Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Hands down best pizza's in Reykjavik. Take-away place, but they also have a few tables set up. Located just across the street at 'Grímsbær'
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Eldofninn pizzeria
Hands down best pizza's in Reykjavik. Take-away place, but they also have a few tables set up. Located just across the street at 'Grímsbær'
Neighborhood bakery offering a great selection of Gluten free breads and products. Located just across the street at 'Grímsbær'. Open 10-18.
Brauðhúsið Grímsbæ
26 EfstalandNeighborhood bakery offering a great selection of Gluten free breads and products. Located just across the street at 'Grímsbær'. Open 10-18.
The go-to bakery with a great selection of breads, pastry and other goodies.
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Mosfellsbakarí
58-60 HáaleitisbrautThe go-to bakery with a great selection of breads, pastry and other goodies.
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataAffordable restaurant with great food.
Saffran offer chicken and vegan dishes. Take-away place but you can also eat in.
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Saffran
74 ÁlfheimarSaffran offer chicken and vegan dishes. Take-away place but you can also eat in.
Feel good food: vegetarian dishes, organic bakery, healthy smoothies etc.
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Gló
17 EngjateigurFeel good food: vegetarian dishes, organic bakery, healthy smoothies etc.
Great burgers served in a cozy no-frills environment.
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Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataGreat burgers served in a cozy no-frills environment.
Bæjarins beztu (English: Best hot dog in town), is a popular snack. In 2006, British newspaper Guardian selected them as the best hot dog stand in Europe.
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Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataBæjarins beztu (English: Best hot dog in town), is a popular snack. In 2006, British newspaper Guardian selected them as the best hot dog stand in Europe.
Haninn
46 SuðurlandsbrautFast food place offering chicken dishes. Somewhat similar to Nando's.
For decades, this alternative cultural hub seemed stuck in time; run-down, dirty and frequented by the homeless on a daily basis. However, all that recently changed, as the house was renovated and changed into the swanky Food Hall of Hlemmur Mathöll.
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Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurFor decades, this alternative cultural hub seemed stuck in time; run-down, dirty and frequented by the homeless on a daily basis. However, all that recently changed, as the house was renovated and changed into the swanky Food Hall of Hlemmur Mathöll.
At 'Three Frenchmen/Trenchcoats' they offer various traditional seafood dishes, including shark. There you can enjoy a local experience in an intimate setting. The authenticity of Þrír Frakkar is what makes it shine. Old-fashioned inner city dining.
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Þrír frakkar
14 BaldursgataAt 'Three Frenchmen/Trenchcoats' they offer various traditional seafood dishes, including shark. There you can enjoy a local experience in an intimate setting. The authenticity of Þrír Frakkar is what makes it shine. Old-fashioned inner city dining.
Highly recommend this seafood place - right by the harbour in a really lovely setting. It has large windows so you can see the boats. Rustic kind of building, has tons of character.
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The Harbor Restaurant
7 GeirsgataHighly recommend this seafood place - right by the harbour in a really lovely setting. It has large windows so you can see the boats. Rustic kind of building, has tons of character.
This café located right in front of Hallgrímskirkja church only serves Icelandic traditional food, with focus on food which Icelanders would typically enjoy with their afternoon tea.
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Café Loki
28 LokastígurThis café located right in front of Hallgrímskirkja church only serves Icelandic traditional food, with focus on food which Icelanders would typically enjoy with their afternoon tea.
Dill restaurant received the first Michelin star awarded to an Icelandic restaurant. Possibly the best Restaurant in Reykjavík. Advance booking is needed.
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Dill Restaurant
Dill restaurant received the first Michelin star awarded to an Icelandic restaurant. Possibly the best Restaurant in Reykjavík. Advance booking is needed.
Highly recommend this affordable seafood place. You can find them both at 'Grandi' and 'Lækjargata'. Really good quality.
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Messinn
Highly recommend this affordable seafood place. You can find them both at 'Grandi' and 'Lækjargata'. Really good quality.
Sightseeing
Fully recommend visiting the observation deck at 'Perlan' and the nature exhibition, as well as the restaurant there.
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Perlan
Fully recommend visiting the observation deck at 'Perlan' and the nature exhibition, as well as the restaurant there.
Church of Hallgrímur Pétursson. One of the most striking buildings you'll find in Reykjavik. Good for sightseeing.
