Guidebook for Reykjavík

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Guidebook for Reykjavík

Entertainment & Activities

If you don't have time to visit the blue lagoon, the local swimming pool is a good alternative. The hot geothermal water is very mineral rich and skin-friendly. With 3 hot tubs, sauna and waterslide!
92 locals recommend
Sundlaug Seltjarnarness
8 Hrólfsskálavör
92 locals recommend
If you don't have time to visit the blue lagoon, the local swimming pool is a good alternative. The hot geothermal water is very mineral rich and skin-friendly. With 3 hot tubs, sauna and waterslide!
Biggest whale exhibition in Europe.
169 locals recommend
Whales of Iceland
169 locals recommend
Biggest whale exhibition in Europe.
19 locals recommend
Whale Watching
19 locals recommend
Soar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
59 locals recommend
FlyOver Iceland
43 Fiskislóð
59 locals recommend
Soar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
Grótta is a semi-island, a nature reserve since 1974, a popular recreation area with rich birdlife and a perfect spot for viewing the midnight sunset in summer or ther northern lights in winter. Met office aurora forecast: https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
138 locals recommend
Grótta Island Lighthouse
138 locals recommend
Grótta is a semi-island, a nature reserve since 1974, a popular recreation area with rich birdlife and a perfect spot for viewing the midnight sunset in summer or ther northern lights in winter. Met office aurora forecast: https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
104 locals recommend
Sky Lagoon
44-48 Vesturvör
104 locals recommend

Essentials

Grocery store
117 locals recommend
Hagkaup
1 Litlatún
117 locals recommend
Grocery store
Liquor store, open: Mon - Thu: 11-18, Fri: 11-19 Sat.: 11-18
189 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
10a Austurstræti
189 locals recommend
Liquor store, open: Mon - Thu: 11-18, Fri: 11-19 Sat.: 11-18
Local grocery store with a large selection of meat, cheese etc.
202 locals recommend
Melabúðin
202 locals recommend
Local grocery store with a large selection of meat, cheese etc.
Supermarket
96 locals recommend
Nettó
3 Fiskislóð
96 locals recommend
Supermarket

Food Scene

The best coffee in the neighborhood, alcoholic beverages are served as well as food. Open Mon-Fri 8-23 and Sat-Sun 9-23.
218 locals recommend
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 Melhagi
218 locals recommend
The best coffee in the neighborhood, alcoholic beverages are served as well as food. Open Mon-Fri 8-23 and Sat-Sun 9-23.
Nice food and atmosphere
136 locals recommend
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
136 locals recommend
Nice food and atmosphere
Architecture by Alvar Aalto - bistro, library and concert hall.
53 locals recommend
Nordic House
11 Sæmundargata
53 locals recommend
Architecture by Alvar Aalto - bistro, library and concert hall.
Old fishermen's café, located by the old harbour. Plainly furnished with simple, filling meals and friendly atmosphere. kaffivagninn.is
59 locals recommend
Kaffivagninn
10 Grandagarður
59 locals recommend
Old fishermen's café, located by the old harbour. Plainly furnished with simple, filling meals and friendly atmosphere. kaffivagninn.is
Excellent food, reservation recommended.
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
336 locals recommend
Excellent food, reservation recommended.
Excellent steaks and very friendly service and atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Steakhouse
28 locals recommend
Excellent steaks and very friendly service and atmosphere.
Great seafood with mediteranian flair by the old harbour /marshallrestaurant.is
27 locals recommend
La Primavera Ristorante
20 Grandagarður
27 locals recommend
Great seafood with mediteranian flair by the old harbour /marshallrestaurant.is
Not the best pizza in Reykjavik but mostly quick delivery. Order online at dominos dot is - free delivery if you order for more than ISK 3.300.
Dominos Ánanaust 15
15 Ánanaust
Not the best pizza in Reykjavik but mostly quick delivery. Order online at dominos dot is - free delivery if you order for more than ISK 3.300.
Good sourdough bread, cinnamon buns and croissants
316 locals recommend
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
316 locals recommend
Good sourdough bread, cinnamon buns and croissants
Ice cream shop
118 locals recommend
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
Hagamelur
118 locals recommend
Ice cream shop
Excellent Indian food - www.hradlestin.is
45 locals recommend
Hraðlestin
45 locals recommend
Excellent Indian food - www.hradlestin.is

Parks & Nature

During the summer months, the west coast of Iceland becomes an excellent viewing platform for the setting of the midnight sun.
Grotta Hot Pool - Spa
During the summer months, the west coast of Iceland becomes an excellent viewing platform for the setting of the midnight sun.
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach.
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
434 locals recommend
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach.

Sightseeing

Reykjavík's main landmark, from the 74m high tower you can enjoy view over the whole city
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
743 locals recommend
Reykjavík's main landmark, from the 74m high tower you can enjoy view over the whole city
Apart from it being a nice place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it's also home to the excellent Víkin Maritime Museum and numerous cafés and restaurants.
29 locals recommend
Reykjavíkur Höfn
29 locals recommend
Apart from it being a nice place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it's also home to the excellent Víkin Maritime Museum and numerous cafés and restaurants.
Perlan has a panorama terrace good for making photos
65 locals recommend
Öskjuhlíð
65 locals recommend
Perlan has a panorama terrace good for making photos

Shopping

Main shopping street
328 locals recommend
Laugavegur
Laugavegur
328 locals recommend
Main shopping street
72 locals recommend
Geysir
16 Skólavörðustígur
72 locals recommend
31 locals recommend
Farmers & Friends / Farmers Market - flagship store & design studio
2 Hólmaslóð
31 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
66 North
11 Miðhraun
32 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Small and cozy bar with quite a selection of craft beer on tap.
43 locals recommend
Mikkeller & Friends
12 Hverfisgata
43 locals recommend
Small and cozy bar with quite a selection of craft beer on tap.
23 locals recommend
Nostra
59 Laugavegur
23 locals recommend
100 locals recommend
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 Grandagarður
100 locals recommend
240 locals recommend
Kaffibarinn
240 locals recommend