Guidebook for Reykjavík
Entertainment & Activities
Great geothermal pool with hot tubs and sauna for almost no money!
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataGreat geothermal pool with hot tubs and sauna for almost no money!
World Class - Seltjarnarnesi
8 SuðurströndGym with a swimming pool.
Esjan
Mountain Esja. Classic hike.
Blue Lagoon
Be sure to make a reservation beforehand.
Essentials
Hagkaup
1 Litlatún Open 24/7.
Melabúðin
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiThe only store which sells alcohol!
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiThe only store which sells alcohol!
Pósturinn
107 HagatorgThe postal office.
Bónus
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurNettó
3 FiskislóðOpen 24/7.
VÍÐIR
79 SólvallagataGetting Around
Kaplaskjól
NesvegurKaplaskjólsvegur
KaplaskjólsvegurBSI Reykjavik station
Flybus stop.
Air Iceland
ÞorragataREK - Reykjavík Domestic Airport
KEF - Keflavik International Airport. Iceland's only international airport.
35 locals recommend
Keflavík International Airport
KEF - Keflavik International Airport. Iceland's only international airport.
Food Scene
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiBest veggie burgers in the city!
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataBest affordable burgers in town!
Dirty Burger & Ribs
101 MiklabrautGreat burgers!
Björnsbakarí
35 HringbrautBjörnsbakarí
35 HringbrautBjörnsbakarí
35 HringbrautOSUSHI
PósthússtrætiBest sushi in the city!
Best fish in the city. Fine dining. Don't go if you're on a budget.
233 locals recommend
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Best fish in the city. Fine dining. Don't go if you're on a budget.
Best fine dining steakhouse in the city. Avoid if you're on a budget.
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
Best fine dining steakhouse in the city. Avoid if you're on a budget.
Vínyl bistro
76 HverfisgataVegetarian restaurant.
Vegamót - Bistro/Bar
4 VegamótastígurBest brunch in town!
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurGreat brunch. Vegetarian options.
Iceland's famous hot dog stand. Bill Clinton ate there once. A must try.
191 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataIceland's famous hot dog stand. Bill Clinton ate there once. A must try.
Sægreifinn
Best lobster soup in town!
The Laundromat Cafe
9 AusturstrætiGreat brunch and burgers! Family friendly.
Borðið
107 ÆgisíðaGood and healthy food!
Sightseeing
Grótta Island Lighthouse
Hallgrimskirkja
Perlan
Great view of the capitol area!
Geysir
HaukadalsvegurGullfoss
Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir national park.
Snæfellsjökull glacier. You know it from Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne.
58 locals recommend
Snæfellsjökull
Snæfellsjökull glacier. You know it from Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne.
Parks & Nature
Ægissíða
ÆgissíðaGreat for walking next to the sea.
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Reykjavík swim beach.
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Reykjavík Zoo.
Austurvöllur
101 PósthússtrætiThe parliament square.
Arts & Culture
National museum of Iceland. Thousand year old skeletons, swords and viking helmets.
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataNational museum of Iceland. Thousand year old skeletons, swords and viking helmets.
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiThe Nordic house is an art and cultural building located next to the University of Iceland.
53 locals recommend
Nordic House
11 SæmundargataThe Nordic house is an art and cultural building located next to the University of Iceland.
If you wanna experience and see how Icelanders lived before WWII, this is the place.
168 locals recommend
Árbær Open Air Museum
KistuhylurIf you wanna experience and see how Icelanders lived before WWII, this is the place.
The Settlement Exhibition
16 Aðalstræti