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Hallgrímskirkja
Church of Hallgrímur Pétursson. One of the most striking buildings you'll find in Reykjavik. Good for sightseeing.
Offers a two hour walking tour focusing on the history of Iceland, the evolution of Reykjavík as a town and Icelandic culture in general, laid out in an informative and comic way.
CityWalk Reykjavik
Offers a two hour walking tour focusing on the history of Iceland, the evolution of Reykjavík as a town and Icelandic culture in general, laid out in an informative and comic way.
Austurvöllur public square - the heart of Reykjavík. A popular gathering place of citizens and focal point of political protests due to close location to Parliament.
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Austurvöllur
101 PósthússtrætiAusturvöllur public square - the heart of Reykjavík. A popular gathering place of citizens and focal point of political protests due to close location to Parliament.
'Solfar' is an outdoor stainless steel sculpture of a dream boat; a Viking ship; a vessel transporting souls; a tribute to the sun and a solar voyager.
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Sun Voyager
'Solfar' is an outdoor stainless steel sculpture of a dream boat; a Viking ship; a vessel transporting souls; a tribute to the sun and a solar voyager.
Hegningarhúsið
9 SkólavörðustígurIceland's oldest prison
Harbor in Reykjavik
Sculpture & Shore WalkThe old harbor
Christ The King Cathedral
Roman Catholic church of 'Landakot'
Stykkishólmur
Skálholt
Reykholt, Southern Iceland
Essentials
The cheapest grocery store you can get to. Located e.g. at 'Skeifan', 'Kringlan' and 'Laugavegur'.
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Bónus
11-13 SkipholtThe cheapest grocery store you can get to. Located e.g. at 'Skeifan', 'Kringlan' and 'Laugavegur'.
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurThe second cheapest grocery store chain
Nóatún Austurveri
HáaleitisbrautThis Grocery store is very close by
Lyf og Heilsa
1, 107 FiskislóðPharmacy
Garðs Apótek
108 SogavegurPharmacy
Reebok CrossFit Reykjavik
12 FaxafenGym & fitness
'Krauma' natural bath at Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring.
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Krauma
'Krauma' natural bath at Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring.
Entertainment & Activities
Grafarholtsvöllur
The nearest golf range.
Indoor/Outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzis, training facilities and more.
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Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurIndoor/Outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzis, training facilities and more.
Laugardalsvöllur
The national football stadium.
Laugardalur
'Laugardalur' park
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurIndoor/Outdoor swimming pool
The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa. It is located in a lava field near Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, in a location favourable for geothermal power.
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Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa. It is located in a lava field near Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, in a location favourable for geothermal power.
FC Víkingur, the sports club that residents of the neighbourhood support very dearly. The men and women's football teams compete in the top division - it plays out from April through September.
Knattspyrnufélagið Víkingur
1 TraðarlandFC Víkingur, the sports club that residents of the neighbourhood support very dearly. The men and women's football teams compete in the top division - it plays out from April through September.
Family park and zoo. If you have a toddler with you, this would be the perfect place to visit, especially during the summer.
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Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Family park and zoo. If you have a toddler with you, this would be the perfect place to visit, especially during the summer.
Sambíóin Kringlunni
4 KringlanCinema at 'Kringlan'
Getting Around
Route no. 18 gets you to downtown to 'Hlemmur' e.g. in about 10-15 minutes. It runs frequently. The bus stop is only a few steps away from the apartment.
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Strætó
14 HesthálsRoute no. 18 gets you to downtown to 'Hlemmur' e.g. in about 10-15 minutes. It runs frequently. The bus stop is only a few steps away from the apartment.
If you need a taxi, this telephone number will order you one: (+354) 588-5522.
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Hreyfill
26 FellsmúliIf you need a taxi, this telephone number will order you one: (+354) 588-5522.
BSI Reykjavik station
Bus to airport departures from this location.
Car Rental. It will take you about 30 minutes to walk.
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Hertz Car Rental Iceland
Car Rental. It will take you about 30 minutes to walk.
Bílaleiga Akureyrar
SkútuvogurCar Rental. Takes 20-30 minutes to walk.
Keflavík International Airport
KEF Airport
Take this bus stop at 'Furugerði'. Route no. 18 gets you downtown to 'Hlemmur' or route no. 11 which takes you to 'Lækjargata' in about 15 minutes. They run frequently. The bus stop is about 1 minute away from the apartment. The bus stop across the street is where you will most likely arrive on your way back.
