Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgata Great food and cocktails
Dill Restaurant
Set menu goodness
Our local coffee shop/bistro/bar. Short walk and good food.
218 moradores locais recomendam
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiOur local coffee shop/bistro/bar. Short walk and good food.
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurBest coffee in town
Best place for fresh seafood. Great atmosphere and views at the harbour.
70 moradores locais recomendam
Kopar
3 GeirsgataBest place for fresh seafood. Great atmosphere and views at the harbour.
DEIG workshop
14 TryggvagataDrinks & Nightlife
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurGood local beers on draft.
One of the oldest clubs in Reykjavík. Usually packed so get in early. Primarily hip hop music.
109 moradores locais recomendam
Prikið
12 BankastrætiOne of the oldest clubs in Reykjavík. Usually packed so get in early. Primarily hip hop music.
Best place for cocktails in Iceland. Great atmosphere and good views right at the harbour.
136 moradores locais recomendam
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataBest place for cocktails in Iceland. Great atmosphere and good views right at the harbour.
Röntgen Bar
Sumac Grill + Drinks
28, 101 LaugavegurBest Restaurant in Reykjavík hands down
Great chefs table and wine pairing
Recent Michelin star award
ÓX + Amma Don
Best Restaurant in Reykjavík hands down
Great chefs table and wine pairing
Recent Michelin star award
Sightseeing
Beautiful sunset, nice walk along the coast and view across to Snæfellsnes glacier.
138 moradores locais recomendam
Grótta Island Lighthouse
Beautiful sunset, nice walk along the coast and view across to Snæfellsnes glacier.
Harpa concert hall offers one of the best views in Reykjavík. Definitely worth the visit. Perfect on a rainy day.
535 moradores locais recomendam
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHarpa concert hall offers one of the best views in Reykjavík. Definitely worth the visit. Perfect on a rainy day.
Essentials
Should you need anything Melabúðin has everything. A small grocery shop only 3 minutes away.
202 moradores locais recomendam
Melabúðin
Should you need anything Melabúðin has everything. A small grocery shop only 3 minutes away.
Shopping
Beautiful and recently opened small deli. Only open between 4-8 pm on weekdays. Good take out.
29 moradores locais recomendam
Borðið
107 ÆgisíðaBeautiful and recently opened small deli. Only open between 4-8 pm on weekdays. Good take out.
Geysir is located in two spots on Skólavörðustígur. Go there to find good quality Scandinavian design.
72 moradores locais recomendam
Geysir
16 SkólavörðustígurGeysir is located in two spots on Skólavörðustígur. Go there to find good quality Scandinavian design.
Parks & Nature
A small park located in front of Alþingishúsið (parliament). Good spot to hang out in good weather.
84 moradores locais recomendam
Austurvöllur
101 PósthússtrætiA small park located in front of Alþingishúsið (parliament). Good spot to hang out in good weather.
Nice path along the coastline. Only 7 minutes walk from the apartment. Beautiful scenes.
26 moradores locais recomendam
Ægissíða
ÆgissíðaNice path along the coastline. Only 7 minutes walk from the apartment. Beautiful scenes.
It's nice to walk around "Tjörnin" on a beautiful day. Plenty of things to see.
140 moradores locais recomendam
Tjörnin
It's nice to walk around "Tjörnin" on a beautiful day. Plenty of things to see.
Entertainment & Activities
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataThe local swimming pool. Nice hot tubs and saunas.