Guidebook for Reykjavík

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Guidebook for Reykjavík

Essentials

Our favorite swimmingpool in Reykjavík. A must visit. We recommend starting or ending the day here. Its closes at 21:00.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagata
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Our favorite swimmingpool in Reykjavík. A must visit. We recommend starting or ending the day here. Its closes at 21:00.
Genuine Icelandic corner store. 10 minutes walk.
202 locals raden deze aan
Melabúðin
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Genuine Icelandic corner store. 10 minutes walk.
Supermarket.
512 locals raden deze aan
Bónus
512 locals raden deze aan
Supermarket.
Reykjavik biggest swimming pool.
511 locals raden deze aan
Laugardalslaug
105 Sundlaugavegur
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Reykjavik biggest swimming pool.
You can only buy alcohol in special stores and of course in bars and restaurants. Open to 6pm and 7pm on Fridays. Closed in weekends.
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Austurstræti 10
10 Austurstræti
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You can only buy alcohol in special stores and of course in bars and restaurants. Open to 6pm and 7pm on Fridays. Closed in weekends.
Open 24/7
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Nettó
3 Fiskislóð
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Open 24/7

Food Scene

Our favourite brunch in the neighbourhood.
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The Coocoo's Nest
23 Grandagarður
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Our favourite brunch in the neighbourhood.
If you crave for a quick burger this is your place.
169 locals raden deze aan
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgata
169 locals raden deze aan
If you crave for a quick burger this is your place.
Nice place to enjoy a good coffee. Just a cross the street from the swimming pool.
218 locals raden deze aan
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 Melhagi
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Nice place to enjoy a good coffee. Just a cross the street from the swimming pool.
A true legend in Reykjavik harbour is the Sea Baron, a retired fishermand, who came up with the recipe for what has been called the “world’s greatest lobster soup" :)
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Sægreifinn
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A true legend in Reykjavik harbour is the Sea Baron, a retired fishermand, who came up with the recipe for what has been called the “world’s greatest lobster soup" :)
Bar/Restaurant with good happy hour.Friendly, funky and inimitably Icelandic in style, Forréttabarinn is perfect for a quick bite or a laid back evening.
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Forettabarinn
14 Nýlendugata
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Bar/Restaurant with good happy hour.Friendly, funky and inimitably Icelandic in style, Forréttabarinn is perfect for a quick bite or a laid back evening.
Nice bar and restaurant.
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Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
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Nice bar and restaurant.
Really nice cafe were you can also do your laundry.
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The Laundromat Cafe
9 Austurstræti
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Really nice cafe were you can also do your laundry.
Best ice-cream in Reykjavik.
198 locals raden deze aan
Valdís
Grandagarður
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Best ice-cream in Reykjavik.
Cupcakes and Cupcakes.
Grandagarður 19
19 Grandagarður
Cupcakes and Cupcakes.
Fantastic food and service in exotic environment. Brunch on weekends.
100 locals raden deze aan
Matur og Drykkur
2 Grandagarður
100 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic food and service in exotic environment. Brunch on weekends.
Reykjavik classic.
56 locals raden deze aan
Ostabúðin
8 Skólavörðustígur
56 locals raden deze aan
Reykjavik classic.
Fine Icelandic steakhouse.
336 locals raden deze aan
Grillmarkaðurinn
336 locals raden deze aan
Fine Icelandic steakhouse.
Good coffee.
245 locals raden deze aan
Reykjavik Roasters
1 Kárastígur
245 locals raden deze aan
Good coffee.
Best vegetarian.
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Gló
161 locals raden deze aan
Best vegetarian.
Authentic, charming coffee shop. This is were the fishermen meet up.
59 locals raden deze aan
Kaffivagninn
10 Grandagarður
59 locals raden deze aan
Authentic, charming coffee shop. This is were the fishermen meet up.
Reykjavik estblisment. Fish.
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Þrír frakkar
14 Baldursgata
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Reykjavik estblisment. Fish.
Affordable and good indian food.
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Hraðlestin
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Affordable and good indian food.
Really good bistro/restaurant. They also have nice brunch.
288 locals raden deze aan
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgata
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Really good bistro/restaurant. They also have nice brunch.
Best Indian in town.
117 locals raden deze aan
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 Hverfisgata
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Best Indian in town.
If you drive the south coast we recommend to try this lobster restaurant. About 55 min drive from Rvk.
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Fjorubordid Restaurant
3a Eyrarbraut
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If you drive the south coast we recommend to try this lobster restaurant. About 55 min drive from Rvk.
Good beers and lunch.
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Public House Gastropub
24 Laugavegur
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Good beers and lunch.
New and stylish hostel with nice bistro and a restaurant. Only six minutes walk.
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Bazaar Oddsson
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New and stylish hostel with nice bistro and a restaurant. Only six minutes walk.
Good beers and food.
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Sæta Svínið Gastropub
Hafnarstræti
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Good beers and food.
Three museums and a restaurant
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La Primavera Ristorante
20 Grandagarður
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Three museums and a restaurant
Nice local restaurant.
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Borðið
107 Ægisíða
29 locals raden deze aan
Nice local restaurant.
The theme of Friðheimar cuisine is tomatoes, in many different forms. The restaurant is open 12-16 daily.
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Friðheimar
Friðheimar
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The theme of Friðheimar cuisine is tomatoes, in many different forms. The restaurant is open 12-16 daily.
Restaurant and a icecream barn on a farm.
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Efstidalur II
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Restaurant and a icecream barn on a farm.
BEST sourdough bread in Reykjavik.
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Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
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BEST sourdough bread in Reykjavik.

