Guidebook for Reykjavik

Bjarni Rúnar
Bjarni Rúnar
Guidebook for Reykjavik

Essentials

Neighbourhood grocery store, f.ex. when Bónus has closed. Krambúðin "opens early and closes late" (at 23.30).
149 locals recommend
Krambúð
42 Skólavörðustígur
149 locals recommend
Neighbourhood grocery store, f.ex. when Bónus has closed. Krambúðin "opens early and closes late" (at 23.30).

Everything Else

Main municipal bus terminal. 5 min walk.
367 locals recommend
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 Laugavegur
367 locals recommend
Main municipal bus terminal. 5 min walk.
Reykjavík´s oldest indoor pool. Very retro and charming, with outdoor hot tubs on the roof. Definitely worth visiting.
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a Barónsstígur
484 locals recommend
Reykjavík´s oldest indoor pool. Very retro and charming, with outdoor hot tubs on the roof. Definitely worth visiting.
FlyBus terminal to and from Keflavík Airport.
111 locals recommend
BSÍ
111 locals recommend
FlyBus terminal to and from Keflavík Airport.
This is the closest public parking garage. Less than 5 min walk from the apartment and much cheaper than parking in the streets. Note that it is open daily from 07.00 to 24.00 only.
Vitatorg
This is the closest public parking garage. Less than 5 min walk from the apartment and much cheaper than parking in the streets. Note that it is open daily from 07.00 to 24.00 only.
One of two public parking lots/garages closest to the apartment. Open daily from 07.00 to 24.00 and much cheaper than parking in the parking spaces along the streets.
Stjörnuport
Laugavegur
One of two public parking lots/garages closest to the apartment. Open daily from 07.00 to 24.00 and much cheaper than parking in the parking spaces along the streets.
Pharmacist / Pharmacy Prescription and over the counter medicine, Cosmetics, Vitamins etc.
31 locals recommend
Lyfja
31 locals recommend
Pharmacist / Pharmacy Prescription and over the counter medicine, Cosmetics, Vitamins etc.

Sightseeing

Hallgrímskirkja (means Church of Hallgrímur) is one of the most famous landmarks of the city. Measuring 74.5 metres (244 ft.) it is the 6th tallest architectural structure in the country.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
743 locals recommend
Hallgrímskirkja (means Church of Hallgrímur) is one of the most famous landmarks of the city. Measuring 74.5 metres (244 ft.) it is the 6th tallest architectural structure in the country.
Closest TouristInformationCentre. Book various excursions & tours or stock up on Icelandic design. They also sell the CityCard for free adm. to museums, pools, buses etc. Very cosy café in the back.
Around Iceland
18b Laugavegur
Closest TouristInformationCentre. Book various excursions & tours or stock up on Icelandic design. They also sell the CityCard for free adm. to museums, pools, buses etc. Very cosy café in the back.

Food Scene

Best burger in down town Reykjvaík. The "Forget me not"-burger (with blue cheese) is famous for a reason.
44 locals recommend
Vitabar
21 Bergþórugata
44 locals recommend
Best burger in down town Reykjvaík. The "Forget me not"-burger (with blue cheese) is famous for a reason.
A small and cosy café and a definite must-try for coffee enthusiasts. World class baristas.
245 locals recommend
Reykjavik Roasters
1 Kárastígur
245 locals recommend
A small and cosy café and a definite must-try for coffee enthusiasts. World class baristas.
Open Mon-Sat, with live music every night. Awesome food too. Best kept secret of Reykjavík-dining.
31 locals recommend
Rosenberg
27 Klapparstígur
31 locals recommend
Open Mon-Sat, with live music every night. Awesome food too. Best kept secret of Reykjavík-dining.
Snaps is a local, average priced bistro with excellent food and lovely atmosphere. The French Onion Soup there is highly recommended!
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgata
288 locals recommend
Snaps is a local, average priced bistro with excellent food and lovely atmosphere. The French Onion Soup there is highly recommended!
Hands down the best sushi in town. Available both for take-out or dining on spot. Note that they also serve to the seating area at the café on the ground floor (Kofi Tómasar frænda).
15 locals recommend
Sushibarinn
10 Suðurlandsbraut
15 locals recommend
Hands down the best sushi in town. Available both for take-out or dining on spot. Note that they also serve to the seating area at the café on the ground floor (Kofi Tómasar frænda).
At Harpa Concert hall´s 4th floor, Kolabrautin provides a spectacular view and excellent food. Fine dining. Also superb cocktails and bar menu for a lovely afternoon happy hour betw. 16-18 every day.
12 locals recommend
Kolabrautin Ristorante
2 Austurbakki
12 locals recommend
At Harpa Concert hall´s 4th floor, Kolabrautin provides a spectacular view and excellent food. Fine dining. Also superb cocktails and bar menu for a lovely afternoon happy hour betw. 16-18 every day.
Small, excellent café and shop with coffee related goods.
106 locals recommend
Te & Kaffi
11 Skólavörðustígur
106 locals recommend
Small, excellent café and shop with coffee related goods.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lounge bar at Hotel Marina, down by the harbour. Best cocktails in town. Happy hour from 16-18. Excellent light snacks to go with the drinks. Highly recommended for an afternoon drink. Lively at night
136 locals recommend
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
136 locals recommend
Lounge bar at Hotel Marina, down by the harbour. Best cocktails in town. Happy hour from 16-18. Excellent light snacks to go with the drinks. Highly recommended for an afternoon drink. Lively at night

Arts & Culture

Great exhibitions of modern & historical culture and life. Website also in English. (www.thjodminjasafn.is) Excellent café on ground floor & the best souvenir shop you´ll come by. Admission 1.000 ISK
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 Suðurgata
393 locals recommend
Great exhibitions of modern & historical culture and life. Website also in English. (www.thjodminjasafn.is) Excellent café on ground floor & the best souvenir shop you´ll come by. Admission 1.000 ISK
Open 10-17 Closed Mondays. Admission 1.000 ISK.
166 locals recommend
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
166 locals recommend
Open 10-17 Closed Mondays. Admission 1.000 ISK.
Open 10-17 Admission 1.400 ISK Website available in English. (www.listasafnreykjavikur.is
350 locals recommend
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 Tryggvagata
350 locals recommend
Open 10-17 Admission 1.400 ISK Website available in English. (www.listasafnreykjavikur.is