Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataGood food and cool cocktail bar highly recommended
Very good food, best sour dough bread in town (takeaway). Super nice place for brunch.
182 locals recommend
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurVery good food, best sour dough bread in town (takeaway). Super nice place for brunch.
Valdís
GrandagarðurBest Icecream in Reykjavik
The worlds most famous hotdog stand. The one that President Clinton likes :) The best hot dogs in the city. You have to try this out.
191 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataThe worlds most famous hotdog stand. The one that President Clinton likes :) The best hot dogs in the city. You have to try this out.
Steakhouse
If you want a real steak and good wine this is the place to go.
Very good food. They serve starters and a selection of quality beers and wine. Perfect place for an aperitif and to start a great evening.
142 locals recommend
Forettabarinn
14 NýlendugataVery good food. They serve starters and a selection of quality beers and wine. Perfect place for an aperitif and to start a great evening.
Great inventive food and good wine. Here Iceland's top chef rules ;)
100 locals recommend
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurGreat inventive food and good wine. Here Iceland's top chef rules ;)
The rustic Tommi's Burger Joint has the best burgers in town
169 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataThe rustic Tommi's Burger Joint has the best burgers in town
Le Bistro
12 LaugavegurGreat place to have red wine, cheese, Belgian beer and charcuterie
Great food and drinks, excellent to stop by after a dip in the pool across the street
218 locals recommend
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiGreat food and drinks, excellent to stop by after a dip in the pool across the street
Fish Company
Fish and Chips. Top notch!
Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundVery good organic food and sour dough bread
wash your clothes while you have coffee, burger, beer or wine. Super nice place and cool.
111 locals recommend
The Laundromat Cafe
9 Austurstrætiwash your clothes while you have coffee, burger, beer or wine. Super nice place and cool.
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataSuper good food and great fun place
Cozy café that serves simple delicious food and a selection of wines and beer. Very laid back atmosphere were people can chat, play chess and listen to music.
47 locals recommend
Stofan Café
Cozy café that serves simple delicious food and a selection of wines and beer. Very laid back atmosphere were people can chat, play chess and listen to music.
Arts & Culture
The main concert hall and conferance center designed by renowned Icelandic/Danish artist Ólafur Elíasson. In Harpa the Sterna excursions company is situated.
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiThe main concert hall and conferance center designed by renowned Icelandic/Danish artist Ólafur Elíasson. In Harpa the Sterna excursions company is situated.
Icelandic National Gallery is were you will find some of our spectacular visual treasures
166 locals recommend
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
Icelandic National Gallery is were you will find some of our spectacular visual treasures
Here you will find both new contemporary exhibitions, concerts and happenings aswell as a collection of the renowned Icelandic painter ERRÓ
350 locals recommend
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataHere you will find both new contemporary exhibitions, concerts and happenings aswell as a collection of the renowned Icelandic painter ERRÓ
Here you will find the Whale Museum which has full size replicas of all major wales that live around the country
169 locals recommend
Whales of Iceland
Here you will find the Whale Museum which has full size replicas of all major wales that live around the country
National Theatre of Iceland
19 HverfisgataNational Theater
Kjarvalsstaðir is a part of Reykjavik Art Museum and is both featuring contemporary artists aswell as a collection of the works of Johannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972) a dearly respected Icelandic painter
276 locals recommend
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataKjarvalsstaðir is a part of Reykjavik Art Museum and is both featuring contemporary artists aswell as a collection of the works of Johannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972) a dearly respected Icelandic painter
Essentials
Nettó
3 FiskislóðSupermarket that has fresh vegetables and good organic department
Melabúðin
Gourmet grocery store
Pétursbúð
15 RánargataLocal shop with all the basics
10-11
11 AusturstrætiGroceries 24/7
Shopping
Ellingsen
FiskislóðOne of Reykjavik's top outdoors stores
66 North
11 MiðhraunThe main store for the 66°North outdoor gear.
Macland Laugavegi
Here you will find Apple products and service for them.
Here you will find the central wine/liqueur store. were you can find alcohol over 2.25% (grocery stores only sell light beer)
189 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiHere you will find the central wine/liqueur store. were you can find alcohol over 2.25% (grocery stores only sell light beer)
Everything Else
Reykjavik City Hall
Reykjavik City Hall
Parliament House (Althingishus)
KirkjutorgThe Parliament
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataMost cool swimming pool in town
For taxi call 5610000 and it will be at your doorstep within minutes.
16 locals recommend
Taxi Reykjavík BSR
LækjargataFor taxi call 5610000 and it will be at your doorstep within minutes.
The Hallgrimskirkja church is a remarkable piece of architecture designed by Gudjon Samuelsson.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
The Hallgrimskirkja church is a remarkable piece of architecture designed by Gudjon Samuelsson.
If you want take a boat-trip and have a look at the whales this is the place to go.
22 locals recommend
Whale Safari
5d ÆgisgarðurIf you want take a boat-trip and have a look at the whales this is the place to go.