Guidebook for Reykjavik
Food Scene
If you want a good burger but don't mind sitting in a dirty joint, this is the place for you. A good choice for a 11:30 am meal after a night out.
169 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataIf you want a good burger but don't mind sitting in a dirty joint, this is the place for you. A good choice for a 11:30 am meal after a night out.
There is always a full house here. They've got excellent Tapas although they are a little smaller than in many European restaurants.
83 locals recommend
Tapas barinn
3b VesturgataThere is always a full house here. They've got excellent Tapas although they are a little smaller than in many European restaurants.
The budget option. This hot dog stand has become as Icelandic as dried fish or boiled sheep heads. You can not come to Iceland without trying "one with everything". Don't get discouraged by the queue.
191 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataThe budget option. This hot dog stand has become as Icelandic as dried fish or boiled sheep heads. You can not come to Iceland without trying "one with everything". Don't get discouraged by the queue.
If you want to spend a little money on a good meal, Grillmarkadurinn won't disappoint you.
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
If you want to spend a little money on a good meal, Grillmarkadurinn won't disappoint you.
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurRough, basic, cosy, friendly, small and excellent coffee.
A good place to regather your energy with a meal and/or coffee and/or beer after those 1000 meters in the swimming pool
218 locals recommend
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiA good place to regather your energy with a meal and/or coffee and/or beer after those 1000 meters in the swimming pool
This icelandic coffee and coffeehouse chain is a good spot for your morning coffee at the main shopping street.
I recommend this place for those who need to kill time in a nice but happening environment before they check in, especially before or after their first visit to swimming pool.
62 locals recommend
Kaffitár
This icelandic coffee and coffeehouse chain is a good spot for your morning coffee at the main shopping street.
I recommend this place for those who need to kill time in a nice but happening environment before they check in, especially before or after their first visit to swimming pool.
Le KocK
14 TryggvagataGrungy restaurant with awesome wings and potato specials.
Budget option. Don´t tell anyone about this place. I would like to keep it as it is and if there are too many tourists, the prices may rise and quality go down. A great middle-eastern (Syrian) restaurant with hummus to die for.
Zorbian
109 HringbrautBudget option. Don´t tell anyone about this place. I would like to keep it as it is and if there are too many tourists, the prices may rise and quality go down. A great middle-eastern (Syrian) restaurant with hummus to die for.
Entertainment & Activities
If you would like to do Whale Watching, you can stroll down to the harbor where these guys are located. They've been doing whale watching for long and are very professional
65 locals recommend
Elding Whale Watching
If you would like to do Whale Watching, you can stroll down to the harbor where these guys are located. They've been doing whale watching for long and are very professional
Every neighborhood has it´s own swimming pool and this is your local swimming pool while in Iceland. This is the place to meet semi naked Icelanders discussing the world politics in the hot tubs.
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataEvery neighborhood has it´s own swimming pool and this is your local swimming pool while in Iceland. This is the place to meet semi naked Icelanders discussing the world politics in the hot tubs.
Awesome experience, especially if you have limited time in Iceland. This is an interactive 5D virtual flight over Iceland. Sounds kitsch-y but is actually veeery cool. Great for families and bad weather days.
59 locals recommend
FlyOver Iceland
43 FiskislóðAwesome experience, especially if you have limited time in Iceland. This is an interactive 5D virtual flight over Iceland. Sounds kitsch-y but is actually veeery cool. Great for families and bad weather days.
Getting Around
Lækjargata
LækjargataThe bus stop in Lækjargata has got 7 bus lines
This is the main bus station, including buses to and from Keflavik airport.
They have Luggage Lockers here in case you need it.
140 locals recommend
BSI Reykjavik station
This is the main bus station, including buses to and from Keflavik airport.
They have Luggage Lockers here in case you need it.
Parks & Nature
If the weather is good in summer, this lovely square if packed with people. It´s also the venue for protests if Icelanders feel the need for that. It´s a happening place
84 locals recommend
Austurvöllur
101 PósthússtrætiIf the weather is good in summer, this lovely square if packed with people. It´s also the venue for protests if Icelanders feel the need for that. It´s a happening place
Essentials
If you need to store your luggage when arriving to or departing from Reykjavik from the BSI station, this is the place to do it. They have safe lockers there but you can only pay by credit card. You can see more at on their website, just google "luggage lockers Reykjavik".
52 locals recommend
Luggage Lockers
VatnsmýrarvegurIf you need to store your luggage when arriving to or departing from Reykjavik from the BSI station, this is the place to do it. They have safe lockers there but you can only pay by credit card. You can see more at on their website, just google "luggage lockers Reykjavik".
This is "The Wine Store" or Vínbúðin in Icelandic, the government run supplier of alcohol in Iceland. Alcohol is not sold in shops so don´t buy your "beer" in a grocery store since it will only contain 2,5% alcohol or less.
A good tip is to buy your alcohol in the duty free store upon your arrival to the country. It could save you a lot of money. Otherwise, head to Vínbúðin, they´ve got a high level of service and variety.
189 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiThis is "The Wine Store" or Vínbúðin in Icelandic, the government run supplier of alcohol in Iceland. Alcohol is not sold in shops so don´t buy your "beer" in a grocery store since it will only contain 2,5% alcohol or less.
A good tip is to buy your alcohol in the duty free store upon your arrival to the country. It could save you a lot of money. Otherwise, head to Vínbúðin, they´ve got a high level of service and variety.
Very convenient luggage lockers where you can store your bags before or after your stay. It´s self service lockers and the building is open between 07:00 (am) - 00:00 (midnight).
Google "luggage lockers reykjavik" to find their website for more info.
52 locals recommend
Luggage Lockers
VatnsmýrarvegurVery convenient luggage lockers where you can store your bags before or after your stay. It´s self service lockers and the building is open between 07:00 (am) - 00:00 (midnight).
Google "luggage lockers reykjavik" to find their website for more info.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have live music every night and it´s a great place to meet Icelanders or fellow travelers if you don´t mind the heavy smell of beer and a very crowded place during weekends
49 locals recommend
The English Pub
12 AusturstrætiThey have live music every night and it´s a great place to meet Icelanders or fellow travelers if you don´t mind the heavy smell of beer and a very crowded place during weekends
A good bar with a good selection of drinks. Closes at 01:00 am. Don´t go there unless you´re over 30.
136 locals recommend
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataA good bar with a good selection of drinks. Closes at 01:00 am. Don´t go there unless you´re over 30.
A must go for the party animal still in his/hers 20´s. Usually a very crowded place and has been a popular nightclub for years.
102 locals recommend
B5
A must go for the party animal still in his/hers 20´s. Usually a very crowded place and has been a popular nightclub for years.
Shopping
This is one of the last remaining corner shops and you can find almost anything there. I recommend it over using the mini-markets downtown.
46 locals recommend
Pétursbúð
15 RánargataThis is one of the last remaining corner shops and you can find almost anything there. I recommend it over using the mini-markets downtown.