Furugerði
BústaðavegurTake this bus stop at 'Furugerði'. Route no. 18 gets you downtown to 'Hlemmur' or route no. 11 which takes you to 'Lækjargata' in about 15 minutes. They run frequently. The bus stop is about 1 minute away from the apartment. The bus stop across the street is where you will most likely arrive on your way back.
Shopping
If you need only a few groceries at the store, 'Krambúðin' is the nearest. Open late to c.a. 23:00.
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Grímsbær
BústaðavegurIf you need only a few groceries at the store, 'Krambúðin' is the nearest. Open late to c.a. 23:00.
The city's biggest shopping center.
A variety of eateries there also.
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Kringlan
The city's biggest shopping center.
A variety of eateries there also.
Lucky Records
10 RauðarárstígurRecord store
Kolaportið is the city's weekend flea market. You can find both useful and useless stuff to take back home from your stay here. Also, they usually offer a selection of fresh seafood and wind-dried fish.
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Kolaportid
Kolaportið is the city's weekend flea market. You can find both useful and useless stuff to take back home from your stay here. Also, they usually offer a selection of fresh seafood and wind-dried fish.
'Vesturbæjarís' has been the most popular place to go out for an ice cream for years now in Reykjavík.
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Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
Hagamelur'Vesturbæjarís' has been the most popular place to go out for an ice cream for years now in Reykjavík.
Arts & Culture
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
National Gallery
The standard museum for Icelandic history. Presents Icelandic cultural heritage, from the nation's earliest settlement to modern times.
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National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataThe standard museum for Icelandic history. Presents Icelandic cultural heritage, from the nation's earliest settlement to modern times.
It's not really a place where you will meet locals, but gives a general view of how people lived in the earlier times.
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Árbær Open Air Museum
KistuhylurIt's not really a place where you will meet locals, but gives a general view of how people lived in the earlier times.
Harpa station
Kalkofnsvegur Live Music, Symphony.
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataFree access, sculpture garden
Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn
105 SigtúnÁsmundarsafn, sculptures
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 Flókagata 'Kjarvalsstaðir', paintings
Reykjavik kunstmuseum Hafnarhus
17 Tryggvagata 'Hafnarhús', paintings, music venue
The Settlement Exhibition deals with the settlement of Reykjavík. Focuses on what the central heritage sites can tell us about the life of the first settlers.
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The Settlement Exhibition
16 AðalstrætiThe Settlement Exhibition deals with the settlement of Reykjavík. Focuses on what the central heritage sites can tell us about the life of the first settlers.
One of the most historically significant buildings in the Reykjavík area. Best known as the location for the 1986 summit of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbatsjov, marking the end of the Cold War.
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Höfði
FélagstúnOne of the most historically significant buildings in the Reykjavík area. Best known as the location for the 1986 summit of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbatsjov, marking the end of the Cold War.
This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.
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The Icelandic Punk Museum
This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.
Located by the old harbour in a building that was originally built as a fish freezing plant.
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Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurLocated by the old harbour in a building that was originally built as a fish freezing plant.
The Office of the President of Iceland operates the presidential residence at Bessastaðir.
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Bessastaðakirkja
The Office of the President of Iceland operates the presidential residence at Bessastaðir.
The Culture House
15 HverfisgataArguably Iceland's most respected building.
The Prime Minister's office is located in 'Stjórnarráðið', where Iceland's secretariat is based and where cabinet meetings are held.
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Prime Minister’s Office
LækjargataThe Prime Minister's office is located in 'Stjórnarráðið', where Iceland's secretariat is based and where cabinet meetings are held.
University of Iceland
2 SæmundargataLocated in a nature reserve right by the University of Iceland, The Nordic House was set out to place some of Iceland's cultural focus back on our Scandinavian heritage.
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Nordic House
11 SæmundargataLocated in a nature reserve right by the University of Iceland, The Nordic House was set out to place some of Iceland's cultural focus back on our Scandinavian heritage.
Þjóðarbókhlaðan
Birkimelur National Library
Reykjavik University
1, 102 MenntavegurThe Reykjavik City Theatre
3 Listabraut City Theatre, one of the two "big" two.