Guidebook for Reykjavik
Sightseeing
Sea angling is so much fun because you will catch fish almost for sure. The Icelandic fishing grounds are crowded with cods and other delicious creatures.
AEgisgardur
AEgisgardurSea angling is so much fun because you will catch fish almost for sure. The Icelandic fishing grounds are crowded with cods and other delicious creatures.
A fascinating place to learn about what is currently considered Iceland’s very first settlement from the year 871 +/- 2 which happened to be found in an archeological excavation in Reykjavik in 2002.
86 locals recommend
The Settlement Exhibition
16 AðalstrætiA fascinating place to learn about what is currently considered Iceland’s very first settlement from the year 871 +/- 2 which happened to be found in an archeological excavation in Reykjavik in 2002.
Arts & Culture
For information on The Sagas, the history of Iceland and good coffee.
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataFor information on The Sagas, the history of Iceland and good coffee.
Stunning architecture, light shows at night, and fantastic line-ups in music and entertainment!
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiStunning architecture, light shows at night, and fantastic line-ups in music and entertainment!
Contemporary art museum. Very close. Has a lovely little restaurant with soups and salads.
350 locals recommend
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataContemporary art museum. Very close. Has a lovely little restaurant with soups and salads.
Everything Else
If you are traveling in the countryside, some of our friends have rented from Happy Campers and have had great experiences. This might be more comfortable than tenting as weather can be unpredictable.
Happy Campers
StapabrautIf you are traveling in the countryside, some of our friends have rented from Happy Campers and have had great experiences. This might be more comfortable than tenting as weather can be unpredictable.
Yoga Shala
7, 3.hæð SkeifanGreat place for yoga.
Food Scene
A place for delicious hot chocolate, coffee and waffles. Founded in 1958, the place is extremely charming as it has not changed a bit and has new art exhibits every two weeks!
75 locals recommend
Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurA place for delicious hot chocolate, coffee and waffles. Founded in 1958, the place is extremely charming as it has not changed a bit and has new art exhibits every two weeks!
Considered by many to have the BEST COFFEE in town. They use Organic Milk whenever possible.
245 locals recommend
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurConsidered by many to have the BEST COFFEE in town. They use Organic Milk whenever possible.
Vegetarian, raw, restaurant with some non-vegetarian choices, located on the main street, upstairs over the health store, Heilsuhusid.
161 locals recommend
Gló
Vegetarian, raw, restaurant with some non-vegetarian choices, located on the main street, upstairs over the health store, Heilsuhusid.
The only bakery in Iceland that makes real, artisan breads using only the best ingredients. They also serve lunches, coffees, etc.
146 locals recommend
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurThe only bakery in Iceland that makes real, artisan breads using only the best ingredients. They also serve lunches, coffees, etc.
Try the Happy Hour. A cozy place surrounded by artwork by Icelandic masters Kjarval and others.
29 locals recommend
Hotel Holt
37 BergstaðastrætiTry the Happy Hour. A cozy place surrounded by artwork by Icelandic masters Kjarval and others.
Við Tjörnina
Great seafood. We love this place.
Icelandic Fish and Chips
11 TryggvagataI love fish and chips.
Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundBest breakfast in town.
The Hotel is located at a beautiful spot at the shore at Snæfellsnes, 2 hr. drive from Reykjavik.
12 locals recommend
Hotel Búdir
356 BúðirThe Hotel is located at a beautiful spot at the shore at Snæfellsnes, 2 hr. drive from Reykjavik.