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurGreat swimming pool for the family.
Great gym and spa.
Pro tip: Go to the Spa (costs 4.990 kr per person).
74 locals recommend
World Class
Great gym and spa.
Pro tip: Go to the Spa (costs 4.990 kr per person).
Tjörnin
The pond. Go feed the ducks, they are hungry.
10-11
11 AusturstrætiA turist trap. For groceries go to Bonus for best price.
The famous landmark of Reykjavík.
Pro tip: go to the top of the cathedral for a great view of the city.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
The famous landmark of Reykjavík.
Pro tip: go to the top of the cathedral for a great view of the city.
Grótta
8 SuðurströndCatch the sunset there.
The government run liquor store. Only these stores (ÁTVR) are allowed to sell liquor in Iceland.
189 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiThe government run liquor store. Only these stores (ÁTVR) are allowed to sell liquor in Iceland.