Shopping

Gourme bakery.
48 locals raden deze aan
Jói Fel
Hringbraut
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Gourme bakery.
Some great local photography.
Fótógrafí
Skólavörðustígur
Some great local photography.
Fashion - man and women.
Skólavörðustígur 6
6 Skólavörðustígur
Fashion - man and women.
Reykjavik mall. Over 170 shops.
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Kringlan
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Reykjavik mall. Over 170 shops.

Arts & Culture

Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.
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National Museum of Iceland
41 Suðurgata
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Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.
Current Exhibitions: The Making of Erró 1955-1964 and Magnús Sigurðarson: Process & Pretense.
350 locals raden deze aan
Reykjavik kunstmuseum Hafnarhus
17 Tryggvagata
350 locals raden deze aan
Current Exhibitions: The Making of Erró 1955-1964 and Magnús Sigurðarson: Process & Pretense.
276 locals raden deze aan
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 Flókagata
276 locals raden deze aan
Various entertainment.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 Austurbakki
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Various entertainment.

Sightseeing

Specialize in whale watching tours from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík
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Elding Whale Watching
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Specialize in whale watching tours from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe.
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Whales of Iceland
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Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe.
This is a picturesque part of Reykjavík, about 45 min walk.
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Grótta Island Lighthouse
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This is a picturesque part of Reykjavík, about 45 min walk.
Great view for the tallest church in Iceland.
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Hallgrímskirkja
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Great view for the tallest church in Iceland.
Beautiful Catholic Church.
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Christ The King Cathedral
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Beautiful Catholic Church.
The Höfði House in Reykjavik is a historic piece of property in northern Reykjavík. It is best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of Ronald Reagan and Gorbachev.
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Höfði
Félagstún
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The Höfði House in Reykjavik is a historic piece of property in northern Reykjavík. It is best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of Ronald Reagan and Gorbachev.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good craft beer.
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Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 Aðalstræti
99 locals raden deze aan
Good craft beer.
Danish craft beer. Offers rare tap & bottled beers.
43 locals raden deze aan
Mikkeller & Friends
12 Hverfisgata
43 locals raden deze aan
Danish craft beer. Offers rare tap & bottled beers.
Icelandic craft beer. Our favorite.
262 locals raden deze aan
Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegur
262 locals raden deze aan
Icelandic craft beer. Our favorite.
Great bar and hostel, good for Airwaves.
176 locals raden deze aan
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 Skúlagata
176 locals raden deze aan
Great bar and hostel, good for Airwaves.
New craft beer bar. and restaurant. Jazz on Sundays.
9 locals raden deze aan
Grandagarður 8
8 Grandagarður
9 locals raden deze aan
New craft beer bar. and restaurant. Jazz on Sundays.
Legendary bar that Damon Alban from Blur once owned.
240 locals raden deze aan
Kaffibarinn
240 locals raden deze aan
Legendary bar that Damon Alban from Blur once owned.
A nice bar/club. You have to be 25 to get in.
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Loftid
17 locals raden deze aan
A nice bar/club. You have to be 25 to get in.
Good bar and burgers. DJ every night of the week.
90 locals raden deze aan
Lebowski Bar
90 locals raden deze aan
Good bar and burgers. DJ every night of the week.
Nice little fun bar. Crowd is very friendly, drinks are good and the atmosphere is great.
45 locals raden deze aan
Kíkí Queer Bar
45 locals raden deze aan
Nice little fun bar. Crowd is very friendly, drinks are good and the atmosphere is great.
Small rock bar. Good for Culture Night and Iceland Airwaves.
48 locals raden deze aan
Dillon Whiskey Bar
30 Laugavegur
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Small rock bar. Good for Culture Night and Iceland Airwaves.

Getting Around

Flight Bus
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BSI Reykjavik station
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Flight Bus