Guidebook for Reykjavik
Drinks & Nightlife
Kaffibarinn
A way to experience the local nightlife.
The perfect party place if you are young (at least in spirit) and love hip hop and rap music. Very busy during weekends.
Bankastræti 12
12 BankastrætiThe perfect party place if you are young (at least in spirit) and love hip hop and rap music. Very busy during weekends.
Naustin
NaustinBar / night club on two floors. Not the most fancy one, but maybe the most fun one!
Nice local bar which is good for chatting (as the music is not loud) and to meet some local people.
Laugavegur 20b
20 LaugavegurNice local bar which is good for chatting (as the music is not loud) and to meet some local people.
Food Scene
Gló
Best vegetarian raw food restaurant in Reykjavik - and beyond!
Unique pizzas with fresh toppings in a wonderfully decorated restaurant.
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hverfisgata 12
12 HverfisgataUnique pizzas with fresh toppings in a wonderfully decorated restaurant.
Kárastígur
KárastígurSome say it's the best coffee in town.
Vesturgata 3
5 VesturgataVintage café and bar, based in the oldest part of Reykjavík's center.
Great for lunch. Specialises in slow cooking and they always have something nice for vegans like me :)
Templarasund
TemplarasundGreat for lunch. Specialises in slow cooking and they always have something nice for vegans like me :)
Quite nice for breakfast and brunch. Closes early, around 15:00.
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hverfisgata 12
12 HverfisgataQuite nice for breakfast and brunch. Closes early, around 15:00.
Þórsgata
ÞórsgataVery busy restaurant, at least very popular with the locals.
French inspired cuisine.
One of the best indian restaurants. If not the best.
Quite pricey though.
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hverfisgata 12
12 HverfisgataOne of the best indian restaurants. If not the best.
Quite pricey though.
Laugavegur 60
60 LaugavegurGreat Nepalese food.
One of top 3 restaurants in Icy land. Great for both fish and meat. Vegetarian friendly but not many options for vegans though.
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Lækjargata
LækjargataOne of top 3 restaurants in Icy land. Great for both fish and meat. Vegetarian friendly but not many options for vegans though.
Vegetarian food.
Great peaceful vibes here and always a wonderful lunch. Located on this street, just up the road on the left.
Klapparstígur 37
37 KlapparstígurVegetarian food.
Great peaceful vibes here and always a wonderful lunch. Located on this street, just up the road on the left.
The only bakery in Iceland that makes real, artisan breads using only the best ingredients and uses non GMO ingredients.
They also serve lunches, coffees, etc.
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Laugavegur 36
36 LaugavegurThe only bakery in Iceland that makes real, artisan breads using only the best ingredients and uses non GMO ingredients.
They also serve lunches, coffees, etc.
Great for happy hour.
You sit in a cozy place surrounded by amzing artwork by Icelandic masters Kjarval and others.
Restaurant is also top notch. But make sure you book in advance.
Bergstaðastræti 37
37 BergstaðastrætiGreat for happy hour.
You sit in a cozy place surrounded by amzing artwork by Icelandic masters Kjarval and others.
Restaurant is also top notch. But make sure you book in advance.
Laugavegur 130
130 LaugavegurThe nicest thai restaurant.
One of my favourite restaurants is just one block away from the apartment. Amazing food.
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MAT BAR
26 HverfisgataOne of my favourite restaurants is just one block away from the apartment. Amazing food.
Sightseeing
One of Reykjaviks landmarks. Hosts many nice concerts and festivals.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiOne of Reykjaviks landmarks. Hosts many nice concerts and festivals.
Shopping
Skólavörðustígur 16
16 SkólavörðustígurNice and quite fashionable woolen products.
Local fashion brand.
But they also stock international designers like Henrik Vibskov and Vivienne Westwood.
For men and women.
Vitastígur
VitastígurLocal fashion brand.
But they also stock international designers like Henrik Vibskov and Vivienne Westwood.
For men and women.
Laugavegur 65
65 LaugavegurFashion store run by a few Icelandic designers. Mostly for women.
Laugavegur 28
28 LaugavegurVintage fashion for men and women. And even kids!
Rauðarárstígur 10
10 RauðarárstígurRecommended for vinyl enthusiasts.
Klapparstígur 35
35 KlapparstígurGreat if you're looking for Icelandic rarities on vinyl.
Laugavegur 35
35 LaugavegurThe label of Björk, Sigur Rós etc.
They also sell and distribute records and CDs.
Laugavegur 39
39 LaugavegurIcelandic design for women made with re-cycled materials.
Highly recommended.
Laugavegur 37
37 LaugavegurFrench inspired fashion for women.
Arts & Culture
If you're interested in minimal contemporary art. They also host nice exhibitions which are all worth seeing.
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Tryggvagata
TryggvagataIf you're interested in minimal contemporary art. They also host nice exhibitions which are all worth seeing.
hverfisgata 12
12 HverfisgataNice gallery, only a few steps away from the apartment.
Nice place to shop for Icelandic contemporary art. They also have nice exhibitions.
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hverfisgata 12
12 HverfisgataNice place to shop for Icelandic contemporary art. They also have nice exhibitions.
Essentials
Hallveigarstigur
HallveigarstigurThe cheapest grocery store.
Kjörgarður
59 LaugavegurThe cheapest grocery store.
Traðarkot
Guaranteed parking.
Price is around 1€ for the first hour and roughly 0.75€ after that.
Everything Else
Engjateigur
EngjateigurBest yoga in town!
Probably my favourite swimming pool.
Outdoor with warm water, jacuzzis, steam bath and sauna.
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Hofsvallagata
HofsvallagataProbably my favourite swimming pool.
Outdoor with warm water, jacuzzis, steam bath and sauna.