Reykjavik: William & Emilia’s guidebook
PLACES FOR FOOD AND DRINK IN REYKJAVIK
Retro style and one of the oldest coffee shops in Reykjavik. My favourite coffee shop and by far Best waffles in town!
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Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurRetro style and one of the oldest coffee shops in Reykjavik. My favourite coffee shop and by far Best waffles in town!
One of the oldest seafood restaurant in Reykjavik. Old fashion delicious traditional Icelandic seafood. My favourite is their fish pie.
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Þrír frakkar
14 BaldursgataOne of the oldest seafood restaurant in Reykjavik. Old fashion delicious traditional Icelandic seafood. My favourite is their fish pie.
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurFab sourdough bread and the cinnamon buns are a must!
The menu is a fun mix of Icelandic and European cuisine with a smoking hot Argentinean grill. Dishes are designed to share and enjoy together.
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Apotek Restaurant
16 AusturstrætiThe menu is a fun mix of Icelandic and European cuisine with a smoking hot Argentinean grill. Dishes are designed to share and enjoy together.
Seafood, European, Scandinavian. Fine casual restaurant focusing on serving serving small dishes: Tapas style.
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ROK
26a FrakkastígurSeafood, European, Scandinavian. Fine casual restaurant focusing on serving serving small dishes: Tapas style.
Snap is a neighbourhood restaurant where locals meet up for a drink or a bite to eat.
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Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataSnap is a neighbourhood restaurant where locals meet up for a drink or a bite to eat.
Flatey Pizza
11 GrandagarðurBest Pizza In Tow, 5 min walk from flat (:
For a quick bite on the go, head to Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur (The City's Best Hot Dogs) for, well, just that! This hot dog stand has been open since 1937 and has served thousands of hungry locals and tourists alike (including Bill Clinton!). You'll want to order it with everything: crispy onions and fresh onions on the bottom, and their special brown mustard, remoulade, and ketchup drizzled on top.
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Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataFor a quick bite on the go, head to Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur (The City's Best Hot Dogs) for, well, just that! This hot dog stand has been open since 1937 and has served thousands of hungry locals and tourists alike (including Bill Clinton!). You'll want to order it with everything: crispy onions and fresh onions on the bottom, and their special brown mustard, remoulade, and ketchup drizzled on top.
The place is a small courses bar with a large selection of exotic dishes influenced by Peru and Japan. There is a strong emphasis on a good selection of wines by the glass, especially sparkling wines from all over the world, as well as great cocktails
Monkeys Reykjavik
The place is a small courses bar with a large selection of exotic dishes influenced by Peru and Japan. There is a strong emphasis on a good selection of wines by the glass, especially sparkling wines from all over the world, as well as great cocktails
Culture
The Marshall house just opened up in 2017 and houses the Contemporary art museum, Gallerí Kling og Band and the studio of the famous Ólafur Elíasson. On the first floor, you will also find a fantastic restaurant and bar with great cocktails and coffee. The look of the place is exquisite and hard to believe it once hosted a herring factory. The reason for the name “Marshall house” comes from the fact that the house was built with funds provided by the US after the second world war. These funds are linked with George Marshall a general and later the minister of external affairs. This place is one for the food and contemporary art lovers!
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Marshallhúsið
20 GrandagarðurThe Marshall house just opened up in 2017 and houses the Contemporary art museum, Gallerí Kling og Band and the studio of the famous Ólafur Elíasson. On the first floor, you will also find a fantastic restaurant and bar with great cocktails and coffee. The look of the place is exquisite and hard to believe it once hosted a herring factory. The reason for the name “Marshall house” comes from the fact that the house was built with funds provided by the US after the second world war. These funds are linked with George Marshall a general and later the minister of external affairs. This place is one for the food and contemporary art lovers!
The Saga Museum recreates key moments in Icelandic history.
Address: Grandagarður 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours:
Wednesday 10am–6pm
Thursday 10am–6pm
Friday 10am–6pm
Saturday 10am–6pm
Sunday 10am–6pm
Monday 10am–6pm
Tuesday 10am–6pm
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Saga Museum
The Saga Museum recreates key moments in Icelandic history.
Address: Grandagarður 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours:
Wednesday 10am–6pm
Thursday 10am–6pm
Friday 10am–6pm
Saturday 10am–6pm
Sunday 10am–6pm
Monday 10am–6pm
Tuesday 10am–6pm
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In 2001 archaeological remains were excavated in Aðalstræti, which turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavík. A wall fragment was found dating before 871 AD. During the excavation a hall or a longhouse was found as well, from the tenth century. The hall and the wall fragment are now preserved at their original location as the focal point of an exhibition about life in Viking Age Reykjavík called The Settlement Exhibition Reykjavík 871±2
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The Settlement Exhibition
16 AðalstrætiIn 2001 archaeological remains were excavated in Aðalstræti, which turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavík. A wall fragment was found dating before 871 AD. During the excavation a hall or a longhouse was found as well, from the tenth century. The hall and the wall fragment are now preserved at their original location as the focal point of an exhibition about life in Viking Age Reykjavík called The Settlement Exhibition Reykjavík 871±2
The Icelandic Phallological Museum, the world's largest and only genuine penis museum.
