Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Jói Fel
HringbrautGourmet bakery store if you want to treat yourself, delicous bread :)
Subway
121 HringbrautFast food restaurant where you can get sandwiches (subs) and salads
Newly opened restaurant Matur og drykkur offers traditional, Icelandic dishes, but with a twist.
100 locals recommend
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurNewly opened restaurant Matur og drykkur offers traditional, Icelandic dishes, but with a twist.
The name should not mislead you - this location has nothing to do with the usual sleazy and smelly fish and chips eateries! This restaurant serves excellent fish and really baked potatoes.
29 locals recommend
Icelandic Fish and Chips
11 TryggvagataThe name should not mislead you - this location has nothing to do with the usual sleazy and smelly fish and chips eateries! This restaurant serves excellent fish and really baked potatoes.
Popular hot do stand by the swimming pool. Try the French hotdog
22 locals recommend
Pylsuvagninn Laugardal
30c SundlaugavegurPopular hot do stand by the swimming pool. Try the French hotdog
The food is delicious and on very nice price too. If you want a meal that is made out of good raw materials XO is really the place.
Hringbraut 119
119 HringbrautThe food is delicious and on very nice price too. If you want a meal that is made out of good raw materials XO is really the place.
On the ground floor is a healthy restaurant named XO. This is a fairly new restaurant. As a result, it is not a touristy place, most of its clients are locals. Everything is made with fresh and local ingredients.
12 locals recommend
XO
103 HringbrautOn the ground floor is a healthy restaurant named XO. This is a fairly new restaurant. As a result, it is not a touristy place, most of its clients are locals. Everything is made with fresh and local ingredients.
Sightseeing
Seltjarnarnes peninsula is a perfect place for taking long nature walks to enjoy amazing sunsets and ocean landscapes. This place is known for rich birdlife and the picturesque lighthouse.
118 locals recommend
Grótta
8 SuðurströndSeltjarnarnes peninsula is a perfect place for taking long nature walks to enjoy amazing sunsets and ocean landscapes. This place is known for rich birdlife and the picturesque lighthouse.
Experience the most historical figures & major events in the icelandic history. From the time of the earliest Icelandic settlers. History is brought to life in a unique and exciting way.
61 locals recommend
Saga Museum
Experience the most historical figures & major events in the icelandic history. From the time of the earliest Icelandic settlers. History is brought to life in a unique and exciting way.
Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre offers the best facilities for concerts and conferences in Northern Europe
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHarpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre offers the best facilities for concerts and conferences in Northern Europe
As part of the exhibition the construction of Viking Age buildings is explained using multimedia technology and enhanced with computer technology to provide an insight of what life was like.
15 locals recommend
Aðalstræti
AðalstrætiAs part of the exhibition the construction of Viking Age buildings is explained using multimedia technology and enhanced with computer technology to provide an insight of what life was like.
Enjoy a short trip with ferry service to the lovely island of Viðey, situated just of the coast of Reykjavík. In Viðey you can enjoy art by Yoko Ono (the imagine peace tower), Milestones project etc.
22 locals recommend
Viðey Ferry Terminal
Enjoy a short trip with ferry service to the lovely island of Viðey, situated just of the coast of Reykjavík. In Viðey you can enjoy art by Yoko Ono (the imagine peace tower), Milestones project etc.
The museum offers a variety of fascinating exhibition and one permanent display the story of Icelandic past from the medieval days of Viking settlements
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataThe museum offers a variety of fascinating exhibition and one permanent display the story of Icelandic past from the medieval days of Viking settlements
Full on detail of the development of Iceland's major industry from basic early coastal fishing to the sophisticated present day.
70 locals recommend
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurFull on detail of the development of Iceland's major industry from basic early coastal fishing to the sophisticated present day.
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe (and perhaps even the world), where guests can learn about the ... It is truly a giant experience.
169 locals recommend
Whales of Iceland
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe (and perhaps even the world), where guests can learn about the ... It is truly a giant experience.
Þúfa is basically a small man made hill, 26 meters in diameter and 8 meters high, with stone steps to reach the top. On the top you’ll find a small fishing shed with different types of fish hanging
41 locals recommend
Þúfa
NorðurslóðÞúfa is basically a small man made hill, 26 meters in diameter and 8 meters high, with stone steps to reach the top. On the top you’ll find a small fishing shed with different types of fish hanging
Apart from it being a beautiful place to walk with stunning views across the bey to mount Esja, the old Harbor are where the majority of marine activities happens (whale watching, puffin tours etc.)
15 locals recommend
Old Harbour Souvenirs
5c GeirsgataApart from it being a beautiful place to walk with stunning views across the bey to mount Esja, the old Harbor are where the majority of marine activities happens (whale watching, puffin tours etc.)
Perlan
Stunning panoramic view over Reykjavík and good ice-cream
Entertainment & Activities
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataOutdoor geothermal swimming pool, highly recommended
On a warm sunny day Nauthólsvík beach is a favorite among the people of Reykjavík. The beach is not well populated during non-summer days but still a great place to visit.
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
On a warm sunny day Nauthólsvík beach is a favorite among the people of Reykjavík. The beach is not well populated during non-summer days but still a great place to visit.
Outdoor Swimming pool with hot tubs, saunas and water slides. Must see!
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurOutdoor Swimming pool with hot tubs, saunas and water slides. Must see!
World Class laugar, is a fully equipped fitness center and SPA. Thermal pools, water slide & jacuzzi, admission to Laugardalslaug is included in the fee.
74 locals recommend
World Class
World Class laugar, is a fully equipped fitness center and SPA. Thermal pools, water slide & jacuzzi, admission to Laugardalslaug is included in the fee.
Everything Else
The botanic Garden has beautiful collection of living plants
165 locals recommend
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataThe botanic Garden has beautiful collection of living plants
The popular Háskólabíó cinema. You can go the Háskólabíó website and see what films they have at the moment.
45 locals recommend
Háskólabíó
SuðurgataThe popular Háskólabíó cinema. You can go the Háskólabíó website and see what films they have at the moment.