Guidebook for Reykjavík
Drinks & Nightlife
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataVery local, cozy and nice
Kaffibarinn
Ölstofa
VegamótastígurKaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurFood Scene
Ostabúðin
8 SkólavörðustígurA hidden gem, Delicatessen, great and affordable food and nice service
They have two for one take away between 16 and 18. Very good food for less than it would cost to prepare it yourself. They also have great brunch
71 locals recommend
Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundThey have two for one take away between 16 and 18. Very good food for less than it would cost to prepare it yourself. They also have great brunch
Gló
Great health food restaurant
Dirty Burger & Ribs
101 MiklabrautFast food from a Michelin chef
Restó
27-29 RauðarárstígurOne of the best these days, great food, familyrestaurant and nothing fancy
Grillmarkaðurinn
This is fancy, but worth it:-)
Fish Company
try their menu Tour around Iceland
Have not been there yet but heard a lot about it, will go there next time I go out to dine
100 locals recommend
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurHave not been there yet but heard a lot about it, will go there next time I go out to dine
Old Iceland
Great if you like to get to know icelandic cusine
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurGreat food!
Dill Restaurant
Fancy, new nordic cusine
Gandhi Indian Restaurant
Best Indian restaurant
Eldofninn pizzeria
best pizza in town
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurBest coffee in town
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurThe best bacery!
Kaffivagninn
10 GrandagarðurLocal atmosphere
Eldsmiðjan
81 LaugavegurGood pizza and very close, they have offer on Wednesdays (40% off)
Everything Else
Ostabúðin
8 SkólavörðustígurA hidden gem, Delicatessen, great and affordable food and nice service
Sightseeing
Hallgrimskirkja
Reykjaviksoldharbour /Grandi - very interesting and vivid area that has been growing fast in recent years
24 locals recommend
Grandagarður
GrandagarðurReykjaviksoldharbour /Grandi - very interesting and vivid area that has been growing fast in recent years
Parks & Nature
It´s the only beach you can use as a beach in Iceland and it is artificial, also you can try sea swimming - very cold!
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
It´s the only beach you can use as a beach in Iceland and it is artificial, also you can try sea swimming - very cold!
you can fish in the middle of town, you won't believe how close to busy traffic streets
159 locals recommend
Elliðaárdalur
you can fish in the middle of town, you won't believe how close to busy traffic streets
Heiðmörk
A tipical icelandic wood, great to hike
Hljómskálagarður
Reykjavik´s biggest park, and in my backyard:-)
Entertainment & Activities
Sundhöll, the nearest swimming pool (with interesting arcitecture) most Icelanders go to bathhouses "sundlaug" many times a week
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurSundhöll, the nearest swimming pool (with interesting arcitecture) most Icelanders go to bathhouses "sundlaug" many times a week
The oldest (and nicest) area in Reykjavik (and where the studio is), very nice to go around, always something happening. Lots of culture, shops, restaurants etc.
Thingholt by Center Hotels
5 ÞingholtsstrætiThe oldest (and nicest) area in Reykjavik (and where the studio is), very nice to go around, always something happening. Lots of culture, shops, restaurants etc.
Arts & Culture
Mengi
2 Óðinsgataa very interesting small place with all kinds of events
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataModern art