Guidebook for Reykjavík

Birgir&Runa
Birgir&Runa
Guidebook for Reykjavík

Food Scene

Reykjavik has lot of great restaurants, most of them within walking distance from the apartment.
Real Thai food
69 locals raden deze aan
Ban Thai Restaurant
130 Laugavegur
69 locals raden deze aan
Real Thai food
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Reykjavik, beautifully designed. Perfect food and nice atmosphere. I recommend the West coast mussels!
142 locals raden deze aan
Forettabarinn
14 Nýlendugata
142 locals raden deze aan
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Reykjavik, beautifully designed. Perfect food and nice atmosphere. I recommend the West coast mussels!
Good Thai noodle soup, just a few steps from the apartment
71 locals raden deze aan
Noodle Station
71 locals raden deze aan
Good Thai noodle soup, just a few steps from the apartment
Good food
13 locals raden deze aan
Caruso
22 Austurstræti
13 locals raden deze aan
Good food
Nice fresh bread, 500 meters from the apartment just about 7 min walk.
316 locals raden deze aan
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
316 locals raden deze aan
Nice fresh bread, 500 meters from the apartment just about 7 min walk.
Various small restaurants in one place
367 locals raden deze aan
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 Laugavegur
367 locals raden deze aan
Various small restaurants in one place
Michelin star restaurant
103 locals raden deze aan
Dill Restaurant
103 locals raden deze aan
Michelin star restaurant
Good seafood restaurant
119 locals raden deze aan
Sjávargrillið
14 Skólavörðustígur
119 locals raden deze aan
Good seafood restaurant
Great restaurant for fine dining, close the Hallgrimskirkja church. The restaurant has various menus of excellent food
103 locals raden deze aan
Kol Restaurant
40 Skólavörðustígur
103 locals raden deze aan
Great restaurant for fine dining, close the Hallgrimskirkja church. The restaurant has various menus of excellent food
Cozy place with cathedral views serving traditional fare including fish, meat soup & rye bread.
67 locals raden deze aan
Café Loki
28 Lokastígur
67 locals raden deze aan
Cozy place with cathedral views serving traditional fare including fish, meat soup & rye bread.
Down-to-earth restaurant offering unique seafood & meat dishes including shark, reindeer & whale.
77 locals raden deze aan
Íslenski barinn
1a Ingólfsstræti
77 locals raden deze aan
Down-to-earth restaurant offering unique seafood & meat dishes including shark, reindeer & whale.

Essentials

Cheapest supermarket around, only 300 meters away from the apartment. Open in daytime
512 locals raden deze aan
Bónus
512 locals raden deze aan
Cheapest supermarket around, only 300 meters away from the apartment. Open in daytime
Supermarket open 24 hours. 50 meters from the apartment
152 locals raden deze aan
10-11
11 Austurstræti
152 locals raden deze aan
Supermarket open 24 hours. 50 meters from the apartment

Arts & Culture

Concert hall, you can find all kind of concerts in Harpa. The building is open during the day and you can step inside and look at the unique architecture
535 locals raden deze aan
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 Austurbakki
535 locals raden deze aan
Concert hall, you can find all kind of concerts in Harpa. The building is open during the day and you can step inside and look at the unique architecture
Icelandic National museum
393 locals raden deze aan
National Museum of Iceland
41 Suðurgata
393 locals raden deze aan
Icelandic National museum
The National Gallery of Iceland is an art museum in Reykjavík which contains a collection of Icelandic art. The gallery features artwork of famous Icelandic artists and artwork that helps explain the traditional Icelandic culture.
166 locals raden deze aan
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
166 locals raden deze aan
The National Gallery of Iceland is an art museum in Reykjavík which contains a collection of Icelandic art. The gallery features artwork of famous Icelandic artists and artwork that helps explain the traditional Icelandic culture.

Everything Else

The big church, must see when you are in Reykjavik
743 locals raden deze aan
Hallgrímskirkja
743 locals raden deze aan
The big church, must see when you are in Reykjavik
A dome on the top of the Öskjuhlíð hill, you can access the balcony on forth floor for free and have a view over the city.
455 locals raden deze aan
Perlan
455 locals raden deze aan
A dome on the top of the Öskjuhlíð hill, you can access the balcony on forth floor for free and have a view over the city.
The pond in the city centre
140 locals raden deze aan
Tjörnin
140 locals raden deze aan
The pond in the city centre
Famous sculpture with a nice view over the bay. Perfect spot for sunset.
193 locals raden deze aan
Sun Voyager
193 locals raden deze aan
Famous sculpture with a nice view over the bay. Perfect spot for sunset.
The best hot dog in town often shortened to simply "Baejarins beztu", is a popular hot dog stand in central Reykjavik
191 locals raden deze aan
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 Tryggvagata
191 locals raden deze aan
The best hot dog in town often shortened to simply "Baejarins beztu", is a popular hot dog stand in central Reykjavik
This small square in downtown Reykjavik has been a public gathering place since 1930. During warm, sunny weather Austurvollur square becomes lively as the outdoor cafes fill up with thirsty visitors. Each December, a Christmas tree arrives, a gift from the city of Oslo.
84 locals raden deze aan
Austurvöllur
101 Pósthússtræti
84 locals raden deze aan
This small square in downtown Reykjavik has been a public gathering place since 1930. During warm, sunny weather Austurvollur square becomes lively as the outdoor cafes fill up with thirsty visitors. Each December, a Christmas tree arrives, a gift from the city of Oslo.
Ingolfstorg, also known as Ingolfur square, is a small urban space in the city center of Reykjavik,
11 locals raden deze aan
Ingólfur Square
4 Austurstræti
11 locals raden deze aan
Ingolfstorg, also known as Ingolfur square, is a small urban space in the city center of Reykjavik,

Shopping

528 locals raden deze aan
Kringlan
528 locals raden deze aan

Entertainment & Activities

Swimming pool
484 locals raden deze aan
Sundhöllin
45a Barónsstígur
484 locals raden deze aan
Swimming pool
Immerse yourself in warmth at our oceanside geothermal lagoon, as the dramatic North Atlantic Ocean stretches out before you.
104 locals raden deze aan
Sky Lagoon
44-48 Vesturvör
104 locals raden deze aan
Immerse yourself in warmth at our oceanside geothermal lagoon, as the dramatic North Atlantic Ocean stretches out before you.
Soar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
59 locals raden deze aan
FlyOver Iceland
43 Fiskislóð
59 locals raden deze aan
Soar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
Visit the Whales of Iceland museum with life-sized models, multiple interactive exhibits, and an audio guide in 12+ languages!
169 locals raden deze aan
Whales of Iceland
169 locals raden deze aan
Visit the Whales of Iceland museum with life-sized models, multiple interactive exhibits, and an audio guide in 12+ languages!
Reykjavík Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located in the district of Laugardalur in Reykjavík that was established on August 18, 1961, on the 175th anniversary of the city. There you can find a small zoo and family park
165 locals raden deze aan
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 Hverfisgata
165 locals raden deze aan
Reykjavík Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located in the district of Laugardalur in Reykjavík that was established on August 18, 1961, on the 175th anniversary of the city. There you can find a small zoo and family park

Drinks & Nightlife

Good selection of Icelandic beer
35 locals raden deze aan
Micro Bar
86 Laugavegur
35 locals raden deze aan
Good selection of Icelandic beer
Often life music, Jazz every Tuesday night.
176 locals raden deze aan
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 Skúlagata
176 locals raden deze aan
Often life music, Jazz every Tuesday night.
Whiskey bar with Over 170 whiskeys, live music , karaoke and also legendary DJ Andrea on weekends!
48 locals raden deze aan
Dillon Whiskey Bar
30 Laugavegur
48 locals raden deze aan
Whiskey bar with Over 170 whiskeys, live music , karaoke and also legendary DJ Andrea on weekends!