Guidebook for Reykjavík
Essentials
Big grocery store open until 8 pm everyday. You can order sushi there - which the Icelandic people do a lot.
327 Einheimische empfehlen
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurBig grocery store open until 8 pm everyday. You can order sushi there - which the Icelandic people do a lot.
Nettó
3 FiskislóðGrocery store open until 12 everyday
10-11
11 AusturstrætiLittle grocery store which are open 24/7
Sightseeing
Great walk from the apartment to a little hill (it is an art installation) where you have a great view over the city and mountains
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Þúfa
NorðurslóðGreat walk from the apartment to a little hill (it is an art installation) where you have a great view over the city and mountains
At the end of the road to your right you will find a secret little beach (not for bathing) where you can enjoy the view of the mountains and the sea
Eyjarslóð
EyjarslóðAt the end of the road to your right you will find a secret little beach (not for bathing) where you can enjoy the view of the mountains and the sea
A beautiful walk out to the lighthouse. Takes about 1.5 hour each way.
118 Einheimische empfehlen
Grótta
8 SuðurströndA beautiful walk out to the lighthouse. Takes about 1.5 hour each way.
Laugavegur
LaugavegurMain shopping street
Sculpture & Shore Walk
GöngustígurGreat walking path - also for running and biking
National park with a big glacier. Its a very nice drive out there but it takes some hours from Reykjavik
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Snæfellsjökull
National park with a big glacier. Its a very nice drive out there but it takes some hours from Reykjavik
Grundarfjörður
Great little town. The drive their is very beautiful.
Waterfall right next to the most photographed mountain in Iceland.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Kirkjufellsfoss
Waterfall right next to the most photographed mountain in Iceland.
The most photographed mountain in Iceland. It's very beautiful and it takes about 2-3 hours to walk around it. But be careful the path is a little bit tricky.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Kirkjufell Mountain
SnæfellsnesvegurThe most photographed mountain in Iceland. It's very beautiful and it takes about 2-3 hours to walk around it. But be careful the path is a little bit tricky.
Elding Whale Watching
Whale watching
The biggest church in town. Go to the top and enjoy a beautiful view of the whole city.
743 Einheimische empfehlen
Hallgrímskirkja
The biggest church in town. Go to the top and enjoy a beautiful view of the whole city.
Old volcano you can walk to and up on. The walk takes about an hour. And it is very nice!!
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Eldborg Crater
Old volcano you can walk to and up on. The walk takes about an hour. And it is very nice!!
The national museum of Reykjavik for a rainy day
393 Einheimische empfehlen
Isländisches Nationalmuseum
41 SuðurgataThe national museum of Reykjavik for a rainy day
Volcano House, Iceland
11 TryggvagataHouse of volcanos.
Food Scene
Cozy bar and restaurant where there is a nice relaxed atmosphere and they often have concerts. Good juicy burgers - maybe the best in town. The bar is upon until 11 pm.
176 Einheimische empfehlen
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataCozy bar and restaurant where there is a nice relaxed atmosphere and they often have concerts. Good juicy burgers - maybe the best in town. The bar is upon until 11 pm.
One of the best restaurants in town. Good atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food - especially their fish - and very good prices.
288 Einheimische empfehlen
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataOne of the best restaurants in town. Good atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food - especially their fish - and very good prices.
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurSome say they make the best coffee in town!
Very good indian restaurant. It's very very delicious!!! Go there!!!!
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Gandhi Indian Restaurant
Very good indian restaurant. It's very very delicious!!! Go there!!!!
A small hotdog stand in Reykjavik which is very famous.
191 Einheimische empfehlen
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataA small hotdog stand in Reykjavik which is very famous.
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurGood place to meet Icelanders.
Cheap noodle soup for when you are hungry and don't want to spend a fortune on food.
71 Einheimische empfehlen
Noodle Station
Cheap noodle soup for when you are hungry and don't want to spend a fortune on food.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful concert hall made by the Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. It is a must see! See their calendar for concerts and happenings.
120 Einheimische empfehlen
Harpa station
KalkofnsvegurA beautiful concert hall made by the Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. It is a must see! See their calendar for concerts and happenings.
Whales of Iceland
Whale museum for a rainy/windy day
Golfklúbbur - Seltjarnarnes
Golf club
The highest point in Reykjavik. Gives you a great view over the city.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Valhúsahæð
The highest point in Reykjavik. Gives you a great view over the city.
The oldest swimming pool in Reykjavik. It takes about 20 min. to walk here. They have two outdoor hot pots and a sauna.
484 Einheimische empfehlen
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurThe oldest swimming pool in Reykjavik. It takes about 20 min. to walk here. They have two outdoor hot pots and a sauna.
Bíó Paradís
54 HverfisgataClosets theater. Really cozy. The movies are often in english.
A small but very nice photographic museum in downtown Reykjavik. It is free to get in.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Reykjavik Museum of Photography
15 TryggvagataA small but very nice photographic museum in downtown Reykjavik. It is free to get in.
Cool music venue where they often have new interesting artists playing. Check out there calendar.
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Mengi
2 ÓðinsgataCool music venue where they often have new interesting artists playing. Check out there calendar.
Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús
17 TryggvagataBig art museum. Good for a rainy day
Isländisches Phallusmuseum
2 KalkofnsvegurThe penis museum. Go there for fun and facts
Everything Else
Grundarfjordur HI Hostel
15 HlíðarvegurGreat and cheap little hostel.
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Small beach outside of Reykjavik
Flybusses and Greylines bus station when you arrive or departure from Keflavik.
140 Einheimische empfehlen
BSI Reykjavik station
Flybusses and Greylines bus station when you arrive or departure from Keflavik.
The main bus station - Go here if you need to take the bus out of the city
367 Einheimische empfehlen
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurThe main bus station - Go here if you need to take the bus out of the city
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Ananas
38 KlapparstígurReally nice place to go for a beer or drink...
Kíkí Queer Bar
Queer bar where you can dance.
Bar 11
Dark rock bar where you can chat, have a beer and listen to music.
Shopping
Big record store near the bus station where you can also hang out. If you are into music you have to go here.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Lucky Records
10 RauðarárstígurBig record store near the bus station where you can also hang out. If you are into music you have to go here.
Smekkleysa
32 HverfisgataSmall record store in downtown Reykjavik.
Spúútnik
28 LaugavegurBig second hand shop on Laugavegur