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Isländisches Phallusmuseum
2 KalkofnsvegurThe Icelandic Phallological Museum, the world's largest and only genuine penis museum.
Sightseeing
Explore the world of glaciers at the Perlan Museum Glacier and Ice Cave Exhibition in Reykjavik. Enter the museum for a guided tour of the world’s only indoor ice cave, learning about glaciers' secrets and uncertain future from your guide as you explore the frozen tunnel. Then, experience the multimedia displays on glaciers with the provided digital guides; admire the 360-degree views over Reykjavik from the observation deck; and enjoy the café and gift shop.
Perlan station
Explore the world of glaciers at the Perlan Museum Glacier and Ice Cave Exhibition in Reykjavik. Enter the museum for a guided tour of the world’s only indoor ice cave, learning about glaciers' secrets and uncertain future from your guide as you explore the frozen tunnel. Then, experience the multimedia displays on glaciers with the provided digital guides; admire the 360-degree views over Reykjavik from the observation deck; and enjoy the café and gift shop.
"Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. Its stepped concrete facade is an ode to modernism and a reminder of the Icelandic landscape. The church is named after the 17th-century clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of Hymns of the Passion. Hallgrímskirkja is an Evangelical-Lutheran church and is a part of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Iceland. Hallgrímskirkja is one of the most visited places by tourists in Iceland. Every day thousands of people visit the church. Admission to the church is free. Admission to the tower is ISK 1000 - ISK 100 for the children (7-16). "
www.hallgrimskirkja.is
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Hallgrímskirkja
"Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. Its stepped concrete facade is an ode to modernism and a reminder of the Icelandic landscape. The church is named after the 17th-century clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of Hymns of the Passion. Hallgrímskirkja is an Evangelical-Lutheran church and is a part of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Iceland. Hallgrímskirkja is one of the most visited places by tourists in Iceland. Every day thousands of people visit the church. Admission to the church is free. Admission to the tower is ISK 1000 - ISK 100 for the children (7-16). "
www.hallgrimskirkja.is
Northern Lights information center with historical exhibits, art, a theatre & guided tours.
Address: Grandagarður 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours:
Wednesday 9am–9pm
Thursday 9am–9pm
Friday 9am–9pm
Saturday 9am–9pm
Sunday 9am–9pm
Monday 9am–9pm
Tuesday 9am–9pm
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Aurora Reykjavik
2 GrandagarðurNorthern Lights information center with historical exhibits, art, a theatre & guided tours.
Address: Grandagarður 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours:
Wednesday 9am–9pm
Thursday 9am–9pm
Friday 9am–9pm
Saturday 9am–9pm
Sunday 9am–9pm
Monday 9am–9pm
Tuesday 9am–9pm
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Food shopping
Few min walk from flat.
Address: Fiskislóð 15-21, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours:
Wednesday9am–8pm
Thursday9am–8pm
Friday9am–8pm
Saturday9am–8pm
Sunday9am–8pm
Monday9am–8pm
Tuesday9am–8pm
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Supermarket
Address: Fiskislóð 15-21, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours:
Wednesday 9am–8pm
Thursday 9am–8pm
Friday 9am–8pm
Saturday 9am–8pm
Sunday 9am–8pm
Monday 9am–8pm
Tuesday 9am–8pm
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Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurSupermarket
Address: Fiskislóð 15-21, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours:
Wednesday 9am–8pm
Thursday 9am–8pm
Friday 9am–8pm
Saturday 9am–8pm
Sunday 9am–8pm
Monday 9am–8pm
Tuesday 9am–8pm
Tourist Information centre
Address: Laugavegur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Address: Laugavegur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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What's On in Iceland - Tourist Information and Booking Centre
5 LaugavegurAddress: Laugavegur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Travel
REYKJAVÍK - BUS STOP (UMFERÐARMIÐSTÖÐIN BSÍ) - MAIN BUS STATION.
Domestic couch travel.
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BSÍ
REYKJAVÍK - BUS STOP (UMFERÐARMIÐSTÖÐIN BSÍ) - MAIN BUS STATION.
Domestic couch travel.
Taxi
+354 588 5522
Arrives usually within 10 min. You can also pre order
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Taxi Reykjavík BSR
LækjargataTaxi
+354 588 5522
Arrives usually within 10 min. You can also pre order
Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), Vatnsmýri, 101 Reykjavík, Island
Domestic airport
Swimming pool
One of my favorite pool In Reykjavík - 20 min walk from flat
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurVesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataWe love Vesturbæjar Laug. 10 min walk from flat