Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Flóran Garden Bistro
GrasagarðinumGreat Scandinavian inspired food in a nice setting
A hidden gem on the ground floor of Fosshótel. We recommend their Scandinavian inspired lunch buffet.
Haust Restaurant
A hidden gem on the ground floor of Fosshótel. We recommend their Scandinavian inspired lunch buffet.
Awesome Ice cream shop that makes their own flavours. You can expect a line out the door during the summer.
198 locals recommend
Valdís
GrandagarðurAwesome Ice cream shop that makes their own flavours. You can expect a line out the door during the summer.
Healthy middle-eastern inspired food at a reasonable price. Great flavours!
64 locals recommend
Saffran
74 ÁlfheimarHealthy middle-eastern inspired food at a reasonable price. Great flavours!
Everything Else
Reykjavík's largest geothermal pool. Great place for a swim or relaxing in the hot tubs.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurReykjavík's largest geothermal pool. Great place for a swim or relaxing in the hot tubs.
10-11 convenience stores are fairly high priced but very conveniently located.
152 locals recommend
10-11
11 Austurstræti10-11 convenience stores are fairly high priced but very conveniently located.
Skólavörðustígur leads from Laugavegur up to Hallgrímskirkja, which is a popular tourist attraction. On Skólavörðustígur you can find all sorts of interesting shops and cafes.
73 locals recommend
Skólavörðustígur
SkólavörðustígurSkólavörðustígur leads from Laugavegur up to Hallgrímskirkja, which is a popular tourist attraction. On Skólavörðustígur you can find all sorts of interesting shops and cafes.
Laugavegur is the heart of Reykjavík and is full of interesting stores, great restaurants and cafes.
328 locals recommend
Laugavegur
LaugavegurLaugavegur is the heart of Reykjavík and is full of interesting stores, great restaurants and cafes.
Reykjavíks main bus hub. From here you can get pretty much anywhere easily within city limits.
136 locals recommend
Hlemmur Square
Reykjavíks main bus hub. From here you can get pretty much anywhere easily within city limits.
Shopping
Pylsumeistarinn
47 HrísateigurA small but great meat deli right next to a bakery.
Actually called Krónan today. Amongst the cheaper grocery stores in the city
37 locals recommend
Nóatún
HringbrautActually called Krónan today. Amongst the cheaper grocery stores in the city
Arts & Culture
Kjarvalsstaðir houses the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and recognised artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. The exhibitions focus primarily on established masters of modern arts.
276 locals recommend
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataKjarvalsstaðir houses the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and recognised artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. The exhibitions focus primarily on established masters of modern arts.
Harpa is one of Reykjavik‘s greatest and distinguished landmarks. It is a cultural and social centre in the heart of the city and features stunning views of the surrounding mountains and sea.
55 locals recommend
Harpan Tónlistarhús
Sculpture & Shore WalkHarpa is one of Reykjavik‘s greatest and distinguished landmarks. It is a cultural and social centre in the heart of the city and features stunning views of the surrounding mountains and sea.
Drinks & Nightlife
A local favourite that serves good food during the day and is a hip place to get a drink during the evening
77 locals recommend
Vegamót - Bistro/Bar
4 VegamótastígurA local favourite that serves good food during the day and is a hip place to get a drink during the evening
Parks & Nature
Esjan
Great hiking trail with a stunning view!